#mnwild has acquired Jason Pominville. Larsson and Hackett going the other way. Hear this trade could include high draft picks, too
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) April 3, 2013
The Sabres originally acquired Pominville with the 55th overall pick in the 2001 Entry Draft.
Pominville tallied 456 points (185 goals, 271 assists) in 578 games with the Sabres. He also served as team captain on two separate occasions (March-April ’08, October ’11 to time of trade).
In exchange for Pominville, the Buffalo Sabres have reportedly acquired prospects G Matt Hackett and F Johan Larsson from the Wild.
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pommer is lucky to be gone, this is gonna be ugly. it's going to be 3 - 5 years before we see what we like. yes darcy we are rebuilding, hopefully not with you at the helm. you do ok with getting draft picks, but since bring drury and briere to the team, nada.
Vanek sucks. He gets injured every week. He is past his time. He needs to be gone.
Larsson is a top 5 prospect league wide. Won the gold 2 years ago in the WJC with Sweden, Silver this year with sweden (as their captain) and is mainly considered a two way forward with more offensive skill than defensive. Hackett is a solid goalie who can be an NHL keeper in a year or two and possibly a back up this year if Miller or Enroth gets moved.
Damned? What´s wrong? Pommer for Larson and Hackett? Why do we need them, especially Hackett? That´s the beginning of the end! I want Jason and Derek back!!!
Darcy needs to GO!!! Pommer will be dearly missed! I wish him all the best!
One of the only Sabres you could respect on a consistent basis (performance, effort level, playing all rolls-PP,PK, blocking shots) with the team's ups and downs. As a fan, it's hard to see Pommer go, but it's nice to see a guy deserving of a second chance in a new city get one.
Not at all. Larsson is a top 5 Prospect league wide and Hackett is a solid goalie and will be an NHL mainstay in a couple of years / soon.
and Hackett is a solid young goalie, will probably play AHL with Leggio / Backup in the NHL if Enroth or Miller were to be moved
