He is an rfa.... can't theu just not tender him like couver did to grags?
- JVince11

Darcy would want to get something for him I'm sure.

Are you watching your weight? And trying to maintain a regular pooping schedule?
- HonkFortheGoose

I like my weight, but I always want to maintain a regular pooping schedule.

Vanek caused 2 goals, Luke Adam hasn't caused any damage to the team.
- sippyd

Can't even compare the two players they are worlds apart in talent alone. Also I don't think Adam is a part of this teams future.

Are you watching your weight? And trying to maintain a regular pooping schedule?
- HonkFortheGoose

I just figured he's 80yrs old.

Can't even compare the two players they are worlds apart in talent alone.
- sabresfandan

I'm not comparing them. There is no comparison. The coach just needs to be fair about it.

I'm not comparing them. There is no comparison. The coach just needs to be fair about it.
- sippyd

Well there is so much in limbo now for next year, Darcy,Rolston,Vanek,Miller,Stafford...

This team has a ton of picks and assets to make moves we'll see what Darcy can do this summer if he is still the GM which is most likely.

Well there is so much in limbo now for next year, Darcy,Rolston,Vanek,Miller,Stafford...

This team has a ton of picks and assets to make moves we'll see what Darcy can do this summer if he is still the GM which is most likely.
- sabresfandan

If Kaleta's out, it will be a non issue.

lazy, soft, all heart with limited talent
potential, selfish, overpaid
ahl'er, 4th line playing on the third line, potential filling in for an overpaid player who is hurt
press box player asked to play 4th line, over the hill, most hated player in the nhl



sound close?
- homiedclown

Some lines right to left, others left to right!! But agreed 100%.

If Kaleta's out, it will be a non issue.
- sippyd

Yeah we'll see

As in fake chicken? How does that work exactly??
- HonkFortheGoose

Yeah we'll see
- sabresfandan

Vanek caused 2 goals, Luke Adam hasn't caused any damage to the team.
- sippyd

agreed
(see earlier rants)

Well there is so much in limbo now for next year, Darcy,Rolston,Vanek,Miller,Stafford...

This team has a ton of picks and assets to make moves we'll see what Darcy can do this summer if he is still the GM which is most likely.
- sabresfandan

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.

- homiedclown

Now that's scary.

good news Grigorenko got his first goal in the 2nd round 3-1 after 1

Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.
- homiedclown

Is this the preverbal blog of all time?

So does anyone else notice little change in this team without Pominville except we're less talented upfront? Putting a letter on Ott did nothing, they still played like they could care less last night. It didn't matter who the captain of the team was, we still got massively outplayed by a New Jersey team that lost 6 in a row and then blown out by Winnipeg. We're just flat out not that good. Our record without Thomas Vanek is 5-1-3? He should be the guy to go

So does anyone else notice little change in this team without Pominville except we're less talented upfront? Putting a letter on Ott did nothing, they still played like they could care less last night. It didn't matter who the captain of the team was, we still got massively outplayed by a New Jersey team that lost 6 in a row and then blown out by Winnipeg. We're just flat out not that good. Our record without Thomas Vanek is 5-1-3? He should be the guy to go
- sbroads24

That whole line was off. Way off. Don't know if it was bad ice, bad passing & timing or all three.

good news Grigorenko got his first goal in the 2nd round 3-1 after 1
- gerbe75pts

Think he should do a stint in Rochester for part of next season?

Sign Jagr for a season as a stop gap. The guy just keeps plugging along.

Sign Jagr for a season as a stop gap. The guy just keeps plugging along.
- sippyd

The fans in NJ should start cheering on their team. The lack of effort by the fans is uninspiring and translates to the product on the ice. You get what you give... right Ott?

Sign Jagr for a season as a stop gap. The guy just keeps plugging along.
- sippyd

5M and he is yours.

That whole line was off. Way off. Don't know if it was bad ice, bad passing & timing or all three.
- sippyd

It was Vanek playing maybe his worst game ever. Two point blank chances, one shoots right into the goalie other shoots wide, then gives Winnipeg 2 goals

- homiedclown

Chicken = Cat

Real Chicken? Not so sure.