Am I the only person that thinks the Sharks need to make a big change? To shake up the roster?

Am I the only person that thinks the Sharks need to make a big change? To shake up the roster?
- mochoson

nope

a new goalie (niemi is ) and maybe one other player

dont count out the skills of larry robinson

nope

a new goalie (niemi is ) and maybe one other player

dont count out the skills of larry robinson
- dmarsden2988

Niemi has nothing to do with why the Sharks can't make the next step

You know who the Sharks could use? Shane Doan... #sorry

Niemi has nothing to do with why the Sharks can't make the next step
- mochoson

he sure as hell aint helping them

So let me get this straight...

-This is another blog about Shane Doan and about how he could sign with the Sharks (who are no closer to signing him then anyone else).

-The Sharks, however, are not at all close to signing Doan and would have to make a deal because they have less than 6 million in cap space.

-This is because Shane Doan is guaranteed at least 7.5 million dollars because the Sabres made a ridiculous offer for Doan.

-......even though everyone else on the planet knows that is Doans asking price for EVERYONE OTHER THAN PHOENIX until further notice is 7.5 x 4 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=401580

The Sabres (according to Darcy) did NOT make any offer to Doan. They haven't spoken to him but his agent asking to meet. He said no offer was made. Pens made big offer


-It is then suggested that Doan, who has averaged 50 points a season his entire career, could conceivably be paid 8 million dollars a year, putting him in the same bracket salary wise as Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin....

-The absolute best part might be the "Doan is not going to give up 2+ mill in salary to play in San Jose. He's old and this is his last big contract", again, as if he is gurranteed 7.5 million at a minimum.

-So to recap: The Sharks may or may not be in on Shane Doan, Shane Doan may or may not be interested in the Sharks, the Sharks have to make cap space first if they are to land Doan, Doan could end up making 8+ million, which translated means Shane Doan remains no closer to signing anywhere today as he was when the season ended and there is nothing new and/or relevant left to discuss regarding his situation at this time.

Ok.
- mochoson

Buffalo would be lucky if they truly offered that and he doesn't take it. That is a terrible overpayment for a 36 yr old 50 pt player. I don't care about his intangibles. Fact he has never had success in the Playoffs until this year. No way Shero and the pens get involved in the bidding war. Might look to acquire some of the pieces San Jose or Vancouver have to get rid of but that's it

A job is something you get paid for.

Garth has a hobby.
- Atomic Wedgie

Or a creepy obsession with Doan

Or a creepy obsession with Doan
- jsam7

Buffalo would be lucky if they truly offered that and he doesn't take it. That is a terrible overpayment for a 36 yr old 50 pt player. I don't care about his intangibles. Fact he has never had success in the Playoffs until this year. No way Shero and the pens get involved in the bidding war. Might look to acquire some of the pieces San Jose or Vancouver have to get rid of but that's it
- dbell646

Doan might be the piece to win the cup for pitt
Its such a small window to win it
Ther e is no overpayment if ya accomplish the goal.

Welcome back! Place has been out of control without you.
- sippyd

Yes, I saw that. Bans will result from more of that in the future.

THERE IS A PAGE 10 THREAD PEOPLE.

I see u are back to NY...welcome back
- ItsaGthang

Thanks man.

GARTH: Report: Doan To Sharks?
- garth

Doan in and Thornton out makes the Sharks worse, not better, and a Napa Merlot does not get better with age, with very few exceptions.

Doan might be the piece to win the cup for pitt
Its such a small window to win it
Ther e is no overpayment if ya accomplish the goal.
- hafgod

Might being the operative term. Somehow in the offseason these players value inflates to heights beyond reality.

Thanks man.
- nfph

It will be nice, Sabres games starting at 7, not 4. Football at 1pm not 10am.

Might being the operative term. Somehow in the offseason these players value inflates to heights beyond reality.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Maybe. Pittsburgh is really good.
Doan is a gamer grizzly vet.
Bangs scores seems like a great leader.
Perfect fit for a uber talented team that did not get it doan against the rangers
Seems like a great fit. As for the money its not mine dont care.
If the money brings you a cup its worth it.
Nothing is guaranteed bu that seems worth the risk

It will be nice, Sabres games starting at 7, not 4. Football at 1pm not 10am.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Heck yes.

Working out getting some of the family's tickets to the arena, going to be headed to OP as well this year.

Think we're going to look to settle around Hertel, so access to the arena will be smooth as well.

he sure as hell aint helping them
- dmarsden2988

Agreed. Not a real #1.

Doan in and Thornton out makes the Sharks worse, not better, and a Napa Merlot does not get better with age, with very few exceptions.
- 1970vintage

True, you can age a good Cab or Pinot, Merlot is best opened young.

This misleading title just shows how they're here for the hits. Classless move by Garth. Also, for God's sake Garth, proofread your articles. This writing is shameful even for Hockeybuzz.

Heck yes.

Working out getting some of the family's tickets to the arena, going to be headed to OP as well this year.

Think we're going to look to settle around Hertel, so access to the arena will be smooth as well.
- nfph

Nice, I lived on Hertel for 4 years. Huge second floor apartment with a huge patio overlooking the street. I still miss it.

Garth how do you still have a job?
- Flyers_1488

because Ek and Garth are the same person

True, you can age a good Cab or Pinot, Merlot is best opened young.
- nfph

Welcome home.


What brand of Scotch would you like?

pretty misleading title.. id change it.
- unplugged_boy

it goes great with the Thornton pic

it goes great with the Thornton pic
- Sammich

Toronto and Ducks are close to a deal (Getzlaf) as reported by @RumorBreak

Grabovski, MacArthur, Colborne and 2nd rounder.
If this is true, my support for Darcy is going way down