He was probally thinking "Better trade for sam Gagner, and buy Grigs some time in juniors...

And after Hodgson failed to light up rookie canp, it's probally not a bad idea... Especially considering Ennis's history of injuries.
- SuperCat

I don't know, Cat. The day I went to rookie camp, Hodgson looked incredible

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#Oilers close to trading Gagner +3rd to #Sabres for Sekera & Adam. Also possible Leopold instead of Sekera. Expect deal done within a week.
- sabresfandan

I honestly LOVE this idea...

Sekera is an expensive 5-6 d-man, Leopold is a renta player, and Adam won't ever even make the NHL saqud behind Ennis, Hodgson, Grigorenko, and Gigensons.

Talk about something for nothing!!!

I hope Ennis doesn't think he's worth 4 mill a yr because he's not even close to that.

I don't know, Cat. The day I went to rookie camp, Hodgson looked incredible
- Powerslave

I think the Gagner trade makes perfect sense, we have the extra d-men to move and Adam has fallen down in the organization IMO

I don't know, Cat. The day I went to rookie camp, Hodgson looked incredible
- Powerslave

In drills? He hardly dominated the scrimmage, and this was amongst rookies and prospects.

I hope Ennis doesn't think he's worth 4 mill a yr because he's not even close to that.
- SABRES 89

I agree 89 if he wants anything more than 3.5 per, I'd move him and I'm an Ennis fan.

I honestly LOVE this idea...

Sekera is an expensive 5-6 d-man, Leopold is a renta player, and Adam won't ever even make the NHL saqud behind Ennis, Hodgson, Grigorenko, and Gigensons.

Talk about something for nothing!!!
- SuperCat

Agreed.

Kinda feel bad for Adam. He's kind of in limbo right now.

Gagne 3.2 mill and a RFA after this year, Hodgson 1.6 mill and a RFA after this year. I guess Hodgson has 1 year to prove himself we get Gagne.

In drills? He hardly dominated the scrimmage, and this was amongst rookies and prospects.
- SuperCat

I was there on the Monday, and I thought he was the best in his group. Just my opinion.

Trade sekera before leopold!!!!

Someone mentioned that leo loves clarence for his family and doesnt want to move.

I think we could resign leo after this year at 2 year 6m total. Let regehr walk.
- JVince11

Let Regher walk? At least he's about the "best case scenario" for a rent-a-player...

Not sure if you have a NTC, but I'm sure he could be convinced if he were going to a top teir contender.

I agree 89 if he wants anything more than 3.5 per, I'd move him and I'm an Ennis fan.
- sabresfandan

I wouldn't even give him 3.5 but that's just me. Seems like 3 or so is the going price.

Gagne 3.2 mill and a RFA after this year, Hodgson 1.6 mill and a RFA after this year. I guess Hodgson has 1 year to prove himself we get Gagne.
- SABRES 89

I think Hodgson will have a really nice season this year and for many seasons to come. I really like the fact that he went to Gary Robert's camp too

To get npfh to come back.
- dadeadhead

am i missing something? what happened?

I think Hodgson will have a really nice season this year and for many seasons to come. I really like the fact that he went to Gary Robert's camp too
- sabresfandan

I expect 50-60 points. And while that will be pointed out to be sub-par for a number 1 center, the kid is just entering his 2nd full year. He will be the No. 1 center by default, not because he should be yet.

And I know some on here make fun of the fact that he went to Roberts' camp, but give the kid credit for working his arse off this summer to try and be the best hockey player that he can possibly be. The Sabres hopefully will reap the rewards.

We have a lot of defensive numbers at the moment...


But is anyone really thrilled with a D-corps of;

Myers/McNabb
Erhoff/Sulter
Webber/Sekera


...after Regher and Leopold move on, that's what we're looking at. Not bad, but not great.

I expect 50-60 points. And while that will be pointed out to be sub-par for a number 1 center, the kid is just entering his 2nd full year. He will be the No. 1 center by default, not because he should be yet.

And I know some on here make fun of the fact that he went to Roberts' camp, but give the kid credit for working his arse off this summer to try and be the best hockey player that he can possibly be. The Sabres hopefully will reap the rewards.
- Powerslave

Agreed, I think he'll be around 60 pts.

i like adam but he really doesn't have a spot in the lineup. 3rd line center??? doubt it. left winger??? maybe but highly doubtful.

We have a lot of defensive numbers at the moment...


But is anyone really thrilled with a D-corps of;

Myers/McNabb
Erhoff/Sulter
Webber/Sekera


...after Regher and Leopold move on, that's what we're looking at. Not bad, but not great.
- SuperCat

I think Pysyk will rocket up and be ready sooner than later. But, anyway, I would expect Buffalo to go out and get a veteran dman.

I expect 50-60 points. And while that will be pointed out to be sub-par for a number 1 center, the kid is just entering his 2nd full year. He will be the No. 1 center by default, not because he should be yet.

And I know some on here make fun of the fact that he went to Roberts' camp, but give the kid credit for working his arse off this summer to try and be the best hockey player that he can possibly be. The Sabres hopefully will reap the rewards.
- Powerslave

Honestly, if we're talking about putting your best offensive C on your top line to maximize the production of Vanek and Pommer...

You'd be better off putting Ennis between those two.

I expect 50-60 points. And while that will be pointed out to be sub-par for a number 1 center, the kid is just entering his 2nd full year. He will be the No. 1 center by default, not because he should be yet.

And I know some on here make fun of the fact that he went to Roberts' camp, but give the kid credit for working his arse off this summer to try and be the best hockey player that he can possibly be. The Sabres hopefully will reap the rewards.
- Powerslave

I just can't see 50-60 points from Hodgson, just don't think he has it in him but i've been wrong before.

I expect 50-60 points. And while that will be pointed out to be sub-par for a number 1 center, the kid is just entering his 2nd full year. He will be the No. 1 center by default, not because he should be yet.

And I know some on here make fun of the fact that he went to Roberts' camp, but give the kid credit for working his arse off this summer to try and be the best hockey player that he can possibly be. The Sabres hopefully will reap the rewards.
- Powerslave

what's there to make fun of? Cody's at the same camp where players like Steve Stamkos, Jeff Skinner (i think) and Wojtek Wolski are training. if it's good enough for them, why shouldn't he be able to pick up something from it?

i like adam but he really doesn't have a spot in the lineup. 3rd line center??? doubt it. left winger??? maybe but highly doubtful.
- joshs

Adam is trade bait.

I hope.

Agreed, I think he'll be around 60 pts.
- sabresfandan

It seems like Ennis is sooner due for 60, than Hodgson.

Honestly, if we're talking about putting your best offensive C on your top line to maximize the production of Vanek and Pommer...

You'd be better off putting Ennis between those two.
- SuperCat

Maybe. But it's not a bad idea to spread it out a bit.

I just can't see 50-60 points from Hodgson, just don't think he has it in him but i've been wrong before.
- SABRES 89

Agreed... At least not yet.

And it's hard to belive that Lindy would have a ton of faith in him after last season's showing.

I bet Lindy has a better repitore with Leino at this point.