Cowboys fire Rob Ryan..........wow I guess 6 starters out means nothing

I'm happy about Ott. Scott probably never cracks the lineup. If he does, it'll be for like 2 minutes maybe 10 times this year.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think Scott will play more than you think, he's a tough SOB someone that we def need to have around.

Foligno is more important because of the physical factor he brings. Vanek doesn't matter so much as long as everyone else is producing. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they could get something good for him. In a lot of ways, we don't need him. But we do need a big time center.
- HonkFortheGoose

I really don't agree with that. I think Vanek is a stud. I like Vanek so much more than Pominville. 26 gets too much hate because he can't fly like other players. He's the most natural goal scorer we have and he works his ass off while taking a beating. If Vanek isn't on, this team goes nowhere. He's a huge powerplay presence and he's one of the few players with individual skill that not many players in the league have.

I would have given him the C last year. I think he would have run with it.

Honestly, you'd be surprised what you can get for Leo. He's a solid guy that can log pretty big minutes. He's not going to win you games, but he's not generally going to lose them for you either. For a team like Philly that really just needs help because of the injuries they had, he'd be a decent option because his contract is up at the end of the year.

They were talking on the radio about how McNabb has been a healthy scratch recently but I don't think that has anything to do with his play per say as it does the fact that they have a lot of options back there and with the schedule getting more intense they've been rotating them in and out to keep all of them involved. Pysyk was a healthy scratch on the 28th and then played the 29th. That being said, I'm not interested in trading away either of them. That pair is going to be a formidable bunch in another year or two.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think Edmonton would be wise in looking for a veteran D-man like Leopold. They need a leader on the blue line, he wouldn't be their "best" defenseman but he is very experienced and reliable. Edmonton would make a good trading partner IMO.

I think Scott will play more than you think, he's a tough SOB someone that we def need to have around.
- sabresfandan

He'll play against Boston and Philly and maybe NYR...that might be it

He'll play against Boston and Philly and maybe NYR...that might be it
- Homer

Hey Homer how are ya? Any word on which team called Darcy today asking about our d?

I really don't agree with that. I think Vanek is a stud. I like Vanek so much more than Pominville. 26 gets too much hate because he can't fly like other players. He's the most natural goal scorer we have and he works his ass off while taking a beating. If Vanek isn't on, this team goes nowhere. He's a huge powerplay presence and he's one of the few players with individual skill that not many players in the league have.

I would have given him the C last year. I think he would have run with it.
- PassionBucket16

Him and Lindy don't get along. There was no way he was getting the C. I think Pommer was a good choice. He's one of my favorites on the team. When Pommer is on, the rest of the team is in a better place. That's not always the case with Vanek.

That being said, if Vanek can find a groove and produce consistently, then the team will certainly be much better off. I won't deny that. I don't have a problem with Vanek. I think he's a great player. I said the whole time that we didn't need Nash because we have Vanek. But I don't think he's a key to the success of the team as the other 6 guys I listed.

Hey Homer how are ya? Any word on which team called Darcy today asking about our d?
- sabresfandan

there is actually more than one, but no, I dont know who.

there is actually more than one, but no, I dont know who.
- Homer

He certainly made it sound like he's gotten a few calls. If you really listened to what he said he mentioned that he'd gotten calls, including one right before he went down for the press conference.

hi everybody

welcome back

I am in OKC for a month if you tune into the OKC Barons game this weekend I will be the guy wearing an NHLPA Jersey with the sign that says " WHERE'S RNH and TAYLOR HALL?????"

there is actually more than one, but no, I dont know who.
- Homer

do you think anything will happen or nothing til close to the deadline?

do you think anything will happen or nothing til close to the deadline?
- sabresfandan

I don't think they do anything until they know the health of everyone, especially Myers, first.

Over/Under games Kaleta plays this year: 30.

I don't think they do anything until they know the health of everyone, especially Myers, first.
- HonkFortheGoose

dont they have 8 plus if they expose Brennen to waivers he's gone for nothing

dont they have 8 plus if they expose Brennen to waivers he's gone for nothing
- billyk

Doesn't mean they like all 8. One of those 8 is Pardy if I'm not mistaken. I think they'd risk him to waivers before Brennan at this point. But if Myers is going to miss some time, that opens the door for Brennan

Doesn't mean they like all 8. One of those 8 is Pardy if I'm not mistaken. I think they'd risk him to waivers before Brennan at this point. But if Myers is going to miss some time, that opens the door for Brennan
- HonkFortheGoose

if they keep 8 , right? I admit i have turned off hockey for the last 4 months i couldn't even name the 8 they have

totally agree Pardy gets exposed before Brennen I'll go 1 furhter weber gets exposed before brennen

Doesn't mean they like all 8. One of those 8 is Pardy if I'm not mistaken. I think they'd risk him to waivers before Brennan at this point. But if Myers is going to miss some time, that opens the door for Brennan
- HonkFortheGoose

Myers
Ehrhoff
Regehr
Sekera
Leopold
Sulzer
McNabb
Brennan
Weber
Pardy

Myers
Ehrhoff
Regehr
Sekera
Leopold
Sulzer
McNabb
Brennan
Weber
Pardy
- PassionBucket16

McNabb will be in Rochester unless the injury bug really bites.

McNabb will be in Rochester unless the injury bug really bites.
- HonkFortheGoose

can McNabb go to ROC without waivers?

Over/Under games Kaleta plays this year: 30.
- PassionBucket16

Over - He's got others to take the hits now.

can McNabb go to ROC without waivers?
- billyk

Yeah. He's only in his 2nd year. It does depend a bit on how many games he plays at the NHL level as well, but for the most part any guy in their entry level 3 year deal can go without waivers. It's a lot more complicated than that, but it's the basic idea.

McNabb will be in Rochester unless the injury bug really bites.
- HonkFortheGoose

Leaves you with 9 still

Leaves you with 9 still
- PassionBucket16

Pardy will get sent to Rochester.

And if Myers is gonna miss a few weeks, they'll put him on IR. That brings you down to 7.

Cowboys fire Rob Ryan..........wow I guess 6 starters out means nothing
- SABRES 89

Buffalo gave up 35 more points this year then the cowboys on D

This firing gives Garrett one last season to win a playoff game IMO

Cowboys fire Rob Ryan..........wow I guess 6 starters out means nothing
- SABRES 89

" I inherited a team that was 31st in the league in defense and made them better. I (expletive) made them a hell of a lot better. I'll be out of work for like five minutes."
-- Rob Ryan