Agree, every year there are 3-5 goalies on the fa market. One goalie wouldnt mind seeing in a trade is Minny Backstrom in my eyes hes a lot like Miller been with the team forever could use a change of venue.

I dont see Minny winning with Backstrom
- hubie

Well the issues with him is he is older than Miller and still making 6 mil. We dont need a 6 mil goalie who is older than the one we have

I read nothing from Schopp / Chris or Sal or Jerry Sullivan when it comes to hockey.
None of them have a clue about hockey. Their hockey IQ is below average, especially Sal. Just my opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

thanks for your input, because as we all know you are the epitome of hockey knowledge.

the article almost has nothing to do with hockey on the ice. perhaps you should give it a read

schopp's new article = spot on.

flame away

http://www.wgr550.com/For...-who-think-young/15843737
- robz228

*notices the poll off to the side*



That's 20 votes too many for Darcy.

*notices the poll off to the side*



That's 20 votes too many for Darcy.
- Tsyolin

i thought its funnier that stafford is barely winning over darcy

i voted for leino!

I read nothing from Schopp / Chris or Sal or Jerry Sullivan when it comes to hockey.
None of them have a clue about hockey. Their hockey IQ is below average, especially Sal. Just my opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

That was a good article, regardless.

schopp's new article = spot on.

flame away

http://www.wgr550.com/For...-who-think-young/15843737
- robz228

I cannot stand Schopp, but you're right. It's spot on, and he's 100% correct that we, as fans, would embrace it as long as we're being told what it is they're doing, their plan for doing it, and where they see themselves after they've done it.

Sign me up.

I, for one, would be as excited as a kid on Christmas to see what we could obtain for the "big 3".

I read nothing from Schopp / Chris or Sal or Jerry Sullivan when it comes to hockey.
None of them have a clue about hockey. Their hockey IQ is below average, especially Sal. Just my opinion.
- BuffaloHardHat

sal is the only one i like to listen too

reason being Sal is strictly a college guy for the most part and hes the only one who knows that.

I cannot stand Schopp, but you're right. It's spot on, and he's 100% correct that we, as fans, would embrace it as long as we're being told what it is they're doing, their plan for doing it, and where they see themselves after they've done it.

Sign me up.

I, for one, would be as excited as a kid on Christmas to see what we could obtain for the "big 3".
- Powerslave

(frank) it, lets embrace it anyways and maybe management will catch on

Well the issues with him is he is older than Miller and still making 6 mil. We dont need a 6 mil goalie who is older than the one we have
- Stripes77

but can we get a prospect or a decent pick and pick up the less than a mil more

has to be teams with bad contracts we can take off the payroll

(frank) it, lets embrace it anyways and maybe management will catch on
- Putzfrau

And you know what else?

If I were a GM of a hockey team, and I had these 3 guys that I could probably parlay into rebuilding 1/3 of my team by trading, I would be as excited as a pig in shee-it to see what I could get.

I'm thinking for those three: three younger, established roster players; a few top prospects; and possibly a couple first rounders.

I cannot stand Schopp, but you're right. It's spot on, and he's 100% correct that we, as fans, would embrace it as long as we're being told what it is they're doing, their plan for doing it, and where they see themselves after they've done it.

Sign me up.

I, for one, would be as excited as a kid on Christmas to see what we could obtain for the "big 3".
- Powerslave

Agreed. Can't stand him, but what he said is what I have been saying for a while.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed Mike Komisarek on waivers. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger has also reported that Komisarek has waived his no-movement clause. If he is claimed by another NHL club he will report to his new team, otherwise he will report to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

So who do you guys think writes better blogs, Kevin or Garth.
- Tsyolin

I'll take door #3 Monty !

Agreed. Can't stand him, but what he said is what I have been saying for a while.
- sbroads24

And Schopp will be the first one to jump on you for suggesting that you have been saying it for a while...

And you know what else?

If I were a GM of a hockey team, and I had these 3 guys that I could probably parlay into rebuilding 1/3 of my team by trading, I would be as excited as a pig in shee-it to see what I could get.

I'm thinking for those three: three younger, established roster players; a few top prospects; and possibly a couple first rounders.
- Powerslave

I'd keep Pommer and sell off Miller and Van to the highest bidders. Actually, I'd do anything possible to obtain 2 of the top 3 picks. That includes dealing Myers.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed Mike Komisarek on waivers. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger has also reported that Komisarek has waived his no-movement clause. If he is claimed by another NHL club he will report to his new team, otherwise he will report to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
- adambuffalo

He can look at the bright side; he won't have to buy a new house.

Hello Marlies !!

I'd keep Pommer and sell off Miller and Van to the highest bidders. Actually, I'd do anything possible to obtain 2 of the top 3 picks. That includes dealing Myers.
- Pairo11

WOuldnt even want to know what that would take

He can look at the bright side; he won't have to buy a new house.

Hello Marlies !!
- Pairo11

Pick him up! The Sabres need some insurance in getting that top 3 pick.

And Schopp will be the first one to jump on you for suggesting that you have been saying it for a while...
- GoinFiveHole

So true

I'd keep Pommer and sell off Miller and Van to the highest bidders. Actually, I'd do anything possible to obtain 2 of the top 3 picks. That includes dealing Myers.
- Pairo11

Agreed. As much as I like Myers. If we could land Mackinnon/Jones or Drouin/Jones then do it

I'd keep Pommer and sell off Miller and Van to the highest bidders. Actually, I'd do anything possible to obtain 2 of the top 3 picks. That includes dealing Myers.
- Pairo11

if you are committing to a full rebuild you have to trade pominville. he represents the current era of failure tenfold because he is captain, and 'soft' as we say

I think a huge factor on this team when I comes to the Big 3 debate, is those 3 have been together for a lot of big time failures. Game 7 in '06, the '07 playoff failure against Ottawa. Boston and Philly series failures including the games 6 and 7 failures against Philly. Countless blown leads in insane fashion. Its no wonder this team has no confidence and hangs their heads when one thing goes wrong. The three best players as a group are damaged goods. They need to be moved for a culture change.

if you are committing to a full rebuild you have to trade pominville. he represents the current era of failure tenfold because he is captain, and 'soft' as we say
- robz228

While I agree, I only move him if I can't move both of Miller and Van. I say this because IMO Pommer is still a valuable contributor offensively and defensively and will command less salary than the other two. The team HAS to be able to at least compete. Pommer would provide something.

I think the team can still go into a full rebuild mode by moving 2 of the 3.

That said, I'd still move him if it meant getting a top 3 pick.

And you know what else?

If I were a GM of a hockey team, and I had these 3 guys that I could probably parlay into rebuilding 1/3 of my team by trading, I would be as excited as a pig in shee-it to see what I could get.

I'm thinking for those three: three younger, established roster players; a few top prospects; and possibly a couple first rounders.
- Powerslave

Have they ever gone into a trade deadline with so many movable assets before? Add Leo and regehr to the big three and I think we could rebuild the roster between now and mid July.

Have they ever gone into a trade deadline with so many movable assets before? Add Leo and regehr to the big three and I think we could rebuild the roster between now and mid July.
- The_Inkwell

Problem is, 3 of those 5 have NMCs (1 of which I believe is a full NTC in Regehr).

EDIT: Looks like Regehr's is "just" an NMC as well