Lets layoff the new guy

EK just brought up Roy to Toronto. Interesting option for them. Although on that squad I dont think he will be that affective.
- Buffalo--Sabres

If EK brought up Roy to Tornonto, I am guessing anywhere else in the NHL! EK's cred is FUBAR.

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
- VanekForC

You do realize a NMC is more restrictive than a NTC? Most NTC's aren't full NTC's anyways, just partial. Now of days guys went after NMC's rather than just full NTC's so that way they could not ever get sent to the AHL, etc from their current club without their permission.

I've been clarmoring for years for this team to have a real backup that they actually play and actually wins games. Its more fun. You cant just keep riding the same guy, no matter who it is. Its not how a team works.

Would you welcome Derek Roy back to the Sabres?

It just may happen.

Roy will become a UFA this July. Roy is in the final year of his 6 year, $24 million contract that he signed in Buffalo many moons ago.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Roy contract extension talks havent begun yet between his agent and Stars GM, Joe Nieuwendyk.


Roy was traded to Dallas last July in exchange for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy.

Roy and Lindy Ruff didn't see eye to eye, hence, the centre was dealt last Summer.

Since Ruff is gone, wouldn't it make sense to bring Roy in to add veteran depth tpo the centre ranks?

Go (frank) yourself, Garth.

You do realize a NMC is more restrictive than a NTC? Most NTC's aren't full NTC's anyways, just partial. Now of days guys went after NMC's rather than just full NTC's so that way they could not ever get sent to the AHL, etc from their current club without their permission.
- suppaman

NMC won't matter. They will jump for joy to get moved to a contender at this point.

I've been clarmoring for years for this team to have a real backup that they actually play and actually wins games. Its more fun. You cant just keep riding the same guy, no matter who it is. Its not how a team works.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Yeah, problem is, Ruff was a 1 goalie kinda guy. Maybe Rolo is a swinger, but I doubt it. He road Leggio and put him away wet way too ofter in the AHL.

Its not a beauty contest out there. Enroth looked solid, Ott looked like a leader and Hodgson looked like the truth. 3 pieces to build the future on.
- RynoBull

What game were you watching?

Hodgson did not have a solid game at all. He didnt register any offensive points and had 1 shot on goal. Defensively the guy was a time bomb with turnover after turnover and it eventually led to the first goal of Montreal's comeback.

NMC won't matter. They will jump for joy to get moved to a contender at this point.
- Pillar

100% agree im a firm believer that those are so you dont get traded to the calgarys and columbus's of the world

What game were you watching?

Hodgson did not have a solid game at all. He didnt register any offensive points and had 1 shot on goal. Defensively the guy was a time bomb with turnover after turnover and it eventually led to the first goal of Montreal's comeback.
- theblueandgold

Coho had a terrible game in his own end. Those wicked ugly turnovers need to stop ASAP!

Lets layoff the new guy
- hubie

Garth is totally trolling for hits suggesting that Roy could end up back here. Dirty trick, sir.

Ott is turning into a modern day Drury. Clutch goals, lots of hits, good at faceoffs, edgy, and he's leading this blind pack of players. Trade pommer, give the C to Ott.
- RynoBull

100% agree im a firm believer that those are so you dont get traded to the calgarys and columbus's of the world
- hubie

Plus, I think that pay them to trade them. When Reger got shipped to Buffalo, Peg's flew out to Calgary with a bucket of Chicken wings and a Garbage can of Cash.

Plus, I think that pay them to trade them. When Reger got shipped to Buffalo, Peg's flew out to Calgary with a bucket of Chicken wings and a Garbage can of Cash.
- Pillar

I picture a tractor and a gym bag full of money like in Blue Chips to get Ricky Rowe

Ott is turning into a modern day Drury. Clutch goals, lots of hits, good at faceoffs, edgy, and he's leading this blind pack of players. Trade pommer, give the C to Ott.
- RynoBull

The guy has a 2 goal game and now he's the best player on the team? comparing him to drury? Ott doesnt crack the top line on any other team except buffalo.

Coho had a terrible game in his own end. Those wicked ugly turnovers need to stop ASAP!
- Pillar

This is nothing new. He is a defensive liability.

The guy has a 2 goal game and now he's the best player on the team? comparing him to drury? Ott doesnt crack the top line on any other team except buffalo.
- alexthegr8

You're wrong. He played with Modano, and that's nothing to sneeze at. To keep up with Modano, you've got to have at least a little something.

Ott is the most complete player on this team. Hits, PK, PP, fights, faceoffs, leadership, great attitude. The perfect teammate and a damn good hockey player.

Pommer on that first Ott goal looked the best hes looked in a long time.
- Rally_Shots

Chalk up an assist to PK Suban! what the hell was he doing?

The guy has a 2 goal game and now he's the best player on the team? comparing him to drury? Ott doesnt crack the top line on any other team except buffalo.
- alexthegr8

Agreed. If a team is willing to over pay.....

Chalk up an assist to PK Suban! what the hell was he doing?
- alexthegr8

he missed - chalk up an assist to the poopty refs!

You're wrong. He played with Modano, and that's nothing to sneeze at. To keep up with Modano, you've got to have at least a little something.

Ott is the most complete player on this team. Hits, PK, PP, fights, faceoffs, leadership, great attitude. The perfect teammate and a damn good hockey player.
- Powerslave

Only here would he be on the 1st PP unit. I love Ott, but he's 30 and a 3rd liner. He shouldn't be an untouchable

100% agree im a firm believer that those are so you dont get traded to the calgarys and columbus's of the world
- hubie

Or Buffalo

The thought of the returns that could come back for Regehr, Pominville, Vanek, Miller have me excited for a Buffalo rebuild, and then I remember Darcy is our GM. Regehr could be the sought after D-man playoff teams are looking for. I honestly can say I think a majority of fans wouldn't mind if all four of those players got traded and the organization says they are steering in a new direction.

Roy to Toronto a possibility now?
- Buffalo--Sabres

Why not, they have McCarthur, had Connolly, get Roy, maybe we can fool them into taking Gerbe/Hecht somehow ?