this makes no sense
- GERBE!!!75PTS

this makes no sense
- GERBE!!!75PTS

The dude made it up

you know Clowe has zero goals this year right?

and that he is a UFA at the end of the year?

I would not piss myself if that happened.
- Homer

We would have to get some kind of pick or prospect maybe but just having these guys off the payroll would be nice to maybe go after someone this summer.

Does anybody know where this years free agent list is?

The dude made it up
- sabresfandan

I think Neal is a good player.

Without Malkin, his production drops, and I believe enough to make his salary seem not so great anymore.
- kingcong39

he had 25 even strength goals in dallas the year before he got traded

also that was he most in a season

people need to look more at 5 on 5 play and less at the overall numbers

06-07 he scored 43 goals in 82 games

had 84 points that season, only time he was a ppg player

and had 28 even strength goals that year vs the year he had 18 even strength goals and scored 40 in 73 games
- homiedclown

Again, I said best goal scoring season with Roy. I didnt say best overall season. 40 goals in 73 games > 43 goals in 82 games.

He scored the most PPG and SHG in 08-09. Sure, he had less ES, but he made our special teams better.

Its not really an argument, he had his best goal scoring seasons with Roy.

General Manager Darcy Regier
Director of Amateur Scouting Kevin Devine
Director of Pro Scouting Jon Christiano
Pro Scout/Player Development Dennis Miller, Eric Weinrich
Amateur Scout Bo Berglund
Amateur Scout Nik Fattey
Amateur Scout Iouri Khmylev
Amateur Scout Al MacAdam
Amateur Scout Paul Merritt
Amateur Scout Craig Benning
Amateur Scout Kim Gellert
Amateur Scout Eric Weissman
Amateur Scout Dave Torrie
Amateur Scout Toby O'Brien
Amateur Scouting Operations Scott Schranz
Hockey Analytics Assistant Graham Beamish
Assistant to the General Manager Mark Jakubowski
Hockey Technologies Manager Kyle Kiebzak
Hockey Operations: Travel & Immigration Michael Bermingham

Theres the list of "deep"
- theblueandgold

Im not so sure how "deep" some of those guys are.

Again, I said best goal scoring season with Roy. I didnt say best overall season. 40 goals in 73 games > 43 goals in 82 games.

He scored the most PPG and SHG in 08-09. Sure, he had less ES, but he made our special teams better.

Its not really an argument, he had his best goal scoring seasons with Roy.
- theblueandgold

agreed

Im not so sure how "deep" some of those guys are.
- Homer

If I had to take a guess, I'd go with Eric Weinrich is your "deep" in the know source. Call it a hunch.

General Manager Darcy Regier
Director of Amateur Scouting Kevin Devine
Director of Pro Scouting Jon Christiano
Pro Scout/Player Development Dennis Miller, Eric Weinrich
Amateur Scout Bo Berglund
Amateur Scout Nik Fattey
Amateur Scout Iouri Khmylev
Amateur Scout Al MacAdam
Amateur Scout Paul Merritt
Amateur Scout Craig Benning
Amateur Scout Kim Gellert
Amateur Scout Eric Weissman
Amateur Scout Dave Torrie
Amateur Scout Toby O'Brien
Amateur Scouting Operations Scott Schranz
Hockey Analytics Assistant Graham Beamish
Assistant to the General Manager Mark Jakubowski
Hockey Technologies Manager Kyle Kiebzak
Hockey Operations: Travel & Immigration Michael Bermingham

Theres the list of "deep"
- theblueandgold

awesome

Regherr yes, Leopold meh.

Im not so sure how "deep" some of those guys are.
- Homer

So Homer you're hearing none of the big 3 will be moved?

agreed
- homiedclown

yeah, but thats because he pretty much played his whole career with Roy at center....no Roy this year and he is a PPG player...not sure how much Roy has to do with his production.

We would have to get some kind of pick or prospect maybe but just having these guys off the payroll would be nice to maybe go after someone this summer.
- devereau

I'd do it if Hertl was coming back

agreed
- homiedclown

So then we both agree that Roy was never Vanek's problem?

No complaints but I think he's a 4th liner if we're good.
- PassionBucket16

This year, sure. Still young, could be a good 3rd liner with as needed 2nd line spot duty in the future.

How about Pommer for Neal instead

So Homer you're hearing none of the big 3 will be moved?
- sabresfandan

I dont think any will......However, Ive heard things have changed over the last few days and there are no "untouchables" right now.

Does anybody know where this years free agent list is?
- devereau

google it




http://www.capgeek.com/free-agents

this makes no sense
- GERBE!!!75PTS

I think the only way it makes sense is if the Sabres look at the deal as a salary dump, meaning getting rid of Stafford's $4M per year.

In that light, I can understand it.

I dont think any will......However, Ive heard things have changed over the last few days and there are no "untouchables" right now.
- Homer

I've heard Darcy is listening on Myers is that true?

yeah, but thats because he pretty much played his whole career with Roy at center....no Roy this year and he is a PPG player...not sure how much Roy has to do with his production.
- Homer

Vanek probably would produce more playing with Malkin or Crosby, but who wouldnt? Drew Stafford would probably be a 40 goal scorer alongside either one of those two players.

To say that Vanek wasnt an annual 40 goal scorer because of Roy is a completely inaccurate statement.

- homiedclown

That's hilarious

I've heard Darcy is listening on Myers is that true?
- sabresfandan

I cant say its not true from what Ive heard just recently.....but I dont know that it is either.