2 different things, Iginla had to be traded Pominville didn't have to. They took the what they wanted as i'm sure our sorry ass GM did the same thing. That deal doesn't help this team at all.
- SABRES 89

And if he stayed until next year, he would have been traded for a puck bag. IMO Pommer is everything that is/was wrong with the Sabres, soft and invisible for long periods of time.

wow no other draft picks involved we got owned

Edit: we just improved our chances drouin/mackinnon

Alot of smart asses and know it all's on here today, I forgot NEW GUYS yet again.

That deal puts you farther back, it doesn't help you with a rebuild.
- SABRES 89

And this deal does help you with a rebuild. In fact, it's exactly what a rebuild is.

We're trading away an aging forward, who likely is going to get a pay increase next year, for two prospects who can help out with the future of this team.

We just trade for a goalie that has a lower ranking then a goalie we have in the minor's.
- SABRES 89

they are not NHL ready what do you not get about that

This deal is exactly what a rebuild is
- RayHatesDomi

If high draft picks are involved, I would agree.

a minnesota poster says on hfboards that larsson is like mikko koivu 2.0. i really hope this is true, i love that guy...

Looks like were going to be even worse next year.
- Buffalo--Sabres

?????????????


We are 25th in the league. Next season starts in 6 months! We have the draft, free agency (with cap space), prospects in the system and maybe even another trade or two.

We can be better than this next year, because we aren't very good. Why write it off already?

Not IMO it isn't.
- SABRES 89

The hopeful losing of games from here on out helps you get one of the top 5 picks in the draft.

That is how you rebuild.


It would seem they aren't interested in a re-tool, which it seems you were looking for. Just a guess.

Alot of smart asses and know it all's on here today, I forgot NEW GUYS yet again.
- SABRES 89

I AM NOT A TROLL! OR A NEW GUY!

wow no other draft picks involved we got owned
- Sabresfan-365

Have to factor in the salary cap relief we got as well....if you have decent cap room next year - you can re-tool in a hurry - will be alot of players available and alot less $$$$

Alot of smart asses and know it all's on here today, I forgot NEW GUYS yet again.
- SABRES 89

Right, the sooner you joined hockeybuzz the more you know about hockey.

Get over yourself

Alot of smart asses and know it all's on here today, I forgot NEW GUYS yet again.
- SABRES 89

always getting defensive when people dont agree with you.

Id hate to see if someone said KISS SUCKS what youd do..........

Correct, not from either teams, NHL, or TSN...
- rcostel77

TSN has confirmed it, just not the return.

God I'm going to miss pommer.

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a minnesota poster says on hfboards that larsson is like mikko koivu 2.0. i really hope this is true, i love that guy...
- FIREonICE

I think it's a good deal. 2 solid prospects and if the reported draft picks are thrown in, it becomes a great deal

Sabres/Minnesota traded!!

Thank you!

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- kmhachey

Miller and Stafford to Washington for Backstrom, Laich, and a 3rd!

so you dont know what a rebuild is as well


anyone else????????????
- hubie

So were going to be better next year?

I AM NOT A TROLL! OR A NEW GUY!
- ImThatGuy

No. You're THAT guy

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- kmhachey

Fixed

Staff to Washington announcement 330
- kmhachey

don't play with my emotions

Miller and Stafford to Washington for Backstrom, Laich, and a 3rd!
- rcostel77

I will stain my keyboard if that is true.

Sabres/Minnesota traded!!

Thank you!
- Irish 14

good call SFO.. I mean.. Irish.