That's who called me rude. All I did was tell him to talk hockey or shut up. Pretty reasonable request, IMO.
- HonkFortheGoose

Sigh..... he's pretty good at what he does.

Sabres trade Regehr, we talk about todd.
Sabres call up Adam, we talk about todd.
Sabres end the Pens streak, we talk about todd.
Sabres trade their captain, we talk about todd.

He's very effective

I'm sure we could, but we need young guys to rebuild, and there aren't that many really young proven NHLers. I really wouldn't be opposed to getting Backstrom from WSH but idk...
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I guess I should have been more specific. I don't want a big name back for him necessarily. A guy a few years into the Nhl that can handle his own would suffice. I'd like a body that can do until some of the prospects are ready.

I thought we played very well last season when the majority of players dressing were from Roch. All those injuries and those "kids" seemed to piece together some great games I enjoyed watching. Kind of hated when guys got healthy enough and we had to send those guys back down.
- badgirrl

I've enjoyed watching the Rochester games this season. I try and catch them on TV whenever possible and have been to a few games as well.

I'll leave that to NF. I like to be able to speak my mind. Gotta bite your tongue a lot more when you're a ref.
- HonkFortheGoose

He has at times let his feeling known

Sigh..... he's pretty good at what he does.

Sabres trade Regehr, we talk about todd.
Sabres call up Adam, we talk about todd.
Sabres end the Pens streak, we talk about todd.
Sabres trade their captain, we talk about todd.

He's very effective
- keptupl8

I'm surprised he disappeared. Not really sure why. I was done with him anyway.

Sigh..... he's pretty good at what he does.

Sabres trade Regehr, we talk about todd.
Sabres call up Adam, we talk about todd.
Sabres end the Pens streak, we talk about todd.
Sabres trade their captain, we talk about todd.

He's very effective
- keptupl8

Very good point. He is like Kaleta. Good at being a troll

I thought we played very well last season when the majority of players dressing were from Roch. All those injuries and those "kids" seemed to piece together some great games I enjoyed watching. Kind of hated when guys got healthy enough and we had to send those guys back down.
- badgirrl

I know, but this lineup is beyond decimated. With our luck, our typical march to 9th place will continue with our 75% AHL team.

He has at times let his feeling known
- Stripes77

Not anywhere near as much as he'd like to though. There's a lot he would like to say and can't.

I don't think the Canucks can afford to keep him. Not at the $6M he's reportedly asking for. Dallas wanted to sign him to an extension and when they heard his demands, they decided to get something for him instead of him just walking.

Minny and Vancouver are both in cap hell after this year.
- HonkFortheGoose

I don't mind roy but not for $6 million

I'm surprised he disappeared. Not really sure why. I was done with him anyway.
- HonkFortheGoose

Shanban????

I guess I should have been more specific. I don't want a big name back for him necessarily. A guy a few years into the Nhl that can handle his own would suffice. I'd like a body that can do until some of the prospects are ready.
- badgirrl

Any ideas on some players like that?

I've enjoyed watching the Rochester games this season. I try and catch them on TV whenever possible and have been to a few games as well.
- HonkFortheGoose

I've seen some of their games. I thought last years team was really something. A lot of players I would have loved to see in a Sabres sweater this year. They've had some changes though. Still entertaining to watch minus a few duds that I can't stand.

i cant believe i thought miller was going to be traded to washington

that would have been so much fun. i think even with just trading pominville the arena will have a different attitude now. people might cheer again

I hate to do it but I thought this was a good week for the Sabres and Darcy. You hate to lose a player like Pominville but at the end of the day - he is talented but was not the answer for the leader of the Sabres. We got some great value for the player and I think he will do great as a member of the Wild. I will be pulling for him. I think he was in a really bad spot in Buffalo - he is not a capitan. He was consistent as hell but not a leader. I think he will trive without the pressure of a team on his shoulders. Trading the other 3 on defense yielded some good return too. Leopold can stuff it - he complains about our locker room. I would consider him a veteran on the team - shouldn't he be vocal as a leader in the locker room? He loses credibility with those comments.

Onto the future and I don't think it is as dark as it appears. I think you retool next year and draft well. If Vanek and Miller aren't happy - get value from them and move on. Vanek should be happy Buffalo overpaid his services for the past 6 years and goalies are a dime a dozen in this league. I would prefer to build off those two but they are part of the problem too - let's not forget.

You take what you have and strategically add. You slap the C on Ott and tell him this is your team and give him an extension. Hodgson is a solid young player - he leads all 2 year players in points. He was just a rookie last year. You keep Vanek on his wing and maybe a Leino or Ott on the other wing. Ennis is talented - Foligno is really just a rookie. Our defense is not terrible and you have a solid farm team.

Any ideas on some players like that?
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Backstrom from Washington a true number once center 25 years old. Someone to build around but Todd disagrees

i cant believe i thought miller was going to be traded to washington

that would have been so much fun. i think even with just trading pominville the arena will have a different attitude now. people might cheer again
- robz228

We all were freaking out, and I know I was one of the worst
I really thought'd it'd at least be Staff and a 2nd for Marcus Johansson... I'd actually LOVE that deal.

I know, but this lineup is beyond decimated. With our luck, our typical march to 9th place will continue with our 75% AHL team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

I wish we were able to make some trades weeks ago. I think some of the younger guys are more hungry and could have actually put some effort into their on ice performance. Last year was crushing to finish like that. Get your hopes up for nothing.

Shanban????
- Stripes77

It crossed my mind.

We all were freaking out, and I know I was one of the worst
I really thought'd it'd at least be Staff and a 2nd for Marcus Johansson... I'd actually LOVE that deal.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Backstrom from Washington a true number once center 25 years old. Someone to build around but Todd disagrees
- Stripes77

That's one I mentioned but we're looking for less big-name guys. Maybe a Brayden Schenn? idk... My brain is fried thinking about Clowe replacing Gaborik.

We all were freaking out, and I know I was one of the worst
I really thought'd it'd at least be Staff and a 2nd for Marcus Johansson... I'd actually LOVE that deal.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

There were a couple deals Darcy couldve had for Stafford today, but he didnt pull the trigger. Wanted more for some reason.

- Mentalorgasm5

The guy's only 22, plays C and LW, and has shown he can put up quite decent numbers.

I hate to do it but I thought this was a good week for the Sabres and Darcy. You hate to lose a player like Pominville but at the end of the day - he is talented but was not the answer for the leader of the Sabres. We got some great value for the player and I think he will do great as a member of the Wild. I will be pulling for him. I think he was in a really bad spot in Buffalo - he is not a capitan. He was consistent as hell but not a leader. I think he will trive without the pressure of a team on his shoulders. Trading the other 3 on defense yielded some good return too. Leopold can stuff it - he complains about our locker room. I would consider him a veteran on the team - shouldn't he be vocal as a leader in the locker room? He loses credibility with those comments.

Onto the future and I don't think it is as dark as it appears. I think you retool next year and draft well. If Vanek and Miller aren't happy - get value from them and move on. Vanek should be happy Buffalo overpaid his services for the past 6 years and goalies are a dime a dozen in this league. I would prefer to build off those two but they are part of the problem too - let's not forget.

You take what you have and strategically add. You slap the C on Ott and tell him this is your team and give him an extension. Hodgson is a solid young player - he leads all 2 year players in points. He was just a rookie last year. You keep Vanek on his wing and maybe a Leino or Ott on the other wing. Ennis is talented - Foligno is really just a rookie. Our defense is not terrible and you have a solid farm team.
- Peca27

Agree with most of this.

I like Ott, but he isn't the guy you want at center ice pleading your team's case to the refs. Give him an A, sure. But his mouth/antics take him out of the capatincy IMO. Leave it vacant for a year and see who steps up. I'd say it goes to Hodgson, unless Myers plays up to expectations.

There were a couple deals Darcy couldve had for Stafford today, but he didnt pull the trigger. Wanted more for some reason.
- theblueandgold

Edm n wpg both said darcy was asking too much and ended conversations

There were a couple deals Darcy couldve had for Stafford today, but he didnt pull the trigger. Wanted more for some reason.
- theblueandgold

My guess would be they were for prospects/picks but at this point we would have needed a roster player back. We're gonna be scraping the bottom of the barrel as it is just to ice a team right now.