15. Darcy Regier never came close to dealing Ryan Miller or Thomas Vanek at the deadline. "The value wasn't there," he said last week. When you see what it took for him to trade Jason Pominville, you understand what value he wanted. More interesting: the Sabres GM hinted, but would not confirm, that he's talked to both players about extending their contracts in Buffalo. Miller and Vanek are unrestricted free agents after next season.
16. Regier told Hockey Night in Canada Radio the departures of Daniel Briere and Chris Drury taught him that you can't let those kinds of players leave for nothing. When he and I talked by phone, he talked about "the void" that still exists under the new CBA. We know now (thanks to Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry) what the high-end 27-year-olds are going to get. Vanek will be 30 and Miller 33 when they hit the market. Can the Sabres find a number they are comfortable with for those players? If not, they will be traded. Regier will sit down with both men after the season. Those talks will determine where things go.
17. Speaking of Briere, if Philadelphia does buy him out (as has been widely reported), would the Sabres bring him back? It's a good family fit for him, they need experience and it would give the fans something to be happy about. He helped Sean Couturier's NHL adjustment and Buffalo will be full of young guys seeking that aid.
18. That quote by Craig MacTavish about the problem not being coaching in Edmonton? Same goes for Buffalo. Same problems under Ron Rolston that existed with Lindy Ruff. The Sabres need more forwards committed to defending and winning battles. Their defence don't get a lot of help.
19. That brings us to Tyler Myers. I've written it before, but his biggest problem is he places way too much pressure on himself and can't let go of mistakes. He and the Sabres feel they are finally making progress on that issue. You can't question his compete level when he plays 26 minutes on a night where he broke his leg. He needs to fill out his frame, yes, but the mental side is the most important.
20. Patrick Kaleta, on the dressing-room corner he shares with Steve Ott: "The most hated corner in the league."
21. Yes, I did ask Ott about the lick to Jeff Halpern. He laughed. "I was just - jdfitz77[bleeping] with him."
We'd have to overpay both quite a bit even to have a chance at landing them... And even still it's prob a long shot at best
They'll prob have other more desirable options to choose from
I'd pass on Briere. I think he's done physically. Too much of a Hecht-like move, IMO. - PassionBucket16
I'd take Briere back
Especially if Ott decides he wants out after Miller & Vanek get traded
I agree he's on the downside,
But he can prob help our PP and IMO is a legit "leader"
Our best option might be to play our young guys
It's going to be tough to get free agents to sign here
Briere might be our best "realistic" option at bringing someone in
But I could also see him signing w someone like Chicago or Vancouver (or maybe even Montreal) on the cheap to have a good shot at winning a cup
Well philly is winning and NYR is losing which is good for both ways....
We lose tomorrow and we could easily end up behind the flyers and devils by friday's game. We win tomorrow and we could be playing NYR in a BIG BIG game.
Well philly is winning and NYR is losing which is good for both ways....
We lose tomorrow and we could easily end up behind the flyers and devils by friday's game. We win tomorrow and we could be playing NYR in a BIG BIG game. - Smittyx36
Hopefully
At this point, our best shot at a top3 pick is to win the lottery
So finishing as low as possible would give us the best chance
Hopefully
At this point, our best shot at a top3 pick is to win the lottery
So finishing as low as possible would give us the best chance - jdfitz77
I have talked to a lot of fans who just wanna see us win games and hope for the best. Honestly I have been for tanking this season two weeks into the season....
But Its just a sport and if they make a epic fail run and finish 9th 2-3 pts out I wont be that pissed. At least it shows that the young guys wanna win and play with heart. Which is some good to take from this terrible year.
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY Joined: 02.12.2012
Apr 16 @ 9:47 PM ET
Scott Hartnell just pulled another Pat Kaleta esque crosscheck that resulted in McDonagh going head first into the boards. I wonder if he will even have a hearing.
I have talked to a lot of fans who just wanna see us win games and hope for the best. Honestly I have been for tanking this season two weeks into the season....
But Its just a sport and if they make a epic fail run and finish 9th 2-3 pts out I wont be that pissed. At least it shows that the young guys wanna win and play with heart. Which is some good to take from this terrible year. - Smittyx36
I hear ya,
They way the young guys are playing is a nice sign for the future
However,
Getting one of the studs coming out is really gonna be what's best for our future
Even if it's Barkov at 4, I'd be psyched about that
I hear ya,
They way the young guys are playing is a nice sign for the future
However,
Getting one of the studs coming out is really gonna be what's best for our future
Even if it's Barkov at 4, I'd be psyched about that - jdfitz77
As long as we are in the top 8 I will be happy. There are several other forwards other then barkov/drouin/mackinnon that i like.
