Not terrible at all.

If Clarkson can consistantly score you 30gs (as he did in 11-12, and was on pace to do in 12-13) he's a value at just over $5 mill. (Vanek and Pommer hardley score 30gs @ $6-7 mill).

Remember that this guy can hit and fight for you too (consistantly netting well over 100 pim a season!)!!

Clarckson has good size and jam, and he's still under 30yrs old. He should be a productive player for the length of this deal.
- SuperCat

Plus Clarkson will be playing with great linemates in Lupul and Kadri

yup and that Columbus reporter Portzline said the other day that the asking price on Vanek is an arm,leg and organ.
- sabresfandan

For Vanek it should be close to that. Miller not so much

Clarkson had over double Staffords goals last yr. Out scored him the yr before as well.
- SuperCat

Stafford has 23 more goals in 17 more games. They are comparable.

Darcy put offers out. Looking at trades.


Was told that at 2:07pm today


So basically we do nothing all day prollt lol
- Beezer33

Darcy is looking at trades huh?

Trade Vanek to Anh for Bobby Ryan.

Buffalo gets younger piece to compliment their young rebuild and anh gets the more "elite" player (can you imagine a line of Vanek/Getzlaf/Perry, wow!).

A new line for the future; Ennis/Hodgson/Bobby Ryan

Sure he has the right, but he has to come off of that tower, and he never does.

No they wont. Teams are not looking for goalies at the deadline. Moast teams in position look to add scoring or defense,
- ImThatGuy

I will guarantee you come deadline time there will be 3-5 teams that will abolutely be all over Miller if hes still a Sabre.

Poor goaltending can mean the difference between winning and losing a tight series. Just ask the Kings

hes got every right to ask for it. Miller is still a top 10 goaltender in the league and those dont come cheap.

I stand by my prediction: I think hell get dealt sometime between now and the 15th. When some team realizes they need him.

And if he doesnt, theyll get a good return for him as a rental on deadline day
- CaptPantalones

They come cheaper when they have 1 year left on term and could walk away for free if not moved.

For Vanek it should be close to that. Miller not so much
- Stripes77

Darcy always overvalues his players its not a good thing, some gm's don't even bother to deal with him. Darcy has to win every deal its ridiculous sometimes you gotta take chances and hope the trade will work out.

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.

I will guarantee you come deadline time there will be 3-5 teams that will abolutely be all over Miller if hes still a Sabre.

Poor goaltending can mean the difference between winning and losing a tight series. Just ask the Kings
- CaptPantalones

Or the Penguins.

Darcy is looking at trades huh?

Trade Vanek to Anh for Bobby Ryan.

Buffalo gets younger piece to compliment their young rebuild and anh gets the more "elite" player (can you imagine a line of Vanek/Getzlaf/Perry, wow!).

A new line for the future; Ennis/Hodgson/Bobby Ryan
- SuperCat

Cap sapce says sup.

I will guarantee you come deadline time there will be 3-5 teams that will abolutely be all over Miller if hes still a Sabre.

Poor goaltending can mean the difference between winning and losing a tight series. Just ask the Kings
- CaptPantalones

What if he is injured? Why would you even take that chance? He has had an injury where he missed several games 3 or 4 different seasons.

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Cullen signed with the Preds

I can't wait until my Fantasy Football drafts

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

He was signed already

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Cullen's off the board bro.

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Cullen is gone to NSH along with 3 other signings they've made, nice day for the preds so far IMO

Make Vanek happy, trade for Blake Wheeler.

yup and that Columbus reporter Portzline said the other day that the asking price on Vanek is an arm,leg and organ. Gotta love our GM!
- sabresfandan

I'm guessing he asked for Johansen and kekkalainen probably responded with a loud fart thru the phone

Trade Vanek to LA for Dustin Brown.

Bring some Stanley Cup exp and leadership to this new young core.


Ennis/Hodgson/Dustin Brown

I'm counting on him at 2c...

Ott/leino/foligno/ennis combo of wingers for him
- JVince11

If they give him the minutes I think he can produce.... Just my dumb opinion though

Why should we expect Darcy to fo anything... He'll get (frank)ing Matt Cullen, and that'll end up being it. Screw this team.
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Matt Cullen signed in Nashville already

Make Vanek happy, trade for Blake Wheeler.
- SABRES 89

YES I said this a few weeks ago QUOTE ME I DARE YOU!

yup and that Columbus reporter Portzline said the other day that the asking price on Vanek is an arm,leg and organ. Gotta love our GM!
- sabresfandan

Our GM and the owner together are not a good team.

Trade Vanek to LA for Dustin Brown.

Bring some Stanley Cup exp and leadership to this new young core.


Ennis/Hodgson/Dustin Brown
- SuperCat

Cullen signed with the Preds
- SABRES 89