Explain why we would swap Miller for Halak? We just take on more salary?
- Gerk

I guess it could work if we paid half Miller's salary?
I don't think sending us Halak benefits u guys though
He doesn't help us in our "rebuild"
So it'd just be a salary dump
You'd be better off trading him somewhere else, that way u can actually get some value for him
We'd be looking for picks/prospects I'd think

Miller and Vanek don't need to go to St Louis unless we get one of Tarasenko,rattie back to us. Oshie is their stafford. WE DONT NEED HALAK.

Ill hang up and listen
- Beezer33

That couldn't be further from the truth..

I guess it could work if we paid half Miller's salary?
I don't think sending us Halak benefits u guys though
He doesn't help us in our "rebuild"
So it'd just be a salary dump
You'd be better off trading him somewhere else, that way u can actually get some value for him
We'd be looking for picks/prospects I'd think
- jdfitz77

Jaskin would be nice

We need Rico's take on this
- cabin

agreed

That couldn't be further from the truth..
- Sabresfan-365

He's more like their Ott-lite with a tad more offense. He plays reckless like Taylor Hall but just can't produce consistently

He's more like their Ott-lite with a tad more offense. He plays reckless like Taylor Hall but just can't produce consistently
- sbroads24

That's what I meant by Oshie. Thank you sbroads. Don't feel Sabres need him though obviously IMO

He's more like their Ott-lite with a tad more offense. He plays reckless like Taylor Hall but just can't produce consistently
- sbroads24

At least he plays hard. I'd rather have another Ott who will pop in some goals than another Stafford who disappears not only on the box score but with his effort

Hey everyone Miller isn't gonna be traded

Hey everyone Miller isn't gonna be traded
- Cheeseballin

And he's stupid and has a crazy eye.

Jaskin would be nice
- Sabresfan-365

They've def got a handful of young guys I like
Schwartz would be a guy if target
I love that we're getting bigger & tougher to play against,
But we're losing team speed,
And that kid can fly

And he's stupid and has a crazy eye.
- jochfr

He's never stole a game...EVERRRRRRRR!!!

Without coming up with any crazy trade ideas here is what I see our opening roster looking like

Vanek-CoHo-Stafford (not thrilled here is here but I think if he comes in for camp and is told he is playing top line minutes he just may wake up)

Ennis-Grigorenko-Leino I think Leino will be the one to get the kid better. His puck possession and work along the boards will open it up for Ennis and Grigorenko has the imagination and passing skills to make this line work

Ott-Porter-Flynn this line is responsible in their own end and cut shut down top lines IMO. If need be Foligno takes Flynns place

Tropp-Foligno-Kaleta this line would be awful to play against. Hitters followed by more hitters. If Scott dresses I see Flynn taking a seat

Granted I didn't take into consideration what wing each player plays so before you yell at me for that I am just too tired for it right now

This means Girgensons and Armia start in Rochester. Armia will need to adjust to the NA game but Girgensons will be our first call up

On D it's just a cluster

Ehrhoff Myers may get paired together I prefer they don't

I could see

Myers Tallinder
Ehrhoff McBain
Weber Pysk
Risto as the 7th if not Sulzer is here depends on how camp and the preseason go

In net obviously

Miller
Enroth

Buffalo hosts 2016 All-Star Game. Write that down....

Buffalo hosts 2016 All-Star Game. Write that down....
- The_Inkwell

Honestly I wouldn't count that out. One of the reasons we haven't gotten it back was the lack of downtown hotels and attractions. Since the Harbor Center is all designed around hockey I could see it working

Without coming up with any crazy trade ideas here is what I see our opening roster looking like

Vanek-CoHo-Stafford (not thrilled here is here but I think if he comes in for camp and is told he is playing top line minutes he just may wake up)

Ennis-Grigorenko-Leino I think Leino will be the one to get the kid better. His puck possession and work along the boards will open it up for Ennis and Grigorenko has the imagination and passing skills to make this line work

Ott-Porter-Flynn this line is responsible in their own end and cut shut down top lines IMO. If need be Foligno takes Flynns place

Tropp-Foligno-Kaleta this line would be awful to play against. Hitters followed by more hitters. If Scott dresses I see Flynn taking a seat

Granted I didn't take into consideration what wing each player plays so before you yell at me for that I am just too tired for it right now

This means Girgensons and Armia start in Rochester. Armia will need to adjust to the NA game but Girgensons will be our first call up

On D it's just a cluster

Ehrhoff Myers may get paired together I prefer they don't

I could see

Myers Tallinder
Ehrhoff McBain
Weber Pysk
Risto as the 7th if not Sulzer is here depends on how camp and the preseason go

In net obviously

Miller
Enroth
- Stripes77

I know Foligno had a disappointing season, but I can't see him starting on the 4th line
And he will most likely play LW
I think Ennis will start at center on line2
Grigorenko will be the 3rd line center to start
He won't play in the 4th line, but Rolston will still make him earn his ice time

Stick to whatever team you regularly cover Garth. Thanks for bull$hitting for hits.

Buffalo hosts 2016 All-Star Game. Write that down....
- The_Inkwell

I wish, I always wonder why we never get it.

Honestly I wouldn't count that out. One of the reasons we haven't gotten it back was the lack of downtown hotels and attractions. Since the Harbor Center is all designed around hockey I could see it working
- Stripes77

I wish, I always wonder why we never get it.
- Mentalorgasm5

It was one of my first thoughts when I heard about Harbor Center. I think we'll see an all-star game in town in the next couple of years for sure.

I miss hockey
Just watched "Miracle"
Gets me every time

Who's gonna be captain of the Sabres next season? I don't see them giving it to Vanek with all the trade rumors.

I miss hockey
Just watched "Miracle"
Gets me every time
- jdfitz77

Epic speech

It was one of my first thoughts when I heard about Harbor Center. I think we'll see an all-star game in town in the next couple of years for sure.
- The_Inkwell

I could see that
We'll like get an outdoor game back here again too with how successful it was the first time
Although, prob won't happen for a few years till we start to get decent again

Who's gonna be captain of the Sabres next season? I don't see them giving it to Vanek with all the trade rumors.
- steve362

If he signs an extension, probably Vanek
If not, we really don't have anyone worthy IMO
Right now,
Vanek, Stafford & Ott wear an "A"
Maybe we don't name a captain?

Building a hotel so you have rooms for sporadic events is not a winning business model.
- Pierceme69

Those rinks are going to be busy all the time . Canisus , is moving there , Buffalo junior Sabres . The whole Buffalo Regals minor league travel teams have been bought by the Sabres and will be moved there . They will also be hosting lots of tourneys plus lots more in the pipeline.

If he signs an extension, probably Vanek
If not, we really don't have anyone worthy IMO
Right now,
Vanek, Stafford & Ott wear an "A"
Maybe we don't name a captain?
- jdfitz77

I remember the Leafs did that after Mats left. I was thinking this year no captain and by the season after next Hodgeson may get it