I'm hoping we do what Columbus has done recently. I really like what they have done in terms of rebuilding.
- jaumiller

Trade Vanek for a CBJ Rick Nash type return? Id be ok with that.

Who would we replace him with though ??
- jaumiller

Devine.. does it matter? if he isn't getting the job done why keep him.. it is like keeping the annoying girlfriend around just because you think you can't do any better. when you keep her it ruins your chance at finding a great girl

Devine.. does it matter? if he isn't getting the job done why keep him.. it is like keeping the annoying girlfriend around just because you think you can't do any better. when you keep her it ruins your chance at finding a great girl
- IndianaSabresFan

Good point

Trade Vanek for a CBJ Rick Nash type return? Id be ok with that.
- ImThatGuy

Exactly. I want prospects that will have an immediate impact.

Exactly. I want prospects that will have an immediate impact.
- jaumiller

Dubinsky,Anisimov,Erixon and a 1st rd pick is what CBJ got. I would take that for Vanek in a heart beat.

Dubinsky,Anisimov,Erixon and a 1st rd pick is what CBJ got. I would take that for Vanek in a heart beat.
- ImThatGuy

i would take half of that for vanek

Dallas is a team that has a rich farm team I wouldnt mind grabing a few from.
STL
Phx- could use a top end name

Dallas is a team that has a rich farm team I wouldnt mind grabing a few from.
STL
Phx- could use a top end name
- hubie

they wont trade for vanek and they dont need Miller.. dallas is out of the question

Dallas is a team that has a rich farm team I wouldnt mind grabing a few from.
STL
Phx- could use a top end name
- hubie

I have a feeling Vanek would retire before playing for Ruff again.

but cab... for what? ... to let darcy handle a first overalll draft pick?... that is insane
- rapperray

Darcy does not address the talent for the draft . Kevin Devine does now . The last couple of years he has shown himself to be quite capable.

Darcy does not address the talent for the draft . Kevin Devine does now . The last couple of years he has shown himself to be quite capable.
- Maximum Signal

i would say it appears that he has shown himself to be capable.. we need a few more years to say that he is capable.

they wont trade for vanek and they dont need Miller.. dallas is out of the question
- IndianaSabresFan

just sayin...... thanks for ruining my day

i would take half of that for vanek
- IndianaSabresFan

I wouldn't.

Vanek is a special player, and I do believe that the other 29 GM's believe that, as well.

The Sabres should clean up at the trade deadline.

I wouldn't.

Vanek is a special player, and I do believe that the other 29 GM's believe that, as well.

The Sabres should clean up at the trade deadline.
- Powerslave

Even with no extension in place, history at the deadline would suggest that a guy like Vanek will get at least
a) a solid roster player >25 in age)
b) a first round pick (though it will probably be lower than what we got from Minny)

Could possibly even get a 1st for Miller (though its more likely you get a prospect and goalie in return)

Even with no extension in place, history at the deadline would suggest that a guy like Vanek will get at least
a) a solid roster player >25 in age)
b) a first round pick (though it will probably be lower than what we got from Minny)

Could possibly even get a 1st for Miller (though its more likely you get a prospect and goalie in return)
- Sabresfan-365

If we believe what that blowhard Bucky Gleason has to say, per Vanek's associates, it's all but a done deal that he's going to Minnesota on July 1st.

Hopefully that doesn't hurt his trade value, but it shouldn't. Hopefully there's a few teams willing to get into a bidding war for him at the deadline.

Even with no extension in place, history at the deadline would suggest that a guy like Vanek will get at least
a) a solid roster player >25 in age)
b) a first round pick (though it will probably be lower than what we got from Minny)

Could possibly even get a 1st for Miller (though its more likely you get a prospect and goalie in return)
- Sabresfan-365

Look at Iggy a 1st a higher end prospect and a mid level prospect and van is what 5 years ish younger. So a 1st and a top end Prospect are well within reach. I would prefer two top end prospects as my reasearch and scout team find little value in the late 1st.

If we believe what that blowhard Bucky Gleason has to say, per Vanek's associates, it's all but a done deal that he's going to Minnesota on July 1st.

Hopefully that doesn't hurt his trade value, but it shouldn't. Hopefully there's a few teams willing to get into a bidding war for him at the deadline.
- Powerslave

Even if that is true, i still think you could get a decent return for him. San Jose gave up a roster player and a 1st for 2 months of Campbell (yes I know it was Bernier but at the time we didn't hate him as much).

If we believe what that blowhard Bucky Gleason has to say, per Vanek's associates, it's all but a done deal that he's going to Minnesota on July 1st.

Hopefully that doesn't hurt his trade value, but it shouldn't. Hopefully there's a few teams willing to get into a bidding war for him at the deadline.
- Powerslave

WHy does he want to go somewhere and be a 2nd like lWer?

Look at Iggy a 1st a higher end prospect and a mid level prospect and van is what 5 years ish younger. So a 1st and a top end Prospect are well within reach. I would prefer two top end prospects as my reasearch and scout team find little value in the late 1st.
- hubie

The fact that he's likely to be the best skater available at the deadline also helps. If enough teams get desperate, you could rip someone off pretty badly.

WHy does he want to go somewhere and be a 2nd like lWer?
- hubie

He may feel that he could put that team over the top.

Adding him to that lineup sure makes it look quite formidable.

And that slug Heatley will be gone, so there's that.

The fact that he's likely to be the best skater available at the deadline also helps. If enough teams get desperate, you could rip someone off pretty badly.
- Sabresfan-365

very true

WHy does he want to go somewhere and be a 2nd like lWer?
- hubie

At his age, I doubt he'll be a 1st line winger for much longer. Any team that gives him a long term deal better have a solid back up or someone who is just as good but younger (i.e Parise)

The fact that he's likely to be the best skater available at the deadline also helps. If enough teams get desperate, you could rip someone off pretty badly.
- Sabresfan-365

I think the Sabres offer him one more contract, just to say, "well, we tried", and then deal him to the highest bidder.

I think the Sabres offer him one more contract, just to say, "well, we tried", and then deal him to the highest bidder.
- Powerslave

If the right offer comes along I could see them dealing Ehrhoff as well.