Me thinks this is it. Guys like Eberle and Nugent-Hopkins got massive raises very very early in their careers and never came under much scrutiny. Management is obsessed with them and there really isn't much threat to them on the depth chart.
- Sabresfan-365

Nope, and that's where a strong, talented bottom 6 comes into play. In Edmonton there literally is no threat to the kids. If they had some sort of strong bottom 6 players, they could shuffle the lines a bit, or bench one of them, but unfortunately if they want any chance to win they all have to play and have to play a lot

Overager that went undrafted through 2 drafts, something not right with him
- theblueandgold

Should stop feeling sorry for himself.

I think Taylor Hall is the only thing right with that team. I'd almost go as far as saying he's underrated. He's got speed, size and skill and a solid work ethic/attitude. Unfortunately, it hasn't seemed spread.

Conversation for him starts at Myers and Girgensons...it's about there where both GM's tell each other to (frank) off
- Sabresfan-365

Not a chance . Those would be our 2 untouchables at this point . Why do people want to trade our best young players?

Nope, and that's where a strong, talented bottom 6 comes into play. In Edmonton there literally is no threat to the kids. If they had some sort of strong bottom 6 players, they could shuffle the lines a bit, or bench one of them, but unfortunately if they want any chance to win they all have to play and have to play a lot
- sbroads24

Ott?

Should stop feeling sorry for himself.
- alexthegr8

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...ts/pdisplay.php?pid=23842

Ott?
- feetontheair22

Ott would be a great fit for them. I guess they went hard after Clarkson

Nope, and that's where a strong, talented bottom 6 comes into play. In Edmonton there literally is no threat to the kids. If they had some sort of strong bottom 6 players, they could shuffle the lines a bit, or bench one of them, but unfortunately if they want any chance to win they all have to play and have to play a lot
- sbroads24

Part of that is their drafting, a lot of misses outside those 1st picks. Guys like Lander, Hartikainen, Paajarvi who just never panned out.

That and they still have Ryan Smyth on their team. What the (frank) is up with that?

Part of that is their drafting, a lot of misses outside those 1st picks. Guys like Lander, Hartikainen, Paajarvi who just never panned out.

That and they still have Ryan Smyth on their team. What the (frank) is up with that?
- Sabresfan-365

I guess they just can't let go of 2006

Ott would be a great fit for them. I guess they went hard after Clarkson
- sbroads24

Good, let's ship him off there then.

Good, let's ship him off there then.
- stashu

Unless its for a nice return player (package for hall, eberle) i'd rather hold onto him...the "C" has really seemed to handcuffed his play style...doesn't look like he ever gets into the grove like he used to..

Good, let's ship him off there then.
- stashu

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.
- sbroads24

Depends on the pick and how long Yakupov is under contract, but that's fine by me.

I am done with Ott's act, ESPECIALLY from our Captain...blech.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=23842
- theblueandgold

Worst coach ever.

Ott would be a great fit for them. I guess they went hard after Clarkson
- sbroads24

Ibwas thinking ott myself. We can throw in hackett too.

Depends on the pick and how long Yakupov is under contract, but that's fine by me.

I am done with Ott's act, ESPECIALLY from our Captain...blech.
- stashu

This is why I didn't want him to be captain.

Ott+2nd+McNabb for Yakipoo

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.
- sbroads24

I'll pass on Yakupov...russians with questionable work ethic scare me (startin to worry about grigerenko)

Although i want to keep him..trading McNabb may be the best thing for the kid's career...poor kid can't get any shot to stay in Buff for more than a game

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.
- sbroads24

I imagine it would have to be a 1st no? It'd be a PR disaster if they traded the former 1st overall pick for a 3rd line winger and an apparently fallen out of favour defensemen.

I'll pass on Yakupov...russians with questionable work ethic scare me (startin to worry about grigerenko)

Although i want to keep him..trading McNabb may be the best thing for the kid's career...poor kid can't get any shot to stay in Buff for more than a game
- feetontheair22

Dallas Eakins has managed him terribly. Nolan seems to let players play their game so I feel as if it'd be a good fit. Work ethic scares me a bit too but if that's all you're giving up it's worth the risk.

I imagine it would have to be a 1st no? It'd be a PR disaster if they traded the former 1st overall pick for a 3rd line winger and an apparently fallen out of favour defensemen.
- Sabresfan-365

Yes it would be, that trade would never happen.

Made this helmet for one of HBs very own.... I thought I'd share since the majority here are Bills fans... Matte black!

This is why I didn't want him to be captain.

Ott+2nd+McNabb for Yakipoo
- sbroads24

We have 3 seconds, so as long as it's not ours I'm OK with it.

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.
- sbroads24

That guy is a train wreck now . He will be off to the homeland to play in the KHL soon.

Ott+McNabb+pick for Yakupov.
- sbroads24

To much for that lazy Russian.

Sabres 5-2-2 last 9 games!

You have to admit the change is starting to take shape with this club! This off season we have 23 million to spend to get to the cap floor - sign some top FA talent. I love the line of Grigs/Ennis/Moulson, what a great 2nd line!

Sabres 5-2-2 last 9 games!

You have to admit the change is starting to take shape with this club! This off season we have 23 million to spend to get to the cap floor - sign some top FA talent. I love the line of Grigs/Ennis/Moulson, what a great 2nd line!
- Irish 14

The change is Miller playing the best of his ability. How else do you explain gutting out a 2-1 shutout win getting outshot 50-17.

Trading Miller is the best thing for this franchise going forward, although I really want to keep him.