Absolutely.

But i think he means that Kane would be trade for a proven nhl top 6 +.
- soad_live

i dont' think that's what he meant. he flat out said it would take more than a couple of "unproven prospects", and he was referencing those guys.

i do think the jets would ask for proven young talent, but i'm sure if they were offered two of the best prospects in the leauge, they'd jump all over that offer.

if the rumours of what callahan is asking for as a new contract are in fact true, i'd have to think that he doesn't have a whole lot of trade value. NOBODY is gonna give up good assets for him, knowing that he's demanding such a RIDICULOUS contract extension.

there is ZERO chance the oilers would move yakupov for a guy who's probably not much more than a decent 2nd line player, who's wanting to get paid like a high end 1st line player.

as for the sens going after Ott and Moulson, i don't believe it for a second. Since he's been in Ottawa, murray has never gone out and given up big assets for rental player. Even when he first got here, and the sens were a legit threat to do some damage, he didn't do it. The sens have almost no chance of contending this year, so why the hell would murray get into a bidding war, give up good young assests, for two players who wouldn't put ottawa over the top, and who wouldn't be resigned in the offseason.

If murray is gonna make a play for someone on buffalo's roster, i'd put my money on ehrhoff before either moulson or ott.
- sensarmy_11

In all honesty MacT will likely take a run at him in FA, but he won't trade a former 1st overall on an ELC for the right to fruitlessly negotiate with a 2nd/3rd liner for three months.

If you realized how bad our goaltending was, you would know if they upgrade it, the isles could easily be a playoff team next year. Top 10 in NHL in goals.
- Isles316

That's why I said a long time ago they should have targeted Miller instead of Vanek. Moulson would have given you roughly the same amount of goals as Vanek and would have probably been an easy re-sign. I now doubt Moulson would want to go back to NY because he will go to a contender and if it is the Kings he will be with his brother-in-law Quick and could be an easy re-sign.

I have to say as a Buffalo fan I want to see NY fail next year if they defer the 1st to next year and if they give us this years 1st it affords Buffalo to take Ekblad 1st and still get a top 5 forward.

In all honesty MacT will likely take a run at him in FA, but he won't trade a former 1st overall on an ELC for the right to fruitlessly negotiate with a 2nd/3rd liner for three months.
- Morris

he might take a run at him.....but if pays him what the rumoured asking price is (6.5+ for 7 years) then he deserves to lose his job.

if you have to pay that guy within 2 mil of what hall and eberle are making, i'd want no part of it. this guy has "david clarkson" written all over him......someone is gonna sign him to a HUGE contract, and then regret it 20 games into his 1st season.

now, for the record, i'm not saying he's a bad player. he can score (i think his 29 goal year was a bit of a fluke, more of a 20 goal guy), and he plays a physical game for his size, but he's not worth over 6 mil, not even close.

Gaustad was the exception, not the rule. I would be really surprised if anyone gave up a 1st for Ott. Buffalo should try to hold onto him for some leadership. A ton of young talent without some kind of leadership leads to a huge waste of potential.
- westonie

My thinking is Ott goes BUT would not be surprised if he is re-signed over the summer. Ott has stated he wants to stay and that he and his wife like living here so it is a possibility.

Bring on March 5th already, if it wasnt for the Olympics the Trade-deadline would have been this wednesday.
- Mentalorgasm5

Agreed. I HATE NHL guy's in the Olympics. The Islanders season ticket holders for one don't want it either I bet.

Kypreos is retarded
- FinAddict

People here do have children or siblings that are "special needs".
You are quite rude.

The isles are loaded with prospects. What are you talking about ? If you want an NHL ready player it might be tougher. The isles are crap because of their goaltending. It would be nice if snow tried to fix that
- Isles316

Yeah, that's exactly what we need...another winger who can only skate forwards...I expect Snow to turn our assets into goaltending. I don't care if he has to trade all of the ones he's trying to pawn off for one goalie, as long as that guy will be on Long Island for a while. Another scoring forward would be a pointless waste of what we have in the stable to trade.

People here do have children or siblings that are "special needs".
You are quite rude.
- BuffaloHardHat

i HIGHLY doubt that someone with a special needs relative gets offended by someone calling kypreos that..............and if they do, they probably shouldn't be spending time in an internet chat room.

i HIGHLY doubt that someone with a special needs relative gets offended by someone calling kypreos that..............and if they do, they probably shouldn't be spending time in an internet chat room.
- sensarmy_11

The word is offensive.
There is no debating that fact!
Would you go into a classroom full of special needs children and start spouting that word off?
Ignorance and a blind insensitive eye see it otherwise apparently.

he might take a run at him.....but if pays him what the rumoured asking price is (6.5+ for 7 years) then he deserves to lose his job.

if you have to pay that guy within 2 mil of what hall and eberle are making, i'd want no part of it. this guy has "david clarkson" written all over him......someone is gonna sign him to a HUGE contract, and then regret it 20 games into his 1st season.

now, for the record, i'm not saying he's a bad player. he can score (i think his 29 goal year was a bit of a fluke, more of a 20 goal guy), and he plays a physical game for his size, but he's not worth over 6 mil, not even close.
- sensarmy_11

I don't think he'll pay the rumoured asking price, but he'll likely throw David Clarkson money at him, because that's exactly what he did with David Clarkson last year.

I dunno...maybe he'll come to his senses.

In all honesty MacT will likely take a run at him in FA, but he won't trade a former 1st overall on an ELC for the right to fruitlessly negotiate with a 2nd/3rd liner for three months.
- Morris

Here's a trade I would like to see...Edmonton is stocked with good young forwards so why not trade either Eberle or RNH to Buffalo for Tyler Myers. Murray stated in an interview with an Ottawa radio station just before the Olympics that Ristolainen, Zadorov, Pysyk and McNabb are his defense of the future with no mention of Myers who is only 23. Myers play has picked up since Nolan came back, he is playing his best since he hit his slump. I'm not saying this is a straight up trade but the main principles. Each team gets a big need.

The word is offensive.
There is no debating that fact!
Ignorance and a blind insensitive eye see it otherwise apparently.
- BuffaloHardHat

so i guess every word that offends anyone should be kept off the internet. i don't deny the word is offensive, but it's used often and it's not gonna change. if you don't like it, then like i said, stay out of internet chat rooms.

The word is offensive.
There is no debating that fact!
Would you go into a classroom full of special needs children and start spouting that word off?Ignorance and a blind insensitive eye see it otherwise apparently.
- BuffaloHardHat

yes.........calling kypreos that is EXACTLY the same as going into a classroom of special needs kids and calling them that.

i suggest you go to dictionary.com and look up the word CONTEXT.

Here's a trade I would like to see...Edmonton is stocked with good young forwards so why not trade either Eberle or RNH to Buffalo for Tyler Myers. Murray stated in an interview with an Ottawa radio station just before the Olympics that Ristolainen, Zadorov, Pysyk and McNabb are his defense of the future with no mention of Myers who is only 23. Myers play has picked up since Nolan came back, he is playing his best since he hit his slump. I'm not saying this is a straight up trade but the main principles. Each team gets a big need.
- Leninthebuff

sabres would need to add more than myers to get either of those players.

yes.........calling kypreos that is EXACTLY the same as going into a classroom of special needs kids and calling them that.

i suggest you go to dictionary.com and look up the word CONTEXT.
- sensarmy_11

I have 6 children just like you. (29-14)
Think they know it all, yet know nothing at all.
You're ignorant.

I have 6 children just like you. (29-14)
Think they know it all, yet know nothing at all.
You're ignorant.
- BuffaloHardHat

you're probably the clown who calls into radio stations and complains when they say christmas, aren't you.


oh, and you called me ignorant........THAT'S OFFENSIVE!!!!!!!

I have 6 children just like you. (29-14)
Think they know it all, yet know nothing at all.
You're ignorant.
- BuffaloHardHat

Won't somebody please think of the children.

Lighten up buttercup.

Won't somebody please think of the children.

Lighten up buttercup.
- Canada Cup

that's offensive to pastries.......you're ignorant.

that's offensive to pastries.......you're ignorant.
- sensarmy_11

I like to think of myself as intelligence-challenged.

sabres would need to add more than myers to get either of those players.
- sensarmy_11

I agree thats why I said they would just be the principals of the trade. Buffalo has a slew of 2nd round drafts picks and adding the highest in next years deep draft could be something Edm might go for.

All three players are signed long term so contracts and re-signing wouldn't be an issue. Eberle is 23, RHN is 20 and Myers 23 so all are not even in the prime of their careers yet. It benefits both teams.

I agree thats why I said they would just be the principals of the trade. Buffalo has a slew of 2nd round drafts picks and adding a couple in next years deep draft could be something Edm might go for.

All three players are signed long term so contracts and re-signing wouldn't be an issue. Eberle is 23, RHN is 20 and Myers 23 so all are not even in the prime of their careers yet. It benefits both teams.
- Leninthebuff

my bad, i missed that part.

I would think that the oil would probably want myers and AT LEAST a top end prospect though. myers value isnt' what it used to be, with his play the last few years, and contract. i think the sabres would need to add more than just a couple of 2nd rd picks.

I like to think of myself as intelligence-challenged.
- Canada Cup

dude, if the jets offered strome AND reinhardt for kane......cheveldayoff (no idea how to spell his name) would sign the paperwork accepting that deal, while dancing a jigg and chugging a beer, knowing full well that he won that deal.
- sensarmy_11

So, you think offering a guy who hasn't been able to crack the lineup of the 3rd worst team in the league (Pts%-wise) but at least can score in the AHL, and a guy who's failed to show up as one of the "leaders" at the past 2 WJC and whose stats have been trending downward since he was drafted are really that great? I'd keep the 22-year-old who's already scored 30 goals in the NHL, is a proven power forward, and is locked up for the next 4 years.

Now, if the Islanders wanted to offer Pulock and a something else, then you may get some interest. But to me, both Strome and Reinhart have really had a drop-off in value over the last 24 months.

Here's a trade I would like to see...Edmonton is stocked with good young forwards so why not trade either Eberle or RNH to Buffalo for Tyler Myers. Murray stated in an interview with an Ottawa radio station just before the Olympics that Ristolainen, Zadorov, Pysyk and McNabb are his defense of the future with no mention of Myers who is only 23. Myers play has picked up since Nolan came back, he is playing his best since he hit his slump. I'm not saying this is a straight up trade but the main principles. Each team gets a big need.
- Leninthebuff

No way we move a 1st line Center for him. I could Ebele as a possibility, but not straight up.