As a Devils fan I would take him. He has heart and plays very hard every game. We have been looking for Parise's replacement and this could be the guy. Isn't afraid to go to the front of the net (like Zach), good penalty killer (like Zach) , and is an offensive threat (like Zach.) If the asking price is right, I would sign him immediately.
- matty_ice_30

Agreed (for the right price)! And boy it would be priceless to see him beat Queen Henry high glove side in MSG wearing the Black & Red pitchfork.

He isn't close to the player Parise is. You would be dissapointed quickly if that's what you are expecting.

He averages 46 points per 82 games played
Parise averages 67 points per 82 games played
- sbroads24

Problem is on avg you only get about 70 gp and 40 points out of Cally. Those totals are certain to go down as he gets into his 30's based on his style of play. By the time we're ready to compete he'll be a 33 yr old broken down 25 point player making 6+ mil per.

Wouldn't make sence for Buffalo either.Our team will be bad for a long time but not bad enough to be picking number one or 2 the next few years.Buffalo will have to be build mainly from within and with heart and grit until Ownership can prove Buffalo is a distination F/A s should want to be a part of.
- buffalo 1

Couldn't be more wrong. There's no way we improve much after finishing this year 14 points behind 29th place and playing a full season without miller, vanek/moulson, and Ott. Once we get mcdavid/eichel next year and cash in all of those picks, it will be 2-3 years before we'll be competitive again.

Couldn't be more wrong. There's no way we improve much after finishing this year 14 points behind 29th place and playing a full season without miller, vanek/moulson, and Ott. Once we get mcdavid/eichel next year and cash in all of those picks, it will be 2-3 years before we'll be competitive again.
- depezpoosie

I am pretty sure you couldn't be more wrong here. The rebuild has been underway for a few years. The blue line is set for years. Once this years and the 2015 draft is over you are looking like a playoff team in 2016-2017 season maybe even 2015-2016 if the draft falls the right way

I had heard from some good friends associated with USA hockey that he'd love to play with the LA Kings, and some of his team USA buddies (Quick, Brown etc.)

Not sure how the kings would make that work given cap restrictions, but he would jump at the chance..
- Johnny22

Not likely unless Gaborik does not want to sign with us. Gabby is the key to the LA Kings off season, and the price is going up since he is doing well with the team. CAP management is going to be a beast.

Couldn't be more wrong. There's no way we improve much after finishing this year 14 points behind 29th place and playing a full season without miller, vanek/moulson, and Ott. Once we get mcdavid/eichel next year and cash in all of those picks, it will be 2-3 years before we'll be competitive again.
- depezpoosie

Why do people just assume we will get one of those two?

I think (hope) Callahan stays with Tampa and leaves us and the Isles alone. We need them high picks next year. Perfect world we'd get both Eichel and McDavid

Vanek will be in a Wild jersey probably within the first hour of free agency.
- Jammerz04

- LetsGoIsles

- LetsGoIsles

Seriously, The Isles have had so much success lately, I can't beleive he would make a comment like that

I am pretty sure you couldn't be more wrong here. The rebuild has been underway for a few years. The blue line is set for years. Once this years and the 2015 draft is over you are looking like a playoff team in 2016-2017 season maybe even 2015-2016 if the draft falls the right way
- Stripes77

That's exactly what I just said. 2-3 years or in other words 2016-2017

He isn't close to the player Parise is. You would be dissapointed quickly if that's what you are expecting.

He averages 46 points per 82 games played
Parise averages 67 points per 82 games played
- sbroads24

i think you got his point. he is in fact VERY close to the player the parise is just doesnt score at the same pace...i think the prior dustin brown comparison is best

He has heart and plays very hard every game....like Zach
Isn't afraid to go to the front of the net....like Zach
good penalty killer....like Zach
and is an offensive threat...NOT like Zach

That's exactly what I just said. 2-3 years or in other words 2016-2017
- depezpoosie

2015-2016 Season after McDavid Eichel draft they (Sabres) could be a much different team. Especially with Myers Risto Girgensons getting better. If the next 2 drafts fall the right way and a few good FA signings and trades look for that year where they are in playoff convo

I am pretty sure you couldn't be more wrong here. The rebuild has been underway for a few years. The blue line is set for years. Once this years and the 2015 draft is over you are looking like a playoff team in 2016-2017 season maybe even 2015-2016 if the draft falls the right way
- Stripes77

this gets better and better...ooh ooh my turn!!!

Im pretty sure after this years draft, Bettman will retroactively award the 2013 Stanley Cup to the sabres.

Couldn't be more wrong. There's no way we improve much after finishing this year 14 points behind 29th place and playing a full season without miller, vanek/moulson, and Ott. Once we get mcdavid/eichel next year and cash in all of those picks, it will be 2-3 years before we'll be competitive again.
- depezpoosie

Keep dreaming on that mcdavid/eichel happening.Keeps the fans content.Our start wont be anywhere close to what it was last year.Rookies will be more hungry and the stability created by TM and TN will improve this team alone imo.

this gets better and better...ooh ooh my turn!!!

Im pretty sure after this years draft, Bettman will retroactively award the 2013 Stanley Cup to the sabres.
- LetsGoIsles

Enough said

2015-2016 Season after McDavid Eichel draft they (Sabres) could be a much different team. Especially with Myers Risto Girgensons getting better. If the next 2 drafts fall the right way and a few good FA signings and trades look for that year where they are in playoff convo
- Stripes77

Will still suck... they will not get either guy!!!

Seriously, The Isles have had so much success lately, I can't beleive he would make a comment like that
- sbroads24

define "lately"

define "lately"
- LetsGoIsles

Last 10 years.

Will still suck... they will not get either guy!!!


- jimmc7722

They dont NEED to get either guy. Getting one of them would be great but the 2015 draft is pretty stacked especially the top 15.

Why do people just assume we will get one of those two?
- dadeadhead

Longshot at best just like the lottery.

Last 10 years.
- dadeadhead

This

Last 10 years.
- dadeadhead

true...just not including last year

Enough said
- Stripes77

Enough Said!!!

true...just not including last year
- LetsGoIsles

2 playoff appearances in the last 10 years. We haven't been much better with 4 in those 10 years.

2015-2016 Season after McDavid Eichel draft they (Sabres) could be a much different team. Especially with Myers Risto Girgensons getting better. If the next 2 drafts fall the right way and a few good FA signings and trades look for that year where they are in playoff convo
- Stripes77

We will be better by 2015-2016 but not sure if we'll be a great team after just one more year. They might make the playoffs but won't make a real run for the cup until at least 3 years