Brooks Orpik would indeed be a very strong leader in a limited on-ice role for an NHL team. He's often been described as the Penguins' conscientiousness. I don't really know if that's an asset after the last five or so years, but a rebuilding team does need some veteran presence. I just don't know if Brooks would prefer Buffalo or Winnipeg over Florida or San Jose.
- Johnny Wrath

I think Buffalo is off the radar. He avoided claiming to be from Buffalo his whole career. It was Amherst, then LA, then East Amherst.

nickelback

followed closely by candlebox
- homiedclown

Candlebox is a good band.

Candlebox is a good band.
- SABRES 89

Candlebox is a good band.
- SABRES 89

I just dropped a deuce on the floor after reading this.,...

Isles keeping 2014 first. We get their 2015 1st.

Oh boy.

Isles keeping 2014 first. We get their 2015 1st.

Oh boy.
- Der Kaiser

Gives us 2 shots at losing the lottery

Isles keeping 2014 first. We get their 2015 1st.

Oh boy.
- Der Kaiser

It blew my mind how some felt so strongly that Snow would give us this pick...
It's simple
His job is on the line NOW
If he can't improve the team this season, he won't have to worry about the 2015 draft bc he'll be fired

Gives us 2 shots at losing the lottery
- cabin

McDavid AND Eichel !!!!
Rebuild complete

Gives us 2 shots at losing the lottery
- cabin

Praying for a meltdown by Elliott and the rook in St Louis too. It's sports, so you never know

Praying for a meltdown by Elliott and the rook in St Louis too. It's sports, so you never know
- markyjoe

If Backes/Oshie/Steen can't stay healthy and they don't get some more scoring it is a real possibility.

Thanks Garth!

Is it possible to sign players who are NOT from the Buffalo area? Every acquisition is closely followed with local boy, or upstate NY, or SE Buffalo, etc.

Why can't the focus be on acquiring TALENTED hockey players, regardless of birthplace? Please?

I don't know that we really need more defense do we?

Unless one or two of Risto., Zarderev, or McBain will not be with the NHL club next year.....I think all 3 of those guys are ready to play at this level....any that's already assuming that Tallinder is gone, as he should be.
- nikel

U will need someone to replace SETH MEYERS... he's been like the goalie jim Carrey after he won the Calder. Guy just got his country eliminated

He's worth 1.9 Billion, its going to cost him at least 1 Billion. It will take him a long time to recoup that money. He would be putting his ass on the line for us BIG TIME.
- Buffalo-Sabres

Only until he finds a suitable buyer that will promise to keep the team here. He's 72 years old. He won't be in this for the long haul.

If Backes/Oshie/Steen can't stay healthy and they don't get some more scoring it is a real possibility.
- thatsapickle

Agreed. Fingers crossed (not for injuries, for struggling)

It was estimated that Ralph Wilson took home 30 Million a year running his debt free NFL franchise(that he paid $25,000 for in 1959, which would be $201,599 in todays dollars). At that rate it would take him 33 years just to break even, all the while inheriting the risk of running a business that may or may not be successful. Plus Tom will inherit some debt on a stadium deal. That's a big time risk and he would be putting his ass on the line for us.

Good news is Buffalo New Yorks only football team, Cuomo wants to show how great his is in hid bid for President so he's going all in. So all in all I think this will work out for us. Sure it will cost us tax money but Football is more fun than not football.
- Buffalo-Sabres

I think you're forgetting that the team he's spending $1billion on is actually worth what he's paying for it... You make it seem like he's going to throw a billion dollars away and all he'll see of it is the annual profit margin.....he'll also Get 1 BILLION $(at least the way the NFL has grown) for it if he ever sells. Kind of a key aspect you leave out

nickelback

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- homiedclown

Some of the most horrific noise on the planet.

put this in your pipe and smoke it
- homiedclown

x 66 lovezillions

same player he was when he signed the big money deal with the sabres

we over value our players and this guy is now in the spotlight and exposed for what he is

a bunny sucker
- homiedclown