Vanek seems to be failing on his attempt to get 7 mill a year or more.

You know sometimes I almost think Vanek getting that offer sheet was the worse thing that happened to his hockey career, maybe made him slightly lazy.

Vanek seems to be failing on his attempt to get 7 mill a year or more.
- SABRES 89

His laziness has been exposed to the world now.

His laziness has been exposed to the world now.
- Cheeseballin

I'm a Vanek fan but man is he ever lazy, always has been.

Your posting in here has been limited . was just a post to get you to take notice .


Whats new Stash
- cabin

Hey, I've been posting the last few days...

Not much, just busy as hell at work lately. How's things with you?

Hey, I've been posting the last few days...

Not much, just busy as hell at work lately. How's things with you?
- stashu

Good buddy. Busy at work too. Only have some moments during the day and a few 2nd shifts on here.

It's funny how so many people click on a web link and all of sudden think they know every teams player based on enriched text and 10 minutes tsn highlights.

I wish more people would actually watch before making a rash judgement.
- Sabresfan-365

But even people that watch every game ..... everything is the goalies fault, no matter what (unless the backup is playing). Our best offensive player post-Drury/Briere was excommunicated because of his off ice lifestyle even though he produced and often did so in the clutch. The most lazy, one dimensional player on the team was hailed as an all star and "50 goal player with the right center"

Isles will be closer to 15-20 with Halak.
- isles10289

- theblueandgold

That is the plan . At least we plan on sucking . The Islanders suck and that is not what is planned at all . Poor JT at some point he is going to beg to get out of that dog and pony show.



- Maximum Signal

He's got a few yrs to mull it over.

That is what you do for a proper rebuild . You get rid of old assets for picks and prospects and build from the ground up. But being an Islanders fan I understand how you would have no knowledge on how a proper sports franchise gets rebuilt for long term success . Yes I know , you guys were great in the 80's . What have you done in the last 30 years.?
- Maximum Signal

Um. That's what they did.

He's got a few yrs to mull it over.
- Cptmjl

If he wants out, he can force his way out of there.

Sabres did . Have always said the key to the rebuild were the next 2 drafts, By the way with the Islanders it is not planned , just the way it always turns out. Next you are going to tell me Garth Snow is a hockey genius.



- Maximum Signal

Not sticking up for Snow but this rebuild was very much planned. Not really a bright comment.

If he wants out, he can force his way out of there.
- theblueandgold

He's not that big. He's not forcing his way out of anything.

HB poster? you guys fell for it hook line and stinker. Rookies
- cabin

In response to your question from yesterday, no I wouldnt re-sign Miller. But we better get Ullmark signed by June 1.

Halak isn't that good man. The guy has never reached the 30 win plateau. Even while on a team like the Blues. So ya he is not much of an upgrade IMO.

Isles will be closer to 10-15 then 15-20 at the end of next season.
- Jammerz04

It's incredible the knowledge some of you sabres fans have of the islanders. I never realized how extensive it was till this season.

He's not that big. He's not forcing his way out of anything.
- Cptmjl

What? Hes one of the top players in the game. If he lets it be known he wants out, the Islanders will be forced to trade him. The longer they wait, the lesser they get in return. Teams would line up for JT.

What? Hes one of the top players in the game. If he lets it be known he wants out, the Islanders will be forced to trade him. The longer they wait, the lesser they get in return. Teams would line up for JT.
- theblueandgold

That went over your head. Jt would have to want to go somewhere to want to leave. He has publicly stated that he loves it here after our season ended numerous times. If we continued to suck by the end of his contract you would have a point but if you think that's a good possibility you have not a clue of the team or what we have already and coming up. The team took a step back for a multitude of reasons last season but I wouldn't count on that for the next three. You guys sound like a bunch of leaf fans some times with this Tavares leaving nonsense. Same way it was when we drafted him you're wrong and obviously don't know much about the player or the team for that matter.

It's incredible the knowledge some of you sabres fans have of the islanders. I never realized how extensive it was till this season.
- Cptmjl

No whats incredible is how naive the Islanders fans are about this. Halak is one part of the solution (better goaltending), but if there is anything Sabres fans know a thing or two about, its having a good goalie with poor defense gets you nowhere. Very baffling that Islanders fans can actually get behind the defense they will be sporting next year. Better hope Snow can convince a veteran UFA D or two to come play on the Island.

That went over your head. Jt would have to want to go somewhere to want to leave. He has publicly stated that he loves it here after our season ended numerous times. If we continued to suck by the end of his contract you would have a point but if you think that's a good possibility you have not a clue of the team or what we have already and coming up. The team took a step back for a multitude of reasons last season but I wouldn't count on that for the next three.
- Cptmjl

Nothing went over my head. It was a completely hypothetical situation. Saying "he has a few years to mull it over" implies that he must wait until the end of his contract to decide to leave. I'm more of the opinion that IF he wanted to leave, he could make it happen. This year, next year, at the end of his contract, tomorrow... if he decides he wants out, he can make it happen, he doesnt have to mull it over for years. You dont need to have to know, watch or understand any team in the NHL to know that, as long as you know JT is one of the top players in the game.

No whats incredible is how naive the Islanders fans are about this. Halak is one part of the solution (better goaltending), but if there is anything Sabres fans know a thing or two about, its having a good goalie with poor defense gets you nowhere. Very baffling that Islanders fans can actually get behind the defense they will be sporting next year. Better hope Snow can convince a veteran UFA D or two to come play on the Island.
- theblueandgold

Do you actually think we are unaware of our defense? . There will be some additions to the blue line. Snow has no choice, he has to reach the floor. Plus the guy is fighting for his job this season if he doesn't get instantly canned when a new owner buys. It's the lack of knowledge or foresight in the situation that makes these debates with some of you draining.

Nothing went over my head. It was a completely hypothetical situation. Saying "he has a few years to mull it over" implies that he must wait until the end of his contract to decide to leave. I'm more of the opinion that IF he wanted to leave, he could make it happen. This year, next year, at the end of his contract, tomorrow... if he decides he wants out, he can make it happen, he doesnt have to mull it over for years. You dont need to have to know, watch or understand any team in the NHL to know that, as long as you know JT is one of the top players in the game.
- theblueandgold

I see. So his continual gushing comments of the team and Long Island mean nothing? I see. As far as it going over your head it did. I was referring to him not being literally big enough physically to force his way out of anything.

Do you actually think we are unaware of our defense? . There will be some additions to the blue line. Snow has no choice, he has to reach the floor. Plus the guy is fighting for his job this season if he doesn't get instantly canned when a new owner buys. It's the lack of knowledge or foresight in the situation that makes these debates with some of you draining.
- Cptmjl

Well, with some of the comments being made about Halak, absolutely I think most of you are unaware with how pathetic your defense will be next year without significant additions, and no, Griffin Reinhart doesnt count as a significant addition.

I see. So his continual gushing comments of the team and Long Island mean nothing? I see. As far as it going over your head it did. I was referring to him not being literally big enough physically to force his way out of anything.
- Cptmjl

"If he wants out, he can force his way out"

This statement is in a vacuum. It has nothing to do with how he felt in the past. IF he wants out. He could change his mind tomorrow, next month, next year... IF that happens, he can make it happen.

And Briere

Vanek to Briere!