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grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

Jun 18 @ 6:14 PM ET
Think so? They don't have a legit top center either
- OneKaneOneCup



Barkov will be that guy.

Bjugstad looks like he's going to be a beast.

Pirri is a nice player and will fill out the 3rd line very well.

I hate, HATE, that organization, but they are drafting and trading for some very nice players.
OneKaneOneCup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.21.2013

Jun 18 @ 6:16 PM ET
Barkov will be that guy.

Bjugstad looks like he's going to be a beast.

Pirri is a nice player and will fill out the 3rd line very well.

I hate, HATE, that organization, but they are drafting and trading for some very nice players.

- grand-magus

I meant Toronto
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 18 @ 6:35 PM ET
Think so? They don't have a legit top center either
- OneKaneOneCup



Yea but their offense was above average for them.

Top half of the league in goals per game. 6th in powerplay. They need someone to join Rielly as part of their future defense, especially if they consider moving Phaneuf.
Irish 14
Location: South Buffalo
Joined: 01.25.2007

Jun 18 @ 6:48 PM ET
Callahan jersey!! Bought a Konopka jersey cheap...............
Rally_Shots
Joined: 07.24.2008

Jun 18 @ 6:54 PM ET
Yea but their offense was above average for them.

Top half of the league in goals per game. 6th in powerplay. They need someone to join Rielly as part of their future defense, especially if they consider moving Phaneuf.

- Sabresfan-365


If I was them I would take a center. Toronto hasnt had a great one since Sundin and dont really have any in the pipeline especially if theyre trading Kadri (whos a long shot at being a top line player anyways)
BuffaloHardHat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity., NY
Joined: 11.27.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:09 PM ET
According to John Vogl of The Buffalo News it's been reported that defenseman Brian Campbell wants out of Florida. In this case Campbell has 2 years left to his current contract with an addition of a $7 million dollar salary. The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be shipping Chris Stewart and one of the 3 Second Round Picks in 2014 to Florida for Campbell. Would you like Brian Campbell to come back to Western New York?

I just copy/pasted this.
I know Cam Stewart is nothing special but please tell me this is not true.
Stewart and 1 of our 2nd's for just Soupy?
I know we need to take on salary but this is a ludicrous deal if you ask me.
Irish 14
Location: South Buffalo
Joined: 01.25.2007

Jun 18 @ 7:10 PM ET
@BuffaloSabres: Behind-the-scenes VIDEO: Aaron Ekblad interviews with the #Sabres at the @NHL Combine http://t.co/xAmkIXXsuZ

Love TM
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:13 PM ET
According to John Vogl of The Buffalo News it's been reported that defenseman Brian Campbell wants out of Florida. In this case Campbell has 2 years left to his current contract with an addition of a $7 million dollar salary. The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be shipping Chris Stewart and one of the 3 Second Round Picks in 2014 to Florida for Campbell. Would you like Brian Campbell to come back to Western New York?

I just copy/pasted this.
I know Cam Stewart is nothing special but please tell me this is not true.
Stewart and 1 of our 2nd's for just Soupy?
I know we need to take on salary but this is a ludicrous deal if you ask me.

- BuffaloHardHat



Stewart doesn't have as much value as most people think, and we still have 2 2nd's after that.

I don't think the value is that bad. Unless he has an incredible year, I doubt stewart would fetch us anything more than what Moulson did.
OneKaneOneCup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.21.2013

Jun 18 @ 7:23 PM ET
Stewart doesn't have as much value as most people think, and we still have 2 2nd's after that.

I don't think the value is that bad. Unless he has an incredible year, I doubt stewart would fetch us anything more than what Moulson did.

- Sabresfan-365

I Don't get that.

If they are looking to be better in the long run why add Stewart who is a FA, and if they are trying to be good soon why move Campbell
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 18 @ 7:27 PM ET
I Don't get that.

If they are looking to be better in the long run why add Stewart who is a FA, and if they are trying to be good soon why move Campbell

- OneKaneOneCup


I would assume anyone that trades for a guy like Stewart would have to believe they could re-sign him to a long-term contract.
jkuczkowski
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Who cares?, NY
Joined: 02.15.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:27 PM ET
According to John Vogl of The Buffalo News it's been reported that defenseman Brian Campbell wants out of Florida. In this case Campbell has 2 years left to his current contract with an addition of a $7 million dollar salary. The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be shipping Chris Stewart and one of the 3 Second Round Picks in 2014 to Florida for Campbell. Would you like Brian Campbell to come back to Western New York?

I just copy/pasted this.
I know Cam Stewart is nothing special but please tell me this is not true.
Stewart and 1 of our 2nd's for just Soupy?
I know we need to take on salary but this is a ludicrous deal if you ask me.

- BuffaloHardHat

I would do it as a bridge to Risto/Zadarov. I think he could fetch you something at the deadline next year when he would be a rental for a playoff team. In the meantime he helps you reach the cap floor. He could make Ehrhoff expendable.
With RJ Umberger available, what are the chances Soupy and RJ are teammates? In Buffalo?
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:29 PM ET
I would do it as a bridge to Risto/Zadarov. I think he could fetch you something at the deadline next year when he would be a rental for a playoff team. In the meantime he helps you reach the cap floor. He could make Ehrhoff expendable.
With RJ Umberger available, what are the chances Soupy and RJ are teammates? In Buffalo?

- jkuczkowski



It's hard to say what Florida would want. With the top 6 they have, it could make Stewart excited and engaged in the game. I wouldn't mind playing with Barkov/Bjugstad. They are pretty great centers and Florida isn't a bad place to be year round. Could be enticing for him to resign.
grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

Jun 18 @ 7:36 PM ET
According to John Vogl of The Buffalo News it's been reported that defenseman Brian Campbell wants out of Florida. In this case Campbell has 2 years left to his current contract with an addition of a $7 million dollar salary. The Buffalo Sabres are rumored to be shipping Chris Stewart and one of the 3 Second Round Picks in 2014 to Florida for Campbell. Would you like Brian Campbell to come back to Western New York?

I just copy/pasted this.
I know Cam Stewart is nothing special but please tell me this is not true.
Stewart and 1 of our 2nd's for just Soupy?
I know we need to take on salary but this is a ludicrous deal if you ask me.

- BuffaloHardHat



Dominoes!

That would free them up to deal another D man
grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

Jun 18 @ 7:36 PM ET
I Don't get that.

If they are looking to be better in the long run why add Stewart who is a FA, and if they are trying to be good soon why move Campbell

- OneKaneOneCup



They're drafting EkbAld
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:43 PM ET
They're drafting EkbAld
- grand-magus

And trading for ROR
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:47 PM ET
Ryan O'Reilly for Kris Letang
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 18 @ 7:52 PM ET
Ryan O'Reilly for Kris Letang
- sbroads24

Throw in Letang and you have a deal.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 18 @ 7:56 PM ET
Throw in Letang and you have a deal.
- jochfr

SURE THEN ADD OTT NOT GOING TO ST. LOUIS
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 18 @ 7:56 PM ET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS3HgARVuJ0
grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

Jun 18 @ 8:00 PM ET
And trading for ROR
- sbroads24


And eating celery
joshs
Buffalo Sabres
Location: cheektowaga, NY
Joined: 07.07.2012

Jun 18 @ 8:16 PM ET
Sportsnet's Brian Lawton reporting rumor of Toronto trading #8 and Kadri to FLA for the #1 overall pick. #Leafs
- Irish 14


Everyone values players differently and I respect that but I think Florida can do much better than #8 and kadri.
grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

Jun 18 @ 8:27 PM ET
Everyone values players differently and I respect that but I think Florida can do much better than #8 and kadri.
- joshs



Stop sugar-coating it, gosh darn it!



That is a terrible deal!
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 18 @ 8:31 PM ET
In 3yrs Moulson is more than likely a 3rd liner on this team. His foot speed isn't the greatest and is the 1st thing to go. You now have 2-3 more years of a guy making 6 on the 3rd line.

This is why I have a no more than 3yr contract for the majority of top UFA guys.

- dadeadhead


Agreed foot speed will slow, but he doesnt score on the rush, he scores being in right place around the net. He's worth 4/24 imo
joshs
Buffalo Sabres
Location: cheektowaga, NY
Joined: 07.07.2012

Jun 18 @ 8:40 PM ET
Stop sugar-coating it, gosh darn it!



That is a terrible deal!

- grand-magus


Hahaha sorry
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 8:47 PM ET
I'm for bringing Moulson, Ott and even Callahan in but why are we talking about bringing Soup back? We have Ehrhoff
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