Sabres in on Landeskog..........

Thanks Ek now it won't happen.
- dadeadhead

That has Boston written all over it

- mhp

Hopplehead

I wonder what Curtis Lazar would cost us?
- homiedclown

I would offer Gorges (retain $1M).

Hopplehead
- dadeadhead

Hung Dai mr. barkeep.

That has Boston written all over it
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Pittsburgh........

Daley and Kunitz come off the books.

Fleury will get moved.

They can move Haglin who only has a year left.

Sabres in on Landeskog..........

Thanks Ek now it won't happen.
- dadeadhead

there was never a chance of that happening, we all know the stories

Pittsburgh........

Daley and Kunitz come off the books.

Fleury will get moved.

They can move Haglin who only has a year left.
- dadeadhead

they dont have good D prospects. Maatta isnt very good or consistent enough. Pouliot is looking like a bust over an NHL level Dman

they dont have good D prospects. Maatta isnt very good or consistent enough. Pouliot is looking like a bust over an NHL level Dman
- DDM-Coga

I wouldn't put a ton of faith in Sakic.

I wouldn't put a ton of faith in Sakic.
- dadeadhead

oh come on, thats not fair and everyone says that. Everyone is really underestimating how much Roy had influence and power in all the moves.

I dont think Joe is responsible for singing or trading for all those french canadian "leaders"

I actually trust sakic more now that Patty isnt there creating the conflict of interests bw what was said and what was being done on and off the ice

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oh come on, thats not fair and everyone says that. Everyone is really underestimating how much Roy had influence and power in all the moves.

I dont think Joe is responsible for singing or trading for all those french canadian "leaders"

I actually trust sakic more now that Patty isnt there creating the conflict of interests bw what was said and what was being done on and off the ice
- DDM-Coga

Zads and the Gringo agree.............


Sorry I had to.

Zads and the Gringo agree.............


Sorry I had to.
- dadeadhead

Zads is fine. Grigo is meh, JT Compher is Awesome, and AJ Greer is awesome as well from that pick. I think they did pretty damn well

Zads is fine. Grigo is meh, JT Compher is Awesome, and AJ Greer is awesome as well from that pick. I think they did pretty damn well
- DDM-Coga

But how is their French?

But how is their French?
- dadeadhead

AJ Greer. Pretty french
THey drafted heavy from the QMJHL when Roy was more involved in the drafting before they hired a new head of amateur scouting

Anyone watch Taboo? Strongly suggest it if not. First episode was awesome.

I would offer Gorges (retain $1M).
- mhp

they could use a bottom pair left d man

Zads and the Gringo agree.............


Sorry I had to.
- dadeadhead

Landeskog has 1 more point than the Gringo this season

"This isn't exciting"

Anyone watch Taboo? Strongly suggest it if not. First episode was awesome.
- Hatboro_Swords

got it on the dvr, gonna watch it tonight.

I think this season is more of a "show me what you've got" display than anything else. There are too many decisions that need to be made about this organization from top to bottom still. This is what I've learned from the season and what I think should happen:
1. Bylsma needs to get canned. We've seen enough of his "system", the players obviously don't buy into it, and there is too much evidence that he has the exact same issues that got him ran out of town in Pittsburgh. If Iginla says that his system is the most complicated he's ever seen in his career, that doesn't bode well for our guys.
2. Too much dead weight still on the roster. We know who our core is and our prospect pool is crazy thin compared to where it use to be. We need to trade away anyone that isn't in the organization's future plans and restock the cupboard with picks and prospects.
3. Decide on our goalie. I don't think Lehner is the guy, and I think Murray WAY overpaid for him, and it could have terrible repercussions for the organization moving forward. This situation is even more crucial because of Peterson making a decision on what he will be doing. If he doesn't feel that he has a shot with the organization because Lehner is their guy, I could see him going the Vesey route which would suck because I think he's our best goalie prospect. How this situation is handled will tell us a lot about GMTM. If he can admit his fault and move on from Lehner, that will be one thing. But if he's wrong and keeps trying to force Lehner down our throats when he is clearly not a number one guy, then it will push us back even further.
Bottom line is that we aren't making the playoffs, and the decisions that are made over the next 8 months or so will be the true indicator of what direction this organization is headed in.
- Phineas

1. agree, bylsma should go. not sure if his system is terrible, the players arent getting it, or he is trying desperately to keep the defense from costing us games. regardless its not working, he was pegulas big name hire and his reputation for riding vets and not developing young players seems to be deserved. this might not be his fault, but im not holding out hope that hes the guy to fix it, if/when we get some much needed help on d.
2. we have some dead weight thats gonna be tough to move, but i hear ya.
3. the lehner move is what it is. i was not happy he gave up any assets to get a goalie, it being the nhls version of running back, but he got the guy he wanted, that was under team control for several years. im concerned about his durability, his rebound control (how long is it supposed to take to get used to these "new" pads), and obviously the tire fire that is the shoot out. as for the history of pick 21, no gm should get fired for moving that pick.

2013 Frederik Gauthier C Rimouski (QMJHL) Toronto Maple Leafs
2012 Mark Jankowski C Stanstead College (QC) Calgary Flames
2011 Stefan Noesen RW Plymouth (OHL) Ottawa Senators
2010 Riley Sheahan C NDU (CCHA) Detroit Red Wings
2009 John Moore D Chicago (USHL) Columbus Blue Jackets
2008 Anton Gustafsson C Frolunda Jr. (SWE) Washington Capitals
2007 Riley Nash C Salmon Arm (BCHL) Edmonton Oilers
2006 Bob Sanguinetti D Owen Sound (OHL) New York Rangers
2005 Tuukka Rask G Ilves Tampere (FNL) Toronto Maple Leafs
2004 Wojtek Wolski LW Brampton Battalion (OHL) Colorado Avalanche
2003 Mark Stuart D Colorado College (NCAA) Boston Bruins
2002 Anton Babchuk D Elemash Elektrostal (Russia) Chicago Blackhawks
2001 Colby Armstrong W Red Deer Rebels (WHL) Pittsburgh Penguins
2000 Anton Volchenkov D CSKA Jr. (Russia) Ottawa Senators
1999 Nick Boynton D Ottawa 67's (OHL) Boston Bruins

they could use a bottom pair left d man
- homiedclown

That's what i thought as well. They will like us retaining some and they can expose Gorges in the expansion draft but he won't be picked up. Getting Gorges will also help their D depth for the playoffs.

Shayne Gostisbehere scratched for the 2nd time this season. Maybe he could be available

Shayne Gostisbehere scratched for the 2nd time this season. Maybe he could be available
- chilliard77

Or he's a 1 year wonder.

Sabres season:

Shayne Gostisbehere scratched for the 2nd time this season. Maybe he could be available
- chilliard77

Sophomore slump, the Flyers aren't trading him unless its for an Eichel type