I would definitely take Jason Pominville off your hands, and he would definitely look great next to Moulson and Tavares. Unfortunately, that would mean taking Okposo off of the top line, and he has been brilliant there since being moved up close to two months ago. Pominville would actually look great next to Strome next year when he makes the move up to the NHL, and since Strome is a playmaker, Pominville is exactly who we'd want next to him. Since the Sabres are struggling, it may make sense to take in some young talent and semi-rebuild around Vanek and your defense. How about this package?

To NYI: Jason Pominville and Robyn Regehr
To BUF: Josh Bailey, Calvin deHaan, Anders Lee, NYI 1st Rd Pick 2012, NYI 2nd Rd Pick 2013

That's a 2nd/3rd line center, a top-pairing offensive defenseman, a 2nd line center, and two solid picks. Plus, it gets some money off of your books so that Pegula can possibly invest in other big name players this summer. Considering the current mold hasn't worked out for the Sabres, unfortunately, it may not be a bad idea to clear nearly $10 million in salary and use it to acquire better fitting players.
- NYIsles16

Are you serious? Please don't take offense but that's worse than any trade milbury ever made. Bailey, deHaan, anders lee, and a first???? Might as well throw Tavares in there too

The greatest thing about JT is no matter what Toronto media say he loves it here. He believes in the team, and he wants to be the guy that turns the organization around. He will definitely be the next captain and I see him retiring an Islander.
- mighty13duck

Hodgson is better than Tavares lol that might be the best thing I've heard in a long time lol thats not even close

I agree 100% I like our defense quite a bit actually, you are def right we need to make our changes in the forward ranks.
- sabresfandan

regier has had this infatuation with "the rochester guys" way too long and it's stunted the teams growth

regier has had this infatuation with "the rochester guys" way too long and it's stunted the teams growth
- b0s0o1

shutup vyvyan

Hodgson is better than Tavares lol that might be the best thing I've heard in a long time lol thats not even close
- sabresfandan

It's not just one fan; its what every Vancouver fan on the main blog believes . They said JT just gets more minutes and has been in the league longer, mean while Hodgson is older. They also said Hodgson was better in juniors which is the stupidest thing possible.

regier has had this infatuation with "the rochester guys" way too long and it's stunted the teams growth
- b0s0o1

Yup and in order for that to change I think atleast two "core" players have to be moved. You have to move two of the following three Stafford,Roy,Gaustad.

We can't beat the Islanders E2

It's not just one fan; its what every Vancouver fan on the main blog believes . They said JT just gets more minutes and has been in the league longer, mean while Hodgson is older. They also said Hodgson was better in juniors which is the stupidest thing possible.
- mighty13duck

That is ridiculous, it's not even close. I think Tavares is becoming an elite player and I'd love to have a guy like him on my team. No offense but Cody Hodgson can be replaced.

I would definitely take Jason Pominville off your hands, and he would definitely look great next to Moulson and Tavares. Unfortunately, that would mean taking Okposo off of the top line, and he has been brilliant there since being moved up close to two months ago. Pominville would actually look great next to Strome next year when he makes the move up to the NHL, and since Strome is a playmaker, Pominville is exactly who we'd want next to him. Since the Sabres are struggling, it may make sense to take in some young talent and semi-rebuild around Vanek and your defense. How about this package?

To NYI: Jason Pominville and Robyn Regehr
To BUF: Josh Bailey, Calvin deHaan, Anders Lee, NYI 1st Rd Pick 2012, NYI 2nd Rd Pick 2013

That's a 2nd/3rd line center, a top-pairing offensive defenseman, a 2nd line center, and two solid picks. Plus, it gets some money off of your books so that Pegula can possibly invest in other big name players this summer. Considering the current mold hasn't worked out for the Sabres, unfortunately, it may not be a bad idea to clear nearly $10 million in salary and use it to acquire better fitting players.
- NYIsles16

As an Islanders fan, you can't be calling De Haan a top pairing D-man, or Lee a second line center considering they've done absolutely nothing at the NHL level yet. That being said, this is still a pretty good deal for both teams, although you have the Islanders giving up a lot..

It's not just one fan; its what every Vancouver fan on the main blog believes . They said JT just gets more minutes and has been in the league longer, mean while Hodgson is older. They also said Hodgson was better in juniors which is the stupidest thing possible.
- mighty13duck

I believe this to be wrong.
Not EVERY Vancouver fan thinks Hodgson is better than JT. There is only a few on here that believe that, and I swear they do it to troll.
It is that whiskey tango circus performer that keeps spouting off that Hodgson is elite.

No one with half a brain would ever say Hodgson is even close to JTs level.

That is like saying Mike Komisarek is better than Shea Weber.

One of the few guy Id trade Vanick for.
- buffalo 1

Vanek is one of the many guys we wouldn't trade JT for, so it's perfect lol

I believe this to be wrong.
Not EVERY Vancouver fan thinks Hodgson is better than JT. There is only a few on here that believe that, and I swear they do it to troll.
It is that whiskey tango circus performer that keeps spouting off that Hodgson is elite.

No one with half a brain would ever say Hodgson is even close to JTs level.

That is like saying Mike Komisarek is better than Shea Weber.
- IronMaidnick

Yeah it's not even close. When is Burkie gonna pull the trigger on that big deal for your Leafs? I think you guys are gonna get the guy I want us to get... Jeff Carter.

He thing that makes that deal tough to swallow for the sabres is how disappointing bailey has been...
But that is a lot of potential coming our way with the rest offered
If u were to take stafford instead of Pommer, that'd def be a done deal... But I doubt you'd give up that much
And you'd prob have to take Leopold instead of Regehr (NTC)
- jdfitz77

Bailey hasn't been a disappointment- people just expected way too much out of him. He is phenomenal in his own zone, and is a great penalty killer. He's only 22 so hopefully his offense will pick up but he's already a very solid third line center. Honestly, looking at the past ninth overall picks, if Bailey becomes a solid third line center, the Islanders will have done alright. Plus, by trading down for him, they landed Hamonic so I like the 2008 draft for the Isles.

I believe this to be wrong.
Not EVERY Vancouver fan thinks Hodgson is better than JT. There is only a few on here that believe that, and I swear they do it to troll.
It is that whiskey tango circus performer that keeps spouting off that Hodgson is elite.

No one with half a brain would ever say Hodgson is even close to JTs level.

That is like saying Mike Komisarek is better than Shea Weber.
- IronMaidnick

Not every Vancouver fan. However on the main blog there was like 7 of them who truly believed Hodgson was better and JT is overrated. They were not trolling just stupid. I wish they were GM's of Vancouver, isles could make nice deals.

shutup vyvyan
- Crimsoninja

Are you serious? Please don't take offense but that's worse than any trade milbury ever made. Bailey, deHaan, anders lee, and a first???? Might as well throw Tavares in there too
- kindlyrick

Hahaha how is that worse than trading CHARA and SPEZZA for YASHIN? How about LUONGO and JOKINEN for PARRISH and KVASHA and drafting DiPietro instead of Heatley or Gaborik? Stop seriously overvaluing prospects. At some point, the Islanders will need to pick which prospects are staying and which will go to address needs at the NHL level; Milbury just was horrible at judging which prospects would be good and which would suck. But I can't believe you seriously think trading Bailey (good third liner), De Haan, Lee, and a pick, for an NHL all-star and top 4 d-man is worse than Mad Mike's moves. Stop it.

Stafford,Gragnani,pick for Okposo,Bailey
- sabresfandan

Okposo and Stafford are similar players and Okposo is much cheaper. No thanks from the Isles perspective. I do like the Pominville deal though. Pominville and Regehr for Bailey, De Haan, Anders Lee, and a first. That's a real solid deal for both teams.

I'd like to know why that deal is so bad? We're giving up second line prospects, a solid defensive prospects, and picks. In return, we're getting an all star winger and someone who would be a solid stay at home defenseman next to Streit. Both Pommer and Regehr have time left on their contract as well, and it helps both teams in the long run. I'm sorry, but I still think it is quite a fair deal. You can't even compare that deal to the Yashin deal or the trade with Florida that involved Luongo.

I would definitely take Jason Pominville off your hands, and he would definitely look great next to Moulson and Tavares. Unfortunately, that would mean taking Okposo off of the top line, and he has been brilliant there since being moved up close to two months ago. Pominville would actually look great next to Strome next year when he makes the move up to the NHL, and since Strome is a playmaker, Pominville is exactly who we'd want next to him. Since the Sabres are struggling, it may make sense to take in some young talent and semi-rebuild around Vanek and your defense. How about this package?

To NYI: Jason Pominville and Robyn Regehr
To BUF: Josh Bailey, Calvin deHaan, Anders Lee, NYI 1st Rd Pick 2012, NYI 2nd Rd Pick 2013

That's a 2nd/3rd line center, a top-pairing offensive defenseman, a 2nd line center, and two solid picks. Plus, it gets some money off of your books so that Pegula can possibly invest in other big name players this summer. Considering the current mold hasn't worked out for the Sabres, unfortunately, it may not be a bad idea to clear nearly $10 million in salary and use it to acquire better fitting players.
- NYIsles16

No facking way!!!

Yeah it's not even close. When is Burkie gonna pull the trigger on that big deal for your Leafs? I think you guys are gonna get the guy I want us to get... Jeff Carter.
- sabresfandan

I really hope he doesn't get Carter. I'd rather wait till the off season to go after a trade for a 1c instead of grasping at straws at the deadline.

I think he is a good player, but would rather count chips at th end of the season, and figure out what we could give up to get us a best return.

We will likely overpay if we deadline deal, as most teams do.

Not every Vancouver fan. However on the main blog there was like 7 of them who truly believed Hodgson was better and JT is overrated. They were not trolling just stupid. I wish they were GM's of Vancouver, isles could make nice deals.
- mighty13duck

That sums it up best.

AS a whole, Van fans are like Leaf fans.

Annoying as (frank). Overrate their talent, and undervalue other teams talent.

I just find they have such a swagger to them because they were in the finals.

I'm glad Matt Ellis and Cody McCormick are playing tonight over Kassian. Another great message, Lindy.

God I can't stand this team.

Hahaha how is that worse than trading CHARA and SPEZZA for YASHIN? How about LUONGO and JOKINEN for PARRISH and KVASHA and drafting DiPietro instead of Heatley or Gaborik? Stop seriously overvaluing prospects. At some point, the Islanders will need to pick which prospects are staying and which will go to address needs at the NHL level; Milbury just was horrible at judging which prospects would be good and which would suck. But I can't believe you seriously think trading Bailey (good third liner), De Haan, Lee, and a pick, for an NHL all-star and top 4 d-man is worse than Mad Mike's moves. Stop it.
- isles10289

You're talking about giving up basically 4 first round draft picks (Anders Lee to me is one of the isles top prospects, so I took the liberty of adding him to the "first round" label) for two average NHL players. I like both Pommenville and Regher, but dont make on like they are top tier players worth giving up two first round picks for each of them. Pommenville is a 20 goal scorer, and Regher's career stats are VERY unimpressive. Neither of them have won anything to my knowledge.
Josh Bailey is NOT a 3rd line center, and trading away the last few years first round picks (minus strome) goes against EVERYTHING this rebuild is about...........hence my milbury refernce.
For the record making it to the all star game means nothing...........the fans vote for it..........so you stop it. You're throwing in names without thinking about it

I'd like to know why that deal is so bad? We're giving up second line prospects, a solid defensive prospects, and picks. In return, we're getting an all star winger and someone who would be a solid stay at home defenseman next to Streit. Both Pommer and Regehr have time left on their contract as well, and it helps both teams in the long run. I'm sorry, but I still think it is quite a fair deal. You can't even compare that deal to the Yashin deal or the trade with Florida that involved Luongo.
- NYIsles16

Read my above post please.