how soon can we expect another trade to go down?
- Sabres2012CUP

17 minutes.

Buffalo area businesses getting ready for trade deadline letdown.

17 minutes.
- qcstudios

Why would some of you give up on Vanek? Clearly our best player on most nights, and seasons for that matter. I would give him a three year extension and continue looking for the right pieces. With Pegula's money and desire to win a cup, i would say the term "rebuilding" wouldnt be in his vocabulary. Hes got the money to turn around the team now. Other teams have made successful changes in one season so i dont see why everyone is panicking to sell off the whole team. With the right coaching and system in place the Sabres just need to make a few smart moves between now and over the summer to right the ship.
- Up2nuthun

Thats the problem he is not going to want a 3 year contract it will be much more than that.

OK - they guy got it, but nobody else did.

It could be that the guy was born in March, 1965. In which event - if he used his birthday as part of his screen name, it would be

Sabres-365.
- Der Kaiser

i follow you

how soon can we expect another trade to go down?
- Sabres2012CUP

In Darcys world, I wouldn't ecpect more trades until deadline day so he can maximize the value. Of course, if a team comes in with a hell of a deal (Columbus giving 2 firsts), you pull the trigger!

Why would some of you give up on Vanek? Clearly our best player on most nights, and seasons for that matter. I would give him a three year extension and continue looking for the right pieces. With Pegula's money and desire to win a cup, i would say the term "rebuilding" wouldnt be in his vocabulary. Hes got the money to turn around the team now. Other teams have made successful changes in one season so i dont see why everyone is panicking to sell off the whole team. With the right coaching and system in place the Sabres just need to make a few smart moves between now and over the summer to right the ship.
- Up2nuthun

What makes you think he will sign a 3 year extension? The guy is in line to get another monster contract after next season. He will get another 7 year deal worth $50MM, are you ready to pay that again?

What makes you think he will sign a 3 year extension? The guy is in line to get another monster contract after next season. He will get another 7 year deal worth $50MM, are you ready to pay that again?
- buffalokb

I didn't pay it in the 1st place but no.

many leaf fans thought Burke would


side note, Burke does not get enough credit for what he did with that team
- homiedclown

I'd take him, as would many South Buffalo taverns.

Will be very interesting if they sit Pommer and Regher against Pit.

OK - they guy got it, but nobody else did.

It could be that the guy was born in March, 1965. In which event - if he used his birthday as part of his screen name, it would be

Sabres-365.
- Der Kaiser

Wow I've never been the focal point of a message board before this is awesome And no the 365 is the days not my birthday (I'm nowhere near close to being that old lol )

Why would some of you give up on Vanek? Clearly our best player on most nights, and seasons for that matter. I would give him a three year extension and continue looking for the right pieces. With Pegula's money and desire to win a cup, i would say the term "rebuilding" wouldnt be in his vocabulary. Hes got the money to turn around the team now. Other teams have made successful changes in one season so i dont see why everyone is panicking to sell off the whole team. With the right coaching and system in place the Sabres just need to make a few smart moves between now and over the summer to right the ship.
- Up2nuthun

When Vaneks contract is up he will be 30-31 years old. This will be his last shot for a long term contract worth a ton of guaranteed money. I doubt Vanek takes anything less than 5 years. Same for Pommer & Miller.
Nobody is giving up on him but the reality is, trade them while they have value before they walk for free after next season.
The only one I can see resigning here would be Pommer but his trade value is too high right now to risk it. This team has to look 3-5 years into the future & those 3 players aren't in those future plans.

Wow I've never been the focal point of a message board before this is awesome And no the 365 is the days not my birthday (I'm nowhere near close to being that old lol )
- Sabresfan-365

So, then, who do you follow on February 29?

So, then, who do you follow on February 29?
- Der Kaiser

Hence my original question..........................

Hence my original question..........................
- dadeadhead

My head hurts.

My head hurts.
- cowmad152

Take a aspirin and put madcow on.

Yea. You sure figured me out.

Source: Stafford+ to Phx for Hanzal
- Cheeseballin

You making stuff up or what?

a 6'6 center would be awfully nice.. he would be our 3C...

Makes things complicated...

Hence my original question..........................
- dadeadhead

So much for the joke right?

You making stuff up or what?

a 6'6 center would be awfully nice.. he would be our 3C...

Makes things complicated...
- JVince11

He also makes 3.1 mil for the next 4 yrs.

You making stuff up or what?

a 6'6 center would be awfully nice.. he would be our 3C...

Makes things complicated...
- JVince11

I miss the days Vanek & Afinoganov were our third line

What makes you think he will sign a 3 year extension? The guy is in line to get another monster contract after next season. He will get another 7 year deal worth $50MM, are you ready to pay that again?
- buffalokb

Given Vanek's age (30?) he will definitely be looking for (potentially) his last contract that offers both money and long term stability before he hangs up the skates. My concern is his peak years are upon us now, and a 7 year contract wouldnt make sense for a player over 30. So if it came to that where another team offered him crazy money and length of contract then we'd have to let him go. Although, any team would have to give up first rounders for that type of contract. Im ballparking a 3 year extension in the 7 mil range per season. I thought he should have been given the "C" when he signed his last big contract after the Drury/Briere mess. He plays in the tough areas and makes his teammates around him better. Still has value here in Buf

So much for the joke right?
- qcstudios

http://www.complex.com/girls/2011/07/the-top-100-hottest-porn-stars/
- homiedclown

My list might not be as exciting as yours but a list of nothings for a 1st for deadline deals...

Kyle Quincy
Dustin Penner
Dainius Zubrus
Ladislav Nagy
Craig Conroy

Mark Hartigan, C
Joe Motzko, RW(part of one deal)

Im sure i can find more

My list might not be as exciting as yours but a list of nothings for a 1st for deadline deals...

Kyle Quincy
Dustin Penner
Dainius Zubrus
Ladislav Nagy
Craig Conroy

Mark Hartigan, C
Joe Motzko, RW(part of one deal)

Im sure i can find more
- Mentalorgasm5

Gaustad

I miss the days Vanek & Afinoganov were our third line
- cowmad152

yup.....those were the days