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Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: It was 2-0, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:07 PM ET
Wouldn't even consider Blunden a prospect anymore....but thats neither here nor there. What do you think of Bournival....he is conspicuous by his absence on your list. He was solid on Shawinigans run to the title and has had a pretty good 1st pro season. Where is his standing in the organization?
- twistedwrister9

Bournival, potential 3rd liner, works hard, good in his zone. Just needs to get bigger but he has potential, I forgot about him and a few others.
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: It was 2-0, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:07 PM ET
I like Louis Leblanc and Jared Tinordi.
- sabresfandan

Leblanc is having a bad season, got injured early on and hasn't been the same since (ankle injury). Hopefully he'll be back to normal next year.
keptupl8
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We've had our pee pee slapped here, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:08 PM ET
Whoa.... who moved the rock?
twistedwrister9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 1 @ 6:08 PM ET
Money doesn't turn a team around anymore. It doesn't matter how much money Pegula has, Buffalo can't spend any more than any other team. I'm not sure why that's still a foreign concept. What does turn around a franchise is smart drafting and a strong stable of prospects. I'm not trying to pick on Buffalo, but there's a lot to be desired there. They spent too long banking on the wrong guys and have never really bottomed out as a result. Buffalo's situation isn't going to be corrected in a season, it's time they get started on a process that will likely take several years. That means Vanek is probably on his way out. He indicated he'd be willing to stick around for a one year rebuild (seriously?) but if it's any longer than that he'd like to look elsewhere. Now is the time to trade Vanek and really kickstart the rebuild.
- Jeffmt



100% agree........you are 100% right. Hedged their bets on the wrong players and embraced mediocrity. It's time to go through the growing pains that accompany those mistakes.
sabresfandan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tim Murray is bad a$$, NY
Joined: 06.16.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:08 PM ET
They won't be resigning Regehr in the summer. Not if they trade him. He hasn't seemed very happy here, so I think his days here are extremely limited.

Miller's contract isn't that bad because he only has 1 year left. Someone will trade for him, though I don't think it happens until the draft.

Vanek is the one that I could go either way on. Wouldn't hate seeing him here, but would like to see him moved as well. I think he could get a decent return.

And welcome. Lot's of newbies around it looks like tonight.

- HonkFortheGoose

Yeah people sign up for the deadline and then don't come back lol.
theblueandgold
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Denzel, WA
Joined: 03.05.2009

Apr 1 @ 6:08 PM ET
Leblanc is having a bad season, got injured early on and hasn't been the same since (ankle injury). Hopefully he'll be back to normal next year.
- Symba007


What are your feelings on Kristo?
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Apr 1 @ 6:09 PM ET
Money doesn't turn a team around anymore. It doesn't matter how much money Pegula has, Buffalo can't spend any more than any other team. I'm not sure why that's still a foreign concept. What does turn around a franchise is smart drafting and a strong stable of prospects. I'm not trying to pick on Buffalo, but there's a lot to be desired there. They spent too long banking on the wrong guys and have never really bottomed out as a result. Buffalo's situation isn't going to be corrected in a season, it's time they get started on a process that will likely take several years. That means Vanek is probably on his way out. He indicated he'd be willing to stick around for a one year rebuild (seriously?) but if it's any longer than that he'd like to look elsewhere. Now is the time to trade Vanek and really kickstart the rebuild.
- Jeffmt


No offense, but you're a Toronto fan. What do you know about drafting players instead of trying to buy the top free agents? That's why you haven't made the playoffs in forever. Burke was fired before his plan was really finished, but the fruits of his labor are showing in that he rebuilt the prospect pool there. It's no coincidence that the Marlies are doing well at this point too.

I agree with a lot of what you said, but for the most part, Buffalo has done well with drafting and developing their own talent over the years. Unfortunately we got a new owner with deep pockets and everyone (including the GM) got a little carried away. I think they've learned their lesson and know how important it is to stick to drafting and developing more than anything else.
theblueandgold
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Denzel, WA
Joined: 03.05.2009

Apr 1 @ 6:09 PM ET
Yeah people sign up for the deadline and then don't come back lol.
- sabresfandan


Wow, I've already been here 4 years.
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: It was 2-0, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:09 PM ET
The problem is whether or not they'd be willing to give up the few decent prospects the currently have.
- HonkFortheGoose

Habs also have a few picks this year, including 3 in the 2nd round (CGY, NAS and MTL)
BuffaloHardHat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity., NY
Joined: 11.27.2012

Apr 1 @ 6:10 PM ET
Money doesn't turn a team around anymore. It doesn't matter how much money Pegula has, Buffalo can't spend any more than any other team. I'm not sure why that's still a foreign concept. What does turn around a franchise is smart drafting and a strong stable of prospects. I'm not trying to pick on Buffalo, but there's a lot to be desired there. They spent too long banking on the wrong guys and have never really bottomed out as a result. Buffalo's situation isn't going to be corrected in a season, it's time they get started on a process that will likely take several years. That means Vanek is probably on his way out. He indicated he'd be willing to stick around for a one year rebuild (seriously?) but if it's any longer than that he'd like to look elsewhere. Now is the time to trade Vanek and really kickstart the rebuild.
- Jeffmt

Seriously?
All of this coming from a Leaf fan.
This is beyond hysterical honestly.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Apr 1 @ 6:10 PM ET
Whoa.... who moved the rock?
- keptupl8


If you're talking about what I think you are, I had the same thought.
Jeffmt
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 10.11.2006

Apr 1 @ 6:11 PM ET
First of all you said Regeir and his staff are legit when trying to discredit someone else. Second I know he has sources because he got the same news out of Buffalo that I got out of Nashville when the lockout was being settled.
- Buffalo--Sabres


Is there anyone on the Garth threads who doesn't have "sources"?
BuffaloHardHat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity., NY
Joined: 11.27.2012

Apr 1 @ 6:11 PM ET
Habs also have a few picks this year, including 3 in the 2nd round (CGY, NAS and MTL)
- Symba007

2nd rounders wont get the deal done that is being speculated. Not if Darcy likes his job anyway.
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: It was 2-0, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:11 PM ET
What are your feelings on Kristo?
- theblueandgold

word is he should sign his pro contract this week, stayed in the NCAA for the full 4 years, word is he should be close to making the team, very talented winger.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Apr 1 @ 6:11 PM ET
Habs also have a few picks this year, including 3 in the 2nd round (CGY, NAS and MTL)
- Symba007


That's all fine and dandy, but if we're selling off guys on the roster, at some point you need roster players to replace them. 2nd round picks aren't doing jack for them in the next 3 years, so it doesn't help all that much.
Up2nuthun
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 04.01.2013

Apr 1 @ 6:12 PM ET
Money doesn't turn a team around anymore. It doesn't matter how much money Pegula has, Buffalo can't spend any more than any other team. I'm not sure why that's still a foreign concept. What does turn around a franchise is smart drafting and a strong stable of prospects. I'm not trying to pick on Buffalo, but there's a lot to be desired there. They spent too long banking on the wrong guys and have never really bottomed out as a result. Buffalo's situation isn't going to be corrected in a season, it's time they get started on a process that will likely take several years. That means Vanek is probably on his way out. He indicated he'd be willing to stick around for a one year rebuild (seriously?) but if it's any longer than that he'd like to look elsewhere. Now is the time to trade Vanek and really kickstart the rebuild.
- Jeffmt


I agree with you, but if youve been a longtime follower of this team you realize before Pegula bought the team all of our previous owners refused to spend to the cap and bring in top players so you were stuck at the trade deadline watching the organization bring in guys like Bob Corkum and Randy Cunneyworth; this also goes for the Bills too. Now, when an owner like Pegula is willing to open the wallet it stands a better chance to bring in top coaches and players. Teams like Montreal went from looking outside the playoffs last year to being somewhat good this year. The sabres can turn it around without a long rebuild process
toddkac
Joined: 11.21.2009

Apr 1 @ 6:12 PM ET
Money doesn't turn a team around anymore. It doesn't matter how much money Pegula has, Buffalo can't spend any more than any other team. I'm not sure why that's still a foreign concept. What does turn around a franchise is smart drafting and a strong stable of prospects. I'm not trying to pick on Buffalo, but there's a lot to be desired there. They spent too long banking on the wrong guys and have never really bottomed out as a result. Buffalo's situation isn't going to be corrected in a season, it's time they get started on a process that will likely take several years. That means Vanek is probably on his way out. He indicated he'd be willing to stick around for a one year rebuild (seriously?) but if it's any longer than that he'd like to look elsewhere. Now is the time to trade Vanek and really kickstart the rebuild.
- Jeffmt

lolwut?
that is where you are wrong....my guess is this era is still a foreign concept to you. Salary cap differs up to 20,000,000 between teams and with the ability to hold another players salary I think you really dont understand how it works

Case in point....If Pegs was owner in 2006 then Briere and Drury would not of left as UFAs So maybe rethink your post.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Apr 1 @ 6:12 PM ET
2nd rounders wont get the deal done that is being speculated. Not if Darcy likes his job anyway.
- BuffaloHardHat


No way Darcy does it for 2nd rounders. Not after what he got for Leopold.
twistedwrister9
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 02.10.2011

Apr 1 @ 6:12 PM ET
Habs also have a few picks this year, including 3 in the 2nd round (CGY, NAS and MTL)
- Symba007


Good problem to have for adding pieces.....and probably make us even better trading partners
Sabrenutt
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 04.01.2013

Apr 1 @ 6:13 PM ET
Is this an April Fools joke? Amnesty buyout on Miller? Seriously? So buy him out and let him walk for nothing......sheer craziness
- twistedwrister9

A 6 million cap hit erased for a goalie that is average at best and doesn't fit in your future plans.
BuffaloHardHat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity., NY
Joined: 11.27.2012

Apr 1 @ 6:13 PM ET
No way Darcy does it for 2nd rounders. Not after what he got for Leopold.
- HonkFortheGoose

Exactly Goosie . From our posts on this page. We are on the exact same page it seems.
theblueandgold
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Denzel, WA
Joined: 03.05.2009

Apr 1 @ 6:14 PM ET
word is he should sign his pro contract this week, stayed in the NCAA for the full 4 years, word is he should be close to making the team, very talented winger.
- Symba007


Sounds like you just hear about him. Ive followed his progress (watch a lot of college hockey), and I like him a lot. I think he'll be a quality NHL player.

Would you Kristo + for Pommer?
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Apr 1 @ 6:14 PM ET
2nd rounders wont get the deal done that is being speculated. Not if Darcy likes his job anyway.
- BuffaloHardHat

I think 3 2nds would
Homer
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Parts Unknown
Joined: 10.05.2006

Apr 1 @ 6:14 PM ET
They won't be resigning Regehr in the summer. Not if they trade him. He hasn't seemed very happy here, so I think his days here are extremely limited.

Miller's contract isn't that bad because he only has 1 year left. Someone will trade for him, though I don't think it happens until the draft.

Vanek is the one that I could go either way on. Wouldn't hate seeing him here, but would like to see him moved as well. I think he could get a decent return.

And welcome. Lot's of newbies around it looks like tonight.

- HonkFortheGoose


Nothing big is pending right now I'm told....although offers for 29 are coming in. Nothing worth doing though.
Jeffmt
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 10.11.2006

Apr 1 @ 6:14 PM ET
So has anyone else taken off of work Wednesday? I hate workin on Trade Deadline Day. It really should be a holiday.....although they haven't been as good lately I will admit.
- twistedwrister9


I work at Sportsnet. I'm probably better off at work that day
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