I'm guessing Franson isn't getting the type of offer he's looking for so go 1 year for 5.5

I'm guessing Franson isn't getting the type of offer he's looking for so go 1 year for 5.5
- mattmoulson

not an unreasonable idea. Could sell him at the deadline if we're not contending too.

cheap owner may prevent them from being a real threat but in the meantime their present day roster is superior to ours. Agreed on Florida, i expect them to continue getting better though.
- Sabresfan-365

I really like Bjugstad. He's probably my favorite player on that team.

Larsson is easily ahead of Gionta.

Bailey and Baptiste are easily ahead of Rodrigues.

not an unreasonable idea. Could sell him at the deadline if we're not contending too.
- turbo044

For sure. I'd rather do this then anything else. If we do land him I think getting rid of Weber would be our best choice to make a little room on the backend.

Is there really anyone left out there for the RW issue? Or are we not really concerned about that?

For sure. I'd rather do this then anything else. If we do land him I think getting rid of Weber would be our best choice to make a little room on the backend.
- Jammerz04

Think we let Weber play a few weeks . I'm not giving up on him yet. A better team around him might help him be better. Same with all the players.

Is there really anyone left out there for the RW issue? Or are we not really concerned about that?
- Havic3814

Semin
Erat
Ryder
Kopecky
Cleary
Kaleta
Crombeen
Orr
Karlsson
Stempniak

Those are the top 10 as of their last salary that are out there

Or...a different site has a different list...

http://www.spotrac.com/nh...ufa/right-wing/available/

Semin
Erat
Ryder
Kopecky
Cleary
Kaleta
Crombeen
Orr
Karlsson
Stempniak

Those are the top 10 as of their last salary that are out there
- stashu

So I'm guessing we are or would be aiming for Semin or Erat.

The Cleary situation is interesting to me.

Semin
Erat
Ryder
Kopecky
Cleary
Kaleta
Crombeen
Orr
Karlsson
Stempniak

Those are the top 10 as of their last salary that are out there

Or...a different site has a different list...

http://www.spotrac.com/nh...ufa/right-wing/available/
- stashu

I get the feeling they're not really looking to do much there just because we have too many guys at C. Someone is gonna have to move to wing.

Larsson is easily ahead of Gionta.

Bailey and Baptiste are easily ahead of Rodrigues.
- Jammerz04

Gionta is the only true RWer on the Sabres roster. He is their captain. He is ahead of Larsson.

I get the feeling they're not really looking to do much there just because we have too many guys at C. Someone is gonna have to move to wing.
- HonkFortheGoose

THIS

I get the feeling they're not really looking to do much there just because we have too many guys at C. Someone is gonna have to move to wing.
- HonkFortheGoose

I'm guessing a couple will we only have one "real" RW. I know everyone has Ennis pegged for top line and you have Gionta at RW but im assuming he hangs on 3rd or 4th.

Is there really anyone left out there for the RW issue? Or are we not really concerned about that?
- Havic3814

ennis, ror, girgens, reinhart, eichel


any of them can be moved to rw for the top 2 lines IMO

ennis, ror, girgens, reinhart, eichel


any of them can be moved to rw for the top 2 lines IMO
- homiedclown

You nailed it .



The thread that is . It aint moving. I think it's dead

If Murray elects to add a D man (big if until training camp), it'll be via trade.

As I continue to point out, expect depth until then. You can take the info as u wish, I'm in no competition with anyone.

Have a great weekend all.

You nailed it .



The thread that is . It aint moving. I think it's dead
- cabin

It's that time of year. Summer doldrums. The notatable UFAs (as few as there have been) have all been signed. The draft is over, prospect camp is over. Most of the RFAs that needed to be signed have already. And there's probably about 2 months left before the opening of training camp.

If Murray elects to add a D man (big if until training camp), it'll be via trade.

As I continue to point out, expect depth until then. You can take the info as u wish, I'm in no competition with anyone.

Have a great weekend all.
- TWGsabres

No hurry. Just promote McCabe mid-season, if feasible.

No hurry. Just promote McCabe mid-season, if feasible.
- sippyd

If McCabe shows better than the (Under 1 Million Dollar NHL D-Men Murray picked up) like 3-4 of them, then he stays on the big club. I'm not worried about losing the worst of the Vet D we picked up if we have to send him down to AHL, If McCabe proves to be better, Him and his LEFT HAND will be on our 3rd pairing if not he goes back for another half or full year of seasoning.

If McCabe shows better than the (Under 1 Million Dollar NHL D-Men Murray picked up) like 3-4 of them, then he stays on the big club. I'm not worried about losing the worst of the Vet D we picked up if we have to send him down to AHL, If McCabe proves to be better, Him and his LEFT HAND will be on our 3rd pairing if not he goes back for another half or full year of seasoning.
- MEBSabresFAN

Injuries will happen . so movement will too.

If Murray elects to add a D man (big if until training camp), it'll be via trade.

As I continue to point out, expect depth until then. You can take the info as u wish, I'm in no competition with anyone.

Have a great weekend all.
- TWGsabres

Don't agree - if you can get Cody for free (meaning givng up no prospects because he's an UFA) you do it

Why does everyone want Franson? We don't need another right-handed D. I hope Murray holds out for a left-handed D in a trade.

Why does everyone want Franson? We don't need another right-handed D. I hope Murray holds out for a left-handed D in a trade.
- Pierceme69

Because we don't have to trade anyone to get him, we can potentially get him on a short term deal, he has respectable possession stats, and can man the point on the powerplay.

Because we don't have to trade anyone to get him, we can potentially get him on a short term deal, he has respectable possession stats, and can man the point on the powerplay.
- mattmoulson

Plus, as has been stated numerous times recently, Pysyk may shoot right but was a LHD all last year in Rochester and Coach B says Risto can play either side. Playing offwing as a D actually is advantageous in the o zone (better angles) while no being as ideal in the D zone

Why does everyone want Franson? We don't need another right-handed D. I hope Murray holds out for a left-handed D in a trade.
- Pierceme69

jay bow and soupy