speaking of calgary

why the F does WGR keep bringing on Craig Button? Not only was he a terrible GM he cant speak either and what he can get out of his mush mouth is nothing that people dont already know.
- hubie

Did Kevin Snow really say that he thinks there is a 60-70% chance of Briere coming back to Buffalo now??

What position would he even fill for us? I am just confused.

Seasons over . Now WTH are we gonna talk about ?
- cabin

My source says that we will probably draft at least two people in the first round and that more than one veteran is being actively shopped.

My source says that we will probably draft at least two people in the first round and that more than one veteran is being actively shopped.
- RynoBull

I think I am on board to keeping Vanek until at least the deadline.. Just because.. if he is dealt... our top 2 lines look worse then half of the NHL's 3rd lines.

Did Kevin Snow really say that he thinks there is a 60-70% chance of Briere coming back to Buffalo now??

What position would he even fill for us? I am just confused.
- JVince11

Actually if Briere doesnt mind not being on a contender it is a perfect fit....he takes a lot of pressure off of Hodgson, Ennis and Grigorenko....not sure Briere can play 70 games. Our forwards can learn a lot from him

speaking of calgary

why the F does WGR keep bringing on Craig Button? Not only was he a terrible GM he cant speak either and what he can get out of his mush mouth is nothing that people dont already know.
- hubie

Just get back to work, you.

Frick yeah - Andy McKee at the Tralf in November.

Actually if Briere doesnt mind not being on a contender it is a perfect fit....he takes a lot of pressure off of Hodgson, Ennis and Grigorenko....not sure Briere can play 70 games. Our forwards can learn a lot from him
- toddkac

I have heard people saying that

Vanek - Hodge - Briere

could be a nice top line for us next year?

And even heard that Briere if he comes back.. should get the C on his jersey.

So Horton and Ferrance are both UFA's. How much do they get in an open market? I don't know but I take a look at them both, especially Horton obviously.

My source says that we will probably draft at least two people in the first round and that more than one veteran is being actively shopped.
- RynoBull

I have heard people saying that

Vanek - Hodge - Briere

could be a nice top line for us next year?

And even heard that Briere if he comes back.. should get the C on his jersey.
- JVince11

I think Grigs could learn a lot from Briere along with Ennis....


Would rather have Briere then Stafford......not that those are the choices but a 4m a season I know where I would put my money.

So Horton and Ferrance are both UFA's. How much do they get in an open market? I don't know but I take a look at them both, especially Horton obviously.
- sambarugh

Close to 5 mil.

I think Grigs could learn a lot from Briere along with Ennis....


Would rather have Briere then Stafford......not that those are the choices but a 4m a season I know where I would put my money.
- toddkac

Like how much to tip the medical staff.

Close to 5 mil.
- dadeadhead

thats what i was thinking

Don't you Sabres fans go cherry-picking your native son. He's ours now.

Seriously, the kid has something special about him and despite some 'bad rep' at times, the kid has grown and is showing more and more maturity. I think he has the potential to be league MVP, score 100 points and win another Cup or two (hopefully with the Hawks).

If he ever does leave Chicago, I hope it is for the right reasons..that maybe he wants to go play for the team he grew up cheering for. The Sabres are the ONLY team I could tolerate our little ball of brilliance playing for and I wouldn't half mind, because for some strange reason my area of the world here in Virginia is loaded with Buffalo people, some of my best friends we play hockey together/against each other and coach together or against each other, good folks and a good hockey town. Would like to see you guys get a Cup.

Close to 5 mil.
- dadeadhead

Do you go there for him, Dale? I think I would - then buyout Leino.

I think Grigs could learn a lot from Briere along with Ennis....


Would rather have Briere then Stafford......not that those are the choices but a 4m a season I know where I would put my money.
- toddkac

Agreed....

As long as Briere doesn't want to break the bank with 5M per season...

Vanek - Hodge - Briere (due to no other top line choices)
Armia - Grigo - Foligno
Ott - Ennis - Leino


Stafford gone... that doesn't look half bad to me.

Don't you Sabres fans go cherry-picking your native son. He's ours now.

Seriously, the kid has something special about him and despite some 'bad rep' at times, the kid has grown and is showing more and more maturity. I think he has the potential to be league MVP, score 100 points and win another Cup or two (hopefully with the Hawks).

If he ever does leave Chicago, I hope it is for the right reasons..that maybe he wants to go play for the team he grew up cheering for. The Sabres are the ONLY team I could tolerate our little ball of brilliance playing for and I wouldn't half mind, because for some strange reason my area of the world here in Virginia is loaded with Buffalo people, some of my best friends we play hockey together/against each other and coach together or against each other, good folks and a good hockey town. Would like to see you guys get a Cup.
- kwolf68

Hey man, he's already given you 2 stanley cups share the love

I'm betting he and Toews sign long term and the hawks move some of their veterans to make the cap work.

Don't you Sabres fans go cherry-picking your native son. He's ours now.

Seriously, the kid has something special about him and despite some 'bad rep' at times, the kid has grown and is showing more and more maturity. I think he has the potential to be league MVP, score 100 points and win another Cup or two (hopefully with the Hawks).

If he ever does leave Chicago, I hope it is for the right reasons..that maybe he wants to go play for the team he grew up cheering for. The Sabres are the ONLY team I could tolerate our little ball of brilliance playing for and I wouldn't half mind, because for some strange reason my area of the world here in Virginia is loaded with Buffalo people, some of my best friends we play hockey together/against each other and coach together or against each other, good folks and a good hockey town. Would like to see you guys get a Cup.
- kwolf68

#1 overall pick has something special to him!? ya don't say?

lol... if you suck for so many years and load up on top or close to top picks.. you should eventually get a few cups.. and to think that Q was almost fired at one point.

Agreed....

As long as Briere doesn't want to break the bank with 5M per season...

Vanek - Hodge - Briere (due to no other top line choices)
Armia - Grigo - Foligno
Ott - Ennis - Leino


Stafford gone... that doesn't look half bad to me.
- JVince11

This has 10th place written all over it though. If they're adding, add a lot so that you can at least make the playoffs or subtract a lot so that you can get a superstar in the draft.

EK on Vanek and Miller to CGY or PHO, scratch those two off the list

EK on Vanek and Miller to CGY or PHO, scratch those two off the list
- OneKaneOneCup

I don't think that Vanek to either of those were ever even mentioned...


Vanek is going to go to a contender.... DET, WSH, ANA, NSH, SJ, STL... type team.

Don't you Sabres fans go cherry-picking your native son. He's ours now.

Seriously, the kid has something special about him and despite some 'bad rep' at times, the kid has grown and is showing more and more maturity. I think he has the potential to be league MVP, score 100 points and win another Cup or two (hopefully with the Hawks).

If he ever does leave Chicago, I hope it is for the right reasons..that maybe he wants to go play for the team he grew up cheering for. The Sabres are the ONLY team I could tolerate our little ball of brilliance playing for and I wouldn't half mind, because for some strange reason my area of the world here in Virginia is loaded with Buffalo people, some of my best friends we play hockey together/against each other and coach together or against each other, good folks and a good hockey town. Would like to see you guys get a Cup.
- kwolf68

Theres people form Buffalo everywhere. Once you graduate HS you cant wait to get the F out

Did Kevin Snow really say that he thinks there is a 60-70% chance of Briere coming back to Buffalo now??

What position would he even fill for us? I am just confused.
- JVince11

C/W 3rd line center or wing move up to 2nd ( injured players)

vet leadership help the young guys out .

Did Kevin Snow really say that he thinks there is a 60-70% chance of Briere coming back to Buffalo now??

What position would he even fill for us? I am just confused.
- JVince11

Remember Darcy's draft conference presser? Told you then he is in on Briere. more likely here than Pitt due to cap issues. Close to where his kids are now. even the island is a choice i bet for him.

EDM looking like they will pick a dman in draft. prolly nurse. IF Gagner deal gets done soon that is. otherwise go monhan or lindholm. if they go D at #7 then we get lindolm, nichushkin or monhan and id love any of them with #8

This has 10th place written all over it though. If they're adding, add a lot so that you can at least make the playoffs or subtract a lot so that you can get a superstar in the draft.
- Sabresfan-365

Yeah that looks like a brutal top 9 to me, sorry Vince.