if we add ott to that trade at the deadline list the team would play the same


dude is a 3rd line grinder who they think can play a top line role
- SiloCity

That's why I put him on the 4th...Shutdown and Grind Role

That's why I put him on the 4th...Shutdown and Grind Role
- Jawallstar1

For 4 mil?

I think it may be a bit of an overpayment, but we would need scoring in this scenario, so yeah...
- Jawallstar1

We don't need scoring next year the goal is to suck for Barzal

Myers looked good for a shift.

What does any of this have to do with Paul Devorski? Stay on topic please
- keptupl8

For 4 mil?
- sbroads24

Like I said in the article, we need salary. He will want a pay raise, and he is our Captain. Other teams will want him, so we may need to overpay. I have him on the 4th because I feel the top 3 lines can score more with him there.

That's why I put him on the 4th...Shutdown and Grind Role
- Jawallstar1

ya nobody needs someone with that salary on the 4th useless money unless you just picked up a guy at the deadline as arental

Like I said in the article, we need salary. He will want a pay raise, and he is our Captain. Other teams will want him, so we may need to overpay. I have him on the 4th because I feel the top 3 lines can score more with him there.
- Jawallstar1

He's not worth that by any stretch. And the way it looks he shouldn't remain captain. Long. IMO he's a goner

Myers looked good for a shift.
- sippyd

Then he tripped on the blue line.

Like I said in the article, we need salary. He will want a pay raise, and he is our Captain. Other teams will want him, so we may need to overpay. I have him on the 4th because I feel the top 3 lines can score more with him there.
- Jawallstar1

rather pay our home captain who can actually score

ya nobody needs someone with that salary on the 4th useless money unless you just picked up a guy at the deadline as arental
- SiloCity

Well, you can do one of two things:
1. You can let him walk like every other big name Buffalo Free Agent
2. You Can put him on a higher line where frankly he doesn't belong.

The team I have there is more of a 4-lines with even ice time team rather than 3 lines and 3 extra skaters to kill time.

i'm ready to trade ott for a 1st

rather pay our home captain who can actually score
- SiloCity

Me, too. But he will never re-sign with us after this season.

Well, you can do one of two things:
1. You can let him walk like every other big name Buffalo Free Agent
2. You Can put him on a higher line where frankly he doesn't belong.

The team I have there is more of a 4-lines with even ice time team rather than 3 lines and 3 extra skaters to kill time.
- Jawallstar1

trade em

do you think Vanek would be motivated and a better scorer if he was on a better team with better linemates or would he continue to float around with a new deal signed?

Well, you can do one of two things:
1. You can let him walk like every other big name Buffalo Free Agent
2. You Can put him on a higher line where frankly he doesn't belong.

The team I have there is more of a 4-lines with even ice time team rather than 3 lines and 3 extra skaters to kill time.
- Jawallstar1

He can be traded at the deadline for at least a 2nd rounder. No way he gets 4 mil. He can't score on a line with Vanek

He can be traded at the deadline for at least a 2nd rounder. No way he gets 4 mil. He can't score on a line with Vanek
- sbroads24

That's not where he's supposed to be.
Also, we need some leadership.

That's not where he's supposed to be.
Also, we need some leadership.
- Jawallstar1

He's here. Where's the leadership?

trade em
- SiloCity

Did anyone read my Analysis on the bottom?

do you think Vanek would be motivated and a better scorer if he was on a better team with better linemates or would he continue to float around with a new deal signed?
- Jurco_28

yes he would do way better on a top team

He's here. Where's the leadership?
- sbroads24

He's at least speaking out, he knows that we suck. More than Miller has done. I'll change that word though to Veterans.

He's at least speaking out, he knows that we suck. More than Miller has done. I'll change that word though to Veterans.
- Jawallstar1

what is Miller going to do? its not like hes a forward/defenseman and can lead by example, he gets no goal support..

He's at least speaking out, he knows that we suck. More than Miller has done. I'll change that word though to Veterans.
- Jawallstar1

Miller has led by his play. He's been the only one. We need more of those leaders IMO

what is Miller going to do? its not like hes a forward/defenseman and can lead by example, he gets no goal support..
- Jurco_28

He never talks to media, at least not recently. Leadership can also come in the locker room, which nobody here would know about.

He never talks to media, at least not recently. Leadership can also come in the locker room, which nobody here would know about.
- Jawallstar1

hes gone in the offseason anyway..