You are way caught up with this we have to get a leader now !! Leaders will also start to emerge . Hodgson , Myers and Ennis may step up and surprise you . Hodgson was a captain of his CHL team . Again - Patience is the key. You don't want to make moves just for the sake of making moves. I am sure any moves Tim Murray makes will be well calculated . I am willing to bet he has a plan . He has begin to tell us about it . A few things I have taken from his comments is the kids will get another year to grow and mature before being put in the NHL and there will be no big signings this off season.
- Maximum Signal

I still consider Myers, Pysyk, Hodgson, Ennis & obviously Girgensons as KIDS

They are still learning how to play the game
And its questionable (at best) to day any of them have seen any type of leadership at all in their careers

If the "C" is so valuable... Why is it that ppl are discounting the importance of leadership?

I never said to make moves for the sake of it
I said the "right moves/signings"
And yes, they need to be made ASAP...
There's absolutely NO reason to wait

Islander fans think vanek will resign and help them get to the post season. Lol

Islander fans think vanek will resign and help them get to the post season. Lol
- joshs

Even if he did... They still wouldn't make it...
Defense is still a mess
And they'd still have little secondary scoring after their top line

There's no chance he'll sign there anyways

Islander fans think vanek will resign and help them get to the post season. Lol
- joshs

Kane denies he was instigator



Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane has gone on the offensive, claiming he was the real victim of a Vancouver street fight now the subject of a civil court case.
Kane, 22, was hit with a lawsuit earlier this spring that contained allegations he assaulted a B.C. man in August 2013. Les Makievsky claims he suffered extensive physical and emotional injuries when Kane randomly attacked him outside a bar. He is seeking unspecified financial damages.

Kane has provided a much different version of events in a statement of defence that has now been filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. While he admits getting physical, Kane provides a detailed backstory to what allegedly occurred.
Kane, who was born in B.C. and spends much of the NHL off-season there, admits he's known Makievsky for the past four years and identified him as an employee of a downtown Vancouver nightclub.

Kane says he was walking to his home around 2 a.m. on the night in question when Makievsky approached him on the sidewalk. He claims Makievsky was "highly confrontational" and shouting insults at him. No reasons or motive was provided.
"When the defendant (Kane) attempted to walk away, the plaintiff (Makievsky) said 'Let's go' and suggested the defendant should engage in a physical fight with him," the statement of defence reads.

'To prevent the plaintiff from hitting him and to repel a further attack, the defendant responded by punching the plaintiff three times' -- Evander Kane's statement of defenseKane says he declined the invitation to duke it out and continued walking. He claims Makievsky then "charged" at him while "swinging at his head."

"To prevent the plaintiff from hitting him and to repel a further attack, the defendant responded by punching the plaintiff three times," says the statement of defence.
Kane says Makievsky fell to the ground, but quickly got up and took another shot in his direction. Kane says he "pushed him back and told him to stop," then left the area with no further incident.

Kane claims Makievsky was not injured in any way and was back at work the following evening, where he "boasted that he planned to sue the defendant." Kane's statement doesn't say if that was said directly to him or overheard by another party.
To bolster his defence, Kane notes Vancouver police were contacted by Makievsky following the incident and declined to lay any criminal charges based on insufficient evidence.

Kane says he was only protecting himself and "used no more than reasonable force" in the process. He says his conduct "was neither excessive nor unnecessary in the circumstances" and Makievsky's lawsuit should be tossed out of court.
No date for a hearing has been set.

Kane was required by law to file a statement of defence if he planned to contest the allegations against him. He also has the option of filing a countersuit against Makievsky if he feels the original claim is frivolous or malicious, but that has not been done at this point.

Makievsky is being represented by the Vancouver law firm of Slater Vecchio LLP, which specializes in personal-injury claims. Two lawyers involved in the file have refused to comment, saying they will do their talking in court.
Kane has retained the services of the Vancouver firm of Gall Legge Grant Munroe LLP. Kane's agent, Craig Oster, previously told the Free Press it's not unusual for high-profile athletes such as Kane to find themselves being targeted in legal action. The Winnipeg Jets also confirmed they were aware of the legal matter but declined to comment.

In the statement of claim, Makievsky says he was jumped by Kane as he walked home from work in the area of Burrard Street and Barclay Street.
Makievsky claims he suffered a concussion and numerous injuries to his head, neck, back, shoulders, chest, ribs and leg. He also cites ongoing headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and insomnia as a result.
"The injuries have and will continue to cause him suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent physical disability, loss of earning capacity and loss of housekeeping capacity," his lawsuit reads.

Makievsky claims he's also suffered extensive costs for ongoing medical treatment. He also cites "emotional injuries... including injuries to his feelings, dignity, pride and self-respect in all aspects of his personal and vocational pursuits."

Makievsky says these physical and emotional injuries are obvious to anyone around him, and "he is perceived and treated in a different manner by members of the public." No further details are offered, but the lawsuit says specifics will be presented at trial.
"The assault and battery upon the complainant by the defendant was unprovoked and premeditated," the lawsuit reads. "The conduct of the defendant was callous, disgraceful, outrageous, extreme, malicious, offensive, reprehensible and represented a marked departure from ordinary standards of reasonable behavior."

Kane signed a six-year, $31.5-million contract in 2012 with the Jets, who are banking on him to emerge as a bona fide NHL star.


http://www.winnipegfreepr...instigator-262824181.html
- gerbe75pts

I think most men would be thrilled with "loss of housekeeping capacity".

Islander fans think vanek will resign and help them get to the post season. Lol
- joshs

Vanek will join his ex-Sabre linemate Jason Pomminville in Minnasota, its been a plan in the works since Pommer was traded.

Danny Heatly's departure makes it possible.

Vanek will join his ex-Sabre linemate Jason Pomminville in Minnasota, its been a plan in the works since Pommer was traded.

Danny Heatly's departure makes it possible.
- SuperCat

I don't understand why Islander fans think they can sign Vanek. It was widely reported that he turned down a substantial offer from Snow. I think it was around $50 million.

Wouldn't you rather get something for Leino, than buy him out for no return?

As little value as Justin Johnson has, he's still tougher than John Scott.. Ill take him vs the Boston Bruins all day.
- SuperCat

That would we a riot. That would be the talk of the NHL. Trade "top buyout candidate" Leino for the rights to an UFA who has played 2 NHL games.

We should also trade the rights of John Scott for the rights of Joe Finley.

Nobody wants leino's contract. So useless possible Ufa has more value than Leino and his soul crushing contract.

Stay the course, build through next two drafts. Don't go crazy this off-season trying to bring in veterans to improve top 6. Make moves, sign character FA's to shorter term contracts to build out best bottom 6 going forward. The top 6 for the future comes from next 2 drafts and a key UFA signing next off-season. Assets moved this off-season should fit the intent above...acquire additional draft choose and get solid citizen bottom 6 guyss who have some talent with max of 3 years left on a high $ contract.

Friday.

The 13th
Full moon
last day for nhl hockey
Countdown for buy outs.

You are counting on far too many trades . Not happening . Murray is going to access talent make most of his moves at the trade deadline . Maybe Erhoff gets moved at draft . Murray needs more time to access what assets we have.

our top six will probably be

Stafford - Ennis - Moulson
Girgensons - Hodgson - Stewart

Hodgson has a great deal plus need more time to access him.
- Maximum Signal

I'll be genuinely happy to get Moulson back.

Friday.

The 13th
Full moon
last day for nhl hockey
Countdown for buy outs.
- cabin

Like Christmas (frank)ing Eve.

You are way caught up with this we have to get a leader now !! Leaders will also start to emerge . Hodgson , Myers and Ennis may step up and surprise you . Hodgson was a captain of his CHL team . Again - Patience is the key. You don't want to make moves just for the sake of making moves. I am sure any moves Tim Murray makes will be well calculated . I am willing to bet he has a plan . He has begin to tell us about it . A few things I have taken from his comments is the kids will get another year to grow and mature before being put in the NHL and there will be no big signings this off season.
- Maximum Signal

32 million in cap space, 15 to reach the floor and you don't think there will be any big signings. Boloney.

And why can't we go after Nyqwest!?!!

That's who I'm pairing with Reinhardt!



**Meyers to Det, for Nyqwuest**. Sabers eat salary.
- SuperCat

Fixed for accuracy.

Myers & Girgensons to Det, for Nyquist.

Sabres eat some of Myers's contract.
- SuperCat

Meyers Folino Erhoff and Girgeonsons for Nyquest

Neither is going anywhere ! Two pieces we are building around . You can't watch the actual games if you think those two are going anywhere . Then we are going to eat Salary . Just quit . Sometimes you can actually make sense . Not so much with this suggestion.
- Maximum Signal

**Trade Ehrhoff and Grigorenko to Det, for Nyquist**

(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's salary)





Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel

so typical, even though syracuse is like a 3 hours drive from Buffalo.
- Sabresfan-365

Well.....2...

**Trade Ehrhoff and Grigorenko to Det, for Nyquist**

(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's salary)





Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel
- SuperCat

too much for an unproven commodity. He's got one year of decent numbers. I wouldn't even consider giving up Girgensons straight up. His value to this team will eclipse Nyquist.

too much for an unproven commodity. He's got one year of decent numbers. I wouldn't even consider giving up Girgensons straight up. His value to this team will eclipse Nyquist.
- TheSabresTaco

There are a few wings fans that think Nyquist will never repeat this season

**Trade Ehrhoff and Grigorenko to Det, for Nyquist**

(Sabres eat some of Ehrhoff's salary)





Nyquist/Reinhart/Eichel
- SuperCat

No offense but your trade proposals are downright awful. Why would Buffalo eat any of the $4MM salary?

What the hell has Nyquist done to deserve that kind of offer?

There are a few wings fans that think Nyquist will never repeat this season
- sbroads24

His shot percentage is outrageous. Without being a professional hockey analyst, my guess is he becomes a perennial 50-60 point man. And we gotta give up Girgensons and Hoff for that? Pass.

No offense but your trade proposals are downright awful. Why would Buffalo eat any of the $4MM salary?

What the hell has Nyquist done to deserve that kind of offer?
- ImThatGuy

Cmon Guy, you know Cat just likes to whip poop at the wall and see if it sticks.

Vanek will join his ex-Sabre linemate Jason Pomminville in Minnasota, its been a plan in the works since Pommer was traded.

Danny Heatly's departure makes it possible.
- SuperCat

You cant win championships with guys like Vanek but hes an upgrade at least in scoring over Heatly.Id stay away from Vanek myself if im serious about competeing with team s like the Kings.

Abladee. Ablada. Life goes on brah. Ablicator life goes on.

Ha ha, you guys havent been winning a whole lot, but you have good fun on your threads. Certainly more than those heavily-trolled Ranger fans do!
- meta_puck_luck

Okay this post almost made me fall out of my chair when catching up on the boards.

I wouldn't target Nyquist or Jurco they are pretty much untouchable if I was Detroit's GM.

I would target Tatar and Pulkkinen. I would offer Ehrhoff and would go from there. Would probably have to add a pick in there or a cap dump from Detroit etc but those are the principle pieces I would start with.