Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 Monday evening.

On his sense of the potential availability of Tyler Myers:

“Anaheim would be one of those teams that would have interest in Tyler Myers and has interest in Tyler Myers. Detroit is another team looking for that right-shot defenseman. He fits into that demographic age-wise, where you’re hoping you’re still getting this young player very much in the upswing of his career.

“And from Buffalo’s perspective, Buffalo is trying to downplay the report, by the way. Shocking. That always happens. But I know there have been recent conversations involving the Detroit Red Wings. Now the asking price will be off the charts, and so it should be, again, for everything I just said about Myers. But when you’re only going to be a 30th place team, don’t you have to be open to every trade possibility and scenario?

“So I think that’s absolutely what Tim Murray is doing and thinking in any trade discussions he’s having with Ken Holland or Bob Murray or any other inquiries that are coming in. But as soon as they get to a point where the asking price makes some sense – it’s again too early in the season for those who are buying to overpay, but when that balance kind of finds the middle, then I do expect Myers will get moved.”

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- Sabresfan-365

in summary. the price of Mantha hasnt changed since the summer.

in summary. the price of Mantha hasnt changed since the summer.
- Jurco_28

He seems to believe that both teams will budge a little, may wind up taking less than Mantha (or not specifically him) to get a deal done.

He seems to believe that both teams will budge a little, may wind up taking less than Mantha (or not specifically him) to get a deal done.
- Sabresfan-365

it will be names like Backman, Marchenko, Pulkinnen, Turgeon..etc

if it gets that far.

it will be names like Backman, Marchenko, Pulkinnen, Turgeon..etc

if it gets that far.
- Jurco_28

I seriously doubt Murray caves on mantha and trades Myers for middle of the road prospects

Gotta meet in the middle for a deal to work, sabres may back off on Mantha but the offer would still require some kind of value.

I seriously doubt Murray caves on mantha and trades Myers for middle of the road prospects

Gotta meet in the middle for a deal to work, sabres may back off on Mantha but the offer would still require some kind of value.
- Sabresfan-365

expect names like those. cuz he isnt getting Mantha, Nyquist or Mrazek

the Sabres don't NEED to move Meyers. If a team needs him, they have to write a blank check, or we're keeping him. Frankly, I'll believe a trade when I see it. That kid has Finally gotten off the short leash. He's playing on a crap team, but he's skating really well again, leading the rush, etc. TM is "listening" but he's definitely not looking to get rid of him. If it's an offer he can't refuse, so be it. I would have to imagine it's either an established forward with approximately the same contract or a goalie that's a no-brainer.

expect names like those. cuz he isnt getting Mantha, Nyquist or Mrazek
- Jurco_28

Doesn't necessarily have to be Mantha or Nyquist

There's a good chance Myers doesn't get dealt, let alone to Detroit but in order for Murray to let him go you best believe names like Sheahan, Jurco and Larkin will be in the conversation.

Even if he secretly dislikes Myers, he knows he needs to get real value back in order to justify moving him.

Just because teams are inquiring about Myers doesn't mean he shopping him.

Just because teams are inquiring about Myers doesn't mean he shopping him.
- sippyd

Also doesn't mean he's not....

Also doesn't mean he's not....
- jochfr

That was going to be my point as well. He may not be actively shopping him in the sense that he's trying to "get rid of him" but two different tsn sources reporting the same thing tells me he's more open to a deal than many believe.

Also doesn't mean he's not....
- jochfr

its this. Holland called during the summer to see what the price was. he was told Mantha and it ended there. im guessing Holland called again this past week and was told the price hasn't changed. dont think its the other way around.

its this. Holland called during the summer to see what the price was. he was told Mantha and it ended there. im guessing Holland called again this past week and was told the price hasn't changed. dont think its the other way around.
- Jurco_28

I don't believe Detroit is the only one that inquired about Myers...

I don't believe Detroit is the only one that inquired about Myers...
- jochfr

yea Anaheim. prolly called up and was told it was Ritchie.

I don't believe Detroit is the only one that inquired about Myers...
- jochfr

Anaheim

its this. Holland called during the summer to see what the price was. he was told Mantha and it ended there. im guessing Holland called again this past week and was told the price hasn't changed. dont think its the other way around.
- Jurco_28

So Detroit won't get him then. Murray isn't going to take middle of the road prospects for him. We have plenty of those.

It will be for a specific player/prospect Murray covets. Chances are besides Mantha, Detroit doesn't have that player. I'd be surprised if Anaheim does

So Detroit won't get him then. Murray isn't going to take middle of the road prospects for him. We have plenty of those.

It will be for a specific player/prospect Murray covets. Chances are besides Mantha, Detroit doesn't have that player. I'd be surprised if Anaheim does
- sbroads24

they have others. its a big overpayment to trade Mantha. buffalo fans expecting the moon for him will be crying over what he eventually goes for

they have others. its a big overpayment to trade Mantha.
- Jurco_28

It's not, Mantha has never played a game.

It would be like me saying Ristolainen is a big overpayment for Gustav Nyquist. Actually at least Ristolainen is an NHL'er

If Murray is going to trade Tyler Myers, it's going to be for someone specific. That's how he operates. That's why we got Hudson Fasching

they have others. its a big overpayment to trade Mantha. buffalo fans expecting the moon for him will be crying over what he eventually goes for
- Jurco_28

I think our definition of the moon is different

they have others. its a big overpayment to trade Mantha. buffalo fans expecting the moon for him will be crying over what he eventually goes for
- Jurco_28

it's not though......

Buffalo had 12 shots against the Ducks, Stamkos has 10 and counting against Montreal

The Myers' rumors have been out there for awhile, I wish one of the insiders would find out why the Sabres are willing to, listening to, going to trade Myers.

Mantha = Jesus
Myers = Rat excrement

Duly noted...

Buffalo had 12 shots against the Ducks, Stamkos has 10 and counting against Montreal
- Artyukhin76

That is important information. Thank you.

LOL....you keep tryin to seel them, Isles. I'm sure someone will bite once a few regulars get injured!
- seedy

please take them...at least take one. please don't let our coach have the option to play them.

Buffalo had 12 shots against the Ducks, Stamkos has 10 and counting against Montreal
- Artyukhin76

Habs are getting poop on