i could see Stewart and $$$ for Wilson maybe, but that's at most a maybe.....honestly we will probably be bringing in ahl fringe guys and overpaid garbage that wont be here next year (see Rusty Klesla)...crap we can afford that other teams want to dump...who inturn will be dumped buy us over the summer
- aschwach

They have no cap space to take on Stafford and any other player unless they move Green.

They have no cap space to take on Stafford and any other player unless they move Green.
- SABRES 89

i seem to remember Ek rumoring that as a possibility..... but when Ek says something it means its probably not true.....

i seem to remember Ek rumoring that as a possibility..... but when Ek says something it means its probably not true.....
- aschwach

Hard to say anymore

Enroths sv% = 822 last five games.

Enroths sv% = 822 last five games.


- Der Kaiser

Perfect!

I doubt they move him but i'd give Stafford for him.
- SABRES 89

It's too bad GMGM is gone from Washington.

There's no telling who he would have given up for Stafford.

You can tell by listening to Murray's interview today that he wants McDavid.

It's too bad GMGM is gone from Washington.

There's no telling who he would have given up for Stafford.
- grand-magus

The have no cap space to take on Stafford or any other player unless they move a contract.

The have no cap space to take on Stafford or any other player unless they move a contract.
- SABRES 89

John Carlson for Stafford then?

John Carlson for Stafford then?
- grand-magus

oh my

Zadorov says he deserved suspension. Could just be saying the right things but maybe he knows it. Either way it's a start

Zadorov says he deserved suspension. Could just be saying the right things but maybe he knows it. Either way it's a start
- Stripes77

Good to hear.

It's nice when an athlete can own up.

Zadorov says he deserved suspension. Could just be saying the right things but maybe he knows it. Either way it's a start
- Stripes77

I'm a little torn on the Big Z suspension, kinda not his fault if he gets bumped off a flight due to over booking. But Murray made his point.

I'm a little torn on the Big Z suspension, kinda not his fault if he gets bumped off a flight due to over booking. But Murray made his point.
- SABRES 89

Should have booked his flight back a day early in case of troubles like I did on my fight back to Chicago from Buffalo over Christmas. I booked a flight for Sat when work started on Monday in case of problems.

Should have booked his flight back a day early in case of troubles like I did on my fight back to Chicago from Buffalo over Christmas. I booked a flight for Sat when work started on Monday in case of problems.
- GilPerreault11

Kid was thinking with the little head, chasing tail down in the Dominican.

Should have booked his flight back a day early in case of troubles like I did on my fight back to Chicago from Buffalo over Christmas. I booked a flight for Sat when work started on Monday in case of problems.
- GilPerreault11

I'm just sayin, if he had his flight booked and he got bumped, maybe it wasn't his fault. Who knows over and done with now but IMO, I think the way he came into camp and his attitude may have something to do with it.

I'm just sayin, if he had his flight booked and he got bumped, maybe it wasn't his fault. Who knows over and done with now but IMO, I think the way he came into camp and his attitude may have something to do with it.
- SABRES 89

I think the one day suspension was fine. If they open up players' ability to be tardy on break returns then you have a banana republic. Unless the reason they are unable to return is due to family or health issues then suspension should be automatic. Not sure if it was how he came into camp and alleged attitude. I bet if Gionta or Gorges showed up late they would have been suspended too, at least they should have been.

I think the one day suspension was fine. If they open up players' ability to be tardy on break returns then you have a banana republic. Unless the reason they are unable to return is due to family or health issues then suspension should be automatic. Not sure if it was how he came into camp and alleged attitude. I bet if Gionta or Gorges showed up late they would have been suspended too, at least they should have been.
- GilPerreault11

Overweight and bad attitude at first

So I have been away for a while, what did Murray have to say?
- Irish 14

That he came here with the goal of winning the Stanley Cup, but since he got here, doing everything he could to allow Ted Nolan to fail seemed a lot more fun.

I think an interesting, purely GM for a day type article.

BUILDING A PLAYOFF CONTENDER IN 2015-16

BUFFALO, NY -- A segment of the hockey world believes the Buffalo Sabres are still a few years away from being a playoff contender.
Hockey may be one of the only sports where a team can change its fortunes quickly if proper changes are made (see Islanders).

In this article I put my GM hat on and show you how the Sabres can become a playoff contender next season.
First off, players like Stafford, Stewart, Neuvirth, Strachan, Benoit, and Mitchell will either be traded at this season's deadline or not offered new contracts.

The first step towards the playoffs will take place at the 2015 NHL Draft. The Sabres will most likely land one of the top two forwards in Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel. Buffalo finally will have their top center and face of the franchise for the next 10+ years.

Now that the easy part is done, it's time to get to work. I'm going to stay on draft day. Sabres fans will be jumping for joy with the selection of Eichel or McDavid, but the fireworks won't stop there.

My first target going into the offseason will be the Chicago Blackhawks. The contracts of Toews and Kane kick in next season and someone will need to exit the Windy City in order for the Hawks to stay under the salary cap.

My move would be to pry winger Patrick Sharp out of Chicago. Sharp has two seasons remaining on his current deal after this season at $5.9 million per season. He would likely need to put his stamp of approval on a trade to Buffalo, but I think that can be accomplished. Moving Sharp would give the Blackhawks some much needed salary cap relief.

Realizing the Blackhawks cannot take on any salary in the deal for it to work for them, I would send a 2015 1st round pick, 2016 conditional pick, and forward Connor Hurley. The two draft picks will allow the Hawks to help the farm system. Hurley was selected in the 2nd round of the 2013 Draft by the Sabres. He is currently in his freshman season at the University of Notre Dame. Hurley has played well in his first NCAA season and projects out as a 2nd to 3rd line center....more......

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/buf150128.html

I think an interesting, purely GM for a day type article.

BUILDING A PLAYOFF CONTENDER IN 2015-16

BUFFALO, NY -- A segment of the hockey world believes the Buffalo Sabres are still a few years away from being a playoff contender.
Hockey may be one of the only sports where a team can change its fortunes quickly if proper changes are made (see Islanders).

In this article I put my GM hat on and show you how the Sabres can become a playoff contender next season.
First off, players like Stafford, Stewart, Neuvirth, Strachan, Benoit, and Mitchell will either be traded at this season's deadline or not offered new contracts.

The first step towards the playoffs will take place at the 2015 NHL Draft. The Sabres will most likely land one of the top two forwards in Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel. Buffalo finally will have their top center and face of the franchise for the next 10+ years.

Now that the easy part is done, it's time to get to work. I'm going to stay on draft day. Sabres fans will be jumping for joy with the selection of Eichel or McDavid, but the fireworks won't stop there.

My first target going into the offseason will be the Chicago Blackhawks. The contracts of Toews and Kane kick in next season and someone will need to exit the Windy City in order for the Hawks to stay under the salary cap.

My move would be to pry winger Patrick Sharp out of Chicago. Sharp has two seasons remaining on his current deal after this season at $5.9 million per season. He would likely need to put his stamp of approval on a trade to Buffalo, but I think that can be accomplished. Moving Sharp would give the Blackhawks some much needed salary cap relief.

Realizing the Blackhawks cannot take on any salary in the deal for it to work for them, I would send a 2015 1st round pick, 2016 conditional pick, and forward Connor Hurley. The two draft picks will allow the Hawks to help the farm system. Hurley was selected in the 2nd round of the 2013 Draft by the Sabres. He is currently in his freshman season at the University of Notre Dame. Hurley has played well in his first NCAA season and projects out as a 2nd to 3rd line center....more......

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/buf150128.html
- GilPerreault11

Murray said that he will not loose any player for nothing, he will take a 5th or 6th round pick if he has to but won't let them go for nothing.

Murray said that he will not loose any player for nothing, he will take a 5th or 6th round pick if he has to but won't let them go for nothing.
- SABRES 89

Stafford, stewart, mitchell, and probably meszaros should all be pretty easy to move. benoit will be tough. The 3 goalies?- none are playing particularly well, none have proven track records, and enroth and neuvirth are ufas at seasons end. Who is looking for one of those guys- even as a backup, and what would they possibly be willing to give up?

Stafford, stewart, mitchell, and probably meszaros should all be pretty easy to move. benoit will be tough. The 3 goalies?- none are playing particularly well, none have proven track records, and enroth and neuvirth are ufas at seasons end. Who is looking for one of those guys- even as a backup, and what would they possibly be willing to give up?
- rover16

Not a clue but if you listen to Murray's interview with Kevin Sylvester today he said, he will take a 5th or 6th round pick if he has too. They will not walk for nothing.

sorry I said that twice

I would move both goalies and let Hackett go the rest of the year, I would go in another direction next year in Goal.

I would move both goalies and let Hackett go the rest of the year, I would go in another direction next year in Goal.
- SABRES 89

Im fine with that. Or sign one of them. I dont think the goalies are as much the problem as getting outshot 35-22 every game and having historically bad possession stats and special teams. Neither looks like they are gonna be the full time starter going forward Though. Does enroth/neuvirth and a fifth for a third or fourth work? It might be that bad.