I read in the Chicago blog that there is talk of Florida moving Jonathan Huberdeau for Sharp as the principal of a deal.

I have no clue why Florida would want to do that. It makes little to no sense for them.
- kingcong39

Also read here all season how Myers would bring back the world. I imagine it's Chicago people saying that more than anyone else. Sounds completely out of whack.

Also trying to figure out what to do with Hodgson
- SABRES 89

I have an idea, but it involves a pipe, blowtorch and a pair of pliers...

I have an idea, but it involves a pipe, blowtorch and a pair of pliers...
- grand-magus

Oh My

I think Murray is going to try and ship everyone he can out but IMO, he won't be able to move everyone. But I agree with you now that I think about it.
- SABRES 89

Imagine trading mez and Benoit for 6th rd picks and we go on a winning streak. We end up drafting hanafin with 3rd pick instead of mceichel all for a 6th or 7th rd pick

Also read here all season how Myers would bring back the world. I imagine it's Chicago people saying that more than anyone else. Sounds completely out of whack.
- stashu

Yea if Chicago wants Huberdeau Its Sharp and a 1st this year. Probably more.

Imagine trading mez and Benoit for 6th rd picks and we go on a winning streak. We end up drafting hanafin with 3rd pick instead of mceichel all for a 6th or 7th rd pick
- Fattony1187

He said he won't lose guys for nothing but IMO, he can't move all of them.

Imagine trading mez and Benoit for 6th rd picks and we go on a winning streak. We end up drafting hanafin with 3rd pick instead of mceichel all for a 6th or 7th rd pick
- Fattony1187

My opinion is you don't trade Stewart,unless you know you can definetly resign him in the offseason. With reinhart,mc eichel,Ennis,moulson, you need a stewart and foligno to protect the smaller players. Stewart if he gets you a Second,big deal. You definetly don't trade him to Boston with lucic . If the sabres want to turn it around next season,Stewart should be a part of it. With one big signing or one more trade even next year and bring in one more goal scorer,they will be on the right track.

Thanks Mike. I think a lot of teams in the East are in the same boat. They have some heavy contracts to deal with, and they weren't ready to deal with the recent changes in the NHL. Now, in order to build a team, you will probably have to build within, and dump players before they get too expensive to maintain. A good balance is the key, but finding that balance will be difficult for a while.

He said he won't lose guys for nothing but IMO, he can't move all of them.
- SABRES 89

Ha I heard him say that. I'm thinking salary cap reasons he may need to keep mez at least. Ship Stewart out since he will get value. I think Benoit securing us a top 2 pick is actually getting something for him lol

Was about to say the same. We have a great blend of appathy and lack of talent working for us now.

I would think the only way Meszaros moves is if we don't move Stewart. We retained some of Stafford's salary and we can only do it for one more player.
- Slump Buster

3 total. Only retaining one right now.

They can send us a puck for all I care just get rid of him.
- SABRES 89

Benoit is going to get you less than Henrik Tallinder got the Sabres last year.

Thanks Mike. I think a lot of teams in the East are in the same boat. They have some heavy contracts to deal with, and they weren't ready to deal with the recent changes in the NHL. Now, in order to build a team, you will probably have to build within, and dump players before they get too expensive to maintain. A good balance is the key, but finding that balance will be difficult for a while.
- OrangeAndBlack1

Exactly. The smart teams are going to be signing players to shorter contracts unless they are truly elite. If a player is up for a large contract, and he isn't at that level, he should be traded while his value is at its peak. It's going to take a lot of foresight to accomplish though.

Exactly. The smart teams are going to be signing players to shorter contracts unless they are truly elite. If a player is up for a large contract, and he isn't at that level, he should be traded while his value is at its peak. It's going to take a lot of foresight to accomplish though.
- buffalofan19

That's a problem. Stupid teams will still offer long contracts. (see Sabres to an extent)

Matt Ellis is a UFA, he should fetch a nice reward.

Benoit is going to get you less than Henrik Tallinder got the Sabres last year.
- buffalofan19

Tank is more important

Ha I heard him say that. I'm thinking salary cap reasons he may need to keep mez at least. Ship Stewart out since he will get value. I think Benoit securing us a top 2 pick is actually getting something for him lol
- Fattony1187

Tank is most important

Matt Ellis is a UFA, he should fetch a nice reward.
- leonwaldo420

He needs Chuck Norris as his negotiator.

McDavid being interviewed on Sportsnet's talkshow on NHL Network in a couple minutes. Can't wait for them to grill him on possibly being in Toronto

3 total. Only retaining one right now.
- TheSabresTaco

Is it three? I may have had it wrong as last year we kept salary for a couple of players but I may have forgotten that we still had Pommer's?

Remember how Buffalo fans are always criticized for overvaluing players.

Chicago fan says:

"Sharp and Schmaltz should be able to land one of Barkov or Huberdeau"

McDavid being interviewed on Sportsnet's talkshow on NHL Network in a couple minutes. Can't wait for them to grill him on possibly being in Toronto
- LetsGoBuffalo75

Needs to say. "Toronto is a nice place to visit , but I sure as hell don't want to play for them"

They can send us a puck for all I care just get rid of him.
- SABRES 89

out of our tradeable dmen, i think the only ones getting you something is weber and strachan.. but that ain't much

Matt Ellis is a UFA, he should fetch a nice reward.
- leonwaldo420

no one wants to be the team that traded MFE

Needs to say. "Toronto is a nice place to visit , but I sure as hell don't want to play for them"
- cabin

The interviewers would go into a panicked frenzy

Already talking about Toronto within fifteen (frank)ing seconds

But McDavid said it wouldn't be hard to put his liking of the Leafs aside (liked them as a kid) with how they're playing. Nervous chuckles from the interviewers