I think this is how Murray is too. Will he maybe make some bad trades or signings? Sure. Every GM does though.

Remember how Garth Snow looked like a complete mess as a GM before this year?
- HonkFortheGoose

aside from the vanek move, I think Garth got ripped way too much

Muckler had stones too.

Peca, Wilson, and McKee for Mogilny and a scrub.

Trading for Zhitnik and Satan.
- dadeadhead

I would have liked to seen Mucks get a longer leash

if darcy pays Peca a little more instead of drawing a line in the sand, Hasek retires a Sabres

H4
- homiedclown

Didnt Calgary offer up Iginla for Peca?

I thought I heard that rumor.

aside from the vanek move, I think Garth got ripped way too much
- homiedclown

The Vanek move was bad in hindsight, but I get what he was trying to do. It didn't help that Tavares ended up getting hurt.

This is where Murray if different from you. He doesn't care if you applaud him or praise him. If Murray was more like you, he would be telling everybody how the guys before him effed everything up and he had to come in and be the savior, because he is the best guy ever at doing his job and that's why people call him when they want the job done right.
- adambuffalo

The point I would make is this... What other choice did Murray have? Keeping those players meant another year or 5 of mediocrity....
- rapperray

if Murray wants Neuvirth or Stewart, he can sign them in July

if Murray wants Neuvirth or Stewart, he can sign them in July
- homiedclown

Yup..... The cash will be available.....

Didnt Calgary offer up Iginla for Peca?

I thought I heard that rumor.
- ImThatGuy

http://hfboards.hockeysfu...m/showthread.php?t=227290

flames wanted darcy to throw in a blah d man

Didnt Calgary offer up Iginla for Peca?

I thought I heard that rumor.
- ImThatGuy

yep there were others too.

The pre game on NBC tomorrow should an interesting segment let's see how much that moron Milbury bashes Buffalo, the guy that single single handedly destroyed the Islanders.
- SABRES 89

.... maybe JR will fight him again

- dadeadhead

if Murray wants Neuvirth or Stewart, he can sign them in July
- homiedclown

There's a risk there, though.

The thought process that because Moulson came back, just about anyone will is flawed. Neuvirth said he found out about the trade when it scrolled on the television while he was eating lunch. That doesn't say much about a goodwill gesture. That's not to say he wouldn't dismiss it either, but it's far from a guarantee if Murray wants either one of them.

I would have liked to seen Mucks get a longer leash
- homiedclown

Me too.

yup

got hawerchuck
got lafontaine
got hasek

etc


http://nhltradetracker.co...t_by_GM/Gerry_Meehan/66/3
- homiedclown

Bowman had some stones too.

There's a risk there, though.

The thought process that because Moulson came back, just about anyone will is flawed. Neuvirth said he found out about the trade when it scrolled on the television while he was eating lunch. That doesn't say much about a goodwill gesture. That's not to say he wouldn't dismiss it either, but it's far from a guarantee if Murray wants either one of them.
- buffalofan19

Trust me.... If Murray waves the cash they will come back...

yep there were others too.
- dadeadhead

I will forever hate Darcy for what could have been.

Bowman had some stones too.
- dadeadhead

Gall stones? Kidney stones?

During that span, Neuvirth still was getting back into form from his injury. It was mostly Enroth during that time span. I'm not sure what value Neuvirth had before the deadline. It was only after Enroth was traded that Neuvirth became the best goaltender available. Could he have traded him one or two games earlier? Sure, but they lost the last game. The Sabres aren't in any better or worse shape because Neuvirth was traded. Stewart cooled down before he was traded. Both are non-issues.
- buffalofan19

Seriously?

Bowman had some stones too.
- dadeadhead

14th pick - Brad May
19th Pick - Keith Tkachuk

I always forget these things.

Gall stones? Kidney stones?
- rapperray

14th pick - Brad May
19th Pick - Keith Tkachuk

I always forget these things.
- ImThatGuy

That was Meehan.

Part of the Hawerchuk/Housley trade.

I will forever hate Darcy for what could have been.
- ImThatGuy

darcy never addressed the D

IMO he got way too much credit for inheriting Hasek and caught lightning in a bottle after the lock out


At no time, did I ever thing they had a special team

a few special players, but never a special team

14th pick - Brad May
19th Pick - Keith Tkachuk

I always forget these things.
- ImThatGuy

That happens every year. After all, you're grading 17 year olds.

Mike Peca was traded for Connolly and Pyatt.

Connolly walked via UFA

Pyatt was traded for a 4th rd pick

The 4th rd pick was traded for 2 5ths.

Those 5ths were Jean-Simon Allard and Bradley Eidsness.
- dadeadhead

Paints a bit of a bad picture for those who may only look at what Connolly GOT the Sabres. He also played there and produced for a long tim

Peca: 236 points in 464 for various other teams after leaving Buffalo
Connolly: 320 points in 464 games for Buffalo

(Forgive any errors if found, did the math in my head)

There's a risk there, though.

The thought process that because Moulson came back, just about anyone will is flawed. Neuvirth said he found out about the trade when it scrolled on the television while he was eating lunch. That doesn't say much about a goodwill gesture. That's not to say he wouldn't dismiss it either, but it's far from a guarantee if Murray wants either one of them.
- buffalofan19

I do not think Murray wants either, maybe Neuvirth

He knows the needs

a top winger
a top 4 d man
credible goalies


that will be his offseason goal