Yeah, here's what I think. While it's unlikely any of us has a clue about what's inside Darcy's head, and things like the salary cap, NTCs/NMCs, and the declining economy's impact on future revenues make it nearly impossible to trade anyone of any significance, it's not inconceivable that the Sabres could make a mid-season move.

Vanek, Roy, Miller, Pommer are probably not on the block since they represent the young core of this team and are all locked up long-term. We all know Vanek's contract is insane, but given the length and amount of the others, it seems unlikely to me there's a better deal out there. Remember Larry Quinn is a numbers guy, and 5 mil 6 years from now will be looking pretty good. Roy's deal is an especially favorable one for the club. You might even be able to throw Goose into this category b/c his value to the Sabres is high given his hustle and toughness.

Max, Kotalik, and Connolly are popular choices for a change of venue, but their UFA status would mean they'd need to go to a contender for the receiving team to be willing to assume the risk. That said, what's the likelihood of a contender sending the Sabres something worthy of a blockbuster? That's not even taking into account Max sucking for the last 2 years, Kotalik getting a reputation of being lazy, and (Tin) Connolly being more fragile than the leg lamp in A Christmas Story. This, coming from the guy who actually owns a Connolly jersey.

As far as young talent at forward goes, Stafford, MacArthur, Paille are the only roster players in that category. They're all tradable, but not enough to bring in an impact player. To me, the Sabres would need to include one of Mancari, Gerbe, or Kennedy to get another team interested. Possible, though Gerbe seems like he's got a future here.

Lastly, if they're really trying to fix the recent injury problem at defense, they're not going to trade any defensemen. Even still, it's more likely they'll do what they did last year and bring in a veteran like Nolan Pratt to temporarily fill the gap until Weber and Sekera are healthy again (a few weeks?). I haven't looked to see who like that is available, but they found someone last year and could probably do it again.

We Sabres fans have gotten used to the fact that Darcy rarely makes any moves. In fact, who really does anymore? I'd love to be wrong, but not at the expense of 26 / 9 / 30 / 29. You can have Peters. Twice.
- CaptainRivet

Every person named in this is gone except for one.





Weber.........



We can only hope.

Won't be the 1st nor the last.
- dadeadhead

I'm surprised only a 1000 or so showed up to watch the practice.

Never heard of him
- hubie

hubie english translation: "Jak iechel"

Never heard of him
is he a toss in from that Colorado deal
- hubie

College UFA.


Probably won't amount to nothing.

Every person named in this is gone except for one.





Weber.........



We can only hope.
- dadeadhead

He punches people and lasted the longest here. Coincidence? I think not.

I'm surprised only a 1000 or so showed up to watch the practice.
- BackSlider

Most got Friday off for the Holiday.

He punches people and lasted the longest here. Coincidence? I think not.
- CaptainRivet

Only from the 2nd row.

hubie english translation: "Jak iechel"
- CaptainRivet

I should get that jersey made

then have a hubie patch

Every person named in this is gone except for one.





Weber.........



We can only hope.
- dadeadhead

I'm surprised only a 1000 or so showed up to watch the practice.
- BackSlider

Work after being off the Friday before would do that.

I should get that jersey made

then have a hubie patch
- hubie

Only us buzzards would understand.

Only us buzzards would understand.
- cabin

Everyone else would tussle his hair and give him a sucker.


Then walk away and say poor little guy.

Only us buzzards would understand.
- cabin

I think there are enough season ticket holders here. My tix are in a high traffic area up there.

Reminds me there used to be a kid awhile back who had a Moligny Jersey

I should get that jersey made

then have a hubie patch
- hubie

I am going to make a daddy to English dictionary for your little one...

I think there are enough season ticket holders here. My tix are in a high traffic area up there.

Reminds me there used to be a kid awhile back who had a Moligny Jersey
- hubie

Like 17 sizes to small?

I am going to make a daddy to English dictionary for your little one...
- Stripes77

No need.

Kid already has hubieisms down pat.

No need.

Kid already has hubieisms down pat.
- dadeadhead

Chances Hubie talks like that ?

Can't be.

You guys got a really smart coach today.

I am going to make a daddy to English dictionary for your little one...
- Stripes77

I am going to make a daddy to English dictionary for your little one...
- Stripes77

I can see it now.

Kid gets a B on his paper

Argues with teacher


Says yeah well that's how my dad spells it.

I can see it now.

Kid gets a B on his paper

Argues with teacher


Says yeah well that's how my dad spells it.
- dadeadhead

More like I had my dad check it and everything!

I'm surprised only a 1000 or so showed up to watch the practice.
- BackSlider

Friday night pulls in a minimum of 8,000. Wouldn't be surprised if it was closer to a sold out hockey game.

Mike Harrington ‏@BNHarrington 10m10 minutes ago
Buffalo fans know what they were looking for. Two-thirds of the crowd left when Eichel's session ended. #Sabres

Really?? Damn Reinhart has to feel pretty forgotten at this point... For a guy just drafted 2nd overall a year ago it sure feels like fans and media alike have left him in the dust. Not saying people on here because we're more in touch with the team then average fans but... The guy has barely had a chance to carve out his game before being relegated as just another prospect..
- bluengold12

Tbf... A lot of fans got confused when the first team left the ice and the Zamboni came out. They thought practice was over. I heard some mumble it as they walked out:

Friday night pulls in a minimum of 8,000. Wouldn't be surprised if it was closer to a sold out hockey game.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Really hope they get a stream setup, I'd love to watch this!

Never heard of him
is he a toss in from that Colorado deal
- hubie

He is supposed to be a much better scorer that that guy we drafted last eYar: Ryan Samson.