It was posted on Spector's site that the Sabres may be one of 3 teams interested in Jimmy Howard, Not going to happen.
- SABRES 89

Gerbs, you are wrong on this one.

A leader (captain) does not have to be the best player. Gionta is the captain because he has the most experience and has been through all the growing pains that the Sabres young guys will go through. And then he found success. He knows what it takes.

Sure, RoR would be a good captain, but I am sure he is already a voice in the room and a leader on the ice. Letters on the jersey mean nothing. The guys that know how to lead, do just that. I am sure there are probably a handful of guys on every team that could be a captain.
- rmiethaner

The point of Gionta being captain is semantics to me... I get that he's going to play out the final year of his deal and unless he picks up his point production next season with his age I would NOT renew him for another contract. He's fine being captain for next season but he's not the kind of player I want on the team in anything but a 4th line role going forward.

- bluengold12

That's not happening, Murray will live and die with Lehner.

It was posted on Spector's site that the Sabres may be one of 3 teams interested in Jimmy Howard, Not going to happen.
- SABRES 89

That money is for Stamkos. Lol

The point of Gionta being captain is semantics to me... I get that he's going to play out the final year of his deal and unless he picks up his point production next season with his age I would NOT renew him for another contract. He's fine being captain for next season but he's not the kind of player I want on the team in anything but a 4th line role going forward.
- bluengold12

I do not want to see him resigned, as well.

One more year and he retires.

Gionta was captain when he was good but not great this dude does nothing for us.When we need him he goes on point streak when the playoffs are over with and that's our captain...


ROR played every game like it was the last game to make playoffs
He talked about the team to the PR every game did gionta????? Nope
- gerbe75pts

gionta was fine as a captain on a team of kids


to say gionta should hand it over to a player that went 26 STRAIGHT GAMES w/o a goal is being disrespectful to a class act player who has his name on the cup IMO

So you're saying we will win more games with ROR as Captain ?
- SABRES 89

26 straight games w/o a goal last season

It was posted on Spector's site that the Sabres may be one of 3 teams interested in Jimmy Howard, Not going to happen.
- SABRES 89

STINKS

The point of Gionta being captain is semantics to me... I get that he's going to play out the final year of his deal and unless he picks up his point production next season with his age I would NOT renew him for another contract. He's fine being captain for next season but he's not the kind of player I want on the team in anything but a 4th line role going forward.
- bluengold12

i would be fine having him on the 3rd line for the next 2 years with 2 kids


gionta was not the problem last year, the coach thinking gionta was a second line player was

STINKS
- homiedclown

About five years ago, I suggested that Buffalo should trade Miller for Howard straight up. Could not have been any worse, and a lot cheaper as well.

i would be fine having him on the 3rd line for the next 2 years with 2 kids


gionta was not the problem last year, the coach thinking gionta was a second line player was
- homiedclown

I think he only has one more year on his contract?

Young teams on the rise need veterans like Gionta. Pittsburgh had Bill Guerin, Chicago had John Madden, etc...

Geezer???!!

He's 37! Jeebus.
- Der Kaiser

4 irish coffee's yesterday in the morning

a pitcher of absolut kurant and ice tea for the afternoon

2 sierra bottles, then I hit the street and did 5 blue drafts and a pitcher of sweetwater in the evening


I had no problems throwing the darts at 1 am

About five years ago, I suggested that Buffalo should trade Miller for Howard straight up. Could not have been any worse, and a lot cheaper as well.
- rmiethaner

agreed, I was on board for that move

I think he only has one more year on his contract?
- rmiethaner

I would be fine bringing him back 1 more year on the cheap to play with the kids on the 3rd line

I would be fine bringing him back 1 more year on the cheap to play with the kids on the 3rd line
- homiedclown

I agree, as long as he doesn't majorly drop off this coming season.

I agree, as long as he doesn't majorly drop off this coming season.
- chilliard77

I'd bring legwand back for 1 year if he wanted a 1.5 mil contract

4 irish coffee's yesterday in the morning

a pitcher of absolut kurant and ice tea for the afternoon

2 sierra bottles, then I hit the street and did 5 blue drafts and a pitcher of sweetwater in the evening


I had no problems throwing the darts at 1 am
- homiedclown

I was drinking bourbon manhattans at some GastroPub near the UofR last night.

Smart girls are heavy, apparently.

I'd bring legwand back for 1 year if he wanted a 1.5 mil contract
- homiedclown

This is a good post.

I'd bring legwand back for 1 year if he wanted a 1.5 mil contract
- homiedclown

I agree with that also.

I'd bring legwand back for 1 year if he wanted a 1.5 mil contract
- homiedclown

I'd rather have Legwand over Girgensons.

I'd rather have Legwand over Girgensons.
- SABRES 89

OH MY

I was drinking bourbon manhattans at some GastroPub near the UofR last night.

Smart girls are heavy, apparently.
- Der Kaiser

Wow I need another drink hahahaha
- Stripes77

the professor needs to name a successor

OH MY
- homiedclown

People say we should trade Kane because there will be no room for him wrong, get rid of Girgensons because there is NO USE for him.