Yea, it definitely wasn't a bad day for Buffalo fans, huh?

You guys have always been one of my favorite teams in the East. I hope Hodgson works out well for you. Hopefully in five-ten years this will be looked at as a blockbuster deal that worked out well for both teams.
- Brandon_Lee

It's the 1970 blood brother thing.


Loved Burt and Naslund

Classic Sabres awesomeness for your enjoyment.

Probably a good thing. Like I said, I really wasn't impressed with him. Not very quick or physical. Just sort of plods along.
- Brandon_Lee

Probably why he's on his 4th team in 2 years.

Courtesy of Hockey Futures:
Why I think this guy might be a little more of what we need than what we realize yet:

Alexander Sulzer
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2004-05: Sulzer spent 2004-05 with the Dusseldorf Metro Stars in Germany’s top league. While Sulzer’s club struggled to a 10th place finish in their league, he personally turned in a solid campaign, picking up 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in 42 games while managing a +7 plus/minus rating. Played in the 2005 World Championships.

2007-08: After a long career in Germany, this would be the year that Sulzer would make the jump to North American hockey. In his first pro season with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL), he put up career-highs in goals (7), assists (25) and points (32) as well as games played (61).


Talent Analysis
Sulzer is a solid defenseman, who can combine physical presence on the ice with some good offensive skills. He is a very good skater with a remarkable stamina. His fine positional play and a strong shot from the blue line are making him a good all around defender. Furthermore Sulzer is playing an effective game in the corners and in front of the net. Sulzer is a very compact defender with lots of strength and less weaknesses. However Sulzer should work on his endurance in the next season, to open his way to the NHL.

Future
Projected as a 3 or 4 defenseman

Therefore a nice fit as a stay at home defenseman.....more likely a 5 or 6
- RicoMartin

Good luck with that. I saw nothing about him that indicated he would fill this role on any good team. You never know, maybe he'll improve by leaps and bounds but I doubt you'll re-sign him.

Yea, it definitely wasn't a bad day for Buffalo fans, huh?

You guys have always been one of my favorite teams in the East. I hope Hodgson works out well for you. Hopefully in five-ten years this will be looked at as a blockbuster deal that worked out well for both teams.
- Brandon_Lee

Yeah, Im definitely going to be tuning in to Vancouver games for years to come to watch Kassian. We were really excited to have that kid in town here.


I have a Sabres/Cannucks comemerative hoody I wear proudly. awesome.

Classic Sabres awesomeness for your enjoyment.



- Buffalo--Sabres

Always like Boulton.

Shame management kept Peters over Boulton.

Always like Boulton.

Shame management kept Peters over Boulton.
- dadeadhead

why the hell did we have a jersey that said new york on it that night?

Yeah, Im definitely going to be tuning in to Vancouver games for years to come to watch Kassian. We were really excited to have that kid in town here.


I have a Sabres/Cannucks comemerative hoody I wear proudly. awesome.
- Buffalo--Sabres

I tend to catch a lot of Vancouver games due to them playing later at night. I usually catch a good portion of their games. It'll be interesting to see what Kassian can do there. He was driving the coaching staff here crazy because he was pretty much doing the exact opposite of what they wanted him to.

Anyone know for sure that CoHo will be in the lineup on Wednesday?

why the hell did we have a jersey that said new york on it that night?
- gerbe42

911 tribute.

I tend to catch a lot of Vancouver games due to them playing later at night. I usually catch a good portion of their games. It'll be interesting to see what Kassian can do there. He was driving the coaching staff here crazy because he was pretty much doing the exact opposite of what they wanted him to.

Anyone know for sure that CoHo will be in the lineup on Wednesday?
- HonkFortheGoose

Why wouldn't he?

I wasn't very impressed with Sulzer. He's 27 and was #8 on the depth chart here. I would be very surprised if he's in the top 6 for you guys.
- Brandon_Lee

But recently was playing ahead of Ballard and Alberts;
was ajead of Nathan Paetsch......an upgrade as a 7th sitting on the bench in Buffalo while the youngsters continue to play.

911 tribute.
- dadeadhead

makes sense thanks

Why wouldn't he?
- dadeadhead

Because he's gonna have to get his visa. Sometimes it takes a little bit. Just wasn't sure if it's been confirmed he's in the lineup for Wednesday.

Because he's gonna have to get his visa. Sometimes it takes a little bit. Just wasn't sure if it's been confirmed he's in the lineup for Wednesday.
- HonkFortheGoose

Doesn't he already have a work visa to play in the States?

I wish both those guys luck.

I really do.


IMO we got the better player.


The 1st for Goose was just icing on the cake.
- dadeadhead

this.

Doesn't he already have a work visa to play in the States?
- dadeadhead

Nope. Gilbert was talking about it after he got traded to Minnesota. That was also why Moore wasn't able to play right away a few years ago.

Nope. Gilbert was talking about it after he got traded to Minnesota. That was also why Moore wasn't able to play right away a few years ago.
- HonkFortheGoose

hmmm.........


Gilbert is American so now I'm confused.

What's the deal with MAG?
What was he like in the playoffs seeing as he was a ppg player?
What's the deal with the 40 games played this season?

911 tribute.
- dadeadhead

I still have a hard time believing 9/11 was that long ago... Seeing that clip makes me feel like that was really old...

But recently was playing ahead of Ballard and Alberts;
was ajead of Nathan Paetsch......an upgrade as a 7th sitting on the bench in Buffalo while the youngsters continue to play.
- RicoMartin

I think he was only playing because of injuries, or just given the odd game when he first got here and was being evaluated.

I wouldn't want the Canucks to resign him. Who knows though, maybe he will elevate his game for you guys.

Nope. Gilbert was talking about it after he got traded to Minnesota. That was also why Moore wasn't able to play right away a few years ago.
- HonkFortheGoose

Should be cleared in about a day though... Moore just couldn't play that night. I remember they told him to take his time driving here from Toronto instead of hurrying in for the game.

Gotta think it should be all cleared up by tomorrow though.

Did he fly and meet the team in Anaheim? I'm always curious as to how this works. He was on the road with his team... Does he get a chance to go through Van and pack a bag or does he send someone to his house to pack his stuff and ship it to Buffalo?

I remember reading the CBA a year or two ago and saw that the team that acquires you is responsible for paying for your lodging!

Im very Excited to see what Kassian can do in our system. I'd also like to say that I love Coho, And am glad hes going to a place where he can get some more ice time to really hit his stride.

Im still mentally scrambled on this trade, but luckily he went to my second favorite team.

Thanks Cody for all of your fantastic moments with the whale on your chest, Hope you have a long successful career in Buffalo.

What's the deal with MAG?
What was he like in the playoffs seeing as he was a ppg player?
What's the deal with the 40 games played this season?
- November-Juliet

idk to me he seemed lost out there, that the game moved too fast for him

Should be cleared in about a day though... Moore just couldn't play that night. I remember they told him to take his time driving here from Toronto instead of hurrying in for the game.

Gotta think it should be all cleared up by tomorrow though.

Did he fly and meet the team in Anaheim? I'm always curious as to how this works. He was on the road with his team... Does he get a chance to go through Van and pack a bag or does he send someone to his house to pack his stuff and ship it to Buffalo?

I remember reading the CBA a year or two ago and saw that the team that acquires you is responsible for paying for your lodging!
- Fotes18

I have a feeling Pegula doesn't care.

hmmm.........


Gilbert is American so now I'm confused.
- dadeadhead

It might have been Schultz then. It was one of the earlier trades. I just remember hearing it. I was dozing on and off during the early part of the day.