why wouldn't they, unless they are strapped for cash?
- Powerslave

Vanek is 2m more of a cap hit and is 3 years older....dont think he is any better than Ryan, so that's why I wouldnt do it if I were the Ducks

Interesting...speaking of cash how just a short time ago Pittsburgh was in same boat as Sabres and on verge of moving (owned by NFL) they must have more knowledgeable hocky people that we do (and cups)....they made great moves in the draft and signed "the kid" forever and may just get Zack

My only conceran about Hodson is its real easy to play 3rd fiddle behind Sedin and Kessler. Here he has no protection. He will have to really show me a bunch more at both ends of ice. No clue about Ennis he had areal nice 25 games. Early in the season he was a no factor Maybe it was the move to center mayb e just a nice little run
- hafgod

Im really hoping the Sabres give this kid a full season before investing in him long term.Too many unknowns yet to be seen with him as a top 2 centerman

why would Anaheim do that?
- Homer

Why would they just trade a 30 goal scorer for nothing that will replace him? Entering a rebuild?

They have plenty of cap space to take on 2 extra million, and over Vanek first five years compared to Ryan, he has more goals

Vanek is 2m more of a cap hit and is 3 years older....dont think he is any better than Ryan, so that's why I wouldnt do it if I were the Ducks
- Homer

the only thing i'm saying is, they don't lose much getting Vanek back, production wise, and Ryan has stated that he wants out. Anaheim pretty much HAS to deal him, at this point

Really think our ppl are gun shy from last year when they super overpaid and everyone thought the cup was ours

Vanek is 2m more of a cap hit and is 3 years older....dont think he is any better than Ryan, so that's why I wouldnt do it if I were the Ducks
- Homer

Vanek, Ryan, Stafford and Pominville doesn't look to bad for wingers.

Why would they just trade a 30 goal scorer for nothing that will replace him? Entering a rebuild?

They have plenty of cap space to take on 2 extra million, and over Vanek first five years compared to Ryan, he has more goals
- theblueandgold

Ryan has averaged almost 5 more goals a year than Van in the last 3 years, is cheaper, younger and more physical.

can someone fill me in on all the moves Buffalo made today? I cant keep up, there has been so many

I wouldnt trade all that away anyways.

Bobby Ryan is worth:

A) An equivalent roster player IE: Vanek
B) A roster player plus pick IE: Stafford/Ennis + 1st
C) A roster player plus prospect IE: Stafford/Ennis + Pysyk/McNabb

This Top 6 player + 3-4 Dman + prospect + pick bullpoop is ridiculous
- theblueandgold

I choose A

I think Grigorenko and Hodgson both have more upside than Ennis. Ennis had an amazing hot streak. No way he keeps that up. I would like to actually trade somebody when their value is high
- RayHatesDomi

maybe grigorenko but cetainly not hodgson. when has hodgson had a hot streak?

the only thing i'm saying is, they don't lose much getting Vanek back, production wise, and Ryan has stated that he wants out. Anaheim pretty much HAS to deal him, at this point
- Powerslave

that's true but their cupboard is prety bare prospect wise I understnd but I bet they'd want picks/prospect and maybe a lesser roster player than Van

maybe grigorenko but cetainly not hodgson. when has hodgson had a hot streak?
- alexthegr8

i wouldnt say certainly not Hodgson...we have barley seen him play

that's true but their cupboard is prety bare prospect wise I understnd but I bet they'd want picks/prospect and maybe a lesser roster player than Van
- Homer

Stafford, Sekera/Pysyk, and a 1st.

that would be my offer.

I'd still like to see Olli brought in....Roy moved for Ott...... and a deal for Ryan. I guess i'm just reaching.
- SABRES 89

Actually this might be the year for Ollie as I havent heard much talk about him lately.Love to see Ott here .Mean sob that just gets it done.

I'd still like to see Olli brought in....Roy moved for Ott...... and a deal for Ryan. I guess i'm just reaching.
- SABRES 89

We think alike 89 that is exactly what I'm thinking I think we should aquire Ryan via trade and sign Jokinen and I love our offseason

We think alike 89 that is exactly what I'm thinking I think we should aquire Ryan via trade and sign Jokinen and I love our offseason
- sabresfandan

Careful agreeing with me that might get you in trouble I don't think Darcy will agree however.

maybe grigorenko but cetainly not hodgson. when has hodgson had a hot streak?
- alexthegr8

I just think Hodgson will be a better all around player. I also think he will be the future captain of the Sabres.

It's no knock on Ennis. If we can keep him, great. But, you have to give to get.

maybe grigorenko but cetainly not hodgson. when has hodgson had a hot streak?
- alexthegr8

The only advantage Ive seen over Kassian is he seems slightly more motivated.

Actually this might be the year for Ollie as I havent heard much talk about him lately.Love to see Ott here .Mean sob that just gets it done.
- buffalo 1

Don't think Darcy agree's

Don't think Darcy agree's
- SABRES 89

I think we could mesh Olli with Ville to get Leino going.

I just think Hodgson will be a better all around better player. I also think he will be the future captain of the Sabres.

It's no knock on Ennis. If we can keep him, great. But, you have to give to get.
- RayHatesDomi

WHATTTTTT ? You sure you done mean maybe Folignio ?You got to stop listening to those Vancover fans bro

The only advantage Ive seen over Kassian is he seems slightly more motivated.
- buffalo 1

He's much more talented than Kassian

EK said Salo to Tampa is close to done, now the Nuks need another D man.

I think we could mesh Olli with Ville to get Leino going.
- sabresfandan