what kind of deal did they give him?? they have OODLES of money in colorado.
- JVince11

strickland is reporting 15mill for 4 years

Darcy also said Kotalik was going to have every chance to make the teamlast year.



Just saying.


(from the last blog)
- dadeadhead

Not sure if anyone posted this earlier, but I found this Ott interview on WGR:

http://wgr550.com/topic/p...e=Episode&audioId=5925152

I can agree with this and almost added it to my post....I think a team like STL who has a lot of young studs would be more likely interested in Leo if they are in fact looking to upgrade on d.
- twistedwrister9

leopold was our best all around d man last year, which is why I am not opposed to moving myers to get ryan

Remember when the Sabres acquired Hodgson and everyone said, "Theres our #1 center?"

"sabres move the kids" .....very misleading garth...
- feetontheair22

I know right.. Garth we are going to read the article even if you just put camp moving.

Not sure if anyone posted this earlier, but I found this Ott interview on WGR:

http://wgr550.com/topic/p...e=Episode&audioId=5925152
- HonkFortheGoose

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really really think this is highly likely to happen now... I just have a gut feeling..

We have been negotiating for him for 5 months just like we were with Ott.
- JVince11

This Ott trade is out of the ordinary though. Usually the things we talk about around here never happen.

I know right.. Garth we are going to read the article even if you just put camp moving.
- hubie

Wrong. At least 90% of us actually don't read the article.

leopold was our best all around d man last year, which is why I am not opposed to moving myers to get ryan
- homiedclown

Yea...I'm not in any particular hurry to ship out Leo. He is one who I'd be fine with riding out his contract here, provided we are in the playoff hunt.

I think his deal ends after this year, yes?

This Ott trade is out of the ordinary though. Usually the things we talk about around here never happen.
- HonkFortheGoose

darcy is among us...

Yea...I'm not in any particular hurry to ship out Leo. He is one who I'd be fine with riding out his contract here, provided we are in the playoff hunt.

I think his deal ends after this year, yes?
- twistedwrister9

Correct

Remember when the Sabres acquired Hodgson and everyone said, "Theres our #1 center?"
- rayzablades2

Everyone?


I know I didn't say that.


I said from the begining and will continue to say that I expect he will eventually be Derek Roy's replacement as a 2nd line center, that can get you 65-70 points per, and will be a on one of the pk units.

Yea...I'm not in any particular hurry to ship out Leo. He is one who I'd be fine with riding out his contract here, provided we are in the playoff hunt.

I think his deal ends after this year, yes?
- twistedwrister9

that is correct.. and he is even a guy i wouldn't mind Darcy resigning.. he was a MAJOR minutes eater for us last year.. and really stepped up well when Myers and Ehrhoff were both hurt.

I only use him as trade bait because we are only guaranteed one more year with him.. and his trade value is decently high right now. It was confirmed that at the draft Minny tried to trade for him...

strickland is reporting 15mill for 4 years
- Lupi

that is a VERY small contract.. I thought he would have gotten more than that..

Salvador stays in Jersey for 3 years 9.5 mill. This is easy, I think I'm going to start a website and just quote things I see from twitter.

that is correct.. and he is even a guy i wouldn't mind Darcy resigning.. he was a MAJOR minutes eater for us last year.. and really stepped up well when Myers and Ehrhoff were both hurt.

I only use him as trade bait because we are only guaranteed one more year with him.. and his trade value is decently high right now. It was confirmed that at the draft Minny tried to trade for him...
- JVince11

Love him here but certainly not opposed to moving him if the return is worthwhile one.

that is correct.. and he is even a guy i wouldn't mind Darcy resigning.. he was a MAJOR minutes eater for us last year.. and really stepped up well when Myers and Ehrhoff were both hurt.

I only use him as trade bait because we are only guaranteed one more year with him.. and his trade value is decently high right now. It was confirmed that at the draft Minny tried to trade for him...
- JVince11

I like what Leopold has done the last 2 years. I practically got my head chopped off saying that during the offseason last year though.

This Ott trade is out of the ordinary though. Usually the things we talk about around here never happen.
- HonkFortheGoose

Go get a top line center and Clowe.


Mission accomplished.



Side note I'll be at castaways tonight and Rats tomorrow. A friend's mom lives in Angola and she's out of town. You staying out that way?

I just have a hunch...

Hodgson, Adam, and a 1st for Stastny.

... just my thought...

Vanek - Stasnty - Pommer
Foligno - Ennis - Stafford
Ott - Grigs - Leino

Salvador stays in Jersey for 3 years 9.5 mill. This is easy, I think I'm going to start a website and just quote things I see from twitter.
- Lupi

Okay Erick Johnson was reported at 11:15, Salvador just reported. Any guesses as to when these will show up on HB? Price is right, highest bidder without going over!

Salvador stays in Jersey for 3 years 9.5 mill. This is easy, I think I'm going to start a website and just quote things I see from twitter.
- Lupi

that is what... EVERYONE does... haha

keep it coming though since Ek is on vacation.

Tpegs is being very smart by moving it to FN Center. Remember that he is trying to win the proposal to have the Webster Block have 2 rinks and a hotel among other things. Moving camp and getting people to come downtown could show the city his proposal will keep people downtown.

that is a VERY small contract.. I thought he would have gotten more than that..
- JVince11

When your play hasn't been all that great, your contract ends up reflecting so. He may be a former 1st overall pick, but he's never been the guy that anyone thought he was going to be.

oh my

(from the last blog)
- homiedclown

I like what Leopold has done the last 2 years. I practically got my head chopped off saying that during the offseason last year though.
- HonkFortheGoose

ppl didn't realize that he was actually becoming a very well rounded d-man and not just an offensive guy.. so people just look at this stats and think he is underachieving..