Why do we need Doan or Ryan? We already have the two greatests top line playoff scoring wingers in the NHL(Vanek and Pominville-turtle). Remember poms scored that big playoff goal 7 years ago? What more do you want? We are talking about a city to wants to put up a statue of Brad May who has 4 career playoff goals in 88 games. You don't need to score goals to win playoff games, just play grunts like goose 19 mins.

Shhhhhh. Let's see where he goes with this
- bobert836

Well i wasnt being serious for one

Why do we need Doan or Ryan? We already have the two greatests top line playoff scoring wingers in the NHL(Vanek and Pominville-turtle). Remember poms scored that big playoff goal 7 years ago? What more do you want? We are talking about a city to wants to put up a statue of Brad May who has 4 career playoff goals in 88 games. You don't need to score goals to win playoff games, just play grunts like goose 19 mins.
- MrSquirrel

well Vanek and Ryan are both 30 goal scorers ...... we will consider that a tie.

But Ryan is a much better skater, good passer, and is 6'2 and a tank. He brings physical part to this team when Vanek just carries around a man purse all game long.

As for Doan: seasoned vet, still doesnt look old, Hits, brings leadership. (i really think hes overrated)

well Vanek and Ryan are both 30 goal scorers ...... we will consider that a tie.

But Ryan is a much better skater, good passer, and is 6'2 and a tank. He brings physical part to this team when Vanek just carries around a man purse all game long.

As for Doan: seasoned vet, still doesnt look old, Hits, brings leadership. (i really think hes overrated)
- buffalofan1027

vanek plays like hes gerbes size and gerbe plays like hes vaneks size.
Ill take ryan anyday

big-time...they have very little up-front
- b0s0o1

They actually scored last year... Losing Weber and Suter would be losing 2 of their top 5 scorers.

vanek plays like hes gerbes size and gerbe plays like hes vaneks size.
Ill take ryan anyday
- hubie

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vanek plays like hes gerbes size and gerbe plays like hes vaneks size.
Ill take ryan anyday
- hubie

are you trying to say vanek isnt tough?

because with the amount of injuries the guy plays through, id severely differ with you on that

are you trying to say vanek isnt tough?

because with the amount of injuries the guy plays through, id severely differ with you on that
- CaptPantalones

Apparently standing in front of the net getting beat on all game isn't worth mentioning. Just because he's not out there putting other guys through the boards, doesn't mean that he's not tough.

are you trying to say vanek isnt tough?

because with the amount of injuries the guy plays through, id severely differ with you on that
- CaptPantalones

for a man of his size he dosent hit anyone

Apparently standing in front of the net getting beat on all game isn't worth mentioning. Just because he's not out there putting other guys through the boards, doesn't mean that he's not tough.
- HonkFortheGoose

Its okay, some people on here have a very narrow view on what being "tough" is. Vanek is tough in his own right. And is effective at what he does.

Not saying I wouldnt want Ryan, I would pass on Doan though. I almost want a trade to happen just to get excited about something.

Apparently standing in front of the net getting beat on all game isn't worth mentioning. Just because he's not out there putting other guys through the boards, doesn't mean that he's not tough.
- HonkFortheGoose

Went by your booth last night and didn't see ya .

Went by your booth last night and didn't see ya .
- cabin

stalker

Went by your booth last night and didn't see ya .
- cabin

I was only there Tuesday. Stuck in the call center the rest of the week.

Difficult to have any type of sympathy for the players association when we continue to see deals like this, not just with the NHL but with every league now.

stalker
- hubie

Difficult to have any type of sympathy for the players association when we continue to see deals like this, not just with the NHL but with every league now.
- buffalokb

Or the owners...

I was only there Tuesday. Stuck in the call center the rest of the week.
- HonkFortheGoose

Me and the mrs ended up at Jakes for beers and the band .

Why do we need Doan or Ryan? We already have the two greatests top line playoff scoring wingers in the NHL(Vanek and Pominville-turtle). Remember poms scored that big playoff goal 7 years ago? What more do you want? We are talking about a city to wants to put up a statue of Brad May who has 4 career playoff goals in 88 games. You don't need to score goals to win playoff games, just play grunts like goose 19 mins.
- MrSquirrel

where's the lindy ruff reference, mr. chippy?

Me and the mrs ended up at Jakes for beers and the band .
- cabin

I work a terrible shift so I have no semblance of an actual social life.

shea weber as a flyer is going to be depressing.

SAD FACE

Ott on WGR right now. Talking about comparing Stars fans to Sabres fans. How his dinner was, how his girlfriend is scared of snow. Also mentioned how having John Scott on our team lets him play with "more stones"

Very well spoken, pretty surprised.

are you trying to say vanek isnt tough?

because with the amount of injuries the guy plays through, id severely differ with you on that
- CaptPantalones

if vanek was so hurt at the end of last season, why did he play the meaningless games at the end?

serious question

for a man of his size he dosent hit anyone
- hubie

because its not his style of game, but that certainly doesnt make him small or weak. he takes more of a beating in the "dirty" areas of the ice then most guys on the team

Why do we need Doan or Ryan? We already have the two greatests top line playoff scoring wingers in the NHL(Vanek and Pominville-turtle). Remember poms scored that big playoff goal 7 years ago? What more do you want? We are talking about a city to wants to put up a statue of Brad May who has 4 career playoff goals in 88 games. You don't need to score goals to win playoff games, just play grunts like goose 19 mins.
- MrSquirrel

Difficult to have any type of sympathy for the players association when we continue to see deals like this, not just with the NHL but with every league now.
- buffalokb

The English Premier League has no cap and has been around since 1888 without ever having a lockout.

Just sayin'