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With them drafting Nail 1st overall, I can see them moving Hall, RNH or Eberly, but I would think they would want some defence coming back in a deal since thats where they need the most help. A deal could include Leopold or Sekera, McNabb or even Weber. I would do Vanek and McNabb for Hall or RNH

Stafford is friends with Parise............... And Clutterbuck is close enough to being "home" playing in Buffalo (it is the closest team to his home town, just accross the border)

We can help them out and make a deal with some of our extra defencemen, do they have any forwards/centres worth anything. How about that Gaustad kid?

This is enough to make them a playoff team if they continue to get good goaltending, and once they are in, anything is possible. This doesn't make them a cup favorite at the start of the season, and I doubt that they will be #1 in the Power rankings, but they are a much better team now then yesterday, and they were already a pretty good team

AwwwwwwwwwwIs Crosby not there to lend his shoulder for Shero to cry on? Although this does make me wonder maybe that Shero was told by Parise that theywere the front runner and he would sign with them, then at the last minute he signs with the Wild?

I think this really helps the league seeing them not go to Pittsburgh, NY or another big market free spending team. Its also gonna be great to see the Leafs fans screaming at Burke for not signing them and bringing them to where they (along with the rest of the leagues superstars) truly want to play. They now help turn a middle of the pact "small market" type team into a playoff team

Hmm, makes you wonder if this is enough to get the trade market moving now knowing theres only the 2 teams left.

But if you have a solid, dominating defence, you don't need to score as many goals to win a game. If you can get 2 it might be enough to win you games. I think the problem is that too many think that you can't win unless you have X or Y, or theres only one way to build a winning team, but the best way to build a team is to have the best players, regardless of position, and try to have balance. Without balance, it puts more stress on either side to work harder. Having a combination of Crosby, malkin, and Sutter is not a bad thing any way you make it. Either you have 2 of the best forwards/goalscorers in the league, or you have one of the best forwards/goalscorer in the league and one of the best defencemen.

Get out!By official order of the Canadian Government and the Queen, we ask that you collect your personal belongings (leave your maple syrup, hockey stick, Anne Murray and Bryan Adams Albums, and Tim Hortons gift cards) and please leave the country now. Comments like that are punishable to the full extent of Canadian Law. Just Joking, You can keep your Anne Murray Albums Your slowly coming over and turning Canadian?We here in the North would prefer that you stay where you are.............

Play for the shoot out every game. It guarantees you 82 points if the D can prevent anyone from scoring, then hope that you can get the win in a shootout. The NHL would love it because "The fans love the shootout", and the Sabres could break a record for never losing a game in regulation. Regier would be viewed as a Genius!

Yeah, definitly Ludicrous that he might think "I enjoyed hanging out and playing with Miller in the Olympics that year. Hes a good guy and someone I would want as a teammate"

Little late, already made that joke...... And yes, I know that the Blue Jackets might want more then just Vanek for Nash, but its possible they would take it. Vaneks a proven player who is a good player. He is not a superstar, but he is good and they might decide that taken a proven player with similar stats might be there best option. Chances are Buffalo would have to throw in a prospect, or a mid round pick

Lets not go too far with that, They may have offers out right now and trying to get a "big Gun", but that doesn't necessarily mean they will Definitly get one. things are probably going to go down quick once one of the big 2 (Parise, Suter) sign, then the other big 2 (Nash and Ryan) will be dealt. Things can change rather quickly on the trade market depending on who they decide to sign with. One of the teams that don't win the signing sweepstakes could sweeten a deal for one of the other 2. If one of the teams bidding on Parise/Sutter lose out, it could force them to throw in somethingextra to insure they don't lose out on Nash/Ryan. If the Sabres truly want one of Nash/Ryan, it would be wise to try and get one of them before Parise/Suter are signed. But it would also be wise for CBJ and ANA to hold out and see if anything can be added to other teams proposals

That depends on the terms of the deal. I thought the Sabres only had about $8 mil in cap space right now?

Is it also possible that the Sabres aren't in on Parise because the cost will be too high and they don't have the cap room without haveing to make corresponding moves? TP isn't the only Billionaire owner in the NHL, and that doesn't mean he will just throw whatever money around to attract a name

To stick with the toughness/gritt/hitting theme we have had going, they could bring Clutterbuck home (or closest to Welland that he can get) for Stafford? But do you really think Pittsburgh can afford that trio for 10 years? (or more then a few seasons?)

His only real decision that he has is what City makes most sense and would he prefer to play in. From a report that I had read, it says almost all the offerss are similar in money and years, so thats not going to be the issue, its about where he wants to play and what kind of team he is looking for and will meet his criterias. I think if its true that money and years is similar, its between sticking in NJ, or going to play at home for the Wild

I don't know, Is Jersey really a contender? Did people really think that Jersey was the best team in the East? I know they made it to the Cup finals, but waws it because they were the better team or a little lucky? (and yes I know that all teams that make it need some luck on their side). They almost were knocked out in the first round against Florida. They are relying on a 40 year old goalie to carry them in net. I think that Minneosota with parise has about the same chance as the Devils with Parise in being a "Contender" As for Pittsburgh, it depends on what he really wants. The salaries on that team are really going to limit the time frame they have to stay together, and the big contracts are really going to restrict what moves the team can make in the future if needed. If he wants to be a star, theres already 2 in front of him there, but if he just wants to get his name on the cup, Pittsburgh is the easier ride. The advantage to Minneosota is that he gets to play at home and be the star of a team with potential

You know what, I have thought about it before and I can honestly say, that straight up, I would make that trade, and I think Buffalo is the winner in the deal. Vanek has just never impressed me when he was given the chance to be the Sabres top forward. Don't get me wrong, he is a good player, just not one that I would consider a star/elite kinda player. He also doesn't seem like the kind of guy who could be a leader or motivator, more of a follower which I think has been the problem with this team, very few Leaders since Drury/Briere, almost all followers. I disagree, you can't just bring in a full team of rookies/prospects and expect that they will become a winner. You need a good mix of experience and veterans to show the rookies/prospects the ropes. Also, 28 is not that old, Vanek could still be a nice piece for a rebuild. The Blue Jackets aren't the ones wanting to trade Nash, Nash requested the trade and wants out. The Blue Jackets I'm sure would rather keep Nash to help with teh rebuild, but he wants out cause he is tired of being part of a rebuild. Thats one of the reasons why the Blue Jackets are demanding a huge ransom for him. If they are going to be forced into trading him away, they better get a solid return. If they were seriously looking at just wanting picks and prospects so they could do a complete rebuild/overhaul, they would have accepted the rumored offer from the Islanders at the draft and taken all thei picks to move down from 2 to 4........

..............To discuss his options on where to sign with his family Nice try though

To be honest, hes a good player, one that wore out his welcome in Buffalo and needed to go. He seemed to lack motivation at time and like others, thought he could just go out and float and things would work out. He has put up points and can play the game. Just don't expect him to be a guy to come in and take charge and lead the team. He isn't going to take over the lockerroom and lead/rally the troops, he is more of a follower then leader. He has a reputation around here as being a bit of a cancer in the lockerroom (you don't actually have to be in the lockerroom to see this) and may not have been liked much by some teammates. He blamed the coach here after the season for some things, and this is the same coach that earlier this year had said he considers Roy to be like a Son to him. He won't fight or throw a hit, he has/had a reputation as a diver and will take bad penalties. He is a superstar player, but he also is much better then average. Basically, If your looking for a Centre to play on the 2nd or 3rd line behind a better player, and not someone who will come in and lead the team and be a leader/mentor, it was a good pickup.

well if gas prices spike again, you never know, they may have too.......... it would also help with the Sabres Blue + Gold = Green environmental promotion thing......... I just hope Darcy is looking into the correct Nash. Toronto is also said to be interested and made an offer to Nash, hopefully Darcy noticed it was the Raptors making the offer to Steve Nash of the NBAs Phoenix Suns

He wouldn't even have to live in Buffalo, its not that far of a drive from Buffalo to Brampton (71 miles)

Getting Boyes was a typical Darcy deadline move. He made a deal to bring in another teams failed high pick that "Might just need a change in scenery" and hope he can turn it around here and make DR look like a genius. The move backfired again and they found out why his previous team gave up on him. No he can be added to the long list of deadline blunders.