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I don't think he's the best player in the world, maybe the best shifty forward in the West (now that Datsyuk is in the East) That being said, while I firmly believe Kane and Toews are on their own great players; together I think they're the best pair in the NHL. Why not Perry & Getzlaf? ..... Stanley Cups. In an odd way Kane and Toews complete each other's style. Kane being the carefree, crafty, imaginative, playmaking scorer that he is while Toews is the serious, business-like player with almost mechanical consistency. Not to say that they don't have a bit of the other's main traits, but I think you get the idea. They are Yin & Yang, when either are injured you see how the team falters; they keep a balance of sort.

Essentially this was a dream scenario where I was trying to create a situation in which the youngsters do amazing thus ruining our last place run. Problem was I was half-asleep at the time thus wasn't think things through all that well. All in all, thank you for attempting to deduce a half-asleep man's ramblings.

I'm going to offer a scenario which you guys will state rather or not that would be enough not to get Last place next year. Buffalo Sabres 2014-2015 Finish 21st in the league Zadorov 76gm 22g 40a 62p Girgs 79gm 25g 50a 75p Myers 70gm 12g 35a 47p Hodgson 72gm 22g 35a 57p Ennis 74gm 24g 33a 57p Stafford 61gm 20g 35a 55p as Sabre, traded for 1st rounder + Grigs 15gm 3g 4a 7p (Plays solid games as a call up) Sam B or R Get at least 50p in his rookie season

I'd be tempted to offer him 1x5

Why not? I would at least want one for that type of player. Mentor Girgs in that type of the game and help protect the team from the media a bit. He'd "want" to play here, has a lot of experience, and a cup ring. I wouldn't pay him 7 years 7 mil per but I'd give him 20 mil over 4 years. Just to mentor and be a rock in the D-Zone, plus unlike Erhroff, he'd want to play every game with heart. I don't want us to field rejects and rookies next year, I couldn't deal with a team worse than this year's team. I want them to finish near the bottom, but still be at least somewhat competitive and not a team of 3rd and 4th liners.

I'd love Stastny but I doubt he'd come here. If Tampa gets swept I could see Callahan preparing to head to Buffalo almost immediately after. As in agent talks and such. Orpik I think will be a Sabres player before he retires, rather or not he comes here this offseason or later is unknown. At very least if Orpik comes to Buffalo, we could trade Erhroff since we'd have the vet D-Man we need. Resign Ott, he'd be a very useful player and leader for the rest of the rebuild and future playoffs. Maybe grab Morrow too. Resign Tallinder, he's servicable Go after Moulson, maybe get him to return too, though I can only see that happening if Vanek goes to the Wild and Gaborik is signed by LA. Wishful Lines for 2014-2015 Moulson-Ennis-Stafford Girgensons-Hodgson-Callahan (You'd have to have one of the wingers cover the Center in the D-Zone) Morrow-Ott-Flynn Kaleta-Foligno-Michell Konopka? Myers-Pysyk Orpik-Risto Tallinder-Weber Ruhwedal? McBain? I doubt they'd be good enough to wow anyone, but I'd doubt we be in last by much and we'd certainly have entertainment.

24 has always been my ideal number since its my birthday Wore 12 and 13 a few times in baseball Most years I was just given a number between 1 and 9 though so anything it that range I've forgotten at this point.

WTF kind of schedule is that...... Friday, Saturday then wait until the following Thursday? Are the AHL schedule people drunk or something?

Seabrook is at fault, but his hit was not intended for the head, Backes was looking down. Additionally he didn't leave his feat or lead with his elbow. However he did hit him in the head and he's ever bee suspended so I'd say a 1 game suspension is all he gets.

As long as they aren't driven into the boards they'll likely let it go. Same goes for most borderline pentalies, if it wasn't overly blatant they'll look away

I actually would take that as not they won't be trying to sign players; but rather a shot at the NHL for disallowing the use of private jets to court free agents. Remember, we did that in convincing Regehr to waive his NTC and Erhroff. Then they banned the usage of private jets for free agent courting. Just like how they now limited the prospect visits; anytime Pegula starts throwing his money at things to get an advantage, they handicap him.

Eerie, I mentioned something of that nature back in January. Bum bum bum

1st Round Winners Colorado Chicago Anaheim LAK Boston Montreal Pittsburgh Rangers Round 2 Winners Chicago LAK Boston Pittsburgh Round 3 Winners Chicago Boston Winner Chicago So I pretty much feel this year's playoffs will end up very similair to last year.

- Leino bought out - Buffalo drafts Reinhart - Ott resigns with Buffalo - Morrow joins the Sabres - Moulson and Callahan offered contracts, 1 signs - Tallinder is the only D UFA/RFA to rejoin the Sabres - McBain's rights are dealt in a bigger trade - Girgs will gain an A - Ott gets the C back - Isles defer - Blues are eliminated in the 1st round by Chicago - Myers, Ennis, and Foligno stay - Ennis/Hodgson have trade rumors circulate but nothing happens Next Year -Briere signs a 1/2 year contract then retires a Sabre

26C thank you for your amazing GDT's . I hope to see them again next year.

Sign Callahan, Ott, and Moulson if at all possible. Resign Tallinder, Ennis, etc. Trade McBain and Ill survive one more tank year.

If I had to guess, it was the fact they went out west for 3 road games, then back east for a road game, then south, and then home. If anything I think TM would of felt switching the Nashville and Montréal games would of made more sense. Due to that ordering it made flight time far more than should of been needed.

Copy and paste plz, can't see it

Zadorov has 3-2-5 in the 3 gms he's played thus far in the OHL playoffs. Keep in mind he played 20 games in last year's playoffs and racked up only 2-4-6.........

No, however if we loaded with injuries to the offense I might dress 7 D and have him play some 4th line minutes.

I highly doubt that. No owner in his right mind would buy them with the intention of moving the team ASAP due to the 400m penalty. They may buy them with future intentions but not immediately RIP Mr. Wilson, we'll miss you

I would say that Hodgson is very likely to be a solid #2 center who will facilitate and in tandem improve his wingers' output. Kassian on the other hand has the potential to be a 1st line winger but his work ethic is questionable at best. Hodgson is a smaller risk while Kassian could become a larger reward. My question would be ...... How would Kassian do under Nolan's system which contradicts his work but compliments his skills

Where's Risto?

What would you guys do if during the offseason Callahan, Ott, and Moulson all want to play for the Sabres?

I'd rather keep Myers than trade him and draft Ekblad. I'd rather deal with the player we know than a player we don't. However if Edm offered us their 1st in 2014 and 2015 I might be tempted. I don't get this obsession with trading Myers, I'd like us to have some competent players on our team next year..... I don't want us to be so bad that we break records.