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Maybe they should start Hackett

Rudy needs a larger sample size to judge; but thus far he has looked good. Flynn makes me smile for 2 reasons: 1. He could be a solid 3rd line winger 2. Dealt in a package deal (He wouldn't be the Sulzer/Pardy any more in a trade but rather an actual asset.)

I will miss Hecht, he was a scapegoat you deep down knew he didn't deserve. He was always very professional and I wish him luck in Europe. Only Vanek remains as a D/B era Sabres winger who had an impact.

Sad loss for the Amerks, 6-3, Scott with 4 goals..... wow Grigs was probably still tired. Gergs however, really looks like he is maturing into that crucial 3rd line center roleplayer type. Not the best, but good enough and with a huge work ethic. He never quits, and any cup team needs a few of those type of players.

Not to make any excuses but..... Hodgson is 2nd on the team in points/goals as a 22 year old who was playing against 3rd line talent in Vancouver. That his offense has carried over is a great sign. (He's on pace to get at least 25 goals and 35 assists this year were it 82 games.) His back injury forced him to become a very hard worker, and seeing as his entire career hinges on keeping healthy enough to keep his body from having problems; I doubt he'll slack off. Plus he likely wants to make Gillis wrong about him being unable to turn into a #1. The way I see it, if he can get to at least average ability in the D-zone he could really become a very good 1st line C or a great 2nd line C (granted we get someone who is an amazing 2 way C) At the very least, I can see him replacing Roy's production while off the ice being a hard worker vs a partier.

WGR 550's Ott talk actually mentioned your art.

I liked Weber roughing up on the guy who hit Rudy behind the net. Then Rudy got a Jet to run the boards lol

Amazing picture, I can see why Otter likes it. Now all you need to do is draw one of an Otter in an Ott jersey. :)

I have a feeling Ott just didn't have anything to say that would add to our knowledge.

Something I really want are two wingers for Hodgson, one with more defensive responsibility plus big and another winger who can shoot really well and be a quality target for Hodgson's passes. My hope would be they would all go to Gary Roberts' summer program so they could bond and get better as a cohesive group.

Hodgson hasn't become worse, he's just cold because quite frankly our team is cold aside from Ott every night aside from the occasion flash fire. He still has shown the ability to make amazing passes and pull dekes, I just think without a average+ Vanek playing and his other winger not being "better" than him, he's getting almost too much attention to work his magic. I doubt it helps though that Vanek's a downer and may be getting in his head negative thoughts.

Only if we trade Miller and Stafford and/or Vanek. He'd be a useful vet who can be a teacher for 1.5 years and then we can trade him at the next next deadline for something. He can regain his value with Buffalo, and then go after a cup in his last 1 or 2 years. I would like more to have a very good mentor who can play D and O thus to teach Hodgson; but Briere at least can give us a far better powerplay at the very least, and will give us the best opportunity to see if Leino is worth anything. The only other player I want to resign who's older is Hecht, but only if it's a two way deal with him primarily playing in Rochester as a mentor.

Ott's contract idea was just a shot in the dark. I have not the slightest idea what his rate will be. Briere can easily be replaced by another vet, it's more the idea than the player

Here's my ideas: Send Miller to Calgary for their 1st Round Pick (Top 5) & a conditional 3rd rounder in 2014 if Miller resigns. Trade Vanek to the Avs/Jets/Blue Jackets for a 1st Rounder (Top 15 at least), 3rd rounder 2013, 2nd rounder 2014. Calgary will have 3 1sts if the Blues get to the playoffs, and the Blue Jackets have 3 as well so they would be the most likely suitors for a major 1st rounder trade. Calgary will need a goalie with Kippers retiring and they may be able to draw Lindy Ruff there lol. The 3 teams regarding Vanek, could all use a 2nd big goal scorer and have the potential for Top 15 picks. Then I send our 2 LA picks back to LA plus a 3rd rounder in 2014 if need be, for Bernier. That sets us up with at least 3 picks in the top 15, a new franchise goalie hopefully, and tons of cap room. If Philly buys out Briere, I'd offer him 3yrs for 11mil, seeing as we will need a veteran presence on the team; besides just Ott. Furthermore I'd sign Ott to a 5 year 19mil contract extension. Honestly, with 3 young guns (2 drafties and Armia) at very least skating around next year; the games will still be damn fun to watch. And who knows, we may even get into the playoffs considering the young talent we'd have. While I doubt we'd win the cup, just going to the 1st round and fighting hard would be a confidence booster for a team of youngsters.

He may be interested in playing here, seeing as what appears to be his idol played in Buffalo. Not to mention the Sabres sorta started the whole the Russian to American exchange.

Trade Vanek and Miller unless Vanek actually decides he wants to stay. If not, both could fetch us a pretty penny in the trade market. Miller could easily get whatever Gillis wants for Luongo, mainly because Miller's contract. Vanek is 40 goal scorer who's probably one of the best, in front of the net, in the league. Get a couple more 1st rounders, use the lowest ranked to get Bernier. (LA has no 1st rounder this year) 1st Rounder + a goalie prospect for Bernier should be enough. Then go hunting for a new rookie top line winger with our 1st round pick, and acquire a more seasoned winger with the 2nd lowest of the 4. The remaining 1st rounder get someone good. Get a 2nd rounder for Stafford, maybe a lower pick too. Now we also need at least a 2nd line RW (Flynn?)(Tropp?)(Early Armia?) Myers I'd keep unless a Western Conference team is willing to swap big named D guys Inquire on Tanev from Vancouver (What do you think he's worth?) Maybe go back after Regehr(Only if he hassn't moved his family) Resign Sulzer, if Pardy is willing to go at 1.5mil him too. If Hecht can be signed at 1mil again, and is able to be a 2 way contract, I'd sign him in order to help Rochester Winger(R/S)- Hodgson- Winger(R/S) Foligno - Ennis - ??? Ott - Grigorenko - Leino Kaleta - Porter - Tropp/Flynn Ehrhoff - Sulzer Myers? - Weber Pysyk - Regehr/Pardy/McNabb Bernier Enroth/Leggio

I wouldn't trade Pommers to any divisional team, I'd try Columbus and try to get a 1st rounder and Ryan Murray

I have 3 ideas what is going on: 1. Scott is playing, Adam extra forward 2. Adam is going to be traded 3. Pominville/Stafford is to be traded before the Penguins Game

Pommers for 1st and Murray, is it possible?

I would like to keep Vanek honestly, I have no interest in a 3+ year rebuild. All we need to do is get a new mix of players during the offseason to better compliment our new core, play next year through and judge what other changes we may need; then by year 2 we are back to being very competitive.

What did Hodgson do wrong, or do you think it's still his skate causing trouble? Leino wants to keep his job, this year he has looked much better.

As long as we don't trade Foligno, Ott, Hodgson, or Ehrhoff I be pretty fine with whatever the they do as long as the trades are good.

The face palm was meant to be a sign of sarcasm lol

Wow, we were right on par with Leo's trade value.

Eklund :doh: says Buffalo is in on Luongo