mjd1001

I agree with you on all of this, but I still would hope Ted Nolan would stay. I'm not sure if he is the best coach, but I'm also not sure he isn't, and I like the guy. In a perfect world, I want the Sabres to get younger and get top picks AND have a coach I like.

I know people may not want to report 'speculation' but just watched the local news, NOTHING mentioned, not even a word that there is a 'developing story'. As someone else mentioned, I turned on WGR a few minutes ago and it was a national show talking about the NFL. I know twitter has its place, but how about something on traditional media? Sabres just announced Lafontaine resigns, back to his old job with NHL. Thist must have been in the works for a few days.

If it does involve Lafontaine (really, even if it doesn't), it looks REALLY bad for the Sabres in light of the reaction to the trade yesterday...Miller, Moulson, Ott, Myers, and others said that they thought Patty was a "class act" and are very happy with the managment and direction of the team.

I really wouldn't want Tavares (Ok, I would want him, but not at the expense of a full rebuild) I'd rather take my chances with a few more years and seeing guys be original Sabres....no Tavares, No other high priced free agents. It may not work well (see Edmonton) but to me it'll be more fun starting from 'scratch' and seeing the kids grow.

I'd like to see at least one move now of some importance, whether it is Miller, Ott, Moulson, Ennis, Erhoff, or even Talinder being moved. I would not be in favor of most or all of the moving, but from a selfish point of view, I'm bored. I want something to think/talk about regarding this team other than far-flung rumors.

If fighting goes away, I'm OK with it. I find a goal filled game more enjoyable than a fight filled game....and after watching a goal filled game, I never walk away saying "that would have been evern BETTER with some fights." As far as how you get rid of it? Well, the NFL does pretty well by making penalties VERY harsh if there are fights. If you get rid of fighting totally, the league (and players) will eventually find a way to even things out. Don't get me wrong, when there is a fight I watch it and don't turn away or change the channel, just that I'd be totally ok with Hockey without them. I'm more worried about watching an NHL where goals per game continue to drop than I am about the number of fights dropping.

Lets say Myers has played better lately, but still not up to the form he showed before, and it looks like he will lack the consistency to be a #1-2 Dman. He is likely in that case to be a good 3-4 guy. Why is that bad? Because of how much money you paid him of course. Well, with the Sabres needing to SPEND money to get to the Floor next year, they are really one of the few teams in the league who can afford (or best afford) to keep a good player on the roster you are paying like a great player.

Once again, I'm not for Callahan. If you think/want the Sabres to be serious contenders starting in 2-3 years (who knows, it may be longer), that will put him on the downside of his career (especially with his injury history). I'd rather spend the money on locking up the players on your roster that you want around for sure (all under 26 years old though) and, depending on how the system works, overpaying for extensions on players you trade for or give offers sheets to for anyone under 26 year old only. I guess my theme is, if you have to spend to get to the floor, ONLY on players 26 or younger.

I liked Vanek, but I really don't want him back. Time for something new.

This is obviously something that you cannot control, BUT..... If Moulson now doesnt' get traded because of the injury and leaves as a free agent in the offseason, there will be some people who will hold this against Murray...right or wrong..his honeymoon will be over with about 20% of the populace.

So many topics here I have read and not responed to yet, so here goes: I'm all for trading miller, Kinda behind trading anyone else on this roster over 25 years of age. Give me the total rebuild and I mean TOTAL. If my team is not the favorite to win the cup, then I am just as happy with a bad team but that has a lot to look forward to. To me, exceeding expectations is fun. I honestly have more fun seeing a team that is 'supposed' to get 65 points acheive and reach 75 points...than I would seeing a team that is 'supposed to get 100 points' actually get 95. Winning the cup is the ultimate goal, but I tend to enjoy the supposed ride there just as much. I have never been in favor of signing any big name free agents unless you are already just one or two steps away from the cup. I also WANT to see Ryan Miller with a very good team around him. If he was traded to St. Louis, or Washington, or any other team that is likely to be in the playoffs this year, will I root for him? I sure would. I really don't want Callahan now, unless he was an absurd bargain. I like him, but I don't think he fits on this team. He fits/belongs better on a team that is a definite playoff team....the Sabres of maybe 2015-2016 maybe. With the Sabres playing they way they are this year, I WANT to see him traded so I can still watch the Sabres (like I do just about every game) and have a reason to watch and follow and root for another team (whoever he gets traded to.) The day he is traded this hockey season becomes a lot more interesting to me, and I become 5 times more invested in watching the playoffs.

I don't have a link myself, but I did hear Hamilton on WGR a month or two ago say the same thing nfreeman put in his post, that some other players weren't happy with his attitude/hustle.