Ducky

I'd take 15g and 25-30a from Staf on the 2nd line no problema. He isn't expected to score 30 times a year and put up 70 points... Regarding him missing games, he has averaged about 72 games a year for the last 7 not counting the lockout year. Check out how many games Bogo and Kane have missed not counting the lockout year...Bogo is averaging 67 and Kane is averaging 63 per season. I really hope Kane has grown up and doesn't cause any troubles in the sabres' locker room for you guys. If we get 35-45 points a year from Drew, we'll be happy.

Stafford's stats from 2015 are 18g 25a for 43 points. Since joining Jets are 9g 10a for 19 points in 26 games. I am happy with that from Staf.

Staffford playing on our first line? Fro playing on our first line? Just wondering if he said who Fro's linemates were on that 1st line? Fro played some LW as did Staf last year. Staf was putting up most points on a line with Scheifele and Wheeler (who at 61 points would be considered our 1RW) playing on the LW. Frolik, Perrault and Stafford all played a couple of forward positions last year and Perrault played all 3 (as well as point on PP). I see Staf as a 2RW for this year and a 2-3RW next year depending on players stepping up or not (like Ehlers and Armia). After that I am hoping we don't have to try to re-sign him as other players will push him out. The line of Ladd-Little-Wheeler/Perrault/Frolik is generally considered to be the 1st line by most people around here. This is what I think our line up will look like this year. Ladd- Little- Wheeler Perrault- Scheifele- Stafford Ehlers- Lowry- Armia Thorburn- Copp - Burmistrov- Buff- Trouba Enstrom- Myers Stuart/Chiarot- Postma (I think Morrissey will play a few games at the start of the season with the Jets on D but will be shipped down after a handful of games to be called back up for good around the all-star break.) Pavelec and Hutchinson

So, the trade ended up being Kane, Bogo and Kasdorf for Myers, Stafford, Armia, Lemieux and Roslovic. It will take a few years to see how the youngsters develop. Staf re-signed so it is up to Armia, Lemieux and Roslovic to shine and show what they can do. Armia got rave reviews in the development camp. Morroissey, Petan and Armia were the 3 best layers on the ice.

Kane needs to have a true playmaker as a Center. He is a shooter, a goal scorer and doesn't pass all that much. If you make the playoffs, you will have a warrior on your team. He will play as hurt as the doctors will let him. VERY high pain threshold. He will be disruptive in the room and his act will wear thin is what I am guessing. He'll probably net 25-30 goals is what I am guessing.

Kane - O'Reilly - Girgenson Moulson - Eichel - Ennis Foligno Reinhart - Mcginn Deslauriers - Larsson - Gionta Bogosian - Ristolainen Gorges - Pysyk Weber - Colaiacovo Lehner

I'd be surprised if Lemieux saw time on the 2nd PP to be honest. He might on the farm though. He is, supposedly, one of the better players at development camp that is going on right now. I think Armia also stays on the farm to start the season. He needs to be more consistent without the puck from what I am reading. Ehlers has the best chance to make the big team. Maybe Morrissey. I am anxious to see what Hellebuyck does at TC.

They should definitely be trying for the playoffs even if they don't last long. It lets the young ones know what sacrifices need to be done to advance in the playoffs. They'll want to go further the next year. Start playing EVERY game the same way and know what to expect from your team. If you make the playoffs, win or lose, it educates and gives much needed experience to a team.

He's gonna be a Lemieux/Tikkanen type of player but he has to learn to be more disciplined in the NHL. I expect him to be on the farm next year (2016-2017).

Mainly highlights and reading what scouts and Hawerchuk have to say about him.... They project him higher in the pecking order than I do.... We have enough players taking penalties, we don't need any more... I've got to compliment the Sabres' organization though, great moves in the last 4-5 months to make the team a playoff contender. See you in the finals!!!!!!!!!

1.125m per year...925k is max and then bonuses. Lemieux is not ready for the AHL, send him back tot he Colts. Let Hawerchuk teach him how to not take so many penalties and be a plus player. Energy 4th liner and 3rd at best. Would like to see him on Lowry's wing.

Smart move by both if you ask me. The Jets get Staf for 2 years while developing prospects and Staf gets a mild bump in pay (although living here is very inexpensive compared to other NHL cities), and a chance for a big contract and probably just in time for expansion. He scored nine goals and 10 assists in 26 games and seemed to make the line with Scheifele and Wheeler really come together. We've got some RW prospects that should be ready by then and it is a really shrewd deal by Chevy.

Seeing as it is only 2 years and you would think he will play his ass off for is "BIG" final contract, no, I'm not. It is almost 9% more, though.

Staf re-signs for two years at 4.35 per. I like the term but too much cash....I would have been okay at 4m.

ROR gives you guys one of the best if not the best C lineup in the league. You can't win without quality centermen. If ROR re-signs, Buffalo wins the trade...if he doesn't, they paid dearly. Your GM is smart enough to know that he has to surround his superstar with quality players and he is doing it. You should mention to him that we can trade you Buff and Stuart to help with your D.

What do you guys think of the goalie, Hellebuyck? He is the Jets' goalie on the farm team.

They won 10 cups from 65 to 79....10 out of 15, not bad. There stars weren't all FC....Dryden, Gainey, Shutt, Robinson, etc...Sammy Pollock was a VERY good GM and made some smart trades too. Just think of some of the farm teams back then when there weren't that many teams in the NHL....there must have been some great players down there.

Todd McLellan would be perfect for the Sabres....

Anyone that thinks there is a racism here towards blacks are not seeing clearly. Little. Ladd and Wheeler have all taken shite and they aren't black. There is not the same attitude towards blacks in Canada as there is the USA. I guide Americans for duck hunting and I see a lot of it. I see racism towards aboriginals here but not to the same degree of hatred. This is in general and I am not trying to upset anyone on this forum. There are dickwads in every country on the planet. Nobody is coming down on Buff because he is (half) black. He is catching it because he is our one legit superstar and he hasn't played like one. Getzlaf and Perry have. Enstrom is really catching a lot of ire around here so are we racist towards Swedes? The Ducks are hammering him EVERY time they have the chance...it is playoff hockey and if the Ducks didn't, they wouldn't be coached well. Buff and Ladd were 2 players in a parting of ways with numerous other players (contracts) after their first cup since 1961. They couldn't stay under the cap. Buff might be moved this off-season if they can't re-sign him. A quality LH shooting D man and a high pick or good prospect in return would do it. Ladd only has a year left too. Glad I'm not the GM of this team. It'll be over shortly and the attention around here will lean towards the draft and off-season trades.

McLellan is fired!!! Jump all over that!!!!!

Play Kane with Eichel....you want him playing with your best center.

The Ducks and Jets are similar teams....fast and big. Both goaltenders are playing playoff hockey. They are close to equal so far. Their top level players are playing top level. Ours are not. Little checked like a girl on that play. Ladd must be playing hurt because his game has gone dwonhill. There was't much space out there last night but they are more opportunistic and seem to want it more....I wasn't happy with Myers' handling the puck in yesterday's game and he seemed hesitant with it. Little finishes his check, there is no goal and the game goes to OT. Little was on the ice to prevent a goal. oops Screw the missed penalties on the extra man and holding the stick, calls are missed, you have to show the killer instinct and put the game away instead of letting the team back in the game in the third period. The Ducks played better when they needed to. Also, the special teams are sucking hind titty, big time, and theirs is playing very well. Hopefully the home ice advantage means two wins. GO JETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@!%@#^$ Ducks!!!!!!!! Our goalie deserved a win. Ladd took a penalty that ultimately cost us the game. The captain has to be better than this. I liked Staf's game but not Myers' at all. Where's the goal scorers??? Pardy scores his first goal since 1903 and that's it? The only reason he was in was to help the PK! We need the whiteout to help turn the tide or butter us, we're toast. Leading into the 3rd in both games and nada....... On a sidenote, I hate that the Deadmonton Cryers got the pick. They don't deserve it. How many very recent first overalls do they have and they still qualify for the #!? Gimme a break. Great that the 2nd overall would be a #1 on mosy any other year. GO JETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They both helped us get into the playoffs and we needed it this year. It gives Scheifele and Trouba and Lowry a taste and also rewards the team for all the hard work....now, if we could just win the game Saturday night.... If Kane plays to potential, you guys will be happy. If he keeps up his current pace of 25 goals a year, is he worth it? There's a guy in the minors by the name of Nikolaj Ehlers that can't fo to the farm team and is too good for Junior, if he makes the team and rounds out to to the player that management expects, Kane's goals will be replaced. http://thechronicleherald.ca/mooseheads/1280340-mooseheads%E2%80%99-nikolaj-ehlers-the-centre-of-attention http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/ehlers-scores-four-goals-in-mooseheads-win/

I see him as a 2nd liner with Scheif and Wheels but as our younger players develop he might see more 3rd line time....all this if he re-signs of course. Lots of guys from Minny on the team. Is he a leader? Not really, we have lots in Ladd, Wheeler, Stuart and Buff. He ahs scored some big goals tho.