carpandean Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AkQ_...t&type=lgns Do they have anyone that we could use, they are likely to sell and we have any chance of actually seeing our front office make a move for*? * I know that the chances are between slim and none for any trade, but Kovalchuck, for example, would be on the "none" side of that even if Atlanta were selling. Todd White has been thrown out there as an option for depth at center. He's been relatively hot this year (14G, 28A, 42P in 44 games) and comes with a very modest salary/cap hit (about $2.5 million) for the next two seasons. Of course, it could be argued that at 5'10" and 195 lbs, he's "more of the same", but he might be the only type of option that there is for us to avoid Hecht or, god forbid, Connolly being our second-line center next year.
Kevbeau Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AkQ_...t&type=lgns Do they have anyone that we could use, they are likely to sell and we have any chance of actually seeing our front office make a move for*? * I know that the chances are between slim and none for any trade, but Kovalchuck, for example, would be on the "none" side of that even if Atlanta were selling. Todd White has been thrown out there as an option for depth at center. He's been relatively hot this year (14G, 28A, 42P in 44 games) and comes with a very modest salary/cap hit (about $2.5 million) for the next two seasons. Of course, it could be argued that at 5'10" and 195 lbs, he's "more of the same", but he might be the only type of option that there is for us to avoid Hecht or, god forbid, Connolly being our second-line center next year. White benefits from playing with Little(hustle) and Kozlov(shooting)...although as much as I hate to say it, he may be an upgrade over what the Sabres have now. As for Williams being moved...he's been in the doghouse most of the year. They essentially moved him for couple rolls of tape. As for the rest of Atlanta's roster, half the team is made up of what should be career AHLers'has-beens and never-will-bes. Thorburn, the same moved by the Sabres & Pens was playing on the 1st line with Kovalchuck for a while. Now Kovalchuk's center is Peverley, recently waived by Nashville. Here's who I can see Atlanta moving (including White): Schneider - Don't want him other then for the PP. He's Teppo Part Deaux, but slower. Lehtonen - Anyone want a headcase, off-injured goalie with talent? Perrin - Roy's size with half the talent. Christensen - Intriguing. He's a center, has amazing hands, but has also been in the doghouse for lack of conditioning/motivation. Havelid - Hasn't been bad...hasn't been great. I can see him benefiting someone as a #3-4 D-Man. I don't think he's the #1-2 the Thrashers have asked him to be. Boulton - Sabres don't need him, but at this point I'd take him over Peters. At least he fights like he means it and busts his ass on the ice. Reasoner - Decent defensive 3rd line center (little offense), but I believe he just signed this offseason as an FA. Not sure what his ocntract looks like.
ROC Sabres Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 As for Williams being moved...he's been in the doghouse most of the year. They essentially moved him for couple rolls of tape. Now why can't Regier take the hint and get twice as many rolls of tape for max and timmy. And maybe a puck or two for peters.
Kristian Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 Now why can't Regier take the hint and get twice as many rolls of tape for max and timmy. And maybe a puck or two for peters. Because our self-imposed trade deadline passed on August 1st.
carpandean Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Posted January 15, 2009 If nothing else, the Williams trade may take one buyer out of the trade deadline center market. Of course, I have no idea if we will actually be in that market, but I do know that we should be.
stenbaro Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 How about Slobo Kozlov?(Ducks) That would be funny..He deserves this team...
nobody Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 How about Slobo Kozlov?(Ducks) That would be funny..He deserves this team... I'm sure he now has a no trade to Buffalo clause in his contract.
McJeff215 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 If Lehtonen would take a back seat to Miller, sure. Lalime hasn't been so hot.
Eleven Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 I always have wanted to see Marty Reasoner get a shot on this team, and I don't see why right now would be a bad time.
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