What moves will the Sabres make this Summer?

[nfreeman]

Well, the majority opinion was absolutely right in my last poll (ie no trade occurred at or prior to the draft), so here we go again. This one covers the entire offseason. DR said after the draft that he is looking to acquire players. Kaberle is still on the block, Hamhuis and Volchenkov are UFAs, and the Sabres still need at least one good forward.

 

What do you think will happen?

[wonderbread]

Darcy will add Gonchar, Kovalchuk, and Paul Martin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to his hockey fantasy team. :ph34r:

[RazielSabre]

I bet Biron heads back here, we let Sekera go and bring someone of little note here to help with scoring. I'm the opposite of mystic meg though so who knows, lol.

[spndnchz]

To all u negative nancies, 2 moves, not huge, but just enough to tickle the fancy.

[wonderbread]

To all u negative nancies, 2 moves, not huge, but just enough to tickle the fancy.

 

 

But the real question is will you tickle my fancy. :wub:

[tom webster]

I am still holding to the belief that you will see 2 or 3 moves, maybe even 4 with 2 of the moves being a PP quarterback and a top 6 forward.

[spndnchz]

But the real question is will you tickle my fancy. :wub:

 

U take the bait well, but ru a Holy Mackerel or a Hammerhead Whale. :nana:

[wonderbread]

U take the bait well, but ru a Holy Mackerel or a Hammerhead Whale. :nana:

 

 

More like a sardine.

[deluca67]

Well, the majority opinion was absolutely right in my last poll (ie no trade occurred at or prior to the draft), so here we go again. This one covers the entire offseason. DR said after the draft that he is looking to acquire players. Kaberle is still on the block, Hamhuis and Volchenkov are UFAs, and the Sabres still need at least one good forward.

 

What do you think will happen?

I think there will be a couple of moves made. Unfortunately, I see them being made towards the end of free agency. Picking up a couple of leftovers and cheap bargains. I hope to (if there is a) god that I am wrong. I think that a solid day one signing would mean a lot to this franchise, not only on the ice but also with the perceptions of this team with it's fan base. It would mean a lot to fans to see that the Sabres can be a player on every level.

[deluca67]

More like a sardine.

I'm thinking sucker fish :rolleyes:

[wonderbread]

I'm thinking sucker fish :rolleyes:

Reminds me of a funny story. Thats for another board though. :unsure:

[damj]

What do you think will happen?

The usual ... Darcy will make a one or two minor signings, say there was some big names they were looking at but couldn't get anything done ... talk up the youth, yada, yada, yada. In about a month, he'll trade for some other no name schlep and hope he turns into something.

[That Aud Smell]

well, he's losing 2 d-men that are arguably in his top-4. i think that he's going to have to do something there, even if one of those things is to promote weber. i see a montado-like signing and nothing else.

[carpandean]

i see a montado-like signing and nothing else.

That's Spanish for mounted or ridden.

[spndnchz]

That's Spanish for mounted or ridden.

 

It always about u isn't it? :nana:

[That Aud Smell]

i see a montado-like signing and nothing else.

That's Spanish for mounted or ridden.

... like i said.

 

(nice catch.)

[Mark from Albany]

We'll resign Bob Corkum.

[PizzaJunction]

We'll resign Bob Corkum.

Not yet, we only bring him in for the Playoff runs. He is our secret weapon.

[Kristian]

We'll resign Bob Corkum.

 

I think it's time we changed it to "we'll resign Raffi Torres".

 

Talk about an epic fail move.

[Bullwinkle]

Edm trades O'Sullivan to Phx for Vandermeer. Oh well, this was a guy I thought might really help us.

 

Clb claimes Moreau off of waivers from Edm.

 

Philly will grab Tallinder. Lydman's destination is anyone's guess.

 

About 10 teams are lining up for Vochenkov - we're not one of them.

 

Hamhuis will become a UFA tomorrow. Same for Gonchar. Same for Kubina.

 

TB needs to make cap space for a good goalie, MAYBE Malone might be traded.

 

Looks like Philly is no longer interested in Nabby or Turco. I can't believe Turco turned down a 3 yr 6m offer. Goalies are as common as flies this year.

 

The only team with interest that can afford Kovalchuk is LA. Either there or the KHL for him.

 

The one dman I'd like to see the Sabres get is Foster. Guts, strength, and he's tough.

[Mike Oxhurtz]

The usual ... Darcy will make a one or two minor signings, say there was some big names they were looking at but couldn't get anything done ... talk up the youth, yada, yada, yada. In about a month, he'll trade for some other no name schlep and hope he turns into something.

 

Sounds about right. I'm still wondering how Regier still has a job?

[Marvelo]

Sabres will resign Lydman and let Tallinder go.

Sabres will get Olli Jokinen because he might be able to be acquired "for a steal", which is in keeping

with Regier's get something for nothing philosophy.