Eleven Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Posted March 1, 2014 Well, Drew outlasted Ryan Miller too. Who woulda thunk it? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Trettioåtta Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Well, Drew outlasted Ryan Miller too. Who woulda thunk it? If a cockroach can survive nuclear war I think this shows the universe is consistent
Robviously Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 If a cockroach can survive nuclear war I think this shows the universe is consistent And horrible.
Hoss Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Stafford is the longest tenured Sabre currently. At least for uninterrupted time as a Sabre.
DeleteThisAccount Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 for what it's worth, i understand the numerous comments knocking Drew given his inconsistent production. i will dare to posit that Stafford has been a changed person in regards to his outlook and demeanor since the purge took place in which Regier was fired in November. as several people have told me that there was a heavy burden on several players during Darcy's reign, no more did that weigh on Drew. his demeanor has been night and day since the change, and i believe it reflects in his on-ice performance. he's finally beginning to play to his potential under Ted and Tim. jw
X. Benedict Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 for what it's worth, i understand the numerous comments knocking Drew given his inconsistent production. i will dare to posit that Stafford has been a changed person in regards to his outlook and demeanor since the purge took place in which Regier was fired in November. as several people have told me that there was a heavy burden on several players during Darcy's reign, no more did that weigh on Drew. his demeanor has been night and day since the change, and i believe it reflects in his on-ice performance. he's finally beginning to play to his potential under Ted and Tim. jw Thanks John. Not every player thrives with a mantle of leadership wrapped around him.
deluca67 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 With Miller now gone, you would think that Stafford at some point will wonder what he has done to his own value as a player. Seeing all of his friends/team mates moving on he has to think at some point "why not me?"
Kristian Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 I think Drew should probably accept, that if he's going to remain in the NHL once his contract is up, it's going to be as a 3rd liner/2nd liner-bubble guy, whose main asset needs to be to work in the corners, backchecking, and in front of the net - AND at a greatly reduced pricetag. At this point, the only thing making Drew unmoveable is his contract. Leino on the other hand. Leino is the key - To Reinhart, that is :w00t:
North Buffalo Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Stafford loses another friend... waaaaaaaa.
Johnny DangerFace Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 With Miller now gone, you would think that Stafford at some point will wonder what he has done to his own value as a player. Seeing all of his friends/team mates moving on he has to think at some point "why not me?" Survivor guilt?
darksabre Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Is it too early to start the "Drew Stafford is one of Ted's guys" theory? Edited March 1, 2014 by d4rksabre
SwampD Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqcLjcSloXs Edited March 1, 2014 by SwampD
TrueBlueGED Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 I think Drew should probably accept, that if he's going to remain in the NHL once his contract is up, it's going to be as a 3rd liner/2nd liner-bubble guy, whose main asset needs to be to work in the corners, backchecking, and in front of the net - AND at a greatly reduced pricetag. At this point, the only thing making Drew unmoveable is his contract. Leino on the other hand. Leino is the key - To Reinhart, that is :w00t: Here or elsewhere, no way does Stafford's price tag get greatly reduced. We already have 3rd liners making $5M since the lockout, so Stafford can definitely get a taker for $4M.
Eleven Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Posted March 1, 2014 Is it too early to start the "Drew Stafford is one of Ted's guys" theory? Don't you dare.
nfreeman Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Here or elsewhere, no way does Stafford's price tag get greatly reduced. We already have 3rd liners making $5M since the lockout, so Stafford can definitely get a taker for $4M. I will call NFW on this. No one will give him a contract at that number.
dudacek Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Impressive interview from Stafford on the Miller trade. I hope the guys who said Miller was a bad teammate were watching.
TrueBlueGED Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) I will call NFW on this. No one will give him a contract at that number. Time will tell, but Ryane Clowe got almost $5M and David Clarkson got more than $5M (and allegedly could have gotten even more outside of Toronto). And that was with the cap artificially going down to $64MM...when Stafford signs his next deal the cap could be in the $75MM range. Stafford getting $4M is very much in the realm of possibility. Edited March 1, 2014 by TrueBluePhD
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) for what it's worth, i understand the numerous comments knocking Drew given his inconsistent production. i will dare to posit that Stafford has been a changed person in regards to his outlook and demeanor since the purge took place in which Regier was fired in November. as several people have told me that there was a heavy burden on several players during Darcy's reign, no more did that weigh on Drew. his demeanor has been night and day since the change, and i believe it reflects in his on-ice performance. he's finally beginning to play to his potential under Ted and Tim. jw Hi John, How have you been? I was leading the cheer when 11 started this thread, but now I really think that Stafford has a role to play on this team. Edited March 1, 2014 by Sabres Fan In NS
nfreeman Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Hi John, How have you been? I was leading the cheer when 11 started this thread, but now I really think that Stafford has a role to play on this team. I don't think he needs to be bought out ASAP like Leino does, and I wouldn't be outraged if he were back next year, but I wouldn't mind unloading him at the deadline either. I've seen enough.
JJFIVEOH Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Stafford has been much improved under Nola. Leino hasn't changed a bit. Trying to hit the cap floor next year, there is no reason Stafford shouldn't be on this team. He's not detrimental to the team.
Jsixspd Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Is it too early to start the "Drew Stafford is one of Ted's guys" theory? Ted did mention in last night's post-game presser that he considers Drew one of the leaders of the team. :P
bunomatic Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Ted did mention in last night's post-game presser that he considers Drew one of the leaders of the team. :P I think he's simply lamenting the widespread loss of veterans that he foresees with the trade deadline. He loves him some vets.
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