LGR4GM Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 15th year in the organization in a variety of roles. When did Devine start making the calls though? When did he become the guy who says draft this guy or go after this guy?
carpandean Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 When did Devine start making the calls though? When did he become the guy who says draft this guy or go after this guy? Even now, he still just makes recommendations. "Do you want to get harder to play against? ... Zadorov does that." (paraphrasing)
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 How would y'all feel about a Vanek for Lupul centerpiece?
HopefulFuture Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 How would y'all feel about a Vanek for Lupul centerpiece? Ummm....no. For many reasons talent wise, but the biggest reason is that Lupul absolutely hates the city of Buffalo itself and it's residents. Not just doesn't like playing here mind you, he really does absolutely hate the area.
ParkMeadow Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 How would y'all feel about a Vanek for Lupul centerpiece? No way! He's more fragile than Leino, and only slightly more talented.
TrueBlueGED Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 How would y'all feel about a Vanek for Lupul centerpiece? Wouldn't hate it, but wouldn't love it either. Lupul is hurt all the time and is a terrible possession player, but he does score. So basically, he's a homeless man's Vanek. The question is, do you want to move Vanek for a direct downgrade, or would you rather try to balance out the roster with a different type of player? If we're downgrading offensively, which we assuredly would be in any trade, I may be more interested in upgrading the possession aspect.
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Wouldn't hate it, but wouldn't love it either. Lupul is hurt all the time and is a terrible possession player, but he does score. So basically, he's a homeless man's Vanek. The question is, do you want to move Vanek for a direct downgrade, or would you rather try to balance out the roster with a different type of player? If we're downgrading offensively, which we assuredly would be in any trade, I may be more interested in upgrading the possession aspect. I'm not advocating it, and maybe some other parts are involved.....just stumbled upon it as a possibility. He's locked up at $5 million as well, so probably a $3 million breather going forward. Ummm....no. For many reasons talent wise, but the biggest reason is that Lupul absolutely hates the city of Buffalo itself and it's residents. Not just doesn't like playing here mind you, he really does absolutely hate the area. That would make it pretty funny. No way! He's more fragile than Leino, and only slightly more talented. He has a little spunk to him though. Maybe the Leafs are going for it this year and you get Lupul and some picks for Vanek and something-something.
deluca67 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 How would y'all feel about a Vanek for Lupul centerpiece? Lupul would never agree to a trade to the Sabres.
TrueBlueGED Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Other problem with Vanek to the Leafs is they're in cap hell. Don't see how the dollars work.
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 I guess he does have a limited NTC. Just had a fresh stumble on him as a possibility. Could be nothing to it, but interesting hit on the radar. I'm sure if they wanted Vanek, they can find a way to chop another $2 million off their roster.
inkman Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Lupul would never agree to a trade to the Sabres. Good he's exactly the type of player this team should be moving away from. Soft, floater, injured. We have enough of those, although the kids give me hope. Now if we're talking about Stafford for Lupol, I'd be on board because you can't get a softer, more floating player than Drew.
dudacek Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Lupul is a "now" player. Thought Vanek was bait for "futures"
Stoner Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Lupul is a "now" player. Thought Vanek was bait for "futures" Well, all of a sudden Darcy does an interview with the News and expresses surprise at the start. And the shape-shifting begins.
Hoss Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Wait, somebody actually said we should consider a trade of Lupul for Vanek? Lupul wouldn't come here, we shouldn't want him and we wouldn't want to send Vanek to Toronto anyways...
HopefulFuture Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 I googled Edmonton Oiler trade news, Buffalo Sabre trade news, not much of an in-depth search, just what came up, and the only thing I see is the Yakupov rumor over a week ago. Nothing on either since then as far as trade whispers. I have to hope Regier is listening to any and all offers for Miller, Vanek and Ott. Vanek may get maximum return at the deadline, but an Ott and a Miller trade should have already happened in my opinion. I can't see them re-signing Miller, Enroth is playing decent and we won't contend for a bit.
Hoss Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 I googled Edmonton Oiler trade news, Buffalo Sabre trade news, not much of an in-depth search, just what came up, and the only thing I see is the Yakupov rumor over a week ago. Nothing on either since then as far as trade whispers. I have to hope Regier is listening to any and all offers for Miller, Vanek and Ott. Vanek may get maximum return at the deadline, but an Ott and a Miller trade should have already happened in my opinion. I can't see them re-signing Miller, Enroth is playing decent and we won't contend for a bit. I hope he's listening, too, but Dreger said that he has told teams he is waiting until Christmas to do anything.
Iron Crotch Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 QUIT DARCY! QUIT! YOU SUCK! I HATE YOU DARCY! (I feel better now) :P
bunomatic Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Is it Christmas already? It is in the Vanek household.
inkman Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Moulson + Islanders 1st rounder for Yakapov
Hoss Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Moulson + Islanders 1st rounder for Yakapov Throw in Myers and the Oilers consider it.
Huckleberry Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Throw in Myers and the Oilers consider it. stop being silly :D
beerme1 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Moulson + Islanders 1st rounder for Yakapov Throw in Myers and the Oilers consider it. Why would the Sabres? Or are you kidding?
SwampD Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 Why would the Sabres? Or are you kidding? He's gotta be, because we need Myer's salary to reach the floor.
Iron Crotch Posted October 28, 2013 Report Posted October 28, 2013 3 more guys to get rid of to more-or-less completely turn over the roster: Miller, Myers, and Stafford.
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