If that's the case, I'd go after Lombardi first. He seems to be more consistent than Comrie. Lombardi had a career year with 53 points last year while Comrie hasn't come close to that since 05-06 when he hit 60 points. Granted, the past few seasons he's been on very bad teams (NYI and EDM namely) but still Lomabrdi seems a more reliable choice for a center.

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Rest in Peace Nani. 10/3/10

Gerbacity



"Grier coming in over the line. He leaves it to Gaustad. The shot. THEY SCOOOREE!! RING UP ANOTHER ONE FOR THE GOOSE!!! HONK IF YA HEAR THE GOOSE!! 3-0 BUFFALO!"

Ok, well here is what I heard today; and this is just total hear-say from a guy who is connected pretty close with an NHL organization.

"The Sabres are being very aggressive right now talking trades, and will possibly move 2-4 players by or at the Draft. They are looking for size on their first line, and adding depth scoring on their second and third lines."


With that being said, my guess is, we may be moving one of Connolly or Roy, attempting to move Stafford, and possibly even an early draft pick and prospect if the right deal comes along.

Keep in mind my source isn't a GM, he's not an assistant GM, but he does work closely with the front office of an NHL franchise, and he's just relaying what he's heard around the office.

He has been right on several occasions, and he's been wrong on several occasions. He's not Ecklund, but he's not Dreger.

If for nothing else it makes for interesting discussion.

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Squanto 7/27/2010

The window cleaner?

He actually sells popcorn at the circus events there, and cleans the elephant tents

Check your inbox

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"She's like plan C after an 18 pack"

Squanto 7/27/2010

For the record, I can vouch for Jay's story.

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Hopefully if anyone is moved it's Connolly, Stafford or one of the odd man out defenseman Sekera or Butler. Hopefully Darcy makes some moves and not giving up high picks for a mediocre player. I like the trades he did way back when he acquired Briere and Dumont. Now those were great trades. The last few years I haven't been impressed at all and I'm not too fond of giving up 2nd round picks for a rental especially when this organization is big on building from within. This team needs offense and some offense prospects in the worst way.

Thanks for the information .

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This could be really interesting if your guy is right.

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Rest in Peace Nani. 10/3/10

Gerbacity



"Grier coming in over the line. He leaves it to Gaustad. The shot. THEY SCOOOREE!! RING UP ANOTHER ONE FOR THE GOOSE!!! HONK IF YA HEAR THE GOOSE!! 3-0 BUFFALO!"

I'd be angry if Roy got moved, he's much more dependable then Connolly and has a much better contract IMHO.

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"Call a cop he robbed Delmore blind!!!"
Rick Jeanerette after Marty Biron's diving save back in 2000.

"I'm going to go to the spa and have a hot tub and massage and relax," Miller said. "That's it, and it's back to work tomorrow." Ryan Miller after clinching the North East division.

man, i hope jvaccaro is right on this one........i'm frothing at the mouth to see some trades

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"It is more about them than it is about the team...Cannot play with them, cannot win with them, cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win." - Mike Singletary

Tyler Myers - Future captain of the Buffalo Sabres, and future Norris Trophy Winner

Manning the machine gun on the Tyler Myers Bandwagon - just in case any teams have an idea of prying him away from us (3 GM's shot already)

Connolly/Roy - 2 goals in the last 47 playoff games

ESPN is talking about Horton to the Bruins as well now.

We heard the Boston Bruins were one of many teams in on Nathan Horton, but now a source tells WEEI.com that they are now "on the verge" of acquiring the 25-year-old winger.

Other team that may have inquired about Horton are the Minnesota Wild, Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres. But if the Bruins are the frontrunners, which it sounds like they are, we haven't heard what they're giving up for Horton.

It will likely involve a draft pick, since the Bruins have the No. 15, No. 32 and No. 45 picks to deal with and Panther GM Dale Tallon probably wants to make his mark in this draft. Also, there were rumors Blake Wheeler was on the block, and deals involving Marc Savard have been thrown around, as well

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If Boston can't deal Thomas, they are going to be cap tight if they deal a pick for Horton.

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Sabres Hockey: Commitment to Mediocrity

The Boston Bruins acquired Nathan Horton and Gregory Campbell from the Florida Panthers on Tuesday.

In return, the Bruins sent Dennis Wideman, Boston's first-round pick (15th overall) in this year's draft and a third-round draft pick in 2011 to the Panthers.

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Well I'm sad this didn't come to fruition, but it is nice to know Darcy was atleast trying to get active this off season, I think this still puts us in a good position, with some talent to deal, in a market where assets can be had.

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Squanto 7/27/2010

Mind as well Ax this thread lol. Maybe Connolly will still be shipped off somewhere.. but who knows

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LETS GO BUFFALO!

Fuck.

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"Call a cop he robbed Delmore blind!!!"
Rick Jeanerette after Marty Biron's diving save back in 2000.

"I'm going to go to the spa and have a hot tub and massage and relax," Miller said. "That's it, and it's back to work tomorrow." Ryan Miller after clinching the North East division.

Maybe people don't want TC

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"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret

I wouldn't lose a bit of sleep if Connolly were to get shipped out, but Roy's production for the money he is making is really not going to be able to be filled by anyone else for anywhere near $4 million a season.

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"I can't really hear what Jeremy says, because I got my two Stanley Cup Rings plugging my ears...." -Patrick Roy in reference to Jeremy Roenick's trash talking

I really hope Horton for Staffy was a hoax, because I'd place more faith in Nathan than Drew at this point.

On a side note, what they(Boston) paid for him seemed like more than just Stafford. Campbell is a capable player, and Wideman is Loods/Monty junior. He just can't think as fast as the other guys, and has untimely give-aways when pressured. The 15th overall pick is the deal breaker for me. That guy has the chance to be better than all of them.