Slesh, I can't tell if you're insane, stupid, or funny. But it's definitely at least one of the three.

How old are you?

I like some of the moves... i don't like giving up 1st 2011... 1st 2012 ... 2nd 2010... I think they Sabres historically value the top round picks...

With that said... I have always liked Carter! I think he is the exact type of player that we need... and as you say, as much as i am a timmy homer, it may be time for him to move on... To many small centers... Carter would bring some size....

I cant speak to Penner... I know he is the guy Edm poached from the Ducks... is his money out of wack?

And who or what else can we give up besides Weber... I like Weber... and whats you plan to replace Enroth? Is there anyone else (G) in the system and how far away are they?


AND with all of that said... i think the Sabres need a shake up... i know there are a few new parts... but i still think the size (or lack there of) will catch up to us in the play-offs... and I think it time they fix the Vanek not having a proper winger....

but they wont do anything... they will ride it out... Ruff will get them into the playoffs.... and who knows which officiating crew will show up...

I would make the following moves immediately.

To BUF
Jeff Carter

To PHI
Drew Stafford
1st rd pick 2011
2nd rd pick 2012

Carter has been forced to the wing in Philly and it is showing. He is a natural Center, not so good on the wing.
Philly needs an inexpensive winger. Stafford fits that discription.
5 mil for this season than RFA, resign him for 5 to 5.5 for 3 to 5 seasons.
Connolly's replacement.
Can score goals, works extremely hard, physical and has a decent skill set.
My line for Carter: Ennis (LW) - Carter (C) - Pomminville (RW)
To BUF
Dustin Penner

To EDM
Jhonas Enroth
Mike Weber
1st rd pick 2012

Edmonton will be looking for players like these and a pick.
4.25 mil for 2 seasons (including this one).
Penner is that big body Roy and Vanek need and has a nose for the net.
Weber and Enroth will compete for starting positions, Enroth would especially intrigue Edmonton. Its a good fit as Edmonton looks to continue its rebuild with some youth.
My line for Penner: Vanek (LW) - Roy (C) - Penner (RW)

To BUF
2nd rd pick 2011
3rd rd pick 2012

To CLB
Tim Connolly

Columbus needs help at Center desperately. This would be a very good fit for them.
Buffalo needs to garner back a couple of draft picks. Could end being a 4th rd pick in 2012 if necessary.
This also serves as a 4.5 mil salary dump and Columbus has plenty of cap space to resign Timmy.
Dumping Connolly's salary makes picking up Carter and Penner's combined 9.25 mil only a 4.75 mil increase.

These are the moves I would make immediately. Not wait for the deadline.

I think we would go over our budget if we did this.

I think we as Sabres fans tend to forget that other teams don't want our trash for good players..


We'd have to give up more than Staff infection, a 1st and a 2nd for Carter.

Current cap space availability: $4,897,976

So, Connolly would have to be moved in order to do both Penner and Carter.
If Connolly is not moved, then only Penner at $4.25 mil could fit under the current cap.

Moving Connolly is obviously a critical move to make anything happen at Center.

Putting aside your deduction of me personally, I'll answer your question.

I am 40 years old. Or will be in a couple of months.

And since you have seen fit to attack my opinion, let me reciprocate your sentiments by pointing out the obvious, your comment in your post was just a wee bit childish. I don't need to know your age, it shows in the post.

Now that you feel like you've "put someone in their place" can we move on to the conversation of throwing ideas out there to "improve a limp dick roster", or is it too much for you to handle?