X-pensfan wrote:
gr8daygo wrote:
X-pensfan wrote:
gr8daygo wrote:
QUESTION:
Are there any first/second line centers rumored to be on the trade market?
Are there any 3rd line C that are buried on a team that would be a solid second line C rumored to be on the trade market?
Florida is so poorly managed that I would not even be surprised if Mr. Regier pulled the wool over their eyes and bartered a deal that would rival the Gratton/Briere trade that made the Sabres a Cup favorite so long ago. Don't be surprised if you see something like Byron and a 1st rounder for Weiss. I know, I know, "OMGZ A FURST ROUNDER!!!1". Trust me, that's a steal for Buffalo, and nothing against Byron who is a fine hockey player.
Id like that... not overly worried about the pick... but would you in turn try and get a first for Timmy and bring up adam for the remainder of the year? May not work out for this year but...\
Weiss
Roy
Goose/Adam
Cody
In 2011/12 would make me feel a little better... and you still hold a first...
There are a lot of scenarios that I would consider from the GM seat, I mean everything you do is goign to effect everything else, there are so many variables that I can only give my opinion on a few.
1, Keep Connolly. I love people and I believe that by treating people as kindly as I can, good things will come to me in return. But business decisions can't be made with Connolly's or anybody else's feelings in mind. Don't forget that he has an obligation to live up to the contract he signed, they are paying him, it's not like he's doing the Sabres franchise any free favors. His bread and butter is the power play, and it's alarming how unproductive he has been at it this season, and for that reason alone I would try and upgrade him. But with Roy out and not a great deal of depth and/or experience at center, you have got to consider the possibility that keeping Connolly is what's best for the team this season.
2. If you find another center, trade Connolly for a draft pick.
3. Swap him for another UFA like Arnott. This is kind of a cool thing because both teams get a tes drive of the player before the summer bidding wars. Mabye Kovalchuk and Connolly mesh? Then you know he is going to want to stay in NJ and he will get a nice contract from them. The Sabres get a good center who maybe stays on for another year.
I do kind of like the idea if sending Rivet, Neids, Timmy packing...
Adding Weiss, Arnott.... probably way to unrealistic and to much upheaval to a roster, but, Im thinking Arnott would be greater than Neids.... Weiss gives you a little more depth at C...A little more long term future at C...and he is a little bigger than Roy...
Again, not sure what it would take to pull that off...or if its to, EA Sports, Its in the game! but I like the idea of
Weiss
Arnott
Goose
Cody
Could Arnott keep up with a fast paced Ruff system?
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