Hey, I'd move Rivet for a 2-for-$3.00 Original Chicken Sandwich at BK.

Frolov is a LWer, he never will play with Vanek.
If we were to land him, it would be for the Connolly-Pomminville line.

But I agree, If Rivet is moved, another D man better be comin in.

Stafford-Macarthur going somewhere for a talented defenseman perhaps?

ASSETS: Has excellent size and reach. Can be an impact forward at both ends of the ice. Is great at maintaining possession of the puck in tight space and excels in the corners.
FLAWS: Is inconsistent in all areas of the game and needs to do a better job of bringing his 'A' game to the rink more often. Passes up too many shots.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Inconsistent two-way winger.

I'd shit my pants if we got Frolov for Rivet. I can't believe I'm the only one who feels this way.

Been reported from several outlets, I believe hockey news, hockey buzz (I know I know), and maybe even was mentioned on Dregers twitter, not sure. I have a friend who works for NHL network in NYC, (Phil has seen me talk to this guy) and he reported that Buffalo is very interested in Whitney, but isn't up to giving up their 1st round pick for him. They also won't trade for him UNLESS they can sign him to a 1-2 year extension right after the trade is made.

Take it for what it's worth. I'm not going to be that guy who defends all of his sources; quite frankly because I don't have any way to prove my sources.

about 90% of trade rumors are all hear say from media outlets, and people that are close to the team (local journalists, assistants in front offices, etc etc etc), so it is what it is.

If I had decided to jerk off instead, I probably wouldn't be paying child support...

Well 2/3 sources are legit, especially Dreger, he is almost always spot on. I would love to see Whitney here. That has got me really excited.

Whitney won't land in Buffalo unless he lowers his demands for a contract extension to waive his NTC.

There is no way the Sabres give him a 3 year deal unless he is willing to take a huge paycut.

And I can't see that being the case.

I would like an addition like Whitney up front. But, I'll be surprised if the Sabres are the ones that can land the biggest fish out there right now.

I don't think Darcy has a problem signing Whitney to a contract. He's still playing at a high level, and we'll want him for next season at least too.

I would be surprised if the Sabres were willing to commit to a 3 yr deal (especially if Whitney wants anywhere near the $3M+ per year that he makes now) to a guy who will be in his 40s when the contract enters the 3rd year.

I would be surprised if the Sabres were willing to commit to a 3 yr deal (especially if Whitney wants anywhere near the $3M+ per year that he makes now) to a guy who will be in his 40s when the contract enters the 3rd year.

Can you say money for nothing?

we are talking about the team that gave jason pominville 5.3 mill, and hecht 3.5 mill. I wonder if we should try to free up some cap space and sign a guy like stempniak in the summer along with the competent back-up. I mean would whitney help yes but if the contract ext. is too much then bringing in a guy who would be playing for his home team might be more reasonable. Maybe now trade for a competent D-man so we have at least two. Frolov is lazy and i think the first year he came into the pro's he was playing right wing. I want to see trades that help down the road as well as now not just now.

Frolov hardly is Lindy's type of player. Furthermore, he's not a Buffalo style of player. Talented, but soft, and often looks uninspired. You'd all hate him within a few weeks; especially if he didn't set the world on fire, scoring wise.

I am in favor of some change; but why the hell would you bring in more of what you already have??

Whitney, even at his age, makes more sense. However, with a defense that needs upgrading, I would be very resistant to giving up a 1'st round pick.

Lack of quality defensemen could have been addressed, as some stated, at the time of the 2008 draft, when John Carlson should have been selected.