‘We know Ryan Miller and Tyler Myers are untouchable, and probably Thomas Vanek although he would bring value for value if Regier and his folks see somebody else out there they like even better, but you can’t expect meaningful trades without giving up meaningful players.’
Archives for July 3, 2011
Pegula’s Sabres have deep pockets
‘An easy move would be to stash the combined $5 million of Ales Kotalik and Shaone Morrisonn in Rochester, where they would collect their paychecks but not count against the cap. Perhaps they could move Brad Boyes ($4 million) or Jochen Hecht ($3.5 million), both of whom are in the final years of their deals.’
Leafs sign Connolly
‘The Sabres did have interest in retaining Connolly, who had joined the team in a 2001 trade with the New York Islanders for Michael Peca. But that was likely on a one-year deal for less than half of the $4.5 million he made last season and as a third-liner and penalty-killing specialist.’
Hockey continues to grab spotlight, even in summer
‘The opening puck can’t be dropped soon enough.’
Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Connolly upgrades Leafs (Toronto Sun)
MacArthur approves of Connolly (Toronto Sun)
A scout’s scoop on Connolly (Toronto Sun)
Leafs sign Connolly to two-year, $9.5M deal (Toronto Star)
Connolly no game-changer, but he should help (Toronto Star)
Maple Leafs take a gamble on centre Tim Connolly (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Leafs sign free-agent centre Tim Connolly (CP)
Maple Leafs snag Connolly (The Sports Network)
Leafs Sign Tim Connolly (MapleLeafs.com)
Connolly Slotted In As First Line Centre (MapleLeafs.com)
Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Canucks ink big winger Mark Mancari (Vancouver Province)
Vancouver Canucks sign Nolan Baumgartner and Mark Mancari (Canucks.com)
Numbers game: Leino joins new-look Sabres
‘Signed for six years and $27-million, Leino is really capitalizing on 100-game stretch of hockey, so there is some risk that he may not fit as well with new linemates in Buffalo as he did with Briere and Hartnell in Philadelphia but, at his age, he should be able to produce a handful of quality seasons during which he provides secondary offence.’
Sabres not done making moves
‘The Sabres say that they are finished their renovation of the roster. However, with an over supply of both wingers and defensemen and their salary base close to the cap, something has to give.’