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Amen. This should be a closed case.

Can't disagree. But I think we needed the quantity in this trade. If it means no Larsson on opening night, I'm good with it.

I guess that's all I've been trying to say. Just too many Canada Day brews.

Fair. Redirected is probably a better way to put it. But still, the fact that they picked up the bonus is big, at least IMO.

The Sabres saved $7.5M in overall spending money today by getting rid of ROR's bonus. They brought in close to the same amount in salaries in the trade.

Not looking at it from a cap perspective. He was asking why we should care about STL picking up ROR's bonus. I know it doesn't affect the salary cap.

And they're "affordable" thanks to STL picking up ROR's bonus.

In actuality, I don't care that much. But the Pegulas definitely have a budget on their operation costs. As does every owner in the league. No one knows what it is, but if we're getting $7.5M off of that budget, that's going on the "pro" side of the Venn diagram.

Because money? Budgets? Things that normal businesses pay attention to?

When it's $7.5M, that can affect future contracts. It's not nothing.

This isn't the new roster. There is plenty of time. Also, I'll take 10th place in a heartbeat!

Well I guess we'll see where ROR is then, too. I definitely wanted a Kyrou or better in this deal, but if we got two guys who scored double digits last year plus a 20 year Thompson and two high picks... That's actually pretty solid, guys.

Love the deal. That's 5 legitimate pieces for O'Reilly, and they covered his tab. Awesome. I don't understand the depressing atmosphere here. That's a solid haul.

A speedy, veteran LW who can score goals. Yes, please.

It was by plan - NHL.com has the full list. The rest of the schedule releases tomorrow.

I've always loved these, and the cell backgrounds just take it to a new level. Fits perfect on the lock screen. Awesome job.

The B's d-men really left the goalies out to dry tonight. Toivonen replaced Thomas and both played at about the same level (Thomas - 3 G on 15 shots; Toivonen - 3 G on 14 shots). Hannu was supposed to get the start in Buffalo according to the press. So if we throw in a mixed up goalie situation, a bad loss, late night travel, second game in 2 nights, the B's total defensive performance, and Corp's personal guarentee for victory, I think this could be a great setup for bounce back game at home. Then again, I've been proven wrong in most of those situations, except the last. :)

From today's Buffalo News... Also, Tallinder is 50-50 and Novotny is out. No word on who will get called up among Paille, MacArthur, and Stafford. IMHO, Paille has been playing better hockey than a few of our regulars and needs to stay up for good.

...and we shut him up.

...and we win. Thanks to Ryan Miller, who finally put his demons behind him and played a solid game against the Red Wings.

2 things: 1. How are we tied in this game? 2. Does anyone else have a sudden feeling of optimism about the uniforms everytime the announcer says the sabres are changing? Maybe it's the beer....

Shouldn't we worry about losing to them? ;) GO SABRES!

Looking worse on Briere. Could be a sports hernia requiring surgery similiar to McNabb's injury.

Another hard fought win with guys stepping it up when they had to. Imagine this team when (if) they get Briere and Dumont back. :D

Amen! I can't take it! When did Derek Roy become related to Patrick? Lots of injuries to report for Buffalo, yet they completely fail to mention Ryan Miller, who is the team's starting goalie. You'd think M.A. Fleury was the best goalie in the league, and not just called up from the minors dues to struggles with T-Bo. Plenty of missed action and just poor announcing with the same old cliches. No excitement either. Goose just scored, 2-1 Buffalo. :D :D :D