tom webster

As I have said countless times before, these teammates that supposedly hated him continuously voted him team MVP. And no one that has a clue has ever challenged his work ethic. He may not have it any more, maybe he never did, but his attitude and work ethic have never been questioned by anyone that would know

I guess it is time for my prediction. 1) Sabres' acquire another top 5 pick in this draft 2) Tyler Ennis is dealt 3) Leino bought out 4) Ott is signed to a contract indicative of his status as a third liner 5) A couple other veterans signed to one year deals with the idea that they will be dealt at the deadline

Bringing home sponge candy used to get me laid. When I bring it home now she acknowledges my existence. I guess the candy isn't as good as it used to be.

A lot of the same moments already mentioned but I was never prouder then when the team got a standing ovation when they played at the Montreal Forum a couple of days after they beat the Russians 12 to 6. I just got goose bumps typing this.

I understand the frustration and I understand linking both players but they were two entirely different situations. With Peters, he just kept coming back and asking for more. They gave him a new deal early on based on potential and when he outplayed that deal he didn't want to give them credit in terms of a discount for what they had overpaid him. Also his play reflected his lack of interest in fulfilling his obligations. All that being said, it would of still been prudent to resign him. however distasteful. With Byrd, they screwed up early on completely eliminating any notion of getting him to sign for a decent number. The situation was compounded by the fact that the BIlls. like a lot of teams do not put a premium on the position. I think in his case, letting him walk was the correct thing to do once he wanted to be the highest paid safety. In the end, until they turn this thing around I can understand the lack of the benefit of doubt. Once teams start winning, instead of hearing about letting players walk you will be talking about smart cap management a/k/a the Patriot, Steeler and Green Bay way.

Welcome back. I still read the board every day although I don't post quite as much. Interesting that you return just as LQ puts himself back in the public eye. Just kidding.

Risto and Pysyk. It might make sense for the organization but these decisions cost these guys money. If the guys deserve to be here, then they should be here.

The best part for me is that I can envision the Sabres being 10 times more entertaining then this year and still finish at the bottom. And the Islanders? All we need is Garth being Garth. Assuming that no one is allowed to out and out tank, which teams would you guarantee being worse?

Sit down before you look further Paul Hamilton said he expects Stafford to be captain next year

There is bound to be a first time.... Lindy, remember that kid whose career you ended when you savagely beat him over the head with an ax....?

We will make deadline the day before the draft

If 2, 3, 4 and 5 happen I will give you all my tickets

Since changes could start happening as early as Tuesday I thought it prudent to start a little early this year. The rules are simple. Just predict what changes will or won't happen this off season. The person I judge to be closest will win two prime tickets(blue line, 20 rolls up on the aisle) to a regular season game. Past winners will tell you I do my best to accommodate the winners request. Please only enter once.

I know there are other possible investment groups but this could delay some of the Seattle expansion talk. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10716340/seattle-investment-group-remains-focused-nba-not-nhl It is looking like this might not be correct.

Not sure if you meant last regular season or playoff game but unless they changed it with the new CBA, trades are allowed after last regular season game. There have been a few trades made while playoffs are going on the last few years. Obviously nothing major, nor involving teams still in playoffs.

Hawerchuk for Housley? Hawerchuk was number 2 here but he was a true #1 and while Housley had worn out his welcome, at the time he was still considered a top d-man around the league.There were other pieces involved but they were mostly window dressing. Its funny, I remember a lot of critics of the trade making that very point, you never trade a top defenseman for a forward.

He wouldn't be my top choice either but I think it's nonsense that you can't win a Cup without his type of player on your team

Kessel has become one of the leagues better, more dominant forces but nobody confuses him with Frank Selke. He is more mature and at least knows where the defensive zone is. He was, however, just like Skinner when Boston dealt him to the Leafs

I don't think anyone thinks those three players would be your top 3 forwards and most of us realize that you can not have both Ennis and Hodgson on the team

This whole notion of top 6 is driving me batty. Innthe Cap era what you are looking for is really a top 4 and then have players on the rest of your roster capable of playing with them. Some years that may be a veteran on a one or two year deal, some years an up and comer who may eventually replace a top 4 it be dealt off to acquire more talent when you can't afford him. As for Skinner, how is he any different then Kessel who you continue to salivate over?

If they got a young Thomas Vanek for McNabb we will al be doing cartwheels

It would not be just plus Callahan. It would be plus a few prospects a year older, plus two number one draft choices because I assume the Islanders keep next year plus another high end prospect or two I expect TM to obtain for some of his picks. I am still not sure what they will decide to do but this team could be a lot better next year and still be part of the lottery. Unless other teams go into full blown tanks there may only be a team or two considerably weaker then the rest of the league.

Those numbers sound bad but it would be interesting to compare them to say Detroit and Boston

30 years ago we didn't even know what a College Townhouse was and both of my older kids had only one roommate in their college condos.

Don't know if they will trade him but Canes are a budget team, not a cap team.