LabattBlue

I don't know what the exact situation was in terms of injuries at the time, but there were probably dozens of options in terms of street UFA's, and or a minor trade for a forward that would have been 100's of times better than letting Adams confidence go in the crapper...which oh by the way is still in the crapper as of today.

I agree that it was a head scratcher when he was picked. That being said, just as an example, look at Gaustad's junior numbers the season after he was drafted. Junior numbers always have to be taken with a grain of salt especially when you are a 19 or 20 year old playing against 16, 17 and 18 year olds. 80 points and 200 penalty minutes....WOW. We have the next great NHL power forward! NOT. Good 3rd or 4th liner, but very little of an offensive skill set at the NHL level. http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=50640

Not to nitpick, but the article states it was 5 points in two games. ;)

Take CI and stick it up your ass. $50? Thank you sir, may I have another.

I'll say one thing on this...When Ruff moved Adam off the line with Vanek and Pominville(or whoever it was he was on a line with), he should have went to Rochester within a few games when it was clear his play was going downhill. Instead, Ruff jerked him around 25 games or so, from line to line, to sitting on the bench, to in the press box, and then eventually to Rochester.

Not one second has been played, and my list is ready to go... 1. Miller 2. Vanek 3. Myers

Excellent point! It's hard to get excited about Miller.

Was she 6'1" and only weighed 80 pounds the first time around?

I don't want to trade Sekera unless he goes in a package to upgrade the top 6 in a big way, and Regehr can't go because other than Weber there is no toughness on the blueline. The guy I'd be willing to part with now or at the dealine(preferably now) would be Leopold. I doubt he is re-signed, and not only do you have Brennan pushing for a spot, but McNabb and Pysyk should be challenging for a spot come September. Sekera is WAY undervalued here by some.

If Nabakov can regain some of his old form, and the Isles can find a couple of defenseman for 5-6-7 roles, they could challenge for a playoff spot. I'd be surprised if they finished last in the conference or even in the bottom 3. They certainly have enough talent up front.

Bottom line...Hecht is a better forward option than anyone in Rochester, and if he can stay healthy, is not being overpaid(I'm guessing he is signed for 1.5-2mil), and is on a one year contract, it seems to be a win-win. He is not here to be a top 6 player(unless massive injuries occur), is good on the PK, brings some offensive ability to the bottom six, and is a WAY better option as #3 center instead of Ott or "no mas" Leino. Where's the problem with this?

I'd be surprised if the Sabres don't try to go toe to toe with Pittsburgh on this subject.

I am hoping for otherwise, but it would not surprise me if the Sabres missed the playoffs AGAIN.

What happened to Gerbe?

Sorry, I'm bursting your bubble now...how many combined NHL games do the listed players have? My point, just because guys succeed at the junior or AHL level, doesn't equate to NHL success. Take Luke Adam's AHL rookie season in Portland as Exhibit A. Some may work out. Some won't.

Airlines are not as well regulated in Russia. If it is even a miniscule percentage worse over there, I go with the safer option. Furthermore, if the KHL is so great from an overall standpoint, how come so many Europeans continue to flock to the NHL?

If Hecht wants to sign a 1 year deal, I'm all for it. He is miles ahead of anyone else who can play the 3rd line center role this season, and would instantly be the best defensive center we have. Just a reminder to anyone penciling Ott in at center...from what I read, while he took a lot of faceoffs in Dallas, he would then switch to wing. He is NOT the answer as your #3 center and either is "no mas" Leino.

Playing for less money with the Islanders in the US/Canada or playing in the KHL flying in unsafe airplanes? Easy decision.

Add Ott. Subtract Roy. Done.

Bring it on BamBam...I love the Ek rumors. :D

Have to take the good with the bad! :rolleyes:

Millbank is around. He has been posting over on TSW. He'll be back. Let me jog your memory... http://forums.sabrespace.com/index.php?app=members&module=list&max_results=20&sort_key=posts&sort_order=desc&filter=ALL

Clear waivers easily?

Me too. I didn't care during the lockout, and I don't care now. Good to have you back!

Defense is unbelievably young. They need a vet back there in a bad way.