Hawerchuk Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Some big time movement would have to be made, but can you imagine Ryan Smyth wearing the swords?? I would go F^#@*^#(@)@!*&ING Crazy if this happens. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Swannie_House Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not necessarily, as long as we don't bring in any long term deals with our Biron money we just gave ourselves another 1.6 to help sign those guys. Granted it'll be tough but we'll be making more moves, if not today in the off-season to make room for some of our Amerks i.e. Stafford. I just read your signature......very ironic.....my daughter was born at 5pm on that same day....good times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 One of them is gone anyway, regardless of who comes in. I've heard Lupul's name thrown around. Not necessarily Its possible to sign both and keep them, but it would require dealing away some of the other top guys, like Hecht, Max, Connolly, or Kotalik and filling their spots with Paille, Stafford, etc. Its possible, but would keeping those 2 together and being younger (and inexperienced) in other areas be worth losing a Max, or Timmy? Or would keeping a Max and Timmy, but losing one of those 2 be less of a hit? After watching some of the youngsters the last couple games, I'm leaning towards the first option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedesessed Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe Steve Staios for Spacek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 One of them is gone anyway, regardless of who comes in. I've heard Lupul's name thrown around. Darcy's been in love w/Lupul for years..remember the Biron for Gerber trade that fell thru ('03?) b/c Regier insisted on prospect Lupul as part of the deal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrupp Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I would go F^#@*^#(@)@!*&ING Crazy if this happens. :thumbsup: Is Ryan Smyth all Offense or is he good, very good, or excellent on D as well?? Toughest rating out of 10? 7? Thanks! Go Sabres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedon Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Not necessarily Its possible to sign both and keep them, but it would require dealing away some of the other top guys, like Hecht, Max, Connolly, or Kotalik and filling their spots with Paille, Stafford, etc. Its possible, but would keeping those 2 together and being younger (and inexperienced) in other areas be worth losing a Max, or Timmy? Or would keeping a Max and Timmy, but losing one of those 2 be less of a hit? After watching some of the youngsters the last couple games, I'm leaning towards the first option C'mon. I understand that anything is possible. But think about it. Our team has always been from within 1st. Briere is 5+ now, can you imagine what a team like Montreal or Philly is going to throw at him in the offseason? Drury's doubling his paycheck for around 6+, you're telling me Darcy's going to invest 12 in 2 players? No way. You can believe that, but I'm going to vegas that one of them's gone. I hope I'm wrong, really. But I can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Yeah, I think Stafford is actually part of the equation this year, not only the future. I'd be more willing to part with someone who is farther away from helping hoise the Cup. Zagrapan? (Of course I haven't seen him, would we be foolish to give him up?) Saw Zagrapan last week ... you couldn't get a bag of pucks for him right now in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Is Ryan Smyth all Offense or is he good, very good, or excellent on D as well?? Toughest rating out of 10? 7? Thanks! Go Sabres! 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Saw Zagrapan last week ... you couldn't get a bag of pucks for him right now in my opinion. I wouldn't base his value on his current status. He got major upside, as they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 C'mon. I understand that anything is possible. But think about it. Our team has always been from within 1st. Briere is 5+ now, can you imagine what a team like Montreal or Philly is going to throw at him in the offseason? Drury's doubling his paycheck for around 6+, you're telling me Darcy's going to invest 12 in 2 players? No way. You can believe that, but I'm going to vegas that one of them's gone. I hope I'm wrong, really. But I can't see it happening. Well he has said he wants to bring back both, and I'm sure they would probably be willing to sign 5-6 mil a year deals as long as they are long term. They are both the top players on this team, and losing either will hurt. Thats why like I said, you have to weigh the options. Briere and Drury seem to be more of a team first type guys that are looking for big contracts, but willing to work out deals as long as the get the stability of a long term deal. Investing 12 million in those 2 is not a bad move, If you want to build a winning team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Ryan re-signed, according to the latest rumor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Well he has said he wants to bring back both, and I'm sure they would probably be willing to sign 5-6 mil a year deals as long as they are long term. They are both the top players on this team, and losing either will hurt. Thats why like I said, you have to weigh the options. Briere and Drury seem to be more of a team first type guys that are looking for big contracts, but willing to work out deals as long as the get the stability of a long term deal. Investing 12 million in those 2 is not a bad move, If you want to build a winning team. Don't you mean keep a winning team? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Yeah I thought that after I hit submit. Well, looks like he's off to the Islanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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