sabresman17 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Okay....my take....Kaberle's good. But I think you have to look at the asking price; not only is he over 4 million against the cap but Burke wanted Phil Kessle and a top 10 draft pick coming back. Burke doesn't need to be in a hurry.....so this would probably mean the Sabres best scoring RW (Pomminstein) plus 2 years of number 1 picks going out just to begin the discussion....and on top of that Darcy would still need to clear roster space. He would definetly improve the Buffalo's scoring from the blue line, but this still wouldn't add leadership or grit on the backend. Yeh know that you look at it it would be too much for us to spare. I was wondering whats your take on signing koivu for more of a leader ship and to replace hecht in the 3rd or 2nd center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeh know that you look at it it would be too much for us to spare. I was wondering whats your take on signing koivu for more of a leader ship and to replace hecht in the 3rd or 2nd center. While Koivu wouldn't help much with the Sabres' size/physical shortcomings, it would be nice to have a third true scoring-line center on the team. However, the fact that he still hasn't been signed tells me that he is looking for more money than his production is worth, even with whatever "intangibles" he may possess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresman17 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 While Koivu wouldn't help much with the Sabres' size/physical shortcomings, it would be nice to have a third true scoring-line center on the team. However, the fact that he still hasn't been signed tells me that he is looking for more money than his production is worth, even with whatever "intangibles" he may possess. Yeh he probably does want more money but he's past his prime when will he accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Don't know if it's been mentioned, but the Ducks re-signed Todd Marchant for two more years (financial terms not released.) Also, in case people missed my update in the Pronger thread, he has signed a seven year, $35 million extension with the Flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yeh know that you look at it it would be too much for us to spare. I was wondering whats your take on signing koivu for more of a leader ship and to replace hecht in the 3rd or 2nd center. I would love to have Saku. He'd instantly give Buffalo a formidable 3 lines. I'm not sure he's the guy you want to count on to play more than 60 games, but when he's in the lineup, any team in the NHL would be better. His locker room really fell apart when he was wearing the C in Montreal, but I still see him as a leader. (I think Bob Gainey is really punishing him for that team giving up on Guy Carbonneau - which is really an under reported-story...Montreal should have been competing for the cup this year). But Koivu can pretty much dictate his terms, Anaheim to play the last year with his buddy Teemu Selane or Minneapolis to play with Mikko his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 hey did the sabres sign anyone today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 hey did the sabres sign anyone today? hahahahah I think Darcy signed his name when he paid for some coffee with his debit card at Tim's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 hahahahah I think Darcy signed his name when he paid for some coffee with his debit card at Tim's. Now, you know darn well Darcy's a pocket change kind of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 But Koivu can pretty much dictate his terms, Anaheim to play the last year with his buddy Teemu Selane or Minneapolis to play with Mikko his brother. How about coming to Buffalo to play with his buddy Craig Rivet? Apparently, these two are good friends as well. I'd like Koivu in Buffalo. It looks like Sakic is going to retire, so the rebuilding mode officially has begun in Colorado. Will they dump some more salaries such as Hejduk, Liles, and Hannan? I don't think Hejduk leaves, but I could see Liles or Hannan leaving. Let's see if Darcy can swing a deal with Colorado that will improve the Sabres. How about Stafford and Tallinder for Svatos and Liles? They aren't very high on Svatos out in Colorado and we aren't very high on Tallinder. It's one of those trades where each team gains in my opinion and a change of scenery for everyone is in order. The more I think about it, it's actually a pretty even trade. Colorado gets a younger at forward with a guy who has proven to be more durable than Svatos and Buffalo gets a younger player in his prime to replace Spacek's offense from the blueline. This is a trade that actually makes so much sense that it will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Actually 5'7" all the time, one time 48 goal scorer :worthy: Tom with the zinger. Clap Clap Clap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Francois Beauchemin signs with Toronto..... 3 years, $10 million. per Sportsnet. That's a good pick up for them. They will be better this year. I like what they are doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 That's a good pick up for them. They will be better this year. I like what they are doing Agreed. I'm not looking forward to playing a Brian Burke Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 :worthy: Tom with the zinger. Cream filled pastries...mmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Cream filled pastries...mmmmmm As long as Van Wilder didn't make them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Now, you know darn well Darcy's a pocket change kind of guy. He probably has that little rubber change thing that when you squeeze it it opens up so you can pluck change from it. I hate those things. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 He probably has that little rubber change thing that when you squeeze it it opens up so you can pluck change from it. I hate those things. <_< haha Haven't thought of that for years. Mother always had us carry satchels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I've decided that we need to sign Kurtis Foster. Why? Well ... 1) 6'5", 218 lbs 2) Right handed 3) Power play specialist 4) Cheap and the kicker ... 5) He's from Carp, Ontario :thumbsup: (OK, really, I know nothing about the guy. Looks like he's been a #7 defenseman for the Wild and had some big injuries over the last two years. So, I'm not actually advocating signing him; just couldn't pass up pointing out his home town.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I've decided that we need to sign Kurtis Foster. Why? Well ... 1) 6'5", 218 lbs 2) Right handed 3) Power play specialist 4) Cheap and the kicker ... 5) He's from Carp, Ontario :thumbsup: (OK, really, I know nothing about the guy. Looks like he's been a #7 defenseman for the Wild and had some big injuries over the last two years. So, I'm not actually advocating signing him; just couldn't pass up pointing out his home town.) Lacks coordination in the skating department. Needs to make better use his 6-5 frame. Makes too many mistakes in his own zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lacks coordination in the skating department. Needs to make better use his 6-5 frame. Makes too many mistakes in his own zone. See: So, I'm not actually advocating signing him; just couldn't pass up pointing out his home town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Detroit's RFA Jiri Hudler agreed to a contract with Dynamo Moscow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Detroit's RFA Jiri Hudler agreed to a contract with Dynamo Moscow. What's your read on this? Why would he leave a powerhouse like Det to go to Russia? They were in negotiations w/ him. Maybe its Michigans standard of living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 What's your read on this? Why would he leave a powerhouse like Det to go to Russia? They were in negotiations w/ him. Maybe its Michigans standard of living? It's probably a leveraging tactic in his negotations with Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Koivu to Ducks for 1 yr, $3.25 million. To continue the trend started in a previous post: Hmmm, less than Hecht. Edit: the "previous post" was actual from a similar thread on another board. In response to Havlat's contract, a poster said "Hmmm, less than Pominville." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch0rt Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Detroit's RFA Jiri Hudler agreed to a contract with Dynamo Moscow. One of the comments on TSN about this says Kotalik would make a great replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 One of the comments on TSN about this says Kotalik would make a great replacement. For 1.1 million he would be a great replacement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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