Bmwolf21 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 This trade rumor article in the Edmonton Journal mentions the Oilers' interest in Stafford, but contained a nugget I hadn't heard about before (or maybe I missed it): Stafford an Oiler? It's no secret the Oilers have long liked Buffalo Sabres struggling right-winger Drew Stafford. While he could be a second-line fit if the Oilers deal Hemsky at the trade deadline, what could Edmonton give them that would definitely be a top six forward? That's what the Sabres want. Stafford has five goals in his last 42 games (one of those against the Oilers, of course). Nugent-Hopkins, Eberle and Hall are off-limits. Stafford has had some family issues on his plate this sea-son, which hasn't helped things. http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Western+conference/6033623/story.html Anyone enlighten me on the family issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 This trade rumor article in the Edmonton Journal mentions the Oilers' interest in Stafford, but contained a nugget I hadn't heard about before (or maybe I missed it): Stafford an Oiler? It's no secret the Oilers have long liked Buffalo Sabres struggling right-winger Drew Stafford. While he could be a second-line fit if the Oilers deal Hemsky at the trade deadline, what could Edmonton give them that would definitely be a top six forward? That's what the Sabres want. Stafford has five goals in his last 42 games (one of those against the Oilers, of course). Nugent-Hopkins, Eberle and Hall are off-limits. Stafford has had some family issues on his plate this sea-son, which hasn't helped things. http://www.edmontonj...3623/story.html Anyone enlighten me on the family issues? At family dinners, no one eats, because if the food isn't perfectly passed to the next person, that person won't reach out for it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 At family dinners, no one eats, because if the food isn't perfectly passed to the next person, that person won't reach out for it. :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well, every few years, you'll see a team purge its top two centers and get nothing in return for them...but that's old news. Maybe they aren't that hard to get, and we just suck at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) At family dinners, no one eats, because if the food isn't perfectly passed to the next person, that person won't reach out for it. :worthy: Edited January 23, 2012 by d4rksabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford is one of the biggest pu$$ies in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenough Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford is one of the biggest pu$$ies in the league. No! the sabres are the biggest pu$$ies in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Isn't Drew's uncle on the Oilers staff somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sooooo whens Regier getting fired? Because if he doesn't Stafford and Roy and everyone else who sucks huge b@!!$ will remain on this team indefinitely.... Regier is the largest tumor in that locker room of cancer and heartlessness... Just so we are clear this teams offense is down 24% since 06... the league average is a 8% drop... Glad ppl are still making excuses for DR, you know the guy who came up with Staffords contract... :death: The really scary thing is I could Gm this team better then him... which is saying something because most ppl think I am crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sooooo whens Regier getting fired? Because if he doesn't Stafford and Roy and everyone else who sucks huge b@!!$ will remain on this team indefinitely.... Regier is the largest tumor in that locker room of cancer and heartlessness... Just so we are clear this teams offense is down 24% since 06... the league average is a 8% drop... Glad ppl are still making excuses for DR, you know the guy who came up with Staffords contract... :death: The really scary thing is I could Gm this team better then him... which is saying something because most ppl think I am crazy This place, you're lucky they don't think of you as a talking wet cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I read Drew is having family problems this year. The Oilers might be a destination; he'd prefer it and he's got family there. But for the way he's hosed Buffalo, they should trade him to the hinterlands where he'll be miserable. (not where he prefers to go, Edmonton). http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Western+conference/6033623/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 This place, you're lucky they don't think of you as a talking wet cat. Does that mean you arent actually a monkey that can operate a computer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I read Drew is having family problems this year. The Oilers might be a destination; he'd prefer it and he's got family there. But for the way he's hosed Buffalo, they should trade him to the hinterlands where he'll be miserable. (not where he prefers to go, Edmonton). http://www.edmontonj...3623/story.html Yeah I think I heard that somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Does that mean you arent actually a monkey that can operate a computer? Chimps aren't monkeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah I think I heard that somewhere. Maybe we could merge this thread with the Pegula familyville thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I read Drew is having family problems this year. The Oilers might be a destination; he'd prefer it and he's got family there. But for the way he's hosed Buffalo, they should trade him to the hinterlands where he'll be miserable. (not where he prefers to go, Edmonton). http://www.edmontonj...3623/story.html Isn't that pretty close to Edmonton? This is my problem with trading these underachieving guys away, many of the buyers that might make a deal to try and get one fo these players are probably better teams that are gonna make the playoffs. I would really hate to see guys like Roy and Stafford get a pass and leave here, only to go on to better teams and play in the playoffs while the Sabres miss out. I would rather see them end up on worse teams with less chances for success. But I guess at the moment that might limit trading partners to the Blue Jackets only. Would they be interested in a Roy and Stafford for Nash deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford for Hemsky straight up, get'r done Darcy! Solves 2 problems, Sabres get rid of Stafford to a place where he has family and is possibly wanted, Edmonton gets rid of a player they are looking to deal It doesn't get Buffalo another C, but it does get Stafford out of here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannustyrannus Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Hemsky is not going to be any different than Stafford. I wouldn't do the deal unless they'd take Roy too. Trading one loser for another gets you nowhere, but trading two losers for one loser I'd like. Edited January 23, 2012 by Tyrannustyrannus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulFuture Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford for Hemsky straight up, get'r done Darcy! Solves 2 problems, Sabres get rid of Stafford to a place where he has family and is possibly wanted, Edmonton gets rid of a player they are looking to deal It doesn't get Buffalo another C, but it does get Stafford out of here Why would Buffalo trade away Stafford for a RW'er that's going to be a UFA at the end of the season? Stafford for Hemsky and a 2nd rd draft pick, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Isn't that pretty close to Edmonton? This is my problem with trading these underachieving guys away, many of the buyers that might make a deal to try and get one fo these players are probably better teams that are gonna make the playoffs. I would really hate to see guys like Roy and Stafford get a pass and leave here, only to go on to better teams and play in the playoffs while the Sabres miss out. I would rather see them end up on worse teams with less chances for success. But I guess at the moment that might limit trading partners to the Blue Jackets only. Would they be interested in a Roy and Stafford for Nash deal? You know better than this. Hopefully you were being sarcastic. Why would Buffalo trade away Stafford for a RW'er that's going to be a UFA at the end of the season? Stafford for Hemsky and a 2nd rd draft pick, maybe. To get rid of Stafford's albatross of a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Else? Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ever wonder why is Hemsky's name out there every year. It's because he consistantly underachieves for a 4.1million a year player. Edmonton can't seem to get rid of him. Once his contract expires at the end of the year, do you know who will be the next "Hemsky"? Drew Stafford. I do't want Hemsky, but if that gets rid of the Stafford contract sign me up. What pick do the Sabres givae away for this gift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You know better than this. Hopefully you were being sarcastic. To get rid of Stafford's albatross of a contract. Atleast we know your sarcasim detector is functioning properly As for Hemsky, theres that chance that the change in scenery helps him, same thing the Oilers would be thinking about Stafford. The Sbres might have to sweeten the deal because Hemsky becomes a UFA at the end of the year so the deals basically a salary dump for the Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Atleast we know your sarcasim detector is functioning properly As for Hemsky, theres that chance that the change in scenery helps him, same thing the Oilers would be thinking about Stafford. The Sbres might have to sweeten the deal because Hemsky becomes a UFA at the end of the year so the deals basically a salary dump for the Sabres. Edmonton would be getting a long term guy for someone they have no future with. They're the one that would probably have to throw in a pick or two to make the deal happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Why would Buffalo trade away Stafford for a RW'er that's going to be a UFA at the end of the season? Stafford for Hemsky and a 2nd rd draft pick, maybe. To get rid of Stafford's albatross of a contract. I don't think the Sabres will sign Hemsky as a UFA. So, why not get rid of Stafford for a pick, but I guess the Oilers would want to get rid of Hemsky and his salary. Oh, well ... seems I asked and answered my question in my post. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Both of them are going to suck if Ruff is still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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