BREAKING NEWS - Biron Traded To Philly, Conklin Aq From CBJ

[Philagape]

Edited By SkateZilla

http://www.wgr550.com/sabres/fullstory.php?id=2204

(WGR 550) - The Buffalo Sabres have sent goaltender Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for an undisclosed pick, and sent a fifth-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for netminder Ty Conklin.

Biron was 12-4-1 for Buffalo in 2006-07, posting a 3.04 goals against average. His hit to the salary cap is $2.2 million, as opposed to Conklin's, whose hit is $525,000.

Conklin was 2-3-2 with a 3.23 goals against average this season, but played for the Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers in 2005-06. For his career, Conklin is 29-22-4-3, with a 2.60 goals against average and .901 save percentage.

The move frees up $1.675 million.

Keep it locked at WGR Sports Radio 550 for any and all updates.

[RockStar36]

Huh? I'm listening to WGR and they haven't said anything yet.

[Philagape]

I'm listening to TSN's broadband:

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/trade_deadline/

[RockStar36]

I think it was WGR who was saying a rumor was Biron to Philly for Joni Pitkanen but I don't know how solid that was....

[Dr. Lecter]

Damn.

This might not be good.

[camelcowboy]

told ya

[RockStar36]

I love WGR. TSN reports it with no information. That's why we're local.


SHUT UP.

[BlackMetalNinja]

http://www.wgr550.com/sabres/fullstory.php?id=2204

[RockStar36]

Wow...they are really quick.

/sarcasm

[Dr. Lecter]

If it is Pitakanen, he makes two million.

The Sabres have to sign or trade for a back-up or it is all over.

[THATHURMANATOR]

I think it was WGR who was saying a rumor was Biron to Philly for Joni Pitkanen but I don't know how solid that was....
I would LOVE THIS. Why would they give us Pitkanan? He is young and very good!

[Philagape]

TSN is going on and on about how if Marty goes, the Sabres need a veteran backup. Can't agree more.

[Dr. Lecter]

TSN is going on and on about how if Marty goes, the Sabres need a veteran backup. Can't agree more.

They would still have Goose's money. Joseph, Belfour or Boucher.

[RockStar36]

I would LOVE THIS. Why would they give us Pitkanan? He is young and very good!

Who knows?

Everything right now is a rumor. It's like mass confusion right now. WGR doesn't really know much and I'm rotating between the different sites looking for something.

[camelcowboy]

Sportsnet is supposedly claimed it as well. this all started from Marty leaving practice early

[Dr. Lecter]

Scratch that. Cujo is too expensive.

[RockStar36]

Boucher is fine for a backup. Cheap and somewhat reliable for a game or two.

[BlackMetalNinja]

dammit all, where is Skooby's wealthy friend when we need him!!!!!!!!!

[THATHURMANATOR]

Of course they will get a backup.

[camelcowboy]

Scratch that. Cujo is too expensive.

They have Morrison who has some expierence. Don't be shocked if they have claimed Boucher, or Leighton as well.

[RockStar36]

I think the Philly deal was a garbage rumor.

[BlackMetalNinja]

WGR is still saying that Phoenix or Florida are the most likely targets to get Biron...

[camelcowboy]

If Biron is traded for Backup and picks, or adams. look for them to have another trade ready

[DraftBoy]

Damn I would of loved to add Pitkanen

[Philagape]

TSN says it's the Flyers!

[Philagape]

Biron to Flyers for draft pick, TY CONKLIN acquired from Columbus

[RockStar36]

I just heard Belfour on WGR

[BlackMetalNinja]

Biron to Flyers for draft pick, TY CONKLIN acquired from Columbus

WGR just said something about Toronto and Belfour... this is all B.S. until the Sabres announce something.

[Philagape]

http://www.nhl.com/players/8469152.html

[DraftBoy]

We dealt Biron for only draft picks? That doesn't much sense at all

[BlackMetalNinja]

TSN's headline is now the Conklin deal

The Buffalo Sabres have finally parted ways with netminder Martin Biron, trading him to the Philadelphia Flyers for an undisclosed draft pick and acquired netminder Ty Conklin from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Biron makes $2.2 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

[RockStar36]

DAMNIT!!! I'm reading Conklin things....Pitkanen things...Belfour thing.....

I'm going CRAZY!!!!

[camelcowboy]

This is nuts

[Philagape]

says TSN

[DraftBoy]

I hope we get Pitkanen :pray: or Coburn

[camelcowboy]

TSN's headline is now the Conklin deal

The Buffalo Sabres have finally parted ways with netminder Martin Biron, trading him to the Philadelphia Flyers for an undisclosed draft pick and acquired netminder Ty Conklin from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Biron makes $2.2 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

This is only a start boys and girls. They're using this cap room for something.

[DraftBoy]

This is only a start boys and girls. They're using this cap room for something.


I gotta think something else is in the works here maybe a deal for Jokinen or Tuzzi?

[BlackMetalNinja]

they damn well better do something good with that extra cap room, which is 1.6 million... Otherwise this deal sucks.

Did I mention I HATE the fact that Biron will be on the Flyers...

[DraftBoy]

How much cap room we know have to work with?

[DraftBoy]

they damn well better do something good with that extra cap room, which is 1.6 million... Otherwise this deal sucks.

Did I mention I HATE the fact that Biron will be on the Flyers...


Im not concerned with him being on Philly, they suck too much as is

[Philagape]

they damn well better do something good with that extra cap room, which is 1.6 million... Otherwise this deal sucks.

Did I mention I HATE the fact that Biron will be on the Flyers...

Doesn't make much sense either unless they move Esche. They have a young goalie in Nittimaki (sp?)

[DraftBoy]

This guy worth anything? I guess will he be a solid backup?

[camelcowboy]

Miller better be rested

[Philagape]

Right now his claim to fame is a bad goal allowed in last year's finals :ill:

[RockStar36]

This is only the start. I can only assume they opened up about 1.5 mil for another move.

[camelcowboy]

I gotta think something else is in the works here maybe a deal for Jokinen or Tuzzi?

Darcy only makes a deal if he can win it, im thinking Guerin. You now have a extra draft pick to throw at them for a rental. Maybe A.Miller, they may still need to make room. This is just a tip of the ice berg. Its go time :up:

[RockStar36]

Biron for 2nd round from Philly
Conklin for 5th round from Buffalo

[BlackMetalNinja]

Right now his claim to fame is a bad goal allowed in last year's finals :ill:

And a sterling 3-12-2 record in the AHL!

[Canadian'eh!]

Sabres practically GAVE biron away....

[camelcowboy]

Only a second?

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

the 2nd rounder might be from the Nashville deal so it is a low 2nd. Or did they just trade a 3rd?

Don Luce must like Marty and believes he can sign him long term. Either way, that pick will probably be moved for another player.

[RockStar36]

I knew it was going to happen but I'm sad to see Marty go. Especially to Philly. Ewwww.

[Canadian'eh!]

Conklin is an average backup at best.

[camelcowboy]

Sabres practically GAVE biron away....

They better maxiumize this new room, or that will piss me off.

[JD]

We win in both trades and save about 1.6 mill... :jig:

Now lets go after the Buffalo boy :D

[RockStar36]

I'm happy to have Conklin so the Belfour rumors die.

[camelcowboy]

the 2nd rounder might be from the Nashville deal so it is a low 2nd. Or did they just trade a 3rd?

Well maybe philly is holding nashville second, and we get their high second

[Philagape]

Conklin makes $525,000, so we've cleared about about $1.6 million. Add Gaustad and Connolly, and we've gotta have over $5 million available. (although I'm not sure what Connolly's status is as of yesterday)

[JD]

He is a UFA after this year, were lucky we got SOMETHING for the guy. A 2nd rounder plus opening up cap room.. you are CRAZY if you do not like that deal.

[SkateZilla]

(WGR 550) - The Buffalo Sabres have sent goaltender Martin Biron to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a second-round pick, and sent a fifth-round pick to Columbus for netminder Ty Conklin.

Biron was 12-4-1 for Buffalo in 2006-07, posting a 3.04 goals against average. His hit to the salary cap is $2.2 million, as opposed to Conklin's, whose hit is $525,000.

Conklin was 2-3-2 with a 3.23 goals against average this season, but played for the Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers in 2005-06. For his career, Conklin is 29-22-4-3, with a 2.60 goals against average and .901 save percentage.

Yeah, If we didn't trade him, we'd get nothing for him, now we free up 2.2 Million in cap space, and get draft picks for him. Sabres Also Sent a Pick and Brought in Ty Conklin from Columbus, And My Sources Say they aren't finished.

[DraftBoy]

Id prefer not to land just a rental, Jokinen would be ideal for this team imo, if we can pry him, we got the room and the picks we can move if need be.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Sabres practically GAVE biron away....
You realize Biron is a UFA at the end of the year right?

[Philagape]

Well at least both our goalies are Americans now :usflag:

[RockStar36]

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[RockStar36]

If they gave up Biron for Conklin and grab someone like Guerin....I'll be pleased.

[Philagape]

At least no more *****ing from Nighthawk! :peace:

[JD]

Rockstar what the hell are you talking about? We got a 2nd rounder for Biron, and Conklin for a 5th. Freeing up 1.6 million dollars. There WILL be another deal..quit the *****ing.

Darcy won in both deals.
Props :clap:

[camelcowboy]

Why didn't the trade the 5th for Boucher? Maybe they still claim him and send Coklin to the minors.

[BlackMetalNinja]

All I can say about this is God help us if we have to rely on Ty Conklin for anything at all...

[RockStar36]

Rockstar what the hell are you talking about? We got a 2nd rounder for Biron, and Conklin for a 5th. Freeing up 1.6 million dollars. There WILL be another deal..quit the *****ing.

Darcy won in both deals.
Props :clap:


WHAT?!?!?

I said Biron to Philly for 2nd
I said Conklin to Buffalo for 5th

I said it will free up cap space for another deal.

Where is the *****ing? I said I don't like Biron in Philly because I'm a Biron fan, but I'll live. No Belfour in Buffalo is good news.

I don't know where you got any of this stuff that I'm *****ing.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

It might actually be Nashville's 1st round pick.

[BlackMetalNinja]

WHAT?!?!?

I said Biron to Philly for 2nd
I said Conklin to Buffalo for 5th

I said it will free up cap space for another deal.

Where is the *****ing? I said I don't like Biron in Philly because I'm a Biron fan, but I'll live. No Belfour in Buffalo is good news.

I don't know where you got any of this stuff that I'm *****ing.

As I pointed out in another thread, he doesn't read well...

[RockStar36]

WOW. I think you're right Ghost!

[Philagape]

It won't be Kevyn Adams ... TSN says he's re-signed with Phoenix

UNLESS that's part of the deal .....

[camelcowboy]

Alright boys, If this is a second round picks it's philly's which is a high pick. Nashville traded a 1st and 3rd to Philly. This is good news.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I keep hearing Nashvilles pick. Maybe they are thinking it is Nashville's 1st (Philly's 2nd pick). That would be a nice trade for a guy that was leaving anyway.

[RockStar36]

Actually Nashvilles 1st round and Philly's 2nd round are about the same....

[camelcowboy]

I keep hearing Nashvilles pick. Maybe they are thinking it is Nashville's 1st (Philly's 2nd pick). That would be a nice trade for a guy that was leaving anyway.

Philly will be in the low 30's nashville's pick will be in the high 20's. Im happy with either.

[camelcowboy]

It won't be Kevyn Adams ... TSN says he's re-signed with Phoenix

UNLESS that's part of the deal .....

I can't find that?

[Philagape]

No link yet, I heard them mention it

[Canadian'eh!]

You realize Biron is a UFA at the end of the year right?

so is craig rivet, and the Habs got a 1st round pick for HIM.

[Philagape]

Hockeybuzz.com says Guerin has been told he will be traded :pray:

[RockStar36]

so is craig rivet, and the Habs got a 1st round pick for HIM.

Philly's 2nd round or the 1st from Nashville are about the same. Both are good for Biron.

[RockStar36]

Hockeybuzz.com says Guerin has been told he will be traded :pray:


:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[Canadian'eh!]

I can't see Florida trading Jokinen.... he's the only real player they have....

[Dr. Lecter]

The Sabres should have ~2.3 million with Goose + Marty.

Tim is still on the cap.

[camelcowboy]

I think its guerin, i hope

[Canadian'eh!]

Philly's 2nd round or the 1st from Nashville are about the same. Both are good for Biron.

I thought Buffalo needed immediate help?

And FA or not, Biron is better than a lot of players who were jsut traded for a higher first round pick.

But i guess it's a buyers market as far as goalies right now.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I thought Buffalo needed immediate help?

And FA or not, Biron is better than a lot of players who were jsut traded for a higher first round pick.

But i guess it's a buyers market as far as goalies right now.


You are thinking of right now, it has to look that they are freeing up space to make another deal.

[Dr. Lecter]

Guerin has been told he will be traded.........

[THATHURMANATOR]

Well if we don't make another trade then I agree with you C eh.

[Canadian'eh!]

You are thinking of right now, it has to look that they are freeing up space to make another deal.

makes sense.... I'm betting it's more of a guy like Ryan Malone or maybe Glen Murray who's name is coming up now.

[Philagape]

TSN says Guerin has been traded, no team mentioned

[camelcowboy]

I thought Buffalo needed immediate help?

And FA or not, Biron is better than a lot of players who were jsut traded for a higher first round pick.

But i guess it's a buyers market as far as goalies right now.

Sabres are against the cap

[JD]

Sorry I didnt do my research to see if you were a Biron fan or not jackass. According to post you made before mine.. you weren't "pleased" with the deal so without prior knowledge of your Biron obsession how was I suppose to know what you meant by that post?

[camelcowboy]

TSN says guerin has been traded no destination maybe us?

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

You guys are hoping the name is Guerin, I am hoping it is Ryan Smyth. He will probably resign though.

[JD]

How much does Guerin make?

[camelcowboy]

Pinch me how cool would it be to get Ryan Smyth from Edmonton

[THATHURMANATOR]

The Biron Move was contingent on another trade I am thinking. If it was Guerin I will be a happy boy!!!

[Philagape]

TSN says guerin has been traded no destination maybe us?

The teams they're mentioning don't include us

[camelcowboy]

You guys are hoping the name is Guerin, I am hoping it is Ryan Smyth. He will probably resign though.


God i hope so, it would be worth it.

[JD]

My friend was tellin me Souray.. would that make sense at all? I'm not all too familiar with the guy.

[Dr. Lecter]

How much does Guerin make?
2 million.

They have the room for Guerin.

[Dr. Lecter]

My friend was tellin me Souray.. would that make sense at all? I'm not all too familiar with the guy.

I would cream myself if they got Souray.

He makes 2.47. It would be very tight.

[Philagape]

TSN "believes" it's Guerin to San Jose :(

[JD]

Guerin to Sharks -- TSN

[jamesiscool]

Conklin appeared in 11 games with the Blue Jackets, starting six, and went 2-3-2. He was 3-12-2 in 18 games with Syracuse of the AHL this year.

quote from TSN. ummmmm he sucks. good job.

James

[JD]

I was kinda hopin for Stepniak for the 4th line..only makes about 550K i believe..and hes a Buffalo boy

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Bill Guerin to San Jose? That is a good move for them.

[JD]

James you act like we are going to stick with conklin..I garauntee we dump his ass over this off season.

[JD]

God damn it San Jose doesnt need him, their PP is already nasty!

[Canadian'eh!]

My friend was tellin me Souray.. would that make sense at all? I'm not all too familiar with the guy.

As a Habs fan... I gotta tell ya. Souray is a Heck of a Powerplay weapon, but other than that, he's TERRIBLE defensively. Average players make him look silly 1-1.

[camelcowboy]

I was kinda hopin for Stepniak for the 4th line..only makes about 550K i believe..and hes a Buffalo boy

Forget him, he's been doing good for them and he's young and cheap

[Michael82]

My friend was tellin me Souray.. would that make sense at all? I'm not all too familiar with the guy.
:drool: That would be awesome.

[Canadian'eh!]

:drool: That was would awesome.

I gotta tell ya...i'm a Habs fan and i won't be very upset if we trade SOuray.... take it for what it's worth.

[Bmax]

Sabres have traded vet goaltender to the flyers for a draft pick....They also acquired the back up goalie from columbus...

Look for another trade to happen today since they have the money with Marty gone...


Bmax

[Philagape]

Flyers claim Hamel on waivers. Columbus claims G Boucher

[TacklingDummy]

They might as well gave Marty away.

Oh wait, they did.

:monkeyp: 2nd round pick

[camelcowboy]

Boumester ?

[Michael82]

Boumester ?
Actually, thats the guy I would go nuts over! :pray: I traded for him on NHL07 and he was an excellent pickup. :drool:

[Canadian'eh!]

Actually, thats the guy I would go nuts over! :pray: I traded for him on NHL07 and he was an excellent pickup. :drool:

I don't get it.... Why would Florida trade Bouwmeester and Jokinen when both are signed for more than this year and are 27 and 22? makes no sense unless they've just quit.

Jokinen makes over 5 mill a year as well.

[JD]

I am very scared of Pittsburgh right now :nervous:

With the fact that Crosby is the NHL's little baby, what a lovely story that would make if they win the Cup this year.

[Michael82]

I am very scared of Pittsburgh right now :nervous:

With the fact that Crosby is the NHL's little baby, what a lovely story that would make if they win the Cup this year.
I agree. What Pittsburgh is doing is the same kind of thing I want to see. :ill:

[Philagape]

Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Jose, Nashville, San Jose .... and buzz has Bertuzzi going to Anaheim .....

[Canadian'eh!]

I agree. What Pittsburgh is doing is the same kind of thing I want to see. :ill:

how are you gonna get 5 top 3 draft picks in the next 5 years?

I don't think Buffalo is bad/lucky enough to get guys like Fleury, Malkin, Crosby and Staal in 4 consecutive drafts.....

[Michael82]

how are you gonna get 5 top 3 draft picks in the next 5 years?

I don't think Buffalo is bad/lucky enough to get guys like Fleury, Malkin, Crosby and Staal in 4 consecutive drafts.....
I'm talking about the trades.....

[Canadian'eh!]

I'm talking about the trades.....

which ones? they never really made any trades....

edit: unless you mean adding a veteran guy like roberts and muscle like laraque.... but you guys def don't need the enforcer

[SkateZilla]

I've been scared of Pittsburgh since the minute they got Crosby

[camelcowboy]

Malkin and Staal for me

[Canadian'eh!]

Malkin and Staal for me

Crosby is the motor that makes the Pens go... he sets up everyone else. That being said... if crosby is Gretzky, Malkin is Lemieux... the size and ability... it's unbelievable....

Staal is better than i though though.

[RockStar36]

Pittsburgh doesn't scare me. Not this year anyways.

[Philagape]

This is from the Sabres blogger at hockeybuzz.com ... sounds like pure speculation, but I'll post it:

Two teams to focus on:

Colorado and Florida have been scouting Buffalo for months...


John Michael Liles and Milan Hejduk look very tasty right now.

Liles and Ryan Miller are fellow Spartans and they are very close off the ice.

Don't rule out Joe Sakic. He may be leaving Colorado for a contender as well. Colorado management will honour his request if he's adamant. Drury and Sakic know one another well.


http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=5875

[camelcowboy]

Crosby is the motor that makes the Pens go... he sets up everyone else. That being said... if crosby is Gretzky, Malkin is Lemieux... the size and ability... it's unbelievable....

Staal is better than i though though.

The kids are great, Whitney is stud as well.

[RockStar36]

This is from the Sabres blogger at hockeybuzz.com ... sounds like pure speculation, but I'll post it:

Two teams to focus on:

Colorado and Florida have been scouting Buffalo for months...


John Michael Liles and Milan Hejduk look very tasty right now.

Liles and Ryan Miller are fellow Spartans and they are very close off the ice.

Don't rule out Joe Sakic. He may be leaving Colorado for a contender as well. Colorado management will honour his request if he's adamant. Drury and Sakic know one another well.


http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=5875


Oh...my......

[Canadian'eh!]

This is from the Sabres blogger at hockeybuzz.com ... sounds like pure speculation, but I'll post it:

Two teams to focus on:

Colorado and Florida have been scouting Buffalo for months...


John Michael Liles and Milan Hejduk look very tasty right now.

Liles and Ryan Miller are fellow Spartans and they are very close off the ice.

Don't rule out Joe Sakic. He may be leaving Colorado for a contender as well. Colorado management will honour his request if he's adamant. Drury and Sakic know one another well.


http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=5875

How in teh world would Buffalo be able to afford Sakic? And how could Colorado even CONSIDER trading him without causeing a mass phone call from every Avs fan in the world. But he is UFA....

Hejduk is affordable and has 3 years left on his deal.... and is young still.... Not happenin.

[Philagape]

Speaking of Sakic, there's a News article today that mentions an unspoken bond between him and Lindy because Sakic was a teammate of Lindy's brother who was killed in a bus accident. Sakic was on the bus.

[RockStar36]

A Sakic trade is something I think I'd only see in NHL 07 so I'm not taking that to seriously. But if they got someone like Hejduk I'd be beyond happy. I'm willing to bet that if someone like Hejduk came to Buffalo that Drury would be staying as well.

[Canadian'eh!]

Speaking of Sakic, there's a News article today that mentions an unspoken bond between him and Lindy because Sakic was a teammate of Lindy's brother who was killed in a bus accident. Sakic was on the bus.

again... where's the cap room for Joe comiong from?

[Philagape]

How in teh world would Buffalo be able to afford Sakic? And how could Colorado even CONSIDER trading him without causeing a mass phone call from every Avs fan in the world. But he is UFA....

Hejduk is affordable and has 3 years left on his deal.... and is young still.... Not happenin.

Like I said, we can be about $5 million under the cap right now, depending on Connolly's status. Sakic will be a UFA, the Avs are pretty much out of the playoff race. Speaking of the Avs, they picked up Ray Bourque for a Cup, and that was equally unthinkable at the time.

[THATHURMANATOR]

We are not getting Sakic. Come on guys.

[Philagape]

Probably not

[Canadian'eh!]

Like I said, we can be about $5 million under the cap right now, depending on Connolly's status. Sakic will be a UFA, the Avs are pretty much out of the playoff race. Speaking of the Avs, they picked up Ray Bourque for a Cup, and that was equally unthinkable at the time.

SAkic makes 5.75 mill

[Philagape]

SAkic makes 5.75 mill

Give them Kotalik ($2.33M) or Kalinin ($2M)

[Canadian'eh!]

TSN just mentioned that teams are calling the Rangers about Jagr.....

didn't he play in an allstar game with Briere?????

[RockStar36]

Let us have fun C.

Aaron Ward to Boston....

[camelcowboy]

TSN just mentioned that teams are calling the Rangers about Jagr.....

didn't he play in an allstar game with Briere?????

Please no

[Earthquake Enyart]

We are not getting Sakic. Come on guys.
Killjoy. :mad:

[RockStar36]

A Jagr trade is about as realistic as a Sakic trade.

I'm more interested in a Hejduk trade personally.

[Canadian'eh!]

Let us have fun C.

Aaron Ward to Boston....

i'm only teasing.... you guys will make some sort of move no doubt... might as well ahve fun with it.

[Michael82]

Let us have fun C.

Aaron Ward to Boston....
Why the hell would those two teams make moves? They are both out of the playoffs. :rofl:

[SpillerThrills]

TSN just mentioned that teams are calling the Rangers about Jagr.....

didn't he play in an allstar game with Briere?????



I'll second the no thanks on that one!

[camelcowboy]

A Jagr trade is about as realistic as a Sakic trade.

I'm more interested in a Hejduk trade personally.

Lapierre would be nice too

[Canadian'eh!]

A Jagr trade is about as realistic as a Sakic trade.

I'm more interested in a Hejduk trade personally.

Honestly.... with 4 years left on a good deal and being 30... i don't think Hejduk is moving.... Sakic is more likely than him sadly.

[Michael82]

A Jagr trade is about as realistic as a Sakic trade.

I'm more interested in a Hejduk trade personally.
Oh man, I'd love to get him too. :drool:

http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?statsId=1762

[Meathead]

i want both sakic and jagr for clarke mcarthur

hey in this thread why not

[SkateZilla]

keep the thread on topic plz

[Philagape]

Or how about Forsberg for Scottie Upshall .... oh wait ...

[Meathead]

and why does everybody keep saying it was marty for a second, isnt it marty for the first they got for foppa

[Philagape]

keep the thread on topic plz

:rofl: the topic changed about 3 pages ago

[camelcowboy]

keep the thread on topic plz

We're talking trades :idunno:

[RockStar36]

Depends on who you ask....

[Meathead]

keep the thread on topic plz
bite my shiney metal ass

http://simpsonovi.comics.cz/Futurama/Bender.gif

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Why the hell would those two teams make moves? They are both out of the playoffs. :rofl:

I believe that Aaron Ward and Jagr got into a fight during a game and one had to go. Looks like we can see who that was.

[Meathead]

oh well now they are saying it was a second but if its their first pick in the second its as close to a first as you can get

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Eklund is saying Joffrey Lupul, but it is only an e2. That must mean it is somewhat of a good rumor.

[Earthquake Enyart]

Eklund is saying Joffrey Lupul, but it is only an e2. That must mean it is somewhat of a good rumor.
e2 :ill:

[Bill Brasky]

does pittsburgh scare anyone with their recent acquisitions?

[RockStar36]

Eklund is saying Joffrey Lupul, but it is only an e2. That must mean it is somewhat of a good rumor.

e2 isn't anything to get excited about. Not right now anyways. After the Biron trade was announced hockeybuzz kept saying Florida while TSN said Philly. I'm losing confidence in hockeybuzz.

[RockStar36]

does pittsburgh scare anyone with their recent acquisitions?

In a 7 game series, no.

Maybe in a year or two though.

[camelcowboy]

Rumor sites are fun now most of them have crashed due to traffic :up:

[RockStar36]

I've noticed.

thefouthperiod.com won't come up for me.
hockeybuzz.com is extrememly slow for me.

I can still get hockeyleaks.com but there isn't much going on except Canadian fans arguing over who is a good team.

[Philagape]

Rumor sites are fun now most of them have crashed due to traffic :up:

So does this one :ill:

[Philagape]

Idiot Canadians on TSN can't tell time

[Philagape]

HOCKEYBUZZ SAYS WE'RE GETTING OWEN NOLAN!!!!!! (E3)

[RockStar36]

My head is starting to hurt from all this. It's to much suspense and garbage rumors flying around.

[THATHURMANATOR]

HOCKEYBUZZ SAYS WE'RE GETTING OWEN NOLAN!!!!!! (E3)
:puke:

[Canadian'eh!]

HOCKEYBUZZ SAYS WE'RE GETTING OWEN NOLAN!!!!!! (E3)

interesting... he's not what he was... but not a bad guy if true.

[RockStar36]

I just have to wonder how much cap the Sabres are willing to eat. Everyone keeps saying how much they have to play with and everyone suddenly forgot that Drury and Briere are still both UFA in the off-season.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Cap space can't be carried over RS. If we don't use it we lose it.

[RockStar36]

I realize that. But if they are 4 mil under now who's to say they don't try and save some of that towards the off-season. If they burn up all 4 mil whats going to happen in the off-season, unless they get a rent a player for the playoff run.

[Philagape]

one hour to go ...

[jamesiscool]

anyone thinking that maybe we wont make a deal..........?

James

[Dr. Lecter]

Part of the reason for the trade, per WGR, is that the Sabres were pushing the cap (or over) due to the injuries.

[camelcowboy]

anyone thinking that maybe we wont make a deal..........?

James

Hope not

[RockStar36]

As the last hour ticks down I get the feeling nothing will happen. Might just be paranoid thoughts though. I definitely expected another trade a few hours ago.

[Philagape]

May Day to the Ducks

[RockStar36]

Brad May to the Ducks....

[Michael82]

Damn, Brad May is gone. I would have liked to get him back. But he's gone to Anaheim.

[RockStar36]

May Day to the Ducks

You're quick!!

[Bufftp]

Don't forget trades are often announced after the deadline, though made prior.

[Philagape]

TSN says Bertuzzi to the Red Wings, tentatively

[RockStar36]

No to Owen Nolan...good thing IMO

[Earthquake Enyart]

We're not clearing cap space for Timmy, are we?

[Philagape]

No to Owen Nolan...good thing IMO

yeah I wasn't real thrilled with that

[doug45]

I have watched every game for years and went to many but I have watched my last with this trade. You have to be loyal to the ones that get you where you are.

[THATHURMANATOR]

We're not clearing cap space for Timmy, are we?
No to my knowledge he is already on the books.

[Dr. Lecter]

We're not clearing cap space for Timmy, are we?

That is part of it.

[Michael82]

TSN keeps insisting that Buffalo is working on a trade and will get something done before the deadline. :pray:

[Dr. Lecter]

WGR is reporting a trade is VERY close. recognizable name too.

[RockStar36]

I'm starting to get that feeling...

[camelcowboy]

I have watched every game for years and went to many but I have watched my last with this trade. You have to be loyal to the ones that get you where you are.

We'll just wait to see whats going on before we jump off a bridge. Looks like WGR has some inside info.

[Earthquake Enyart]

TSN keeps insisting that Buffalo is working on a trade and will get something done before the deadline. :pray:
I'd like to hit Bob Mackenzie in the chin with a goalie stick.

[Dr. Lecter]

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!

Zubrus to Buffalo!!!

[camelcowboy]

Zubrus is a sabre

[Philagape]

ZUBRUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RockStar36]

YES!!

[camelcowboy]

Nice

[Dr. Lecter]

Current player has been moved.

[Earthquake Enyart]

Darcy is a genius.

[camelcowboy]

cap wise we had to lose something off the active roster, but who? Nirvotny per tsn

[Dr. Lecter]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?name=dainius+zubrus&hubname=nhl-capitals

Novotony has been moved.

[camelcowboy]

cap wise we had to lose something off the active roster, but who? Nirvotny per tsn

[Canadian'eh!]

Ok player.. hurt a lot. only 28.... but he's scored 23 an 20 playing with Oveichkin..... can he do that in Buffalo?

[Earthquake Enyart]

***** TSN. Blah blah blah about Perreault to the stupid Leafs.

[BlackMetalNinja]

TSN has Novotny and a 1st rd pick to the Caps for Zubrus and a prospect

[jamesiscool]

TSN has Novotny and a 1st rd pick to the Caps for Zubrus and a prospect

i hope we didnt give up a first for zubrus. thats just depressing.

James

[RockStar36]

Why? With Briere and Drury hitting UFA this off-season they have to try and win the cup this year.

[Michael82]

This shows you how lame hockeybuzz is.... They are worse than PFT:rofl:

Zubrus to Anaheim (E4), Saprykin to the Sens (E5)
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[RockStar36]

E4 eh?

:lol:

[JD]

James just please stop talking you do not add anything to this discussion.

We have two 2nd rounders and two 5th rounders.


And to the weirdo that said he watched his last Sabres game because of this trade, I say good riddens..there are more bandwagon fans where you came from buddy! :peace:

[Michael82]

Wow!!! According to TSN....the NY Islanders just aquired Ryan Smyth. :shocked:

[Michael82]

And now the Dallas Stars traded for D Mattias Norstrom.

[JD]

Big deal for the Isles, holy ****..they must have traded half their team :rofl:

[Michael82]

Big deal for the Isles, holy ****..they must have traded half their team :rofl:
Definitely. :lmao:

[Meathead]

hockeyleaks.com

is that a site for female hockey fans?

[RockStar36]

I don't get why some people are stressing the playoffs and Miller. He played the playoffs last season for us...I dunno, I don't get it.

[Michael82]

They give up a 1st round pick, Robert Nilsson, Ryan O'Marra for....

Ryan Smyth


:shocked:

[Michael82]

They give up a 1st round pick, Robert Nilsson, Ryan O'Marra for....

Ryan Smyth


:shocked:
that's it!???! I can't believe that is all they gave up. :shakeno:

:ill:

[RockStar36]

Conklin should be on the bench tonight in Toronto.

[JD]

What about Zubrus?

[RockStar36]

Haven't heard yet....

[don137]

The Flyers just got a lot tougher adding Marty. Looks like the Broad Street Bullies are back!! Seriously, I wish him well...

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

that's it!???! I can't believe that is all they gave up. :shakeno:

:ill:


Mikey, I don't think you are suppose to quote yourself. Actually I think this is a stupid trade for the Islanders. Robert Nilsson and O'Mara can be a very good players, and a 1st round pick for someone that will be walking at the end of the season is a hefty price for the Islanders. I think Nilsson and O'Mara were two of the top prospects in their system.

[Dozerdog]

James just please stop talking you do not add anything to this discussion.

We have two 2nd rounders and two 5th rounders.


And to the weirdo that said he watched his last Sabres game because of this trade, I say good riddens..there are more bandwagon fans where you came from buddy! :peace:

James- you add anything you want.


All this :clown: has added to this discussion is calling people a-holes in this thread so far.

Don't listen to junior