Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

from WKBW-TV News Channel 7 (Jeff Ruso) last night on Sports

Sitting in his locker stall in the Sabres locker room he told reporters that he thinks that he will be gone (traded in this years entry draft). He said that he wants to stay with tears in his eyes but he can see the writing on the wall. "they're trying to keep Briere and Drury here" he said and I can understand that. Afinogenov who made 3,500,000 this season and he will make that same amount next season according to let'sgoSabres.com payroll page and the Sabres need that kind of money to resign Briere and Drury. Golisano also said that the #1 priority is to resign Briere and Drury to long term deals this summer. Afinogenov thanked the Sabres fans before he left the arena perhaps maybe for the last time.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I would rather have Max at 3.5 million than Briere at 6 million +.

[casdhf]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I thought Max played well in game 5.

[YardRat]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I would rather have Max at 3.5 million than Briere at 6 million +.

Surprisingly enough (coming from me, anyway) I agree. If it's an either/or decision, I'd keep Max. In all honesty, though, I'd let them both go to free up room to help keep Drury, Zubrus, and Vanek, and add a solid defensemen or two plus a couple of grinders.

I realize the money from Briere and Max can't accomplish that on it's own, but it's a pretty good start and there are some other higher salaried players that can be dropped and their position upgraded with new/different blood.

[MTBillsFan]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I hope we resign Max. He woulda scored 30+ goals as well this year IF he had stayed healthy.

[LABillsFan]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I really haven't been a fan of his, but his play after the benching really impressed me. It wasn't like last year where he was a no show or in a long slump, he came back strong and played hard. But his salary is a hinderence.

[Dozerdog]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I hope we resign Max. He woulda scored 30+ goals as well this year IF he had stayed healthy.

he's signed thru next year

[camelcowboy]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

I can think of alot of fat we can trim before Max is in danger. Max rebounded well after the benching. Its good that these players are looking over their shoulder, i feel many of them have become too comfortable.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

The fans love Drury and want him above all else and want him signed. After him though, Max is the only guy on this team that causes people to rise in their seats when he has the puck. He has gotten progressively better every year. I also think that after the benching he has played well in the playoffs. I would rather keep him.

[Ebenezer]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

Max disappeared two years in a row during the playoffs. He is the prime example of where the Sabres need to improve.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

Max disappeared two years in a row during the playoffs. He is the prime example of where the Sabres need to improve.

He did not dissappear this year. He was the leading scorer in the Ottawa series.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

Max disappeared two years in a row during the playoffs. He is the prime example of where the Sabres need to improve.

That's your opinion. I thought he played fairly well in these playoffs and has showed he is willing to hit a little.

[RockStar36]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

He is very inconsistent but I'd rather keep him and dump Kotalik. I'm sick of him.

[chernobylwraiths]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

Kotalik reminds me of Michael Grosek.

I would keep him until the trade deadline next year though. He is very good on the shootout.

[camelcowboy]

Re: Afinogenov thinks he will be gone

Kotalik reminds me of Michael Grosek.

I would keep him until the trade deadline next year though. He is very good on the shootout.

Im done with him, lazy in his own end and just doesn't produce enough offensively. He reminds me of Satan, to keep other core players i'd kick him to the curve.