for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

But he's going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and reportedly turned down a three year offer from the Caps worth $10-million.
Washington dealt him wanting to get something in return before losing him this summer.

Zubrus says he doesn't regret turning down that offer.

http://www.wgrz.com/sports/Columnist/Take2_article.aspx?storyid=45741

now If the Capitals were willing to give him three years $10-Million and he turned it down just imagine what he would ask for from the Sabres and that is why the Sabres won't even make a deal for him.

[camelcowboy]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

http://www.wgrz.com/sports/Columnist...?storyid=45741

now If the Capitals were willing to give him three years $10-Million and he turned it down just imagine what he would ask for from the Sabres and that is why the Sabres won't even make a deal for him and if Briere or Drury ask for something the Sabres should just let them walk also.

he wanted 4 a year over 4 years, boy when you hold a grudge you just don't let it go do you. I'll tell you what complain about Zubrus signing if he actual does Whats your beef with Zubrus. He's not from buffalo? lol he was buffalo's best player round 1, and round 2.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

Who knows if it is true, but didn't Zubrus want to find a place that he can stay and make his home? Maybe he didn't want to stay in Washington. I know one thing, that dude isn't worth no $4 million per year.

[Michael82]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I'd easily pay him $3-4 million a year. He's that good!

[camelcowboy]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

Who knows if it is true, but didn't Zubrus want to find a place that he can stay and make his home? Maybe he didn't want to stay in Washington. I know one thing, that dude isn't worth no $4 million per year.

He wanted atleast a four year deal.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I'd easily pay him $3-4 million a year. He's that good!

I am not trying to debate you, but here are $4 million per year centers:
Koivu, Saku
Arnott, Jason
Holik, Bobby
Staal, Eric
Spezza, Jason
Marleau, Patrick
Brind'Amour, Rod

I just don't know if I see him in this level.

[Dozerdog]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

You can't lump him in with the RFA guys- Spezza and Stall would be $5 -6 million guys if they were UFA's

[Dozerdog]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

He's way better than Holik, and better than the ancient Brind'amour

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

You can't lump him in with the RFA guys- Spezza and Stall would be $5 -6 million guys if they were UFA's

I am just putting down $4 million per year centers, not RFAs or UFAs, just salary. Either way, I just don't see him worth that much. During his time here he had 4 goals and 4 assists in 19 games in the regular season on the highest scoring team in the leage and in the playoffs he had 3 assists. I don't care what intagibles you bring or size you have, three assists in the playoffs is not worth $4 million.

[Dozerdog]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I am just putting down $4 million per year centers, not RFAs or UFAs, just salary. Either way, I just don't see him worth that much. During his time here he had 4 goals and 4 assists in 19 games in the regular season on the highest scoring team in the leage and in the playoffs he had 3 assists. I don't care what intagibles you bring or size you have, three assists in the playoffs is not worth $4 million.

He didn't score much because that wasn't his role in Buffalo.

He's supposed to make and take the hits that free up Briere and the other small but speedy finess players. On top of that, he wins faceoffs, kills penalties, and does a lot of the stuff that Hecht does that goes unnoticed. But he's a lot bigger and more physical with the speed to stay up with the rest of the team.

His stats might not show it- but he was on the ice a lot when Ovechkin was racking up goals as his linemate

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

He didn't score much because that wasn't his role in Buffalo.

He's supposed to make and take the hits that free up Briere and the other small but speedy finess players. On top of that, he wins faceoffs, kills penalties, and does a lot of the stuff that Hecht does that goes unnoticed. But he's a lot bigger and more physical with the speed to stay up with the rest of the team.

His stats might not show it- but he was on the ice a lot when Ovechkin was racking up goals as his linemate

Sorry, I have to disagree. I don't think that is his role at all. Even if it were his role, that isn't worth $4 million per year. If the role is to take hits, you can get a grinder for much cheaper. He was there for offense and grit, not to take hits so other players can score. If that were the case he would have been playing with Briere and not Drury.

[Dozerdog]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I don't think he is ours at a $4 million price tag- I'd go 3 million tough

[clumping platelets]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I'd give him 4yrs-$13 million (cap $3.25 million)

He's not worth $4 million/yr

[Michael82]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

I am just putting down $4 million per year centers, not RFAs or UFAs, just salary. Either way, I just don't see him worth that much. During his time here he had 4 goals and 4 assists in 19 games in the regular season on the highest scoring team in the leage and in the playoffs he had 3 assists. I don't care what intagibles you bring or size you have, three assists in the playoffs is not worth $4 million.

uhh, he actually had 8 assists! That's right. 8 assists in the playoffs and was +1!

http://www.sportsline.com/nhl/teams/stats/BUF

[Michael82]

Re: for the people who want to keep Zubrus I found this little tidbit interesting

He didn't score much because that wasn't his role in Buffalo.

He's supposed to make and take the hits that free up Briere and the other small but speedy finess players. On top of that, he wins faceoffs, kills penalties, and does a lot of the stuff that Hecht does that goes unnoticed. But he's a lot bigger and more physical with the speed to stay up with the rest of the team.

His stats might not show it- but he was on the ice a lot when Ovechkin was racking up goals as his linemate

Don't forget that he helped make the Drury line the best one in the playoffs for most of the 3 rounds.