Forwards & D-Men - Potential Sabres Targets

[RockStar36]

I slacked at posting these articles and now #1 and #2 on the forwards list are already unavailable. Regardless, here are the d-men and forwards that would look good in blue & gold.


Finally, we've made it to the forwards. This might be the biggest problem area for the Sabres this summer. Buffalo has put a ton of faith in their system and their guys, and so far it hasn't exactly worked out. Thomas Vanek has had his moments where he's been that guy, but other times where we all bash our head against the wall when we realize he is the highest paid player on the team. Jason Pominville is still living off his 15 minutes of fame for a big playoff goal he scored over four years ago. Derek Roy has been the leading scorer for the Sabres in the regular season but failed to show up in the playoffs. Tim Connolly opted not to play at all in the playoffs. I could go on and on, but you get the point. The Sabres need some more muscle up front and a true number one center.

http://www.dandssports.com/2010/06/2010-nhl-free-agency-forwards.html

[RockStar36]

We've finally reached the point where the Sabres will most likely be letting both Toni Lydman and Henrik Tallinder walk. For me personally, this makes me very happy. I have nothing personal against either player, but with their contracts expiring, it opens up over five million dollars in cap space for the Sabres to actively pursue some new faces to call HSBC home. Of course I could be saying all of this very prematurely because Darcy Regier has said more than once that he's had conversations with both players about returning, however I really don't see that happening. I'd be shocked if both players didn't get a raise and I swear if the Sabres shell out over three million for either player, my head might explode.

http://www.dandssports.com/2010/06/2010-nhl-free-agency-defensemen.html