trades! glorious trades!

[JATMtheJATM]

bryzgalov to wild
penner to caps
weaver to montreal

- - - Updated - - -

victor fasth to oilers

[JATMtheJATM]

robidas to anaheim

[Downinfloflo]

The New York Islanders have dealt defenceman Andrew MacDonald (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/?name=andrew+macdonald) to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a second round pick in 2015 and a third round draft pick in 2014.

[JATMtheJATM]

luongo to florida!

[Downinfloflo]

Way to go Florida...

[JATMtheJATM]

gaborik to kings.

[swiper]

gaborik to kings.

Good pick-up!

[The King]

gaborik to kings.
Source? TSN isn't reporting anything yet

[JATMtheJATM]

Source? TSN isn't reporting anything yet
it was reported as a done deal. now its not done YET. almost done.

[JATMtheJATM]

callahan to TBL for st louis. not done yet either. being reported as almost done.

[JATMtheJATM]

new york would send a 1st rounder and a second rounder with callahan for st louis. yikes!

[JATMtheJATM]

sabres pick up conacher. per twitter. announced at noon, so take it with a grain of salt.

[JATMtheJATM]

callahan, 1st and a second for st louis. st louis is really good, but also old. those picks are steep along with callahan.

[mightysimi]

callahan, 1st and a second for st louis. st louis is really good, but also old. those picks are steep along with callahan.

Probably because they don't expect Callahan to resign.

[JATMtheJATM]

Probably because they don't expect Callahan to resign.

word is the may flip callahan for more picks.

also, the second rounder becomes a 1st rounder if the rags make the ECF.

[chernobylwraiths]

a player ( and a very good player too) a first and a second (which becomes another first if the Rangers make the Conference finals) for a 38 year old baby?

- - - Updated - - -

Rangers got fleeced

[JATMtheJATM]

potter claimed by the bruins.

[chernobylwraiths]

potter claimed by the bruins.

Now they have magic on their side!

[JATMtheJATM]

hemsky to ottawa

[JATMtheJATM]

brayden mcnabb to LA.

:(

[The King]

Now they have magic on their side!


Yay 30 year old defenseman guy!

[chernobylwraiths]

got him for nothing though

[JATMtheJATM]

apparently, myers is generating a ton of buzz. guys, the sabres could be on the verge of a blockbuster.

[Yasgur's Farm]

McNabb to Kings!

Bob McKenzie‏<S>@</S>TSNBobMcKenzie<SMALL class=time>2 mins (http://www.billszone.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/441265992144924674)</SMALL> Hearing prospect Hudson Fasching (U of Minnesota) is likely on way to BUF as part of Brayden McNabb trade with BUF. Awaiting confirmation.

Not quite official just yet.

[coastal]

apparently, myers is generating a ton of buzz. guys, the sabres could be on the verge of a blockbuster.we shall see

[JATMtheJATM]

sabres got a big body but with less potential..

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/hudson-fasching/

[sukie]

Is Stafford still a Sabre?

[JATMtheJATM]

Is Stafford still a Sabre?

yes. and hes actually been playing EXTREMELY well the past few weeks.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Still unofficial but more details emerging...

Bob McKenzie‏<S>@</S>TSNBobMcKenzie<SMALL class=time>2 mins (http://www.billszone.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/441268179617062912)</SMALL> Pending trade call, sounds like BUF sends Brayden McNabb and two 2nd round picks to LA for two prospects - one of them Hudson Fasching.

[don137]

TSN said Brayden McNabb traded to LA Kings

[Ginger Vitis]

Fasching played at the recent WJC... Some draft experts were saying a month ago how he was a "steal" in the 4th round last year and is looking better than his draft position.. I hope the 2 2nd rounders were the 2014 2nd rounders..

[JATMtheJATM]

deslauriers is the other prospect.

hearing vanek to kings

dubnyk to montreal

[JATMtheJATM]

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/nicolas_deslauriers/

apparently, he has blazing speed and skill. slow development. he should be up with the sabres ASAP

[sukie]

yes. and hes actually been playing EXTREMELY well the past few weeks.

It's a mirage.

[JATMtheJATM]

It's a mirage.

hes always been consistently streaky. im glad hes becoming productive again.

[JATMtheJATM]

gabby to kings DONE

[Ginger Vitis]

Carrier and now Fasching Murray must not have been impressed with the winger depth in the system.. Fasching played well in last years WJC 4 points in 5 games. A full year before Faschings draft year his was considered a 1st round pick but his stock fell . As I mentioned before his stellar play in college and at the WJC has draft experts saying he was a steal in the 4th Round.. And reading this story how can you not pull for this kid and hope he succeeds

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/72339?referrer_id=32770

[JATMtheJATM]

goc to penguins.

[The Jokeman]

Carrier and now Fasching Murray must not have been impressed with the winger depth in the system.. Fasching played well in last years WJC 4 points in 5 games. A full year before Faschings draft year his was considered a 1st round pick but his stock fell . As I mentioned before his stellar play in college and at the WJC has draft experts saying he was a steal in the 4th Round.. And reading this story how can you not pull for this kid and hope he succeeds

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article/show/72339?referrer_id=32770
Let's just hope Randy Cunneyworth can develop these guys otherwise not sure this trade does much to improve us in the next two seasons which is what we all want.

[JATMtheJATM]

t. ruutu to NJD

[JATMtheJATM]

halak, 3rd rounder to washington for neuvirth and klesla

nothing official yet

[gebobs]

Sabres deal McNabb, Jonathan Parker, picks to Kings for Nicolas Deslauriers and Hudson Fasching.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=445334

[Yasgur's Farm]

Here we go!!

Bob McKenzie‏<S>@</S>TSNBobMcKenzie<SMALL class=time>25 secs (http://www.billszone.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/441291453453463552)</SMALL> Matt Moulson to MIN is a possibility.

[JATMtheJATM]

NM its a fake!

[Yasgur's Farm]

NM its a fake!Reported as fake Pierre Lebrun account

Paul Hamilton‏<S>@</S>pham1717<SMALL class=time>4 mins (http://www.billszone.com/pham1717/status/441291804214714368)</SMALL> LeBrun tweet about Vanek is a fake account

[JATMtheJATM]

Tim thomas to dallas?

[Downinfloflo]

The picks in the St Louis trade don't mean anything.

the 2014 draft is a waste...Marty is one of the NHL top 5 goal scorers.

Ryan Callahan is a 45 point a year guy who wanted to get paid like a top goal scorer.

EDIT.....its a 2015, 1st,2014 2nd.

[JATMtheJATM]

Reported as fake Pierre Lebrun account

people are dumb.

david pagnotta retweeted it. so he fell for it too.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Dave Davis‏<S>@</S>DaveDavisHockey<SMALL class=time>2 mins (http://www.billszone.com/DaveDavisHockey/status/441294582366482432)</SMALL> Looks like something on Moulson will be announced shortly.


Jeremy White‏<S>@</S>JeremyWGR<SMALL class=time>1 min (http://www.billszone.com/JeremyWGR/status/441295039851806722)</SMALL> Game time. RT <S>@</S>RealKyper (http://www.billszone.com/RealKyper): Moulson talks for <S>#</S>Sabres (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Sabres&src=hash) remain with <S>#</S>Sharks (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Sharks&src=hash) <S>#</S>Ducks (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Ducks&src=hash) and <S>#</S>Wild (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23Wild&src=hash)

[JATMtheJATM]

hearing stafford and moulson should get traded. no, im not an insider. just what im reading on twitter.

[Yasgur's Farm]

hearing stafford and moulson should get traded. no, im not an insider. just what im reading on twitter.Confirmed by me.

- - - Updated - - -


people are dumb.

david pagnotta retweeted it. so he fell for it too.I got fooled yesterday

[JATMtheJATM]

The picks in the St Louis trade don't mean anything.

the 2014 draft is a waste...Marty is one of the NHL top 5 goal scorers.

Ryan Callahan is a 45 point a year guy who wanted to get paid like a top goal scorer.

EDIT.....its a 2015, 1st,2014 2nd.

they mean something, if you give up 2 firsts in a row. may not mean you lose out on a star, but it depletes your organizational depth, for a 38 year old. but the rags could also put together a run. so they gave to get. long run, its a better move for the ning

[ckg927]

people are dumb.

david pagnotta retweeted it. so he fell for it too.

Channel 2 fell for the fake tweet, too.

[Ginger Vitis]

Matthew Kollar(WGR550) who follows the Rochester Americans for WGR said the 3 years McNabb was in Rochester Kollar didn't see very much improvement in his play is below average skater and doesn't think McNabb will be more than a No. 6 guy in he NHL

[ckg927]

Matthew Kollar(WGR550) who follows the Rochester Americans for WGR said the 3 years McNabb was in Rochester Kollar didn't see very much improvement in his play is below average skater and doesn't think McNabb will be more than a No. 6 guy in he NHL

I think he's spot on in that assessment. And consider, too, that McNabb's been passed over on the defensive depth chart by Ristolainen, Zadorov and Pysyk and you can see why McNabb's now in SoCal.

[JATMtheJATM]

maszeros to boston.

[JATMtheJATM]

MOULSON TO WILD

halak to washington deal must have been a fake too.

[ckg927]

MOULSON TO WILD

halak to washington deal must have been a fake too.

Other, more reputable people thought Halak was going to stay past the deadline. SO FAR, they're right.

[Downinfloflo]

they mean something, if you give up 2 firsts in a row. may not mean you lose out on a star, but it depletes your organizational depth, for a 38 year old. but the rags could also put together a run. so they gave to get. long run, its a better move for the ning

Those picks the Rangers gave up, Those players drafted with those picks won't be any where near the NHL for at least 4-5 years down the road..And the 2nd round pick will most likely never be.

The Rangers get a pick back if Cally signs..St Louis is 38, But he's in fantastic shape and he's a point per game player still at 38 years old, He has 29 G with 61 Points in 62 games this year.

Marty St Louis is a 20 goal scorer when he's having a dreadful season..Cally wanted way to much money, And he's only a 45 point a year guy.

[JATMtheJATM]

if it works, it works. but if it doesnt, its a steep price. very steep

[ticatfan]

I guess phillips is staying in ottawa, that is what everyone here is talking about, my hawks did a couple minor movemnets.

[Downinfloflo]

if it works, it works. but if it doenst, its a steep price.

I would trade a late 1st rounder and a late 2nd round pick for St Louis any day of the week.That's basically what happened.

Ryan was GONE no matter what, So he was a throw in.And the contract he wanted was just silly for a guy with his point totals.

I'm just glad they did not do the Chris Stewart for Callahan deal.

[JATMtheJATM]

kesler NOT traded

[Yasgur's Farm]

Paul Hamilton‏<S>@</S>pham1717<SMALL class=time>36 secs (http://www.billszone.com/pham1717/status/441303645410177024)</SMALL> I asked upstairs if the team was done and told, "I don't think so" We'll see

[Downinfloflo]

Mark Spector ‏@SportsnetSpec 35s
NYR gets Raphael Diaz for a 5th in 2015 from Canucks.

[JATMtheJATM]

I would trade a late 1st rounder and a late 2nd round pick for St Louis any day of the week.That's basically what happened.

Ryan was GONE no matter what, So he was a throw in.And the contract he wanted was just silly for a guy with his point totals.

I'm just glad they did not do the Chris Stewart for Callahan deal.

i dunno. if the rags win a cup, then its a win no matter what.

if they dont, a 38 year old for a first, possibly 2.. thats a bad a trade. obviously, time will tell. its not like the rangers were the class of the league. they are a long shot to make serious noise. so it could be a dramatic overpay.

[JATMtheJATM]

there is a sabres trade coming. expecting to hear its moulson to wild. but not official.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Elliotte Friedman‏<S>@</S>FriedgeHNIC<SMALL class=time>34s (http://www.billszone.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/441304472816340993)</SMALL> Moulson and McCormick to MIN

[JATMtheJATM]

moulson and mccormick to wild.

[Skooby]

What did we get from the Wild ??

[JATMtheJATM]

torey mitchell and picks coming back.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Prolly 2 and 3 + player

[JATMtheJATM]

vanek traded as well

[JATMtheJATM]

vanek for etem and a 1st

moulson for a second + possibly

[Skooby]

vanek traded as well

The Isles are going to be drafting 4th-5th.

[Yasgur's Farm]

conditional 1st for Moulson

[JATMtheJATM]

legwand to detroit

- - - Updated - - -


The Isles are going to be drafting 4th-5th.

you mean if they keep their pick and toll it over to next year to buffalo?

[Skooby]

conditional 1st for Moulson

If he resigns with the team or they make the conference finals again ??

[JATMtheJATM]

halak traded as well, it sounds. just rumor. another deal was done. maybe even myers

AND VANEK TO HABS, NOT DUCKS! possibly!

[Ginger Vitis]

Vanek reportedly went to Montreal

[Skooby]

you mean if they keep their pick and toll it over to next year to buffalo?

They're going to keep their pick because all they have to do is do better than almost last this year, which is a likelier proposition.

[Ginger Vitis]

Isles only got a prospect and a 2nd rounder for Vanek

[Yasgur's Farm]

Vanek a 2 and a prospect

[JATMtheJATM]

Vanek reportedly went to Montreal

for a prospect and a second rounder, im reading.

also, a montreal prospect is in critical condition with meningitis.

[swiper]

Vanek to Montreal for a 2nd. Details pending per TSN.

- - - Updated - - -

Buffalo gets Torrey Mitchell for Moulson and McCormick

[SkateZilla]

Moulson and McCormick to Minn for F Torrey Mitchell and TBA

[gebobs]

Super Bowl! Here we come!

[Yasgur's Farm]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/248608851.html

According to the Buffalo News’ John Vogl, the Wild traded two draft picks (my guess is at least Winnipeg's second-round pick acquired in the Devin Setoguchi trade) and fourth-line winger Torrey Mitchell to the Sabres for power winger Matt Moulson, a three-time 30-goal scorer, and hard-nosed forward Cody McCormick.Winnepeg #2 would be a nice pick.

[JATMtheJATM]

so... the isles are taking a monumental step backwards here.

[Dude]

Just so we're clear, the Sabres traded Moulson and McCormick to Minnesota?

[The King]

So how do Sabres fans feel now? You cleared out almost everyone for a slew of picks, was it enough to give up all that talent?

[Yasgur's Farm]

Just so we're clear, the Sabres traded Moulson and McCormick to Minnesota?Yup

[Dude]

YupOK. The 15 posts about it left me confused.

[JATMtheJATM]

halak traded as well, per vogl.

im happy. id prefer more prospects, but with all these picks, they are bound to hit on some or alot. i like it.

the prospect in the vanek deal is collberg. projects to be a top 6 forward in the NHL.

- - - Updated - - -


Just so we're clear, the Sabres traded Moulson and McCormick to Minnesota?

ill confirm this rumor soon.

[JATMtheJATM]

halak to washington

[ckg927]

looks like the Halak to the Caps deal IS legit; Bob McKenzie just tweeted it.

No word as yet on what Buffalo is getting.

[Ginger Vitis]

The Canadians gave the isles Sebastian Collberg.. Hockey Prospectus had Collberg as Montreals No.3 prospect..

[SkateZilla]

Halak to WSH for TBA (Picks)

[ckg927]

It's official: We WILL suck until at least the end of next season.

The upside: Connor McDavid may just make the Sabres relevant again.

[JATMtheJATM]

The Canadians gave the isles Sebastian Collberg.. Hockey Prospectus had Collberg as Montreals No.3 prospect..

how does the new buffalo prospect from LA stack up on that site?

i cant recall his name. hunter f.....

[The Jokeman]

The Canadians gave the isles Sebastian Collberg.. Hockey Prospectus had Collberg as Montreals No.3 prospect..

From HF:
Collberg is a very skilled forward with excellent skating skills and speed while possessing excellent one-on-one moves. The Swedish sniper doesn't shy away from the dirty areas, knows how to find the soft spots to score goals and has an elite wrist shot which he can release in a hurry with great accuracy and velocity. He must add more strength and size to play along the boards and will need improvement on the defensive side of the puck. The talented winger projects as a top-six forward at the NHL level.

[JATMtheJATM]

Just so we're clear, the Sabres traded Moulson and McCormick to Minnesota?

CONFIRMED!

[Yasgur's Farm]

Alex Seixeiro‏<S>@</S>alexfan590<SMALL class=time>3 mins (http://www.billszone.com/alexfan590/status/441312124225064960)</SMALL> Looks like Michael Neuvirth and a 6th rounder to BUF for Halak. <S>#</S>TradeTracker (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23TradeTracker&src=hash)
Nice G prospect I believe

[The Jokeman]

Just so we're clear, the Sabres traded Moulson and McCormick to Minnesota?

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Moulson and Cody McCormick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Torrey Mitchell and draft picks.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=445355

[SkateZilla]

Vanek w/ Briere is gonna give the NE Division nightmares if they click.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

Jeez who do we have left on the roster that's even worth building around

[The Jokeman]

Nice G prospect I believe

Talent Analysis
Neuvirth is a butterfly goaltender and is technically sound while maintaining his positioning in classic, textbook style. He stays square to shooters and comes out to the top of his crease when appropriate to cut down the angle. His most remarkable on-ice trait is his incredible composure. Neuvirth almost never appears rattled or caught up in a moment of excitement. Whether the puck is in the zone or elsewhere on the ice, Neuvirth is extremely economical with his movement. Has been vulnerable early in games at times and has battled nagging leg injuries but is among the elite young goaltending prospects.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/michael_neuvirth/

[ckg927]

Nice G prospect I believe

Prospects don't have 4 seasons of NHL experience like Neuvirth does.

[ckg927]

Jeez who do we have left on the roster that's even worth building around

No one.

So embrace THE TANK for at least another season.

[JATMtheJATM]

he has a career save percentage of .910 and .914 this season. hes a good, youngish goalie.

i like it.

[SkateZilla]

They might as well call the 2014 draft the 2014 Buffalo Draft.

[ckg927]

he has a career save percentage of .910 and .914 this season. hes a good, youngish goalie.

i like it.

So do I. I can go along with a Enroth/Neuvirth tandem until Hackett or Lieuwen are NHL-ready.

[WagonCircler]

I understand that most of these guys' contracts were expiring

I understand that the rebuild needed to start with the Miller trade.

I even understand that the Sabres need to continue to tank and that, given the circumstances, the Sabres fared as well as could be expected over the past few days.

But DAMN, do I feel like this team is now way worse than it was two weeks ago.

At least they don't need to try to tank. That will take care of itself.

[Downinfloflo]

Isles only got a prospect and a 2nd rounder for Vanek

He has a 8.0 grade for those who like that sort of stuff.

- - - Updated - - -


They might as well call the 2014 draft the 2014 Buffalo Draft.

The wrong year for that.

[Ginger Vitis]

how does the new buffalo prospect from LA stack up on that site?

i cant recall his name. hunter f.....

Hudsen Fashcing.. Prior to the season starting Fasching was ranked 8th on Los Angeles Kings Top 10 prospects Hockey Prospectus

[Dude]

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Moulson and Cody McCormick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Torrey Mitchell and draft picks.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=445355Are you sure?

[Yasgur's Farm]

Prospects don't have 4 seasons of NHL experience like Neuvirth does.
True

[coastal]

The bottom has arrived and been embraced.

The reality is lonely.

[Yasgur's Farm]

Are you sure?Yes
Elliotte Friedman‏<S>@</S>FriedgeHNIC<SMALL class=time>55 mins (http://www.billszone.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/441304472816340993)</SMALL>Moulson and McCormick to MIN


Michael Russo‏<S>@</S>Russostrib<SMALL class=time>2 mins (http://www.billszone.com/Russostrib/status/441318440834314240)</SMALL> Trade conference call between <S>#</S>mnwild (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23mnwild&src=hash) and <S>#</S>sabres (http://www.billszone.com/search?q=%23sabres&src=hash) hasn't taken place yet, so this is all pending league approval.

[The King]

I understand that most of these guys' contracts were expiring

I understand that the rebuild needed to start with the Miller trade.

I even understand that the Sabres need to continue to tank and that, given the circumstances, the Sabres fared as well as could be expected over the past few days.

But DAMN, do I feel like this team is now way worse than it was two weeks ago.

At least they don't need to try to tank. That will take care of itself.

From an outsiders prospective it's going to take 3-4 years to get this team to the playoffs.
And that's if you hit on 70%, if you hit on less than you might be as good as you were last season.

[Dude]

Yes
I'm going to need some confirmation.

[gebobs]

I'm going to need some confirmation.

Confirmed.

[Dude]

Confirmed.Works for me.

[coastal]

Put us as the top non-expansion team in the McDavid sweepstakes right now.

It's a given.

[JATMtheJATM]

Put us as the top non-expansion team in the McDavid sweepstakes right now.

It's a given.

the sabres are regardless. they dont just give expansion teams 1st overall picks

[Yasgur's Farm]

WGR is a little nervous about the Moulson deal because no league approval yet.

[ckg927]

It should be noted that in addition to Neuvirth, the Caps also sent D Rostilav Klesla to Buffalo. Decent amount of points, and a LOT of PIMs, throughout his career.

[Yasgur's Farm]

For Moulson...
2014 2nd
2016 2nd
per WGR

[Yasgur's Farm]

It should be noted that in addition to Neuvirth, the Caps also sent D Rostilav Klesla to Buffalo. Decent amount of points, and a LOT of PIMs, throughout his career.I think I saw that Sabres sent a 3rd as well.

[gebobs]

the sabres are regardless. they dont just give expansion teams 1st overall picks

Are they entered into the lottery? I see in 2000 that MIN and CBJ picked #3 and #4.

Islanders - DiPietro (brief flash)
Thrashers - Heatley (big crash)
Wild - Gaborik (scores well enough)
Jackets - Klesla (traded to Buff)

[coastal]

Are they entered into the lottery? I see in 2000 that MIN and CBJ picked #3 and #4.

Islanders - DiPietro (brief flash)
Thrashers - Heatley (big crash)
Wild - Gaborik (scores well enough)
Jackets - Klesla (traded to Buff)i certainly hope they aren't entered in and get 3rd and 4th overall.

were facing 3 consecutive years of top overall pick.

[JATMtheJATM]

For Moulson...
2014 2nd
2016 2nd
per WGR

i like it. that 2016 can be flipped for a player later if the sabres need it as they come out of this rebuild

- - - Updated - - -


Are they entered into the lottery? I see in 2000 that MIN and CBJ picked #3 and #4.

Islanders - DiPietro (brief flash)
Thrashers - Heatley (big crash)
Wild - Gaborik (scores well enough)
Jackets - Klesla (traded to Buff)

they would be, yes.

however, the thrashers did get the number 1 in 99

[Downinfloflo]

That's all the Sabres got for Moulson, McCormick and their 3rd round pick?

Murray must have been tired and just said screw it.....LOL

[coastal]

i like it. that 2016 can be flipped for a player later if the sabres need it as they come out of this rebuild

- - - Updated - - -



they would be, yes.

however, the thrashers did get the number 1 in 99
So the thrashers won the lottery in 99?

will they slot expansion teams into 3rd and 4th spots prior to lottery or into 1st and 2nd spots prior to the lottery?

[Downinfloflo]

Who ever the NHL wants to pick 1st overall will....That's how the lotto goes.

[ckg927]

Who ever the NHL wants to pick 1st overall will....That's how the lotto goes.

And you probably believe the 1985 NBA draft was fixed, too.

[gebobs]

So the thrashers won the lottery in 99?

will they slot expansion teams into 3rd and 4th spots prior to lottery or into 1st and 2nd spots prior to the lottery?

In '99, the rangers (via Chicago) won the lottery but could only move up the maximum of 4 spots to #4. Atlanta moved up to first (via Tampa) and traded their own pick to Vancouver.

All that jockeying around led to Atlanta getting Patrik Stefan (huge loser), the Rangers getting Pavel Brendl (huger loser), and Vancouver getting the Sedins.

[Skooby]

And you probably believe the 1985 NBA draft was fixed, too.

Ewing ??

[Downinfloflo]

In '99, the rangers (via Chicago) won the lottery but could only move up the maximum of 4 spots to #4. Atlanta moved up to first (via Tampa) and traded their own pick to Vancouver.

All that jockeying around led to Atlanta getting Patrik Stefan (huge loser), the Rangers getting Pavel Brendl (huger loser), and Vancouver getting the Sedins.

See, It goes to show how much of a gamble the draft is.

[ckg927]

Ewing ??

Yep. But those claims are BS.

[Downinfloflo]

And you probably believe the 1985 NBA draft was fixed, too.

I don't watch that garbage.

[jimmifli]

Anybody got a run down of all the picks in 2014-2015? Seems silly.

[swiper]

Somebody please tell me who the goalie is now in Vancouver while I try to get my head to stop spinning...

[Mace]

Somebody please tell me who the goalie is now in Vancouver while I try to get my head to stop spinning...

Might be Johnny Manziel. I sort of lost track of things myself.

[The Jokeman]

I mentioned in another thread but in keeping Chris Stewart don't be shocked if we make a play for Paul Stasny who's an UFA this off season. As we could always shift CoHo or Ennis to wing. That give us Stewart, Stasny and Ennis as our top line and CoHo, Girgensons and Stafford as a 2nd line or maybe we could add another UFA winger. I won't begin to forecast the 3rd and 4th lines as it could be a bunch of young guys or Foligno, Mitchell and who knows what else.

[JATMtheJATM]

Somebody please tell me who the goalie is now in Vancouver while I try to get my head to stop spinning...

eddie lack

[JATMtheJATM]

So the thrashers won the lottery in 99?

will they slot expansion teams into 3rd and 4th spots prior to lottery or into 1st and 2nd spots prior to the lottery?

probably 2-3.

there wasnt a lottery in 99, to my knowledge. i could be wrong about that. but usually, expansion teams dont get the number 1 pick. but they do pick very high.

[Meathead]

Somebody please tell me who the goalie is now in Vancouver while I try to get my head to stop spinning...

gump worsley

[denverboz]

I mentioned in another thread but in keeping Chris Stewart don't be shocked if we make a play for Paul Stasny who's an UFA this off season. As we could always shift CoHo or Ennis to wing. That give us Stewart, Stasny and Ennis as our top line and CoHo, Girgensons and Stafford as a 2nd line or maybe we could add another UFA winger. I won't begin to forecast the 3rd and 4th lines as it could be a bunch of young guys or Foligno, Mitchell and who knows what else.
Stastny ain't going anywhere he went to school here (DU) for two years, than went right to the AVS.

He's coming off 5yr. Contract that was for over $30.M. He just came out and said he would give the AVS a hometown discount on next contract! I suspect they're already in talks. And I can't imagine any scenario that would see the AVS just let him walk away. He's pretty integral to the teams style, and a lot of fun to watch.

[swiper]

gump worsley

He's still playing, eh?

[gebobs]

probably 2-3.

there wasnt a lottery in 99, to my knowledge. i could be wrong about that. but usually, expansion teams dont get the number 1 pick. but they do pick very high.

There was a lottery in '99. As far as I can tell, expansion teams are added to the lottery with other qualifying teams. The Thrashers didn't win the lottery but were able to move up through trades.

[Night Train]

gump worsley

One of the first Sabres games ever in Oct. 1970. My brother gets us tickets for Sabres-Minny.

Gump in goal for Minny. Joe Daley in goal for the Sabres.

Neither golaie wore a mask. Insane.

[Meathead]

jesus is the center and is a little soft but mohammad plays d and can really bust some heads out there

[JATMtheJATM]

There was a lottery in '99. As far as I can tell, expansion teams are added to the lottery with other qualifying teams. The Thrashers didn't win the lottery but were able to move up through trades.

ah, thank you! good work.

some people here think the NHL is just going to hand an expansion team mcdavid. not going to happen. they may win the lottery, but the sabres will have a great chance.