I have a friend that lives in Colorado and he says that the AVS might not have enough under the cap to keep Forsburg or Sakic. He also says that the SABRES need one big superstar a 50 goal scorer we haven't had a 50 goal scorer since Pat LaFontaine and Forsburg or Sakic are the ones the SABRES need to put us over the top. You can put them anywhere on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd line imagine this line Forsburg Drury and Brierre or Dumont Sakic and Vanek that is if he's on the team this yr. and he will be. Our payroll was what like $31 million before the lockout and the salary cap is $38 million so we could go out and get a 50 goal scorer and still be under the cap
Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
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Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Last edited by BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan; 07-17-2005, 01:07 AM.Tags: None
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
They won't let Sakic go. He is their club Icon.
They may let Forsberg go.
With the Sabres stating they want their team salary at around 29 mil (10 mil under the cap) don't expect to see any big scorers in sabres uniform. Management is happy fighting for the last playoff spot.
But I'm sure their "young players" with "lots of potential" that are just now coming into their "prime" will help the Sabres get to where they haven't been since Hasek left. The playoffs.Buffalo Only and Always.
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Not happening.
Sakic will never leave that franchise now. He's far to valuable anyway.
Forsberg said recently that he is willing to play for whatever the Avs can afford to pay him. even if it's only a mill or something, he's gonna play for them.
But there will be PLENTY of great players available.
Markus Naslund (staying in europe maybe)
Iginla
Hossa
Kovalev
Havlat
these are just 5 guys i know are UFA right nowfrom a couple canadian teams.... not to mention cuts are going to be massive.
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Originally posted by Canadian'eh!Not happening.
Sakic will never leave that franchise now. He's far to valuable anyway.
Forsberg said recently that he is willing to play for whatever the Avs can afford to pay him. even if it's only a mill or something, he's gonna play for them.
But there will be PLENTY of great players available.
Markus Naslund (staying in europe maybe)
Iginla
Hossa
Kovalev
Havlat
these are just 5 guys i know are UFA right nowfrom a couple canadian teams.... not to mention cuts are going to be massive.
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Originally posted by BuffaloRangerThey won't let Sakic go. He is their club Icon.
They may let Forsberg go.
With the Sabres stating they want their team salary at around 29 mil (10 mil under the cap) don't expect to see any big scorers in sabres uniform. Management is happy fighting for the last playoff spot.
But I'm sure their "young players" with "lots of potential" that are just now coming into their "prime" will help the Sabres get to where they haven't been since Hasek left. The playoffs.
its about ratings,
what would you rather see.. a 4th place conference team piddly farting the last 5 games away or a #8 and 9 Place Team Battling Out ....
as per the avs.. they are already gonna lose Kariya and Seleane
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
I can really see the Avs letting Gratton, Kariya, and Selanne go. The idea of them not retaining Forsberg seems to be making for good journalism, but I can't realistically see it happening. As far as Sakic goes, Hell no will they let him go. He's been one of their few ties (Along with Floppa, and Foote) to the history and soul of their franchise.
Someone had mentioned the Philthy Cryers. I believe they'll buy both Amonte & LeClair out. They can't afford to keep paying huge salaries to both of those guys, especially for the low output they both put up these days.
I think the teams we're going to be seeing doing the most buying out are:
Toronto
Philly
Dallas
Detroit
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Originally posted by SkateZillaits about ratings,
what would you rather see.. a 4th place conference team piddly farting the last 5 games away or a #8 and 9 Place Team Battling Out ....
as per the avs.. they are already gonna lose Kariya and SeleaneBuffalo Only and Always.
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Originally posted by lordofgunWe haven't had a 50-goal scorer because of one person: Lindy Ruff
Why do you say that LOG?
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Re: Avs might not have enough $ to keep Forsburg or Sakic
Originally posted by chubluvWhy do you say that LOG?
because he won't open up the offense. I am saddened by Ruff's still being here...not that I don't think he is a good coach but i don't think he's a good fit for this team. He just doesn't do well with the younger players in their developmental stages and he is too defensive minded to allow those same developmental players to become heavy goal scorers.
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