Looks like other teams are learning from the Sabres mis-management of waiting and sitting on there hands instead on getting a deal done for their big boys.
The Sharks just extended Thortons contract and now the Flames signed Iginla to an extension that goes into effect after next season. Looks like the Sabres are being the poster childs of what not to do and are other teams don't wanted to see the same fate as what happened to the Sabres happen to them.