2011 restricted free agents

[chernobylwraiths]

Does the new climate in Buffalo mean that we will now do what we wouldn't do before and go after a restricted free agent?

Look at some of the names of restricted free agents:

Weber, Shea » D NAS 25 $4,500,000 2011 (RFA)
Stamkos, Steven » F TBL 21 $3,725,000 2011 (RFA)
Bozak, Tyler » F TOR 25 $3,725,000 2011 (RFA)
Doughty, Drew » D LAK 21 $3,475,000 2011 (RFA)
Bogosian, Zach » D ATL 20 $3,375,000 2011 (RFA)
Kostitsyn, Andrei » F MTL 26 $3,250,000 2011 (RFA)
Parise, Zach » F NJD 26 $3,125,000 2011 (RFA)
Schenn, Luke » D TOR 21 $2,975,000 2011 (RFA)
Turris, Kyle » F PHO 21 $2,695,833 2011 (RFA)
Ladd, Andrew » F ATL 24 $2,350,000 2011 (RFA)
Callahan, Ryan » F NYR 26 $2,300,000 2011 (RFA)
Wheeler, Blake » F ATL 24 $2,200,000 2011 (RFA)
Bernier, Steve » F FLA 26 $2,000,000 2011 (RFA)
Stralman, Anton » D CLB 24 $1,950,000 2011 (RFA)
Stafford, Drew » F BUF 25 $1,900,000 2011 (RFA)
Dubinsky, Brandon »

What would a pairing of Weber and Myers be like? I would also love to have a guy like Parise, but there is a part of me that would like to sign Callahan or Dubinsky away from the Rangers.

[SabreEleven]

I doubt the Sabres will tread in these waters.

[Dr. Lecter]

I have hear a rumor that they will pursue Parise.

[PTI]

Callahan is the future Rangers Captain, doubt he leaves.

[CuseJetsFan83]

Weber, Shea » D NAS 25 $4,500,000 2011 (RFA)
Stamkos, Steven » F TBL 21 $3,725,000 2011 (RFA)
Bozak, Tyler » F TOR 25 $3,725,000 2011 (RFA)
Doughty, Drew » D LAK 21 $3,475,000 2011 (RFA)
Bogosian, Zach » D ATL 20 $3,375,000 2011 (RFA)
Kostitsyn, Andrei » F MTL 26 $3,250,000 2011 (RFA)
Parise, Zach » F NJD 26 $3,125,000 2011 (RFA)
Schenn, Luke » D TOR 21 $2,975,000 2011 (RFA)
Turris, Kyle » F PHO 21 $2,695,833 2011 (RFA)
Ladd, Andrew » F ATL 24 $2,350,000 2011 (RFA)
Callahan, Ryan » F NYR 26 $2,300,000 2011 (RFA)
Wheeler, Blake » F ATL 24 $2,200,000 2011 (RFA)
Bernier, Steve » F FLA 26 $2,000,000 2011 (RFA)
Stralman, Anton » D CLB 24 $1,950,000 2011 (RFA)
Stafford, Drew » F BUF 25 $1,900,000 2011 (RFA)

those bolded are players i would love to see come to buffalo (stafford returning hopefully for a hometown discount)

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I highly doubt they do what Edmonton did to them, but this team would sure look a lot different with Drew Doughty on the blueline.

[chernobylwraiths]

There's nothing to say they couldn't trade for one of them, especially to a team that might be a little cash strapped or not willing to pay that much (formerly Buffalo).

[rbochan]

Weber and Stamkos...

[SkateZilla]

Weber and Stamkos while retaining Stafford.

I doubt TB lets Stamkos go.

[OpIv37]

I think RFA's are wishful thinking, even with Pegula running the show. It's just too risky-if you miss, you can really screw up the future.

The only possibility is like Chern said: a team willing to trade fairly to unload salaries.

[Dozerdog]

Parise is the only one I see a team wanting to trade because of Salary problems

[TMu11]

I'd go after Parise and Stamkos

[CuseJetsFan83]

shea weber should be #1........ just imagine weber and myers as a top pairing :P

[SkateZilla]

shea weber should be #1........ just imagine weber and myers as a top pairing :P

Problem is:
Offensively, Our PP never gives Myers a position to shoot (Like Boston Does w/ Chara). Its all pass-pass-pass-turnover, They should be letting Myers Bomb it from the Blue Line and tipping in rebounds.

Defensively, no one wants to help him. He was taking on 3 flyers in Game 5 single handily.

[DrGraves]

i'd love to get stamkos but we'd have to get up everything to get him

[tampabay25690]

Weber and Stamkos while retaining Stafford.

I doubt TB lets Stamkos go.

I agree...
But they have a ton of $$ still with Vinny and Marty....
Stamkos I dont see leaving....

[camelcowboy]

A max deal for stamkos and 4 first founders would be worth it

[Canadian'eh!]

I never understand why people even bother looking at the RFA list.

99.99% of the time any player you'd be willing to give up 4 1sts to get, the team with that players rights matches the offer without a hint of hesitation.

Short of any of these players demanding to get be let go, they will stay with the team who has their rights.

That being said... as a Habs fan i am willing to let AK go for the 4 1sts if you guys want.

But as much as there are some amazing names on that list, just don't even go there. You're wasting your time.

[chernobylwraiths]

Nothing wrong with trading for a player on that list from a cash strapped team.