Are these the Sabres?

[BOSSMANPC]

I must be dreaming?

Sabres need moves to get in the black
Stashing salaries not Regier's only option

Updated: August 19, 2011, 7:48 AM

Buffalo Sabres President Ted Black was finished with several offseason updates Wednesday morning in the HSBC Arena Harbour Club and it was time to bring $40 million defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to the podium to speak to reporters.

Black wanted Darcy Regier to do those honors and had a wry smile on his face as he turned and looked at his general manager.

Said Black: "With that -- and I love doing this -- I'd like to introduce the GM who currently has the highest payroll in the NHL."

Cracked Regier when he got to the microphone: "Ted cannot resist putting any more pressure on the coaching staff."

Recent offseasons had been largely tumultuous and have produced few smiles. Not anymore.

The Sabres are living in a world far different than at just about any time in their history, a stunning turnaround in the first six months of Terry Pegula's reign as owner.

Thanks to new contracts for some returnees and some previously unheard of strikes in free agency, they are suddenly a big-money team with a bloated payroll.

A Buffalo News analysis shows the Sabres have a salary cap hit of just over $68.4 million for the 2011-12 season -- more than $3.6 million over the NHL's cap of $64.8 million

More...Sabres need moves to get in the black - Sabres & NHL - The Buffalo News

 

[DChero]

The Miller must be getting traded to Tampa for picks. It's the only logical conclusion.

 

[SLY]

lol DC

 

[DChero]

Oh me...

 

[dash]

Sabres can send Tyler Ennis to the Flames anytime, Boss :smile:

 

[puckhead]

A Buffalo News analysis shows the Sabres have a salary cap hit of just over $68.4 million for the 2011-12 season -- more than $3.6 million over the NHL's cap of $64.8 million[/I]

= clicking on CapGeek?

 

[BOSSMANPC]

= clicking on CapGeek?

LOL, Probably.

And Dash, You're NOT getting Tyler Ennis !!

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Sabres can send Tyler Ennis to the Flames anytime, Boss :smile:

LOL, Probably.

And Dash, You're NOT getting Tyler Ennis !!

I hear Ales Kotalik might be moveable though.

If you're interested.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

So when is Leopold getting traded for that 3rd round pick Darcy wants? Besides you owe us for Ehrhoff.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

So when is Leopold getting traded for that 3rd round pick Darcy wants? Besides you owe us for Ehrhoff.

You can have Kotalik.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

You can have Kotalik.

The Islanders need a defenseman not a pylon.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

The Islanders need a defenseman not a pylon.

LOL, But he is good in the shootouts.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Eklund says the Sabres, Flames & Isles are talking about a three way deal. The Flames get a forward, the Isles a defenseman & no idea what the Sabres get. My guess is a pick or a prospect since they need to cut some payroll.

Is there any chance Eck's sight can go down permanently?

I mean the Isles have a forward available. I don't know which one is getting traded. Comeau is locked in for this season at 2.5 million. Bailey hasn't signed yet. Some think he could be the one traded. Others think Wang is just waiting to see what exactly he needs to spend in order to reach the cap floor & that's what Bailey will get. Which is what I believe.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

Eklund says the Sabres, Flames & Isles are talking about a three way deal. The Flames get a forward, the Isles a defenseman & no idea what the Sabres get. My guess is a pick or a prospect since they need to cut some payroll.

Is there any chance Eck's sight can go down permanently?

I mean the Isles have a forward available. I don't know which one is getting traded. Comeau is locked in for this season at 2.5 million. Bailey hasn't signed yet. Some think he could be the one traded. Others think Wang is just waiting to see what exactly he needs to spend in order to reach the cap floor & that's what Bailey will get. Which is what I believe.

The Sabres don't need to trade or dump. They can send Kotalik and Morrison to the minors and be under the cap before the seasons starts and that would be my guess.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

The Sabres don't need to trade or dump. They can send Kotalik and Morrison to the minors and be under the cap before the seasons starts and that would be my guess.

I know. That's why I hate these rumors. They're Bullshit. I expect the Isles to get a defenseman sometime before the season starts. I don't know who or from what team. However, if a team needs a winger who can score 20 goals for them they should give Garth a call. Comeau could be their man.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

I must be dreaming?

INCEPTION!