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Old 06-29-2012, 01:20 PM   #8
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The team is just in a weird Transition almost. They Traded Gaustad who has worn an A for years. They are trying to trade Roy who is in the same boat.

Obviously this all goes back to July 1 2007 - The worst day in Buffalo ever. Losing Drury and Briere was the end of it all. Darcy had to panic and start handing out contracts to the "Young Core" - Then Edmonton the assholes had to go an Offer Sheet Vanek. So Vanek got 50 million, then Darcy panicked and handed out contracts to Roy, Gaustad, Pomminville, Hecht, Stafford Twice Etc.

but Hecht is UFA, and with Roy on his way out, and Goose gone, they are breaking up that core. Almost like starting over, but not. Vanek and Pommers will stay and I like that. But its like they are ready to reload with Ennis, Hodgson, Myers, Foligno (who might crack the top 6 this year) and more.

Sabres have some real upside in young talent. But if they want to push them into the NHL its almost a rebuilding mode.

This year should see Foligno spend the year in the NHL, Brayden McNabb SHOULD be o nthe roster, he is ready. Corey tropp should also make it to the NHL this year. Nice 4th liner.

Add in Grigs and this a young team. Really only older vets would be Regehr and Leopold.
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