GM Game #6 by Ktown, RR, and IR4

[Backlund]

Still taking offers on Jason Spezza.

 

[coz21]

I guess I should have been more specific but will take offers for guys, not PMs saying you're interested.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

SOMETHING'S BREWING IN BUFFALO

The organization will make a major press conference in the morning.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

TRADE BLOCK

-Tim Connolly
-Jochen Hecht
-Paul Gaustad
-Mike Grier
-Rob Niedermayer
-Cody McCormick
-Craig Rivet
-Steve Montador
-Andrej Sekera

Looking for pick(s) and/or prospect(s)

PM!

 

[SixthSens]

Have made a few deals pending NTC's/NMC's being waived. I will be gone until about 8:00 tonight, so I will answer any PM's regarding RFA's and trade talk later.

 

[johnnydollaz89*]

Big News to come out of Colorado, Pending one more approval from a Commish

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Our organization has sent out one offer in order to possibly better our goaltending position and at the moment it is the only move that we are genuinely considering.

James van Riemsdyk has been asked about by several teams but we do not currently see a situation where he would move.

Jeff Carter has been asked about but much like van Riemsdyk we see no need to move him.

Our organization has been approached by a division rival about dealing for their star player but we do not currently wish to pursue such a trade.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

MILLER AND POMINVILLE TO COLORADO, VANEK TO THE ISLANDERS

The Buffalo Sabres have traded goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Jason Pominville to the Colorado Avalanche for forwards Chris Stewart and Peter Mueller, defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, goaltender Craig Anderson and Colorado 2011 first round pick.

It was a very difficult decision to move two great team players in Ryan Miller and Jason Pominville. However, it was obvious that our team was going nowhere and we felt it was time to make a major shakeup. We would like to wish Ryan and Thomas the best of luck with the Avalanche. With this trade, we get a lot of assets to work with for now and the future. Chris Stewart was obviously the main piece coming our side. We like everything about his game and we are confident that he will be a dominant force in the NHL. Kevin Shattenkirk is a young defenseman with a lot of upsides. Craig Anderson will split games with Jhonas Enroth until the end of the season. We want Jhonas to take experience and Craig will be a solid mentor. We would also like to welcome Peter Mueller to the organization and we expect good things from him once he will have recovered from his injury. Adding another 2011 first round pick was also very important for us.

In another trade, the Buffalo Sabres have traded Thomas Vanek to the New York Islanders for their 2011 first round pick.

Even if there was a risk with such a move, the motivation of this trade was to get another high pick in the 2011 entry draft. We would like to wish Thomas the best of luck in Long Island.

 

[Dichow Stopper]

WAIVER ALERT

The Buffalo Sabres have placed veteran defenseman Craig Rivet on waivers.

 

[BillyShoe1721]

CR, you've outdone yourself.

 

[RR]

Re-signed the following RFAs:

Kyle Turris -- 2 years, $1.25M
Lauri Korpikoski -- 2 years, $850K per
Mikkel Boedker -- 2 years, $1M per
Keith Yandle -- 4 years, $3.5M per
Sami Lepisto -- 1 year, $850K
Viktor Tikhonov -- 2 years, $925,000 per year (year 1 2-way)
Brett MacLean -- 2 years, $850,000 per year (year 1 2-way)
Alex Picard -- 1 year, $911,650 (2-way)
Al Montoya -- 1 year, $787,500 (2-way)
Jonas Ahnelov -- 1 year $660,000 (2-way)

 

[T_Cage]

TSN Adds Veteran GM/Analyst

TSN has announced earlier today that it has added veteran NHL GM T_Cage to its hockey panel for Tradecentre '11. The hockey expert will be covering all the deadline goings on with expert and/or witty commentary.

When asked how he'll fare in this new role, T_Cage quipped "I can't be any worse than Eklund....right?"

Stay tuned to TSN and TSN2 for Tradecentre coverage

 

[Barbadian91]

still looking to deal.

Vokoun, Booth, Stillman, Olesz and Dvorak are still available and so are most others.

Vokoun: a very good prospect and a 2nd OR a ok prospect and a 1st. (Has NMC)
Booth: package of picks and or prospects. (Has NMC)
Stillman: a 2nd round pick should get it done.

no other offers on players so far. still waiting to hear from a comish on a trade.

OT: post #800

 

[C-Saku Koivu MTL]

On the trade block

Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu They have NMC so a Stanley Cup contender is require.

Joffrey Lupul Top 6 winger with good scoring touch. A few teams showed interest.

Jason Blake can go for really cheap, can take salary back.

Andy Sutton monster defenceman that can change the momentum in a playoff game with a huge hit.

Young players, prospect and or picks are the asking price in return. Feel free to PM with offers, we'll PM you back.

 

[IslesRock4]

What's with the little activity today?

In another trade, the Buffalo Sabres have traded Thomas Vanek to the New York Islanders for their 2011 first round pick.

Even if there was a risk with such a move, the motivation of this trade was to get another high pick in the 2011 entry draft. We would like to wish Thomas the best of luck in Long Island.

confirm.

While much of our fanbase likes having a cool new toy every summer, we don't see a player in the upcoming draft that will become much better than Thomas Vanek. We needed a legitimate winger for Tavares now, not someone who could be decent 3-5 years from now. It was a tough move to make, but the Islanders currently sit in 3rd to last, and with the returns of Streit and Okposo and the addition of Vanek, we could see ourselves shoot right out of that "top prospect" range.

 

[johnnydollaz89*]

MILLER AND POMINVILLE TO COLORADO, VANEK TO THE ISLANDERS

The Buffalo Sabres have traded goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Jason Pominville to the Colorado Avalanche for forwards Chris Stewart and Peter Mueller, defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, goaltender Craig Anderson and Colorado 2011 first round pick.

It was a very difficult decision to move two great team players in Ryan Miller and Jason Pominville. However, it was obvious that our team was going nowhere and we felt it was time to make a major shakeup. We would like to wish Ryan and Thomas the best of luck with the Avalanche. With this trade, we get a lot of assets to work with for now and the future. Chris Stewart was obviously the main piece coming our side. We like everything about his game and we are confident that he will be a dominant force in the NHL. Kevin Shattenkirk is a young defenseman with a lot of upsides. Craig Anderson will split games with Jhonas Enroth until the end of the season. We want Jhonas to take experience and Craig will be a solid mentor. We would also like to welcome Peter Mueller to the organization and we expect good things from him once he will have recovered from his injury. Adding another 2011 first round pick was also very important for us.

Confirm this deal. it was tough to give up a player like Stewart and our 1st round pick but we are getting a proven winner in Ryan Miller who is a top 3 goalie in the league and a proven 60 point guy in Pominville.

 

[Nuckles]

To :
Brayden Schenn
Alec Martinez
2011 1st round pick

To :
Stephen Weiss
Bryan McCabe


Although we tried our best to keep Schenn, we are sad to see him go.
This move helps the Kings in many ways. Now we have a very good 2nd line center in Weiss, who is signed for the next couple of seasons, and a veteran leader on the back end, who we hope to re-sign and help mentor Doughty and Johnson.


On the Block:
Alexei Ponikarovsky
Jonathan Quick
Brad Richardson
Trevor Lewis
Prospects
Draft picks (excluding 1st and 2nd)

Looking for
Top 6 winger
Veteran bottom 6 forward

 

[Moses Doughty]

Would like to make some moves but need PMs back

 

[IslesRock4]

Looking to add a 2nd line center. Comeau, Schremp, Parenteau, Petrov, Nelson, Kabanov, and my 2nds are available.

 

[RR]

Trading Block Update

Looking for a #1 center and top-line winger.

Willing to move a combination of any of the following to get it done:

Kyle Turris
Mikkel Boedker
Viktor Tikhonov
Brett MacLean
Chris Brown
Maxim Goncharov
Michael Stone
Nick Ross
Scottie Upshall
Lee Stempniak
2011 1st
2011 2nd x 2 (own PHX and PHI)
2012 1st

 

[IslesRock4]

Trading Block Update

Looking for a #1 center and top-line winger.

Willing to move a combination of any of the following to get it done:

Kyle Turris
Mikkel Boedker
Viktor Tikhonov
Brett MacLean
Chris Brown
Maxim Goncharov
Michael Stone
Nick Ross
Scottie Upshall
Lee Stempniak
2011 1st
2011 2nd x 2 (own PHX and PHI)
2012 1st

That looks similar to the Tavares trade a couple years back.

 

[Moses Doughty]

IR I must ask what? Huge trade is what it looks like

 

[RR]

That looks similar to the Tavares trade a couple years back.

Did you get my PM?

 

[Moses Doughty]

Hey, I already offered Hall, Eberle, MPS, my 1st and Hemsky. I call dibs on Tavares

 

[TribalPhoenix]

To :
Brayden Schenn
Alec Martinez
2011 1st round pick

To :
Stephen Weiss
Bryan McCabe


Although we tried our best to keep Schenn, we are sad to see him go.
This move helps the Kings in many ways. Now we have a very good 2nd line center in Weiss, who is signed for the next couple of seasons, and a veteran leader on the back end, who we hope to re-sign and help mentor Doughty and Johnson.


On the Block:
Alexei Ponikarovsky
Jonathan Quick
Brad Richardson
Trevor Lewis
Prospects
Draft picks (excluding 1st and 2nd)

Looking for
Top 6 winger
Veteran bottom 6 forward

... so did Florida at least use lube?



Damn... I know you're making a Cup run, but.... damn...