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Shoulda been in that locker room after. Looked like a funeral

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As we get to the home stretch, so weird to be rooting against Eastern teams. I saw the score of the SJ game and thought "damn the Sharks won" and then was like oh yeah I don't care if they win or not.

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I bet. Must have been pin drop silence.

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http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/nhl140228.html

There was also a report earlier this week, or last week, about Seattle getting close. Wonder if there is more truth to these than I had originally thought.

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Miller and ott to blues for halak, stewart and others

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Fuck I have Halak

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Knew it. Made too much sense. I have Miller and he was doing well for me. Will be better now. Now the Sabres need to get Halak signed. Good luck with that.

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Holy fuck.

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Blues just made the West interesting, well more interesting.

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Sell sell sell!!!

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Miller and Ott for Stewart, Halak, William Carrier, a 2015 first and a conditional 2016 third.

Blues going all in, they're going to be scary come playoff time

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I would be surprised if they did this. Matt Hackett would be a capable backup on a rebuilding team, and really no better time than now to give the reigns to Enroth.

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Think they just flip him for a pick(s) later?

I see them doing this, Buffalo looks to be doing well in their rebuilding phase. Edmonton might want to take down notes :lol

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Wouldn't be surprised. Could be a reason the deal was done a few days before the deadline. Maybe to MTL as a rental in case Price is out a while? I haven't heard reports on how he's doing.

Edit: I jut don't see a rebuilding club like the Sabres signing a veteran-ish goalie with a reasonably high price tag going into free agency when they've got 2 young guys who are much cheaper. Thrifty is the name of the game for the Sabres right now. Give the kids a chance to grow for the next couple seasons while expectations are low.

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I can't see Halak being here in Buffalo after next Wednesday. He certainly won't be resigned.

Stewart has been linked to Ottawa for a while and now that Murray has traded for him those rumors have blown up.

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Yeah. I think they'll flip them both, possibly in a package deal with Moulson.

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They'll flip Halak to the Flyers for Emery and Voracek and then holmgren will sign Halak to a 5 year extension.

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If I just heard Murray right, the 2016 3rd round conditional pick rides on Miller resigning in St. Louis. If he resigns Buffalo gets a 2014 1st.

edit: yes I did, he just re-stated it.

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Official conditions are Miller re-signing or St. Louis making it to the Western Conference Finals.

Let's go Blues!

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Happy for Miller getting on a legit contender. Will be rooting for the Blues after the Avs are eliminated.

I'm loving the Blues back up goaltender tonight.

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:trap :trap

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Sabres use their Director of Video Technology, who's highest level of hockey was high school and trying (and failing) to walk on at Clarkson.

Blues get the Ducks' locker room attendant. Love it.

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From 2011-next year's draft, not counting what they might get from now until the deadline.....

2011:
#16 Armia, (No 2nd rounder)

2012:
#12 Grigorenko
#14 Girgensons
#44 McCabe

2013:
#8 Ristolainen
#16 Zadarov
#35 Compher
#38 Hurley
#52 Bailey
#57 Carrier *acquired from St. Louis*

2014:
Own 1st
Possible Isles 1st UNLESS DEFERRED TO 2015
Possible St. Louis 1st
Own 2nd
LA's 2nd (Regehr deal)
Minnesota's 2nd (Pominville deal)

2015:
Own 1st
St Louis 1st
Possible Deferred 1st from Isles
Own 2nd
LA's 2nd (Regehr deal)
Minnesota's 2nd (Pominville deal)

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Geez, when all is said and done, the Sabres might be the only team that shows up to the draft. :lol

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I mean, let's assume that at LEAST one of those two things happens. I have no idea why Miller wouldn't resign with St. Louis, but who knows...that's an amazing haul for them.

The rebuild in Buffalo is real. They're killing it. If they can get more for Moulson, Halak, Stewart...it's unreal.

I really hope they draft well. I have a soft spot for the Sabres...mostly for nostalgia because one of my first childhood sports watching memories is Brad May.

It's so conflicting for me, because Miller is one of my favorite non-Hawk players (possibly my favorite). I love the guy, want to see him win...but not on the fucking Blues.

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I agree, one of the two seems likely. Can't think of a reason why Miller wouldn't resign there, but hey, ya never know.

It's certainly going to be fun to watch. The tank is now officially full speed ahead for McDavid.

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Glad to see Miller get moved and I am happy for my Sabre friends (I've got several in my long time fantasy hockey league) for them to advance the rebuild.

Annoyed my brother's team, who is my number 1 nemesis in said fantasy league as we gone back and forth as 1-2 in our division, just got stronger as he has Miller.

Isles will definitely defer that 1st rounder to 2015.

Pumped for a ton of afternoon hockey today. Coaching my 8 year old in a doubleheader in basketball today and we should be done in time for a get in front of the TV for 1pm. This way, it frees my Saturday night up for a movie or more House of Cards with the wife.

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Rumors have the Wings interested in Kesler. I just don't see,as I said before, where he fits. When everyone is healthy he'd probably be the RW on the 3rd line, maybe on the 2nd depending on they wanted to do it. And I sure wouldn't give up Tatar or Nyquist or even Jurco for him. Edler is another story. Depending on the price, makes total sense for them.

I think I'm taking Wednesday off now, if my boss ok's it. I'll be watching a lot of it at work anyways so.... Spring break so no one will be around, so should be a good day to take off.

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Oilers will peace right out after picking a small fast forward with first pick.

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That would be ideal for Buffalo.

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Nj.com just ran a story about Marty may be playing is last game in NJ

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The rumor of him leaving just won't die. I don't see why they'd do it. Unless he wants to play another year and the Devils need to give Schneider the job. Please retire a Devil Marty.

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I forgot there was an outdoor game today.

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Weather is going to make it interesting from the sounds of it.

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A lot of people have said that. Maybe a few too many this year? Everyone knew the Winter Classic and the game in LA. Games in NY didn't seem to get the attention nation wide. This game should be getting attention because of the teams and star players but I worry it's an after thought after all the games and the Olympics.

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Update on the conditional pick in the Buffalo/St. Louis trade:

So if Miller re-signs or Blues make WCF, it breaks down as this:

Blues get:
Miller
Ott
2014 2nd round (MIN)
2014 3rd round (BUF)

Sabres get:
Halak
Stewart
Carrier
2014 1st round (STL)
2015 1st round (STL)

If Miller does not re-sign and the Blues do not make the WCF:

Blues get:
Miller
Ott

Sabres get:
Halak
Stewart
Carrier
2015 1st round (STL)
2016 3rd round (STL)



This still doesn't answer the question of what happens if Miller re-signs with St Louis after the draft.

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HBO should be filming Buffalo.... Now front office drama is hitting the fan.

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Rumors abound of a potential shakeup in the executive suite of Buffalo Sabres. I've asked the principals for comment. No response thus far.

@FriedgeHNIC: Something is up with Pat LaFontaine and the Buffalo Sabres.

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Well this should be interesting.

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I haven't checked twitter this much in a 24 hour span since the Mario Williams fiasco a few years ago.

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Sounding like it surrounds Patty somehow. Power struggle between him and Murray?

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If I had to guess I'd lean towards it being about Nolan more than it being about the Miller/Ott trade.

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Weren't they just talking extension with Nolan to take the interim tag off?

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......yup......

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Just met the Great One!

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Did you tell him how much you have the hots for his daughter?

Also big win for the Flyers. Huge two points for them after their stinker of a game against San Jose.

I think Jonathan Toews' actions at practice last night solidified my feelings about him. The guy is all class and is definitely a future Hall of Famer. The guy doesn't get enough credit. If you guys missed it, he had a private skate with a five year old for the Make A Wish foundation.

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http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/...afontaine.html

Sounds like it's Patty. Other than this not a lot being said.

I just cheered for the great one.

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So with all the Miller fun, I totally missed the Girardi deal. Too bad... Was secretly fantasizing about him joining the Avs.

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No Matty. He didn't want to go there anyways.

Crosby and Toews finally facing off for the first time. Good to see Crosby is finally facing his fears.

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So Lou is starting in the outdoor game tomorrow. That's gotta be a slap in the face to your veteran.

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Sabres just made it official. Patty has resigned and gone back to his previous role with the NHL.

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Woooow. What a cluster fuck. Nolan next I bet since he was Pat's hire.

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Just remember fans of successful NHL franchises, it can always be worse. Just look at Buffalo.

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Renaud Lavoie ‏@LavoieRenaud 1m

The last straw was the Ryan Miller trade. Pat Lafontaine was pushing to give Miller an extension. Tim Murray was pushing for a trade.


I'm glad Murray won.

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Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Some close to the Sabres says there was no power struggle, Lafontaine wanted to get back to New York and the working for NHL. Hmmmmm.

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Paul Hamilton ‏@pham1717 2m

I have been told Ted Nolan has been offered a 3 year contract extension. Negotiations will continue.

I'm drinking myself into a coma tonight. See you guys in a few days.

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Same here. If this is true, that was dumb on Pat's part. A 33 year old goalie who is still damn good, is more valuable going away than staying put.
Hard time believing this. Go back to the place where you had a lot of success to be head of hockey operations and want to go back to the NHL? Add to that he wasn't at the PC last night. I know they said he was sick, but unless you are puking every 10 seconds, you're there for that and then go home.
Would surprise me honestly just cause like I said he wasn't a Murray hire. I want him to get a fair shot somewhere. Got screwed in Buffalo before and got screwed on the Island too.

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Outdoor games are getting to be a bit much, this shit right now is fucking silly.

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Would surprise me too. If it's true I take it as a sign they expect this rebuild to take atleast 3 more years :lol:lol:lol

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I like this game. The two games in NYC I didn't care about at all.

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I understand it is an attempt to lure in the more mainstream fan for the NHL, but an inch of snow on the ice completely changes what a Hawks/Pens game should be...

Yeah it's cool I guess but in terms of pure on-ice hockey this is garbage. You can't control the weather though.

Keep Saad in the top 6 for godsake

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I find this awesome. Guaranteed the players are having a blast too. It's like a flashback to when they were kids.

Oh yeah this is great. I'm loving this. It just makes for an overly sloppy game

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The camera angle on this is terrible

Holy Toews

KANER. Wow

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Great game overall. Only saw the first 2 periods but Hawks were killing it. Jealous of all my buddies back home who made it to the game.

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It's getting harder to see how the jackets are going to pull off a playoff spot this year :(

That game last night was awesome.

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Sounding more and more like Marty could be gone from the Devils. That's the strangest thing.

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Who would even want him at this point?

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Montreal or Minnesota would be my two guesses.

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I was the totally opposite. Really could not have cared less about last nights outdoor game.

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Fucking ACC basketball blacking out the Caps game in Cville today

:violent

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I understand why u would care more about the NYV games. But being objective, Hawks/Pens is more intriguing to me than NYR vs wither of the other two teams.

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True, nhl can't tell who is going to be good each year though. I mean, the winter Classic was not exactly thrilling this year either because the Wings are not so hot.

I haven't back read the entire convo but I think the winter classic and all the stadium series games are a great spectacle. Perhaps they have too many this year but I love them and hope they stick around for years to come.

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Agree Wings haven't been themselves this year, but to say the Winter Classic wasn't thrilling, with a game-tying goal with like 5 minutes to go and a shootout, I wouldn't agree with.
There were too many this year. I think they were trying to appease many teams at one time. I think the reason NYC got two was because Yankee Stadium was never gonna get a Winter Classic because the bowl game that takes place that week so they gave them this. Then to not piss one of the other NY teams off, gave them each a game with the Rangers. Three games in what 5 days, was a little much. Then the fact that the Pens/Hawks was so far after the others, and afater the Olympics, it didn't get the hype that the others got. I would do maybe 3 a year, including the WC.

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Oh and how royally have the Canucks fucked up with goalie thing? Fans are booing now because Lack isn't doing well. Not booing him, just the situation. Bad time, with so many thinking Lou should start, for him to have a bad game.

Nice to see at least Rask showing up in the game. Classic Bruins playing like crap right around the trade deadline.

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I'd still love to see Flyers-Pens at Beaver Stadium. Would be an awesome center point for a great in-state rivalry.

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Forgot to post earlier: lolcaps and lolbrohan :lol:lol:lol

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You didn't miss much ;)

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Carcillo wouldn't drop them when Thornton did but has no problem jumping Krug :lol

Lundqvist having a bad birthday.

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There goes Brandon Pirri...to the Florida Panthers.

Who else?

I feel like Stan and Dale just like swapping shit around.

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Am I supposed to take that as perverted as I did?


So a big shout out to Matty's Avs. That win helps the Wings out. Still down 5 to TBL but the Lightning are trending down, while the Wings are trending up....for now.

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:lol Take it however you want.

But seriously, I feel like 50% of the trades in the NHL are between the Panthers and the Blackhawks.

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Yeah, you see that a lot in sports. Two guys just work together and find it easier to make deals. Wings pulled off a few trades with Buffalo back in the day cause Holland and Regeir need each other well.

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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hoc...asek_trade_ap/

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Wow, thanks. Gonna have to read that. I am such a dork, I remember that day like yesterday. Pre-twitter, stuff took longer to travel. Even the internet wasn't what it is today. I remember getting online in the late morning before work, had AOL at my parents so had to dial up, and went to ESPN. The headline was Doug Weight going to the Blues and I saw that and though "aw shit, they are gonna be good now." And since it was dial up, was taking a while, and was reading the paragraph that was still on the main page and at the end of the teaser paragraph it said the Weight traded happened how many ever hours after Buffalo shipped Domink Hasek and his $9mil contract to Detroit. Couldn't hit the stop button fast enough to go back and click that story. In that mornings paper, there was a quote from Holland saying he was happy with their goaltending too. lol

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:lol dial up

tough but important week for CBJ

tonight @ TOR
tomorrow vs DAL
thursday @ CHI
saturday @ NSH

do you see at least three wins there? I don't. :shrug

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Hey, it was 2001.

Three wins? I dunno. Nashville and TO are possible. Chicago and Dallas are possible. It's not the NBA, the top teams don't win every night. But saying that, CBJ could lose to the Leafs just as easily. They gotta get that first one. I'm in a weird spot. A Jackets win gets them to within a point of the Wings but it also keeps the Wings 4 points behind the Leafs and with THREE games in hand.

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When in doubt, root for the jackets. We need it.

Agree, tonight is the most important..

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http://www.thefourthperiod.com/trade...p25/index.html

So of that list, who do we think for sure gets traded? Vanek and Moulson I think are for sure goners. Would be stupid, especially for Vanek, to not get traded. Andrew MacDonald and Legwand would be my other two. Not sure about some of those names. Hemsky is rumored every year at this time.

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Kesler to the Blackhawks for Bickell and the Bulin Wall.