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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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