Comments on: Buffalo Sabres 2005-2006

By: JScottLeRoi

JScottLeRoi — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:33:03 +0000

Eklund took that from a fan in Buffalo that said that Darcy “intimated” that Noronen would be sent down through waivers. I did not get the same impression from the interview. At one point Darcy specifically said when asked about the 3 goalie situation “a trade IS coming.” He also went on to say that he didnt want to help out division by giving them players, so it sounds like he’s doing what he can not to give him to Toronto (the only team rumored to have made an offer so far). He knows Noronen would not make it through waivers right now. He’d be better off sending him to Atlanta for a 6th rounder than to let him go for free, possibly to a division rival. He’d also be better off sending Miller down (still AHL eligible without waivers) since he would only back up Biron anyway, then wait until teams settle their goalie situations. He would either get better offers for Noronen, or it would be easier to send him through waivers then than it is right now.

By: Mullet

Mullet — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:07:32 +0000

Reported by Eklund today, Buffalo wants to ship Mikka Noronen to the AHL. The only problem with that however is that he must first pass through waivers. According to Eklund if this happens both Toronto and Atlanta would try and pounce on Noronen as their backup goalie.

By: intelligentscorpio

intelligentscorpio — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:15:20 +0000

For about $29 mil, they could haave put a better group of players togethe, howeever they got rid of high salries for Satan and Zhitnik. Vanek is the kid to watch.

By: JScottLeRoi

JScottLeRoi — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:04:37 +0000

There are a lot of Biron for Aaron Miller rumors. I don't think he'd be the answer for their top D-man, but not a bad pickup. Only problem is, then they have about 10 defensemen on their roster, and Lindy Ruff has said he only wants to keep 8. There would have to be more moves to follow if that were the case. Unless they plan on letting guys hit waivers (Campbell/Jillson).

Also, I think the majority is sold on Miller being the starter and Biron being shipped out, but I don;t know how much thoguht people have put into making Noronen the backup. He's already said that he wants to have a shot somewhere. We may be looking at a trade demand from him if he doesn't get the nod. Even if he doesn't wanna leav, he wasn't that hot of a backup in the past. At his salary (almost 700K) they might be better off looking at a vet backup instead. Last rumored offer to Potvin was 800K.

But the bottom line is, don't count on Darcy Regeir to make a move that makes sense.

By: Mullet

Mullet — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:25:45 +0000

I think we’ll see Buffalo shipping Biron off soon as they want to go with Miller as #1 and the much cheaper Noronen at #2. I think he’ll end up in LA for Aaron Miller!

By: 19AVSFANFoLIFE19

19AVSFANFoLIFE19 — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:45:39 +0000

nono it said no additions prior to the lockout. like when colorado signed vincent damphouse. pittsburgh with mark recchi. that time not these last 2 months.

By: JScottLeRoi

JScottLeRoi — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:20:12 +0000

I’ve been around for a few seasons now, just havne’t been contributing. I’m sure I’ll stick around.

By: mikster

mikster — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:21:28 +0000

Yeah, the names was a bad mistake. I i read it over too a couple of times!

Hey, we'll do the mid-season reports. Stick around if you want to take part of it and write it up for the Sabres.

By: Starkey77

Starkey77 — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:49:53 +0000

I meant to mention the facing each team in your division 8 times and hence the division being so tough to escape with a playoff spot. Thanks!

By: JScottLeRoi

JScottLeRoi — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:31:26 +0000

It’s been corrected.