Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Per Yahoo! Sports: The Buffalo Sabres haven't ended contract talks with free-agent D Brian Campbell, but they're not making much progress. The word is Buffalo won't let Campbell go for nothing, and will move the defenseman before the trade deadline if he's not re-signed. The Sharks, Senators, Penguins, Canucks, Rangers and Bruins have all made pitches for Campbell. The asking price: A player, prospect and No. 1 pick. Campbell is a good defenseman, yes. However, his price appears to be the same as that which LA is asking for Blake--that is, a ludicrously high price. Unfortunately, I feel that the earliness of the trade deadline this season has jacked up prices to a ridiculous degree; almost every team will still have the chance to make the playoffs by the time the deadline rolls around, and none will want to give up their stars--and thus their chances at making the playoffs--unless it is for a very, very good price, one which will greatly improve their chances in the following season. It makes sense, but it ruins the deadline. Good work once again, Bettman---you f*ck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted February 6, 2008 San Jose could use him. I'd rather they not get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 San Jose could use him. I'd rather they not get him. Eh, I disagree... their defense is pretty strong. Their forwards are the problem. Cheechoo, Marleau, Bernier, Michalek, all underachieving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Franzen and a pick for Cambell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Franzen and a pick for Cambell! I know you're kidding, but just as a warning to everybody who wants to offer Hudler, Sammy, the classics... Buffalo needs a center, who is a leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 This always makes me smile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rice 42 Report post Posted February 7, 2008 Eh, I disagree... their defense is pretty strong. Their forwards are the problem. Cheechoo, Marleau, Bernier, Michalek, all underachieving. They could use a veteran puck-mover. Rivet is their leading scorer on defense with 26 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 A great depth pick-up for Detroit. Not the first pairing but certainly a guy who could play there if injuries make it necessary. But the guy will likely be expensive - definitely more so than Blake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
