luvmnger 125 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 BUFFALO NEWS: Bucky Gleason suggests the Sabres have the chips to retool their roster, and believes they should trade Campbell now to capitalize on his increased trade value, believing Campbell could land a first round pick or a top prospect or perhaps both. Gleason also writes Campbell might not be the only player the Sabres are shopping, suggesting Maxim Afinogenov, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik and Dmitri Kalinin could net strong returns, and feel the Sabres should shop Campbell and one of the other four. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to "Steve" for the Gleason link. Publicly the Sabres management claims they hope to re-sign Campbell, and it's possible they could do that and perhaps shop one or two of those other players Gleason listed. It'll be interesting to see how they play this by the deadline. what do you guys think abou this situation. hypothetically, of course, i would give campbell and kotalik a look for that price. still doesnt give us the bruiser at the blueline.....but i think its better than blake. campbell reminds me of kronwall with more skill offensively Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 For the love of god...MAKE IT HAPPEN KENNY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 If we could get a pretty tough extra player I'd be for picking up campbell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 If we could get a pretty tough extra player I'd be for picking up campbell Like maybe LaPointe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvmnger 125 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 brian campbell #51 defenseman this is for the 4 people left in the world that havent seen it. enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 i would love to have cambell, i would give up a 1st + meech or quincey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 That was a beautiful hit!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) Campbell is definitely on my wish list for this year's deadline. With Markov not in the lineup this year, I believe we lost out on some toughness on the blueline. Kronwall is decent and all, but I really think Campbell can come in and add some of that grit we so desperately need. Edited February 13, 2008 by ProfessorLidstrom5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Campbell is NOT what we need. The guy is not nearly as reliable as he should be defensively. Sure hes got Mathieu Schneider type offensive skill, but its rare that he uses the body (that hit is much more an exception than a rule) and his D just isnt there. Hed be a liability, IMO, and his offensive game is way too similar to Kronwall/Raffi/Lids to justify getting him. If we get another offensive Dman, he needs to have a physical edge. Not to mention he wants 6M in the off season... As for Kotalik...god no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Campbell? No, To much to give up for not enough of a return. Price tag will be to high Kotalik? Maybe, We need a forward, He isnt the right fit. Not to mention he has a history of Knee injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 i would love to have cambell, i would give up a 1st + meech or quincey Heh- I doubt you'd get Cambell for a 1st, Meech AND Quincey. Meech isn't a high-end prospect, and you can bet Cambell will attract one of those from a crappy club that has contract room for him and a farm for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 13, 2008 BUFFALO NEWS: Bucky Gleason suggests the Sabres have the chips to retool their roster, and believes they should trade Campbell now to capitalize on his increased trade value, believing Campbell could land a first round pick or a top prospect or perhaps both. Gleason also writes Campbell might not be the only player the Sabres are shopping, suggesting Maxim Afinogenov, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik and Dmitri Kalinin could net strong returns, and feel the Sabres should shop Campbell and one of the other four. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to "Steve" for the Gleason link. Publicly the Sabres management claims they hope to re-sign Campbell, and it's possible they could do that and perhaps shop one or two of those other players Gleason listed. It'll be interesting to see how they play this by the deadline. what do you guys think abou this situation. hypothetically, of course, i would give campbell and kotalik a look for that price. still doesnt give us the bruiser at the blueline.....but i think its better than blake. campbell reminds me of kronwall with more skill offensively Buffalo's asking price, per an official article a week or so back, is the same as LA wants for Blake: A roster player, a prospect, and a 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 13, 2008 i would love to have cambell, i would give up a 1st + meech or quincey There's not a chance in hell that that'd be enough. So sorry, but deadline deals actually require us to give up players who have POTENTIAL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2008 There's not a chance in hell that that'd be enough. So sorry, but deadline deals actually require us to give up players who have POTENTIAL. While i do agree, i just found it weird that you claimed Meech actually has potential in another thread only 3 minutes earlier! Meech is up because of Quincey because Meech can no longer be sent down to GR without clearing waivers. The kid DOES have potential. He's fast, he's aggressive, and he has offensive flair. Give him time. It's surely better to see than to lose him via waivers---and another team WOULD pick him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Canadian Wings Report post Posted February 14, 2008 Campbell is over rated. He's good but not a top tear defencemen in the NHL. The money that he is looking for is not worth it at all. Kotalik is like everyone already on the Wings, he doesn't know how to shoot the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2008 Tallinder or Lydman could be useful if they were available...they can go ahead and keep Campbell/Afinogenov/Connolly/Kotalik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordie9 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 BUFFALO NEWS: Bucky Gleason suggests the Sabres have the chips to retool their roster, and believes they should trade Campbell now to capitalize on his increased trade value, believing Campbell could land a first round pick or a top prospect or perhaps both. Gleason also writes Campbell might not be the only player the Sabres are shopping, suggesting Maxim Afinogenov, Tim Connolly, Ales Kotalik and Dmitri Kalinin could net strong returns, and feel the Sabres should shop Campbell and one of the other four. SPECTOR'S NOTE: Hat tip to "Steve" for the Gleason link. Publicly the Sabres management claims they hope to re-sign Campbell, and it's possible they could do that and perhaps shop one or two of those other players Gleason listed. It'll be interesting to see how they play this by the deadline. what do you guys think abou this situation. hypothetically, of course, i would give campbell and kotalik a look for that price. still doesnt give us the bruiser at the blueline.....but i think its better than blake. campbell reminds me of kronwall with more skill offensively Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordie9 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2008 I would if Blake isn't available go after Brian Campbell and the try to sign him over the summer to a two to three year deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 17, 2008 Hmm. I seem to recall in another thread someone saying Campbell and Connolly weren't available when I mentioned them as possible trade targets. Now here's a rumor which includes bot has being shopped.... Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
