Post by sabuwillsmacku on May 9, 2011 13:51:37 GMT -5
Word out of Buffalo is Chris Pronger sat down with the GM and asked to be traded to a contender before the deadline. After numerous phone calls to a few other GMs in the league, a deal was struck Monday morning. The Sabres would send Pronger and center Travis Zajac to Detroit in return for speedy sniper Marion Gaborik. The trade marks Zajacs return to Detroit after not really finding his role here in Buffalo. Said Zajac, "I'm excited at the chance to contend for the cup as well as return to Detroit. I have a lot of good friends there. I enjoyed my time in Buffalo and thank the organization and they're fans for the constan support."
The Sabres also recieved the Red Wings 1st round pick in this upcoming offseasons entry draft, adding to the recently acquired 2nd rounder from San Jose. GM Beltram had to say that "It's not quite a rebuild, but more of a retooling. The players we've traded were not living up to expectations nor their contracts, so we feel that now that we have a solid core, this draft should help solidify the roster and make the Sabres a top franchise for years to come." He also added that he is willing to make another move or two at the deadline for more picks or a missing piece. Although the GM mentioned no names, this writer believes that winger Thomas Vanek may be on his way out of Buffalo.
The Sabres also recieved the Red Wings 1st round pick in this upcoming offseasons entry draft, adding to the recently acquired 2nd rounder from San Jose. GM Beltram had to say that "It's not quite a rebuild, but more of a retooling. The players we've traded were not living up to expectations nor their contracts, so we feel that now that we have a solid core, this draft should help solidify the roster and make the Sabres a top franchise for years to come." He also added that he is willing to make another move or two at the deadline for more picks or a missing piece. Although the GM mentioned no names, this writer believes that winger Thomas Vanek may be on his way out of Buffalo.