darksabre

ROR is worth more than 3oa. Like NS says.

I think team speed is an admirable goal, but it shouldn't be the only goal. You need good players even if they aren't speed demons. Vanek was always a good "pick your spots" skater with the hands to make it work. Until he's as ineffective as Jagr he's worth having.

lolwut. No way. We're not adding for 3OA.

I feel like the style we're looking for is "scores a buttload of goals". This team isn't going to be a playoff team this year. Until we develop goal scorers from within we need *something*. Vanek is the perfect short term solution until someone can push him out. Dude could snipe beaucoup goals on Eichel's wing. You'd forget you ever hated the idea by December.

+1

For my money, the Sharks make the most sense for Tavares and I think he would go there.

I think a certified #1C is more important than a #1D, but I think in the context of building a team, those are two spots you need filled either way. Build around those two players however you want, but you need those two players before you can really do anything.

If ever there was a time for TL;DR this is it.

More than you know...

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If you don't like it then I am more convinced than ever that it's a good idea.

I'd sign him for 2 mil and play him on Eichel's wing because it's a good idea.

Because his shot is still elite and we need goal scoring.

I absolutely want Vanek here.

But we're close to Ontario!

Barnaby is an idiot

lolololololol Florida

betcha Pi still thinks it's all a fabrication.

Saw the Dahlin nameplate photo. So exciting!

:lol: Weird that they chose to ship out Hoffman given that Karlsson isn't staying anyway.

I'm of two minds. I think one should always explore options, but I think one should also avoid doing things that make you or your company look like a circus.

Got ya. Maybe I misunderstood what you were getting at. I wonder if evaluating the goalie situation is a big part of this?

I can't see Botterill doing something like that. Take that however you want.

I suppose I'm not clear on what the legal reasons would be for the Sabres moving the development camp up to right after the draft for Dahlin's benefit.