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They also have all their picks. I think the cap stuff is manageable for them in the coming years. They have Dustin Brown, Alex Edler and Olli Maatta coming off after this season. Quick only has this year and next left, he's a guy the Sabres could easily take back as a cap dump and bury in the minors if they want. Kopitar is only signed through end of 23-24, then you get all of his cap space since I doubt he's coming back on anything other than a cap friendly vet contract if he isn't retired. LA can definitely do it if they want to and I think with Kopitar winding it down Jack is the best fit to sort of hand the team off to.

Yup, Hayden with R2 and Caggiula. So maybe they're giving Hino a rest.

Hockey players aren't super complex guys. Unless he was like physically or verbally abusive they'll take anyone in the room who makes the team better. Especially if he's humble and hungry where maybe he wasn't before...

I still think he's going to LA when the dust settles.

If someone needs a rest because they're banged up then sure. I don't see the point in sitting someone that is productive for him.

Oh it has nothing to do with on ice stuff, believe me.

I would like to see it, but the org has long since made up its mind about Jack. They don't want him on this team anymore.

*looks at Sabres roster* okay

Jack Eichel enjoyed playing for Ralph Krueger. He can kick rocks lol

They're definitely all bought into the work ethic side of things. It's a good base. You wanna make this team? Easy: outskate and outscore the guy above you on the depth chart...if you can.

The Chaos Sabres reign supreme

This slaps

Oof

I gotta be honest, I don't miss Risto at all. Not a single bit.

I think they're just going to play him wherever makes sense. Might even be a matchup thing.

Feeling a lot better tonight. Soreness is gone, headaches are gone, actually had some energy to do some chores today. Little bit of congestion but nothing crazy. I appear to be through it. Time to settle into my newfound super-immunity 😅 Optimistic that a nice cold beer might even be on the table for tomorrow evening...

Entertaining hockey again, if nothing else

He definitely didn't like Sam. Found him annoying. But man he hates Jack. Just effin hates him.

It's pretty well established at this point but Paul just really hates Jack. Like, it's personal.

You, as the kids say, understood the assignment.

Matt Duchene didn't need neck surgery and have a completely nebulous trade value. Come on.

Gotta go for the classics

I just don't think anything is going to happen any time soon. The insiders want to keep the pump primed but I'd bet it's pretty much radio silent now that we're into the regular season. The agreement between the Sabres and any potential suitor that makes everyone happy will end up being wildly complicated and I don't see how that can be resolved quickly. I still think we're looking at the off-season.