tom webster

Aren't you supposed to be working?

You mean like the guy that gave Aaron Hernandez a big contract?

It's not new ground. This happens at least every other year if not every year. Only difference this year is Twitter and the number of people considered journalist who now have a forum and the fact that Vesey may be better then usual college free agent. Washington drafted that kid from Notre Dame in the 4th round and I'd bet that most people in this thread can't even tell me his name without looking it up.

We actually have everyone but I'm working on securing more tickets in same area for a few people that have asked the same question. I will let everyone know if I'm successful.

Still waiting on two members.

He turned down three chances to sign throughout his college career costing himself at least $3M. He DECIDED to stay in school and get an education. The easy thing would have been to take the money.

There is a lot I disagree with here but let's focus on the O'Reilly trade. Please elaborate on the "less" here.

I'm hearing something along the lines of New Era Field at Ralph Wilson stadium

Fourteen of the 18 people(original 16 plus SDS and MODO) have paid. One member has stated he wont be able to come up with money in time so that leaves three people that still remain unpaid. I only need two to pay to cover my initial cost as I expect the extra tickets will be purchased after season starts and I can talk to people around my tickets. My hope is that we can arrange some pre-game get together as the date gets closer. Thank you all for your cooperation.

1) steakhouse dishwasher 2) fast food worker 3) bookie 4) guest homework author 5) consciousness adjusting product procurer 6) pizzeria owner 7) Ted's 7)

Or, we will seat you next to............

Just a reminder to those who have not sent money that money is due no later then Thursday, August 18th.

I think Eleven and I can come up with more tickets.

We are up to 11 tickets paid for. I'm impressed with the quick response. We have five months to put together an extra special experience. Paging SDS

I belonged when it was Harbor Club and because if proximity to my seats it was worth it. Less crowded, bar stayed open longer, more accessible bathrooms. I have considered looking into it again.

I'm sorry, I will send tonight

I sent out pm's to everyone except eleven, whom I will contact directly, and taro who for some reason does not receive pm's. If you didn't get pm, please let me know.

Funny, she sent me a pm telling me that you wanted the two seats that had the most distance between them.

He gave up $2 million because he could have signed after his sophomore season so he gave up two years plus pro-rated 3rd.

I've pretty much stayed out of this but has anyone considered the following; 1) Vesey gave up at least $2M to earn this right 2) he is not the first player to do this 3) teams like using their middle picks on college players because it gives them extra time to evaluate them and hang onto their rights

Risto will sign a long term deal within the next week, perhaps before the weekend is out.

I'm sorry, I wasn't really paying attention to this thread. The Toronto game is a problem if you want to use the tickets I have. I've been offered $3000 for the 16 tickets so unless you want to match that, you will either have to find access to other tickets or choose another game. A regular weekday game or less attractive weekend game and my tickets will cost you about $80 per(I think 6 are around $70 and the other 10 are around $85)

Not to mention that teams like drafting college players because they get to retain their rights an extra two years. Why aren't we arguing to change the CBA so teams have two years to sign any player. Aren't teams violating the spirit of the draft by retaining some player's rights longer then others? Why is is it fair for teams to exercise their full rights but when a player does it it's because he is entitled?

Who does he have to beat out to play with Toews? Both Ladd and Shaw are gone.

Exactly. As far as the Sabres go, he is no different then Cliff Pu. If he develops he will be another asset to be used on their way to a Stanley Cup contender. If not, just another swing and a miss on a third rounder. Anything more and he just speeds the process up.