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I prefer to think of it in terms of the Avs have been trying to get him to play for less than he thinks he's worth forever. There are no off ice issues. He's outperformed his contract, the Avs operate under the constraints of a set budget, and there the twain shall meet. Or part ways. Or something. I think his character, especially his hockey character, is beyond reproach. GO SABRES!!!

Not a quibble at all, I flat out missed that. Apologies. And I agree, we didn't have to raid the cupboard for our best assets. I was worried that with 21 no longer available to them, that Colorado would insist on a Girgs or Risto. I wouldn't have like the deal if either one had. Yeah, looking forward to October as well. Hell, I'm jacked about the prospects game in a few weeks. I need a life! GO SABRES!!!

To be fair, some are young players that flashed a fair amount of upside at the NHL level, too. Zadorov was one such asset. Although his disappearance over the last 20 games last year was concerning. Maybe that had to with with Nolan or just playing on a sinking ship, but it raised flags for me none the less. I contrast that to a player like Girgensons who plays balls out regardless of the situation. Passion for the game cannot be turned on or off; you either have it or you don't. GO SABRES!!!

Good point and nor does he have to be. His offensive superiority to Peca makes him a pain in the ass to play against at both ends of the rink as does his ability to play in all game situations. Not predicting this necessarily, but If Bylsma put him on the wing next to Kane and Eichel, would there be a faster trio in the league? I don't think so and speed kills. But not before it leaves a string of defenders dead, bloodied, and dying along the way. GO SABRES!!!

I predicted last night he will sign next week. This deal wouldn't have been done without those assurances. ROR will be the highest paid player on the team and at an amount close to what he's been asking for. Sleep well, my good man. GO SABRES!!!

I get the impression some are seriously underestimating ROR. On the bright side, you will be that much more ecstatic when he shows you why he is considered one of the best two-way players in the game. Enjoy. GO SABRES!!!

Phew! But, while I will be disappointed if he goes back to school, I could live with it in the short term knowing what we had coming next year. GO SABRES!!!

Not this year? Damn! GO SABRES!!!

Lady Byng winner at 23 and universally recognized as one of the better 2-way forwards in the league. What's not to like? People say that his 50-60 points ceiling isn't worth it but that's what he generates on offense. What does he take away on defense? GO SABRES!!!

I hear that. I was pissed at news of the trade. Then I saw his presser afterward and I just couldn't stay mad at him. "...I would of said you were on mushrooms." And then I remembered, he's Tim Murray: Zero Phucks Given, and laughed. Also, we all saw him trading both picks for a forward and goalie along, anyway. He said that was his preference all along. I just had the order of the picks reversed. Had I known what was gonna happen with the 31st pick, I never would have blown a gasket. GO SABRES!!!

See, you just needed some smelling salts. You are starting to come around. GO SABRES!!!

OK, how about Nick Baptiste, a right winger I forgot? GO SABRES!!!

This saddens Nikita. GO SABRES!!!

Justin Bailey, Hudson Fasching, and Evan Rodrigues beg to differ. GO SABRES!!!

I'll pretend you didn't say that. GO SABRES!!!

A glut of centers. Talented centers, too. When I think of where we were, it blows me away. GO SABRES!!!

He oughta. We just drafted the best center Kane has ever had at any level of hockey. GO SABRES!!!

Well said. GO SABRES!!!

Oh, I noticed. And then I forgot about it. He's just a cracked egg in the ROR omelette. GO SABRES!!!

I'd be shocked if that hasn't already been worked out. I predict sometime next week. GO SABRES!!!

Disagree. We have plenty left on the shelves. Eichel will never get traded. Ever. It's only a question of when his jersey joins Bert's in the rafters. GO SABRES!!!

And damned if he didn't do just that. Who had four words in the pool? GO SABRES!!!

I predict he signs a new deal next week. No way they haven't had talks already. GO SABRES!!!

Was thinking the exact same thing. WOW! I remove the demerit I gave him earlier for the Lehner deal because I was sure 21 was gonna be part of the O'Reilly deal, anyway. GO SABRES!!!

Precisely the reason I doubt Bahston would even think about trading within conference, let alone division. GO SABRES!!!