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Are we confusing economic systems with governmental systems? Nice post, Promo. Bernie Sanders resonates because the middle class continues to erode as you point out. There is a finite number of dollars in circulation. I wonder what history has to say about what happens when a disproportionate amount are controlled by too few.

My take as well. Everything about Eichel's game, right down to the longer stick, has reminded me of Mario's game since the prospects game last year. Very deceptive speed like Lemieux as well. GO SABRES!!!

I believe Gretzky was in two training camps with the Sabres in the mid-80s. GO SABRES!!!

Do you mean with his eyes or by merely thinking about it?

Great stuff here. Thanks for sharing. GO SABRES!!!

Is that the cell phone with the built-in espresso maker? Anyway, I don't ever recall, as in EVER, anyone being irked by a player taking his time in selecting his number. And I attribute that phenomenon to people simply wanting to order his jersey. But so what? Why not just wait for his process to work itself out? What's the rush? I do recall numerous instances of players being deferential to other players in that regard, though. Eichel respects the process more than the fans do, it seems. GO SABRES!!!

I vote generational. Gotta be the first one on the block with an Eichel jersey. God forbid I order one with the wrong number on it! GO SABRES!!!

Yes. Value is a dynamic element. He's certainly worth less to the Predators now. GO SABRES!!!

You are over (or perhaps under) thinking it. There is only one explanation: he's worth $7.5m because someone is willing to pay him $7.5m per year. Period. Any comparisons to other players, their stats, salaries, etc., is just noise that misses the point entirely. GO SABRES!!! "Top dollar" is a constantly moving target. Compared to others, he's not making close to top dollar; he's closer to "middling dollar." As contracts continue to escalate in value, his deal will look more and more middling, too. GO SABRES!!!

I think it's all part of his not putting the cart before the horse. I think he's genuine when he says he won't pick one until he knows he's made the team. And if the NHL is anything like the NFL, there might be some backroom negotiations going on with another player on the team. My wish is for Bert to say he can have it and do it proud. But I know that won't happen. GO SABRES!!!

Nobody knows the reality of that philosophy better than us. GO SABRES!!!

Don't discount girth. GO SABRES!!! I think Taro cleared it up for all of us. It was a function of what team he was on as of the last trade deadline.

As if Ink didn't have enough material with Semin. GO SABRES!!!

Yeah, me too. We assumed his contract the minute the trade was consummated by the league. GO SABRES!!!

Thanks for posting this. Yet another in a long line of interviews where Jack has conducted himself like a gentlemen. I'm still waiting to see even a flicker of the arrogance that some have implied he has. I see a quiet confidence in his ability but no arrogance or cockiness at all. GO SABRES!!! Still not convinced.

Without a doubt from where I'm sitting. I'm still not entirely convinced he won't return to college. GO SABRES!!!

Mormon?

I always said TM could have played the lead in 'Cats' if he wasn't a GM. He's lithe and catlike in everything he does. GO SABRES!!!

Rim shot.

Don't need much. Can't believe I just typed those words. GO SABRES!!!

Is there a more experienced tank goalie in the land? Arizona may want to hire Irbe so it doesn't look so obvious. GO SABRES!!!

Bet he's glad he just signed that new five-year deal with BU a few days ago. No way they don't regress next year. GO SABRES!!!

Kessel to Pittsburgh. Interesting. GO SABRES!!!

Edmonton adding some nice pieces. GO SABRES!!!

How do we know he didn't pay Ted Black the prevailing rate of a cab ride from the airport to downtown? This isn't over yet.