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A legend created on artificially high save percentages. Not saying he isn't a good coach anyway, but the our save percentages were earned at the expense of one of the all time worst shots against stats in history. GO SABRES!!!

How come he's not posing with mad stacks of loonies if he's really so patriotic? Thug! GO SABRES!!! Surprised he didn't at least check out Minnesota. Thought for sure that was his ultimate preferred place to play. He couldn't resist the charms of the 'Peg, I guess. GO SABRES!!!

What, Pegula didn't send the company jet? I'd be insulted if I were Jack. Or, to further the conspiracy theories, Jack still hasn't officially made up his mind and rides on corporate jets would be in violation of NCAA rules. Kid is STILL protecting his college eligibility. GO SABRES!!!

Making room for Bailey, Babtiste, Rodrigues, and Korabacek perhaps? GO SABRES!!!

Well, he does have one helluva compete level. GO SABRES!!!

Are you sure you don't mean "tainted' visor? Yep. That is crossing the streams of doucheness. GO SABRES!!!

On the issue of his number. If he desires 11, I would have no problem with Bert if he said, "Wear it in good health, kid. And do the number proud." My already over the top respect for Bert would rise even more. GO SABRES!!!

I don't think it's been much of a hold up, anyway. Regardless of the standard contracts for rookies and the guarantee of remaining with the big club, it's still a question of him weighing the pros and cons of all of it as he's said all along. There may be practical issues involved as well. At any rate, going back to school is the only leverage he has. Not sure if that means anything much given the standardized structure of rookie deals, but there may be other things he wants/doesn't want in writing. Anyway, it's the biggest decision of his life so far. Perfectly understandable. GO SABRES!!!

I think it's absolutely the NCAA thing. He needs to keep his options open if, for whatever reason, he doesn't like the offer. I imagine there are a few contractual issues to iron out yet. Sammy didn't have that issue. GO SABRES!!!

I think we have no less than four Drurys now in the forms of Girgensens, ROR, Reinhart, and Eichel. There is just no overstating the importance of that kind of character in the room. You either follow or get the phuck out of the way and if you don't get with the program soon, you'll be gone. If I had to guess who'd be the first to do the Drury boombox toss, I'd say O'Reilly though. GO SABRES!!!

Happy Jack, indeed!

So, ROR will be fine, then? GO SABRES!!! The fact that he can shut down a #1 can make for some interesting line matching possibilities. GO SABRES!!!

I don't know. Since we started speculating on ROR I don't know how many months ago, it was always Nikita, Grigo, and 21 to get it done. If there were some worried about Z, I don't recall it. GO SABRES!!!

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!!!