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Remember when RJ would say Girgensons' name in an evil voice?

Oh look, it's Sek... Sek-ar-a... Sek-err-a... Sek-whatever.

Why, isn't that entertaining, McJesus making a fool of our number 1 and celebrating with the Edmonton fans in the first row.

Is that what they eat? Ewwwww... :sick:

And, no, you actually didn't respond to the post, so I'm not sure what to make of what you did say. More time travel. I'm curious, what part of my post in question is a temper tantrum? Feel free to quote and bold the exact phrases. Thanks. It's a learning experience for me, you know.

I, too, have contemplated it and I believe it's not a big issue. That is, again, compared to if they had traded Samson, which, some people were tossing about in another thread. I think it's safe to assume McGinn and Jack more than likely discussed the matter privately more than once, and Jack was probably more than prepared for McGinn's departure. As others suggested earlier, and I agree, McGinn leaving is a learning experience for Eichel. Now, I think if Samson were traded yesterday, that would have an effect on Jack. Of course we're both guessing at all of this. 3 minutes after my post. I don't do time travel well.

It's a manner of speaking. Your response to the rest of the post is intr...wait, you didn't respond to the rest of the post. Silly me.

It is one of the narratives in this thread, what's the deal? I'm just saying it came up earlier as a possible negative to the McGinn trade and it's out of context and out of proportion.

This is offensive. Other than the McGinn fans, who should be allowed to disagree with the move because they genuinely believe McGinn was a fit for the team going forward, the rest of the debate here is not about whether there is a bigger picture. The debate is about constantly being told there is a bigger picture and to keep waiting for it. Nearly 10 years of this crap and, really, I think anyone with this POV is justified in being frustrated and sick of hearing about the future. Yes, it's the only path available to the Sabres at this point, but, that doesn't make the present any more palpable. Some of you might find things to elevate in this already-lost season, and, of course, there are some things to point to as improvements. But the bottom line is still the bottom line - bottom feeding team, crappy system, seemingly senseless player usage, lots of promises. Of course you can look at the calendar, player stats, the list of UFAs, the draft class, and say "oh! but NEXT SEASON will be much better..." but how does that improve the value of tonight's game?

I think this narrative needs to be quelled. Someone took something I said about Reinhart in another thread and applied it to McGinn. I do not think what I said relative to Samson applies to McGinn to a significant degree, although, as I have stated in this thread, I do think GMTM should be mindful of the locker room culture. The reason I believe the latter is because of the youth on the team and that I do believe the way they are treated affects their play and their development. The scope of that I can not say, and the extent of the affect the McGinn trade may have I can not say, either, but, to the latter, I would say probably far, far less than if Samson were traded away. It was no secret McGinn is looking for his payday - and I'm sure the youths can process that quite fine in the face of the consequences otherwise.

This is no different than the politics thread. The ones calling others intolerant, prejudiced and unreasonable are, in fact, the ones who are ACTING intolerant, prejudiced and unreasonable.

I'm not looking for jack squat. This trade has spawned a certain discussion with varying points of view. I am making my contribution, sharing my thoughts, such as they are. Hope is for the weak. We have the here and now, we exist only in the present and the present is as the present is, which is, for Sabres fans, sucky sucky.

Like I said, I'm not a McGinn fan, so this trade was a no-brainer for today. Actually I'm more inclined to be upset over Websies being cast out. The only thing I got is the negative effect on locker room culture, but, I do, ultimately, have to concede that it is the business and the youth will have to get used to it. Just don't get rid of Samson. I can empathize with the side that's down on the team, though, now that the trade deadline has come and gone. The Sabres have been selling the future for almost ten years, now. It's disgusting and frustrating. Sure we have some potential stars, now. But, what have they put up this season? Not enough to get me all tingly down my leg. Bylsma is certainly not a coach you can fall in love with. Indeed, he's as frustrating as the team's play (but, let's ignore the obvious correlation). Ennis and Girgensons are not worth getting excited over. I've never been an Ennis fan, anyway, and his injury has hurt this team on several levels. Girgensons has been a colossal disappointment this season, and his lack of production makes me question both he and Bylsma. Speaking of Bylsma, have I mentioned him yet? Last season it was effort and compete, this season it's been dump and chase. Woohoo. Par-tay time on the ice. This system with some of our anti-possession players has been brutal. Maybe I can get excited about another season with Gionta giving away the puck, and, if healthy, Ennis joining him. There are players that I like, of course, and I do agree the draft and the UFA market are something to look forward to, but...but... but... I expected more flash and bang from this season. I wanted to be led to the end of it thinking we might sneak into a wildcard slot. But, here we are, March 1 and we already know the season is over. That sucks.

He's talking about this: http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/23419-trade-ideas-and-speculation/page-73?do=findComment&comment=799417 In context, the idea of trading Samson came up. I don't think the concept applies nearly as intensely to McGinn, but I still think it's worth something. More than a "they get paid enough, they'll get over it" dismissal of the idea, at least. Well, you know why, right?

I was never a McGinn fan, so the trade doesn't matter to me. However, I would be concerned it could affect the locker room. Not that I would have re-signed McGinn just because of that, but the team has some youngsters on it whose world-view is still being shaped.

It's not just you, but perhaps you have noticed that this is the way millennials handle differing opinions nationwide. It's an easy dynamic to grasp: if you present a certain percentage of the millennial population with a POV different than theirs, the only way they know how to handle it is if you had picked a fight with them. This phenom has been all over the news for the past year.

Welcome my son, welcome to the machine. Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been. You've been in the pipeline, filling in time, provided with toys and Scouting for Boys. You bought hockey sticks to punish your ma, And you didn't like school, and you know you're nobody's fool, So welcome to the machine. Welcome my son, welcome to the machine. What did you dream? It's alright we told you what to dream. You dreamed of a big star, he played a mean center. He always ate in the Steak Bar. He loved to drive in his Jaguar. So welcome to the machine.

That's right, bots don't need friends, just money.

Yeah, you way over baked it. It's supposed to be jiggly when you pull it out. Giggity.

Sounds like you messed it up in a bad way. It always turns out moist and the topping always seeps into the ones I make, never carmalizing. The best approach to that recipe is to err on the side of being under done rather than over done.

What do you hate about it, other than the calorie count?

They should make me a mod, I never sleep.

This. He's likely not going to find a better back up. He might have to overpay a little since Ocho Cinco wants to try to start, but, Chad has done well here.

Death Country Jazz

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