7+6=13

The point you're missing is that it's possible to pay ROR and Okposo to good contracts AND we were a place they wanted to be. They don't have to be mutually exclusive. Top players get their money and go to the place they want to. Otherwise every playoff team would be signing top free agents for millions less than what they could get in the market. You said you're not knocking Okposo - but if your theory was true Okposo would have taken the offer from NYI - after all it's the better destination, right? Or are you knocking Okposo saying he wasn't worth the money we gave him? Can't have it both ways.

So he wasn't the biggest fish after Stamkos returned to T.B.? C'mon - that was a good get by the Sabres and the money less than what most thought he'd get. He came because of the money and the situation. It can be both you know.

Okposo signed - so we're not exactly in hell. I'd imagine Stamkos gave us a serious look. This kid isn't worth having pity on ourselves. He's not a star.

Sorry if this has already been posted - but I thought this was an interesting read. https://www.nhl.com/news/jimmy-vesey-nhl-path-behind-the-numbers/c-281367470?tid=278387726

I guess one report would be right, haha

The fact that's even being said in NHL circles, reminds me how lucky we are to have Eichel.

That's my feeling

Nicely done

I don't put Kane with Moulson in the same contribution column.

Domestic situation

Oh I think I see "it" now. Wearing the ticket extra low trick.

Which is why the article is flawed. They made a big push because they went and saw him play? Please.

After reading it back, i see that now.

I'm excited to see what Estephan develops into after reading TBN article. I'm not sure what he means by "However, a real blue chip prospect will be needed in the near future".

Hey! We don't use words like "mention".

Will he get re-handcuffed? Sorry, couldn't resist.

I agree it's not fair to compare GMTM to Regier. The only thing that matters is how he performs for us - but in terms of comparing it would only be against other GM's. To me trades are swapping assets and by their nature are meant to be even. You give something to get something. It's a combination of moving money around, getting draft picks or getting players that better fit your scheme. I think you build your team by drafting great, developing those players, when they develop sign them to long term deals and signing some key FA's to fill in the holes. In this area I'm extremely comfortable with what GMTM is doing.

I can't wait until we start winning in a serious way (I wholeheartedly believe we will) - so I won't have to listen/read the negativity from our own.

Oh ok, my fault for assuming it was due to his past. I guess just try and overlook that you get tiresome of it and that it inspires other people to fight cancer, etc.

If someone leaves an indelible effect on you based on their actions and it's difficult to forgive/forget - it can be comforting to concentrate on the people that are effected positively by their attempt to change.

Nicely said

If they do I guess they'd have to keep a large portion of his salary. I believe the new rule is you can only keep 50%.

Something that kind of bothered me last year and I see it in this video is when Jack stands straight up while the puck is in play.

I'll admit I have no idea how good he is other than hearsay. I have zero first hand knowledge to form an opinion unless I can count Youtube.

My only hope through these difficult times is that people that don't know the Lord will allow him to introduce himself - those that do know him will draw closer.