7+6=13

Slim pickings for goaltenders this FA. Just our luck.

Pagnotta says there's no concern between the Panthers and Samson's agent about getting a long-term deal done. Samson is "absolutely pumped".

Oh so you picture Sam and pumped together?

Unless they way over pay, which is likely for him to give up the opportunity at restricted free agency. Then they paid dearly.

What's appalling is, Florida traded a nice goalie prospect and their 1st round pick for a player that isn't going to sign there. From that, you and others will understand why we couldn't get more.

Well I'm not doing dis or dat with Devin.

Sorry I was including Risto but that wasn't "today".

Bruins ink Hall for 4 years - 6 mil apy

It certainly feels that way. Of course I have no clue but it feels like the presence of Karmanos is bringing out the confidence in KA. It's always good to have an experienced guy helping to confirm good decisions.

Sounded like it was close to being done by my interpretation. A trade call needs to take place, so that seems just about done to me.

It was the live update from Friedman just before they signed off. Sounds very close. Doesn't know all the pieces but they're working hard on it. A trade call that has to take place.

Raty is the player I would like to see here.

Buffalo and Florida trying to hammer out a trade.

Thanks for the all the effort Risto. I liked what you did well but we've got to get better.

There's some good choices left and I like that we can regroup and take our time with the pick.

If I'm GMKA, the price just went up. If you make me wait for next year's draft and now I don't know your position, you're paying more. If nobody wants to pay the price then KA message to Eichel is, too bad, play and do what's asked of you.

The highlights they used to discuss him after the pick weren't awfully inspiring for a pick that high. Although that move behind his own net was nice.

I'm ready to start feeling positive about the team again. Welcome Owen, we all hope you develop into a heck of a player and a piece of the solution.

Nah man you are. I've learned a ton from your posts. I'm sure you're a super guy but there's just some snark mixed in where I wish you'd cut some slack sometimes.

Man you're super knowledgeable but good grief you spend a lot of time correcting posters.

Seattle asked the league if they could pass on taking a Sabre player. They said no. Unfortunately, KA heard about Seattle's request 10 minutes after asking Skinner if he'd drop his NMC and announcing it.

Your rocket ship is better than all the others.

The Silence of The Lambs "I'm having a friend for dinner"

There was a guest on WGR that stated teams can contact Sam's agent to talk about what kind of contract numbers they'd be looking for.

In terms of trade value it's Jack and not close. Jack's term alone will dictate that. If phrased without "trade" in value I think it's Sam. The team that gets Sam will give up less, try to sign him for 6.5-7 and they'll end up with more value. Sam will consistently produce and be available. Of the approximate 20 players making 10 mil or more, Jack is near the bottom of that chart for value IMO. I think it's possible that he's benefitted from being on the Sabres in terms of points. If asked to be more efficient and structured, he may produce less and I don't believe he'll ever provide leadership. I could definitely see a team having buyers remorse with Jack and the team that acquiring Sam won't. So in those terms I'd say Sam will have more value in the future.