7+6=13

O'reilly or Reinhart? I'm not as educated on hockey as most of you are. I've always followed the team and watched most games - but I think because I didn't play and it wasn't my main viewing sport growing up there's a lot I don't understand, so I'm not being smart here. I understand it appears the team is crowded on the offensive side and because of that there's a lot of uncertainty on what position guys may be asked to move to etc., but I see a void at Center in terms of leadership on the ice. I respect your opinion so I'd like to hear more about what you're thoughts are.

Briere is contemplating retirement as he's deciding if he'd rather play or begin a new chapter in his life by dedicating all his time to his family. Perhaps his decision will be made for him if he's not getting offers to play. What would you all say about bringing him back as a possible 4th line center? I'll start with my opinion. I know we've got some veteran leadership in Moulson and Gionta for example - but really only Legwand at the center position. I think he'd be a nice addition for one year to teach these young centers (however that's decided). I also like the idea of the feel good story that would naturally be attached with him coming back. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=775778

Huge fan of the first season but I'm having a hard time staying interested in season 2.

But we'd end up having to pay one of our young players that develops into that type of player when their contract is due. So I'm not sure whey paying a player that's there now is so far fetched.

"To clarify, we're not even considering the double whammy of being a Sabres fan and a Bills fan." - Well he should because having one owner of them both is something to be considered. Pegula, Murray, Reinhart, Harbor-Center, Kane, Eichel, Girgensons, Bylsma, penty of cap space, etc. - if there was any torture it's over in my mind. IMO, there's not many franchises I'd rather be at the moment.

I would hate for a scenario to end up with the Sabres not either having the rights or having Grigorenko on the team. He's one of the reasons - for me, the next few years are promising.

Plan on seeing the Robert Cray Band.

I said that wrong. I would give up this years 21st pick considering the odds are we will have a much lower pick - and as you said a chance in the lottery.

I think I would give up a 1st round pick - but a better question might be would you give up this years 21st pick or the 2016 1st rounder? If this past season is an indicator you'd have to do better than 90 points to be in the top 20 teams. I think I'd lean towards giving up next years.

I don't see Neuvirth returning after his comments today.

Every year I find a city close to attend a Robert Cray concert.