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I'm suggesting that Jack's team is doing what it can to get Jack to New York.

I want Dell to start just so I can see those pads.

Is anyone else of the opinion that the Rangers first made overtures to Adams last year because 'someone' suggested they should? Is anyone else of the opinion that a lot of people (and one hockey player in particular) want to see Jack Eichel in New York and a lot of pressure is being exerted on and influence exercised by a lot of parties in order to try and make that happen? Is anyone else of the opinion that these god-awful offers we have been hearing from New York are the result of a team that arrogantly thinks that Jack is theirs as long as they wait long enough and squeeze hard enough? I hate the fact that Eichel's agent is also Chris Drury's agent. And I wish to god that Calgary or Anaheim or Vegas or Minny could or would step up and ignore all of this insidious effort to paint Jack Eichel as broken, high risk, and not really interested in them and make the Sabres a serious offer. Because I believe that this has become simply a staring contest between the Rangers and Adams that won't end until one blinks.

This is what I think too and I'm sure it's how both sides will spin it. I wonder what the actual discussion was and how if it is how each side actually feels.

I am a big fan of Rasmus Asplund and the way he plays. I take it his 20-goal projection is based entirely on 7 goals in 28 games last year? Because as near as I can figure he had: 1 goal in 29 NHL games the previous year 13 goals in 111 AHL games 20 goals in 170 SHL games 30 goals in 116 Swedish Jr games He's never been a goal scorer at any level.

Any insight as to how much influence the Sabres had in this decision?

This makes a lotta sense to me. I'm pretty confident Mitts will get 20 because he can and he will get the opportunity. And somebody is going to take advantage of the ice time and the opportunity and surprise us. My money would be on R2, but it literally could be anyone.

Skinner used to score, but he's scored 21 the past 2 seasons combined Kinda like Okposo with 11 in his past two combined, or Cody Eakin with 8 Beyond than those three, the next most prolific NHL scorer on the roster is Zemgus with 61 career goals Mittelstadt has 27 in his career. Olofsson has never really scored away from Jack R2 has 5 NHL goals Tage has 18 Bjork 19 Cozens 4 Rasmus Asplund has 8 and his career high in any league ever is 10 Hinostroza had 16 one year, 22 his other four years combined. Caggiula, with 44 goals in 260 NHL games might be the most successful finisher in the bunch. These guys could all hit career highs and we'd still be one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league.

From the Sabres site: Kennedy most recently served as director for the Academy of Hockey, where he organized and led on-ice development sessions. Paetsch spent his last three seasons in a mentorship role with the Rochester Americans, seeing limited playing time while effectively serving as an extended member of the coaching staff. ...the Sabres believe they have added development coaches who can speak firsthand to the habits required to become an NHL player.

Interesting how the Sabres hockey department is changing. MAY 2020 (36) Senior executives: 4 Botterill, Sexton, Greeley, Jakubowski Scouts: 20 AMATEUR: Jankowski (head amateur), Crisp, Banika, Cocker, Ferner, Fingal, Halpenny, Hansch, O'Connor, Pyette, Tiesling, Welin, Forton, Devine, Dunne, Musil, Riley PRO: Van Boxmeer, Beamish, Crowe Coaches: 11 BUF: Krueger, Smith, Granato, Bales, ROC: Taylor, Dineen, Peterson DEV: Komisarek, Barch, Mair, Kotyk Data analysts: 1 Nightingale AFTER THE TWO NEW ANALYTICS JOBS ARE FILLED (29) Senior executives: 3 Adams, Karmanos, Jakubowski Scouts: 8 Forton (head amateur), Crowe (head pro), Devine, Dunne, Musil, Forsberg, Beamish, Musser Coaches: 14 BUF: Granato, Bales, Christie, Ellis, Wilford, ROC: Appert, Weber, Peca DEV: Mair, Kennedy, Paetsch, Girardi, Ansell, Kotyk Data analysts: 4 Ventura, Nightingale, 2 more hirings TBA They've trimmed their scouting department by 12 bodies (and don't seem to differentiate between pro and amateur any more), but added three each to the coaching and analytics departments.

Interesting how the Sabres hockey department is changing. MAY 2020 (36) Senior executives: 4 Botterill, Sexton, Greeley, Jakubowski Scouts: 20 AMATEUR: Jankowski (head amateur), Crisp, Banika, Cocker, Ferner, Fingal, Halpenny, Hansch, O'Connor, Pyette, Tiesling, Welin, Forton, Devine, Dunne, Musil, Riley PRO: Van Boxmeer, Beamish, Crowe Coaches: 11 BUF: Krueger, Smith, Granato, Bales, ROC: Taylor, Dineen, Peterson DEV: Komisarek, Barch, Mair, Kotyk Data analysts: 1 Nightingale AFTER THE TWO NEW ANALYTICS JOBS ARE FILLED (29) Senior executives: 3 Adams, Karmanos, Jakubowski Scouts: 8 Forton (head amateur), Crowe (head pro), Devine, Dunne, Musil, Forsberg, Beamish, Musser Coaches: 14 BUF: Granato, Bales, Christie, Ellis, Wilford, ROC: Appert, Weber, Peca DEV: Mair, Kennedy, Paetsch, Girardi, Ansell, Kotyk Data analysts: 4 Ventura, Nightingale, 2 more hirings TBA They've trimmed their scouting department by 12 bodies (and don't seem to differentiate between pro and amateur any more), but added three each to the coaching an analytics departments.

Was he wearing his Denis Lemieux T-shirt?

Does anyone have any idea of their qualifications?

Honestly, I've been beaten down enough I'd probably take Krebs and Schneider and smile. But I'm very high on both.

Agreed. The retention on Zibby is worth a lot, but he's a pending UFA. If they are reluctant to give up Krebs for 5 years of Eichel, tough to see them doing it for 1 year of Mika. Sorry Wookie, but I take that deal for the Sabres, even without the picks.

Sabres are operating as if they think Casey can be a legit top 6 centre. Everybody thought that in 2018, nobody in 2020. He was definitely fun to watch to finish 2021; I finally started seeing the swagger I saw when he was a junior. He's one of the reasons I will be watching this year.

Reliable, diligent, honest, not particularly fast but relentless, not physically imposing but fearless, intelligent, able to contribute both ends of the ice: Pommer, Ramsay and Seiling weren't the same player, but those words describe all three, and they describe Quinn too. What I was getting at with those comparables is that I could see Quinn settling in as any of those guys, given his skillset and approach to the game. He's got a spectrum of skills and it is unclear what NHL role they will develop into. He does have a great shot and he can finish. He could be a good goal scorer in the NHL. But Rick Martin isn't a great comparable because Rick lived to score goals but didn't do much to prevent them. Quinn doesn't have that defined identity. He doesn't cheat. He's out there on the last shift of a one-goal game up, or down. And he doesn't lurk, he creates for himself and his linemates. In Ottawa, he did pretty much everything at a high level — Marchand without the ***** factor. At the world juniors he was Ric Seiling. It will be very interesting to see what elements of his game translate as a pro, how well the Sabres can develop him, and how long will it take.

My take? Owen Power: Upside: Alex Pietrangelo (all-situations, 1st-pairing defenceman, Olympic Team Canada-level but not Norris Trophy) Likely: Eric Johnson (all-situations #3 defenceman) Best Sabre comparable: Uwe Krupp/Doug Bodger (obvious physical gifts and top-four utility, but lacking that alpha chromosome) Jack Quinn: Upside: Mark Stone (complete, all-around 1st-line wing) Likely: Ondrej Palat (complete, all-around 2nd-line wing) Best Sabre comparable: Jason Pominville/Craig Ramsey/Ric Seiling (he's going to be good and reliable for a long time, still not sure if he ends up known more for his scoring or his checking, but he will do both) Dylan Cozens: Upside: Ryan Kesler (less of a prick, but similar presence, offence and 2-way game as a centre) Likely: Filip Forsberg (versatile all-around top six winger) Best Sabre comparable: ??? (he might be around their stature, but he's too primal to be Luce, too big and fast to be Peca, not tough enough to be Foligno. Stepping down a notch, he's way too honest to be Gratton or McKegney; he's pretty unique for a Sabre) Rasmus Dahlin: Upside: Erik Karlsson (elite, Norris Trophy winning offence-first defenceman) Likely: Karlsson (I still think he gets there) Best Sabre comparable: Phil Housley (the only one who really fits in terms of physical gifts, Rasmus will be more rounded) Casey Mittelstadt: Upside: pre-concussion Tim Connolly (good 2C production, 1C highlight reel) More likely: John Tucker (top six talent who never could put it together) Best Sabre comparable: Derek Plante (guy who could produce when used in the top 6, but generally not someone you wanted to lean on when things got tough) Henri Jokiharju: Upside: Jared Spurgeon (Smooth defender who rarely makes mistakes and can contribute in all 3 zones) More likely: Alex Goligoski (smooth defender who is best in transition but needs to be spotted to be at his most useful) Best Sabre comparable: Petr Svoboda (reliable 2nd-pairing guy with skill but not points) Going to enjoy watching these guys develop the way Sam and Jack (and too few others) have over the past decade.

https://theathletic.com/2760896/2021/08/10/jack-eichel-and-the-flames-2-0-what-would-calgary-have-to-give-up-and-how-would-the-lineup-look/

Informed speculation from the Flames Athletic beat writer: Monahan, Coronato, Dube and a 2022 first-round pick. She says the package is close to the surface ask of 4 1st rounders Monahan is there mostly to make the money work, Coronato was their top pick this year and their best prospect, Dube is young but has upside and is already an NHL player. She gives the impression Pelletier or Zary could be substituted for Dube or Coronato.

But it does mean our PP will likely not be QBed from the left half-wall. And if it's not from the left half-wall, will that take away VO's bomb from the right half-wall? I wonder if maybe Ras moves to Jack's spot; he can distribute either way very well. That would leave Victor where he is, Cozens or Thompson to Reino's spot, and Mitts or Skinner in the other low spot? Miller at the top of the umbrella would add a dead on shooting option we don't have now and maybe create more deflections and rebound opportunities low.

The PP might have to to be completely different because of the pieces. We're so used to everything going through Jack at the left wall, but we won't have a Jack any more, or a Sam to play catch with him, or a Risto to be a big body down low. I even question if VO and Dahlin should stay in the same spots since we've lost the RH passers opposite them. I think Dylan can play the PP, but I don't see him QBing it. The other guys I see getting increased touches are R2 and Casey and they're both lefties. What we know is everything needs to go through Dahlin. The rest of it is completely up in the air.

So now Sam Reinhart has competition for the slowest skater in Florida? 😘

Need to word that better: if Tage scores about 15/15/30 over 82 games, as you posted, chances are pretty good that will put him in, or flirting with the top 50 RWs in the NHL. In other words, those are borderline 2nd line numbers, and great numbers for a 3rd liner in today's NHL.

Our top public health officer made a pretty strong statement yesterday that she will not villify those who decline vaccinations and fully supports their right to make that choice. She then followed by saying she also fully supports the rights of businesses and institutions to choose whether or not to hire or serve those who choose not to be vaccinated. It's going to be an interesting fall.