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I stopped reading at that point. Two things wrong with that phrase. The first is even relating such a subject to this situation. The second is that even if the author had used a more appropriate comparison the point is that Tim Murray has the same damn expressionless intonation in everything he does. Hey Tim, congratulation on getting married! - "Thanks, she had the best odds to make a good life moving forward. You never know. It's free to listen to other offers." Hey Tim, congratulations on the birth of your first child! - "Thanks, the future is uncertain for him. You expect he'll be successful but he could be a criminal. We'll see what happens." Hey Tim, sorry to hear about your dog passing away. - "Thanks, at that age you have to expect something to happen. It's likely going to be a bad outcome."

If you look at things in a vacuum it may be. Your statement suggests that some other team wasn't offering something slightly less valuable to the jets so unless Murray got there he wasn't going to get the trade. Murray's job is to assess talent and make the team better. His willingness to give up players is based upon so many more factors than we'd ever know. We can only judge by the outcome of the trade after the fact. The value of this trade hasn't become clear yet. When a GM makes a trade it isn't always just about that one deal. The deal could be setting the stage for the future. Murray cleared a few contracts with the deal and removed the need to deal with a future contract on the books in Lemieux. imagine if you only made the best move in chess based only on the biggest possible gain at that very moment without regard to the future gains. You'd be a horrible chess player.

There's a world of difference in saying the wrong thing as opposed to saying something the wrong way. Tim Murray says what he feels and he doesn't try and sugar coat it. Because most of the world lives its life trying NOT to offend someone people get all bent out of shape at straight forward comments. As for what the media says, who cares. The media's job is to overreact to everything these days. So, go figure, they overreacted because those people have chosen a profession where they have to pander to the neanderthals of this world who can't take a moment to think for themselves. It's important that people tell us how we should feel about something. I can't believe the amount of wasted energy that has gone into this. The speculation that players won't want to come here because of what Murray said. As a player I know I'm going to get straight talk from the guy. A guy like that will get players like that. Those are players who don't spend their time needing someone to coddle them. They don't need psychology. They have the desire to show up and play and be called out when they suck. It all sounds too horrible for me. The fact that Murray clarified his statements the next day doesn't prove he was wrong. It merely suggests that he recognizes and was probably asked to clarify his comments so people would stop crying over things. As for fans being upset, I think people are just pissed they didn't get the first pick. Perhaps there's some underlying bias towards a Canadian player over a US born player and their ability to dominate. At this point I no longer care. Eichel is coming (most likely) and every report I've seen on him says he's outstanding. I've not heard any negatives. I keep seeing comparisons on how he compares to other recently drafted players who went through the NCAA, etc. He seems to have blown them away.

I also use a knife and fork when necessary. Even used a spork two or three times. What's worse? (draft position 2010-2015) Team A: #1, #1, #1, #7, #3, #1 Team B: #23, #16, #12, #8, #2, #2 I think Edmonton wins in a landslide. No matter what the Sabres have done the past two seasons.

Despite his choice in name? Someone would. You know it. Everyone bitched about winning too many games. Then they rejoiced for finishing 30th. Then they bitched that the coach was let go because they lost. It's like bitching about having to mow the grass all the time when you also fertilize the hell out of it and water it like crazy.

Damn.. that's even worse.

I pulled this as I was going through the thread and then you built upon it. For what it's worth they weren't terrible two years ago so they could draft 1st this year. They only have to be terrible one year. Still, as the system goes no team is guaranteed the top pick so unless you are a moron you can't lose to get #1.. you can only lose to get pick 1 or 2. The fact that you completely ignore that and believe that somehow the Sabres weren't aware of this fact is ridiculous. It happened last year to the Sabres. Clearly they know how it works. Why wouldn't you wear the Sabres stuff? What does that say about you? I'd wear it. When people make a comment you just say "I'm here through the good and the bad." End of story. Otherwise.. find another bandwagon. Because that's the line of crap everyone spews and no one believes. If he had said that we'd be on here picking him apart for being delusional about not wanting the #1 pick. He lays it out exactly like it is. The fact that some people can't handle reality doesn't surprise me. He's not whining, he's making an absolute statement. Who the hell chooses the second best of anything willingly? Who? No one. It's stupid. He hates the system. And you know what cracks me up is that so many people on here are bitching about the system too. So here we are blasting Murray for getting shots in on the NHL while also taking those same shots. This place amazes me sometime. Hate hate hate. It's all you got. All of the people who get paid to evaluate talent seem to disagree with you. So, please give me some reason why I should give your comment here any merit? It tells me that he hates the fact the NHL has a lottery and because of that "our fans" have to deal with no getting the #1 pick. Rolling Stone was deemed pretty reliable too.. until they had a UVa rape story to run with. Does it suck they don't pick #1? Sure. Does it suck they get Eichel? No.. not at all. Get over it. This team will be a lot better next year and there is a lot of talent. At this point I swear people on here would find something to complain about if the Sabres won the Stanley Cup.

Meh. They all but said they will be moving someone from their group. McDavid just made RNH expendable. Who wants to trade for RNH? There's a certain cool factor on having the US born star on the team. He's coming for us... he said so. He knew. He can see the future. That should help him.

You don't.

Stoll... WTF. Good move.

Good thing I am slammed busy all day until the drawing so I don't have to think about it.

Didn't Ted Black "oversee" the lottery when the Penguins were awarded Crosby? Hmmm...

You'll be able to tell if he knows how the drawing will go based on the look on his face. :w00t:

The second teaser was amazing. The shot of the downed star destroyer was incredible. Things look really good. And I think I could watch X-wings fly over water all day. But.. have you seen this:

Years ago I took a double handed slash that got me across both arms right above the glove. I remember the feeling. I also remember being able to play without problem but if I had tried to do a push up, or use my arms to push myself up from a table I would be in excruciating pain. That only lasted 9 months though..... ugh.

That's a bitch move by Subban. Ottawa has players it can afford to lose for the entire playoffs if need be. There was no need to slash at all there. He took a shot at one of the best players on the team. He deserves more. Oh well. The league likes retribution.

It's crap like this that will earn you that troll reputation. Could you imagine a press conference with him? Reporter: "Pierre, what are your thoughts on signing UFA X?" Pierre: "I'll tell you, UFA X has everything it takes, you know he's a product of the Saskatoon Ice Fishers back when he was 13-14. he was coached by Jimmy Twosticks who also coached Player X. They shared a room together on a trip to Edmonton one year. They really hit it off. But it he really took off when he spent time in the Kelowna Rockets hwere he played minutes with Player Y. Those two brought it like you wouldn't believe and their coach was Gord Hockey who had tremendous influence over him. You know Gord influenced a lot of players from his time coaching under Ian Faceoff at Moncton back in the 80's and playing for Coach Dale Icing in the 70's while they were in St. Brunswick."

Meh. he just paid a coach 3 years for 1 year of service. He can go drill a well. :) It's not about money here... Well, I'm not up on my wrestling.. so let's say I would consider it more like not wanting Brock Lesnar because I want John Cena or something like that. Ever since the Miller incident I've not felt as though Lucic has had an impact on any game against the Sabres. Certainly not as much as Marchand has...

Agreed. There were numerous points where he could have passed the puck. Tarasenko and Ennis should have been 1/2. Nyquist could have been #10 if we needed to reward him.

Not one bit.. but I wonder now.. What would be the season ticket sales volume for the Sabres if the season ticket holders couldn't sell off all those games after the fact? What if Buffalo instituted a policy that you could only sell off tickets to non-conference games? We might see a dramatic drop in sales.

PLF didn't need to. Sorry it might have been unclear. My post was regarding WHY PLF was brought in by Pegula.

I think the Sabres should sign him... and assign him to Rochester... who assigns him to the Jackals... who release him.

Doesn't this seem... kind of illegal? If it's not.. can we get this action on Sabres season ticket holders? Bye bye Leafs fans!

If it walks like a duck is usually used when there's a duck involved. If you say it walks like a duck but everyone else sees a lion then it doesn't really apply. If any hiring, draft pick, decision craps the bed it sets things back, that's pretty much how it works. Winning favor with the Sabres fans. Not that it ended well or was a particularly well thought out decision in the first place it seems.

Perhaps it was because he didn't want to keep Paille? Sorry.. Campbell. He mentions Campbell will not be back and then he gets fired. Hmm...