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Sure, it remains to be seen what the correct course of action is. Just opinions of what the correct course of action is. Chychrun however didn't seem like a great target for me... not a bad one, but not worth the cost. Time will tell if it works out for Ottawa.. it very well might.

I'm going to be in the minority that isn't bothered by this at all. Not bothered if they don't make any big trade. I'm with others(perhaps not that many) that Chychrun just wasn't worth what Ottawa gave up.. let alone paying more than that. I can understand why people are upset.. but so far the management of the team has not deviated from their course. Having expectation that they will is probably driving some people insane. I don't expect anything big because so far they haven't done anything big, they've not indicated they want to do anything big.

Fun conditions... Conditions: The ’23 1st-round pick is top-5 protected. If met, pick becomes ’24 1st-round unprotected. Additionally, should #Sens reach ’23 ECF, the 2nd-round pick becomes ’24 1st-round top 10-protected. If that condition is met, the pick becomes ’25 1st-round unprotected. 2/2 Imagine the Sens reaching the ECF?

That didn't age well.. 🙂

Detroit is going to get Chychrun... And Vancouver will trade Myers and Demko to Buffalo... It's as good a theory as any. 🙂

It just means he's not supposed to put too much weight on the leg/foot. Doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Good teams overcome injuries. if the Sabres can't overcome this then they shouldn't be in the playoffs. Other players need to step up.

Imagine you over there spreadin phallacies.

The rotating plant and the Emily In Paris photo.. it's the little things. 🙂

But his stats do not support $8M. That's what I was saying. He's an RFA and his only hope would be arbitration. It's going to be a hard case to make given the evidence on his own team. I wouldn't pay him $8M.

I don't disagree.. but it's a fine line. Trade deals tend to be more expensive than off-season deals. I think it's possible Buffalo makes a move to bring someone in. I don't think it will upset the prospect pool too much either. See.. with you I can't tell if this is a positive thing or a negative thing 🙂

And I'll be at that next game courtesy of the storm that postponed the Dec 29 matchup! Well, I believe the NHLPA is who negotiates what the NHL is allowed to fine as part of the CBA. So it's really the player's own union that is not protecting the players. The enforcement of the amounts is left to the NHL sure, but the maximums, etc. are not. I could be wrong.. but I don't think so. I've often thought the NHLPA should police its own.

But that said.. Vasilevsky didn't help the Lightning last night. I'd like better defense from the 5 skaters on the ice to lower opponent's scoring opportunities and percentages. And that's why I said what I did above.. anything can happen. All that aside.. the Sabres goaltending isn't good enough, but UPL is young, Comrie is a little less young. Anderson is old.. so.. defense, defense, defense. or offense offense offense and never let FLA have the puck. I'm good with that too.

This is fair. Also, that would be more minutes watching television than I will spend watching the Bills next year. Frazier is trash.

Invoking that douchenozzle does call for an immediate judge of the invoker. You are warranted.

Hell yeah they are... I was just trying to pick on the Brawndo bot 🙂

And I never said adding depth is crazy. Why are you insinuating that I did? That said.. trade deadline deals are often not the best value deals. There's no need to do anything.. the Sabres aren't winning anything this year.. no need to give up the future for the now.

***** man.. which is it? 😉

This is why it's folly for the Sabres to do anything crazy. Boston is going all, all in. The Leafs just did. Tampa has to be wondering what they can do. Every team near the top of the standings in the East, except the Devils are on their last legs. Making the playoffs would be great.. but the Sabres aren't quite ready to make a good run. No need to give up a solid long run starting next year for a one and done this year.

Well, it's stenciled in at center ice. So they should know.. we should all know. 🙂 30 years. This is your best post ever on here.... and it's not even close. (and I hate using that phrase, but this post was that good.) You were a bit premature, but I like the enthusiasm. It was... but not how you think. This is super unfortunate because in the post game you'd hear Tage Thompson say the he wished Boosh's goal was at home so we could hear his song. These guys know. 25% of his goals are game winners? I'll take it! Look, I went absolutely bat shite over the non-call on Cernak. So much so that my daughter texted out to my wife from her bedroom - "Does Dad kiss his mother on the cheek with that mouth?" Fair enough. Boosh scoring the OT GWG, shorthanded after being on the ice for 1:41... are you kidding? In other threads I commented on why I'm not going to get down on the team...this is why. Yeah.. they got problems.. a few.. but that goal was pretty damn awesome... especially after they gave up 2 goals they shouldn't have. Bring on the Panthers... or something.

That makes more sense. If I am reading it correctly they have about $20M in projected cap space. DeBrincat isn't going to get much of a raise.. if any is he? He's barely above Batherson in scoring and Batherson is signed at far less than DeBrincat is making this year. They've gotta be looking to bring someone in.. but then you'd think they would use Zaitsev for the trade? I guess we'll see what happens. Your explanation make the most sense so far. 🙂

But why are they getting rid of Crouse? He's 25 and signed. Did I miss a reason they'd offload him?

It is a plan. You are confusing the discussion when you say its not a plan. It might be a plan that is not succeeding or a plan that does not fit your plan but it is, 100% without a doubt, a plan. Every move is a chance, every non-move is a chance. It's all about what level of uncertainty someone is willing to accept. For the sake of discussion, let's try an exercise. I will give a person $1M. They can choose to keep it or they can press a button where there's a random percentage of going double or nothing. The question is, how high does the chance of success need to get before each person will press the button. Fundamentally in this conversation, you're pushing the button before Adams. That might be fine, but you might also end up with nothing. Both of you have plans, but your plans differ on when, where, and how actions are going to be taken. If accept the team because I also know that I have no say in what is happening with the team. I choose to go to games because I still find them entertaining. I choose to believe the team is improving and I choose to take hope in that. It's all good if others don't but they have just as much say in what will happen as I do. It does not mean I don't want to team to be better. What should I do? Just complain about the team? For me, that's not a productive use of my time. So I'd rather look at the positives. That's my choice. By the way.. the Leafs have tried a lot of different things to try and make a run for the Cup and end up getting bounced in the first round. I remember when we used to debate on here about getting bounced in the first round or just missing the playoffs versus rebuilding the team. The Leafs don't get far this year that will be the same conversation (it already is really) See above. I accept the product because it's all I can accept. if I choose not to accept it then I would just stop paying attention to it. No need to spend energy arguing things I cannot change. Everyone's choice is different, but that's why I choose to support the team right now.

Harvey Balls

Can she ship to Rochester? Not asking for a friend.. 🙂

Did I miss the trade for Huberdeau?