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  1. Who's going to be captain?

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    From the choices, Okposo would seem to be the most likely if one were forced to choose.

    However given how i don't feel as if this team has a player that fits the criteria I'd probably not give it to anyone.

    The fact our 2 'best' choices are Zemgus & Okposo, its a bit of an indictment on the State of our Franchise & the lack of quality players with any sort of leadership traits whatsoever

  2. Jack Eichel: Trade rumors and speculation

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    On 8/10/2021 at 9:31 AM, Digger said:

    Another thing to consider with 3 way deals is that they generally would involve only one team that really wants Eichel, otherwise the other team is settling and helping the other team to get the player they really want.

    Vegas, Ducks, Wild all would like Eichel.  So why would they instead help the Rangers to get Eichel?  A Zibanejad extension won't be cheap.

    I could see a 3 way deal with Minnesota getting some extra assets if they decide they need to move Fiala and/or Kaprizov because of high salary demands and the inability to sign both long term.

    Well for Vegas, Ducks & Wild 1 of them would be getting Zibanejad, who has put up more points per game than Jack & doesn't come with the injury concerns.

    The extension won't come cheap for sure, probably around the $9-9.5m mark. So basically the same cost as Jack.

    Not saying i think any of those are likely to happen, but there's not much info coming out these days other than crickets haha
    If a deal is to be made at all, maybe its taking so long because there is a 3 way trade being discussed, and thats what is dragging this out.

    Or the sides are just too far apart

  3. Pick #1: D Owen Power (University of Michigan)

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    6 minutes ago, Weave said:

    It's a totally irrational fear, but somewhere in the pit of my stomach I have the same feeling.  This team is so bad, and has been so bad for so long, and so obviously dysfunctional, that the thought of 3 years of college and he can walk free worries me.

    Worry is a strong word.  I don't have enough emotional involvement to call it worry, but the dark thought is there.

    Its not anything i've consciously worried about, but we're so universally renowned for being dysfunctional, that i could even see the rest of the hockey world sympathizing with Power's situation & supporting him for deciding not to play here. There's plenty of examples they could give, where Buffalo arguably hasn't been good for certain players careers, where one could make the case he'd be better off going that route.  I can even see people close to him suggesting it, even if its in jest.  I suppose it'll come down to how much Power wants that paycheck & what type of person he is & the challenge he's willing to accept.... Idk.

    I don't wanna think about it lol

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  4. Jack Eichel: Trade rumors and speculation

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    37 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

    Obviously that was done by a Ranger fanboi.

    haha... I believe the guy is a Sens fan. It was from that TopShelfHockey channel on youtube.

    He thinks, as do many i suppose, that the Rangers are the most likely suitor for Jack atm. I'm not too thrilled with the returns but I imagine they're probably more of what we're looking at than a top level prospect coming back.

  6. Nathan Mackinnon sounds like jack eichel

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    3 hours ago, Zamboni said:

    https://www.whycenter.com/why-is-jack-a-nickname-for-john/

    https://www.knowswhy.com/why-is-jack-a-nickname-for-john/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/answers/comments/atqstr/why_is_jack_a_nickname_for_john/

     

    I'm well aware of the reason why linguistically people named John are nicknamed Jack.

    I said not enough Sabres fans are asking that because I was thinking more along the line of perhaps his parents knew something about the kid from the start... that he was more of a John than a Jack... given the way things have worked out with him. He's less of a Jack & more of a John.

    In a late night & im tired & have spent 10 years being disappointed with this franchise kinda way

    Thanks though (i guess) 😛

  8. Defense in 2022-23 & Beyond

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    All you guys are slotting Jokiharju with Dahlin but I'd prefer to see them split up. I'd like more balance across the lines where theres a stay at home defender paired with each. Where Dahlin can be Dahlin where he has the freedom to be Dahlin & his defensive pair can cover for him & do the things Dahlin cant... like adding a physical element to the other side. Then Jokiharju can be the main puck mover on the other pairing & have the same thing for him. If they're both paired together it seems 1 is being wasted to a degree, since they both cant be moving the puck thru the neutral zone at the same time or making an offensive play down low.

    I haven't really looked at potential lines tbh just because of the State of the Franchise right now. Maybe Joki & Dahlin are just the best we can put together from what we have, but ideally i'd like that balance in our pairings & for each to have freedom to play to their strengths. Idk if that makes sense lol

     

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  10. Linus Ullmark: signs with Boston Bruins

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    4 minutes ago, lothar said:

    It's possible. But are we setting up our new core for another round of learning to lose and be gobsmacked by everybody in the meantime? A better than average goalie does still steal you wings as you build up a foundation.

    We're still probably the worst team in the league but I'd rather not destroy another new core by making every game hopeless with the worst goaltending in the league to boot.

    Yeah i dont think any of us would think that Linus was worth more than $5-6mil per or would even want to sign him to a long term deal.

    Its more imo the total lack of addressing the position at all. After needing to address it last year as well.

    And since we appear to be tanking next year & starting fresh, if we don't add in some veteran help & solid goaltending, we would be repeating the same mistakes of the past & haven't learned anything... Probably destined to be in this exact same position again years from now too. Thats the infuriating part for me.

    Not learning from our mistakes... mistakes that we've all suffered thru.

     

  11. Linus Ullmark: signs with Boston Bruins

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    45 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

     

    After Linus left, KA should've offered Seattle this. Is he afraid we'll win too many games if we have a decent goalie here? It doesn't make any sense for what his plan is with our goaltending situation. I don't want UPL or Tokarski up here to get rekt every night. We could've had Vanacek for a bag of pucks it looks like.

    Anyone have any idea on what the "plan" could be? Holding out for a potential G coming back in an Eichel trade?

    I don't get it

  17. 2021 Free Agent Frenzy! July 28

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    4 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

    You know, last year we were thinking we made a jump with the Hall signing, thought we might actually be.... good?

    This year is all gloom and doom.... watch the Sabre kids will blossom and the team will break down the playoff door.

     

     

     

    because Buffalo!

    that would be something haha... Tbh there shouldnt be any pressure on the team to succeed or win, so the only place we can go is up right?

    right? 😁

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