Hoss

Yes, every person here would. If this were being offered he’d be gone but it’s not being offered and never will be.

Meanwhile in Calgary

Adams when someone mentions Jack by name

Get this language out of here.

This is likely the only immediate way to do so.

It’s definitely a move to force a deal along. What it specifically plans to accomplish is up for debate. I think it’s specifically to get medical info out there.

I agree that’s what Adams was saying and never considered the possibility of it being an anti-Eichel comment. I also don’t think it makes any sense for the statement to be a response to that specific thing.

Jack and his agents have zero reason to want to endear themselves to Sabres fans. If you think that’s what is going on here I think you should read it and reconsider.

This is certainly one narrative you could come up with (as is mine or any other). But I don’t believe this is what’s happening here, at all.

They probably could not have, though. The Sabres would have to permit those conversations to take place. I think there’s a good chance the Sabres are not letting that happen and that’s the “process” they’re talking about. They’re not letting other teams in on Eichel’s medical information so this was their quickest way to get it out to everyone. BEFORE you say there are reports the Sabres will allow teams to see his medicals if talks get serious: yes, but those same reporters have noted they don’t know of any teams that have seen them.

What you’ve got to consider when you suggest anywhere from 4-6 year deals is that you’re walking him right to free agency basically as soon as possible.

I think this was almost the entire point of the statement.

It was only a matter of time before Jack and/or his agents blew up this process. That feels like a step toward legal action which would only further complicate the situation.

This buy just one year of UFA (upon further review I believe it buys three). If you’re going that long just go eight years. Correct. It spreads the cap hit evenly even if you front load the deal.

I believe the reports are that the Sabres are willing to share the medicals when talks get serious, not that they have. Last we heard from the big guns in hockey media they did not believe any teams have seen his records yet. There were several specifically mentioned that have NOT seen them, no reports that anyone has seen them unless I missed it.

What term and money are you hoping we land on for Dahlin? Inspired to start this because of the reported number on Nurse:

… Krecji retiring isn’t going to put them in the lottery and even if they are they won’t be eligible for the first pick because they aren’t going to be a bottom 11 team.

I mean this is nothing to get all that excited about. I’ve been a bigger fan of Asplund than most but this deal is a couple hundred thousand below where many would’ve expected so it’s not like this is a game changer by any stretch of the imagination.

He’s been one of the Bruins I’ve always liked but anything that hurts them is fine with me. He had a damn good career.

The interview: https://www.boston25news.com/news/chelmsford-zip-trip-meet-chelmsford-native-nhl-player-jack-eichel/50ed32e1-364b-4986-b990-f96b237e78de/ The skating: As @Buffalonillpointed out he was wearing Sabres gear out there so that’s notable, for sure.

It’s sort of part of free agency but a big one in Boston:

He’s saying the Rangers got Reaves in response to the Capitals having Wilson.

Yea I saw and I hate it. Especially Trea being involved. The haul includes the Dodgers two best prospects but it’s still not enough.

Which is precisely why I have no interest in Montreal. They just don’t match up.