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There is no chance under any condition that I am trading the 1st round pick. Right now that's: Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, Jesse Puljujarvi or Jacob Chychrun. At a reasonable trade for undervalue. :D

Wouldn't you say that he'd (Drouin) be an upgrade over any player outside of Kane that they could pair Eichel with. He's gone between a combination Zemgus, Gionta, Kane, Ennis and Moulson a lot lately. I would say letting Drouin figure it out with a team that clearly is at best finishing 10th-11th in the conference would be no different than spending it in the AHL.

Good find. They do need some of their secondary scoring to step up. To me it starts with Zemgus, he's been solid in the defensive zone all season and he's slowly starting to put up more shots. However, he's the perfect example of a player who needs to get it going. The second thing that will strongly help is Mark Pysyk coming back and remaining healthy. He cycles and skates well and makes the right pass more often than not. Less Weber/Colaiacovo and more Pysyk should help. I don't know what it is about this team, but for the most part their worst period is the 1st. More often than not they're falling behind early and playing catch-up. Slowly their becoming a middle of the pack team with 95 for and 104 against, which is coming back towards semi-respectability. It is a much improved number as compared to last year. For me it seems more likely than not they'll finish similarly that they did in the month of December. They're making strides, but they are still a few "right pieces" away from being a playoff contender. Go GMTM! GO SABRES!

I'm good with something around Ennis and salary back to cover the difference. Drouin would have time for the remainder of the season to gel with Eichel or O'Reilly and show the talent that he has. He's a total buy low candidate.

Thank you and great work!

Moulson is a step slower than most of the players in the top six. I just see him as a piece not fitting the puzzle. I would love a change of scenery trade if we could fine someone who isn't a much worse off contract.

Plus the asking price starts and ends with Ristolainen doesn't it? I would think Eberle is the more obvious target if there was a Edmonton deal to be had.

To be honest, Namestnikov has out played him when healthy as well. He needs to get healthy and consistency. No one doubts the talent level of Drouin.

69-73 points is where I would put them. They compete game in and game out, but still fall short. They're missing another high end defensemen and another skilled forward in the top six. Consistent goaltending has been an issue as well, but those are all things that will take time.

I would assume that they would start with pick your poison: Ristolainen or Reinhart. It doesn't make a lot of sense to be honest. We're good on center's as is right now. It would only make sense if they're looking at quantity over quality. I for one am not ready to fork over a number one defensemen or Reinhart unless John Tavares is coming back. He's the worst coach in the league since Keenan and even then I might take Keenan. He's already ruined them. Calling out the veterans, alienating the young talent. Parading his in-house issues around with his goal post of a mouth. I'm so thankful he was not even brought in for an interview. Not to take into place the fact that in Vancouver he did not properly assess the talent base and coach with what he had. Instead he put in place an ancient NHL system that doesn't work with their roster construction and forced them to be one of the worst run teams in recent history.

But, the capital of Washington is Olympia. Ker plunk....

As long as he's healthy he's been productive. He's had 19 goal seasons before.

It was the Buffalo Sabres - St. Patricks Day hat. If you watch it tilt around it was a green Sabres hat.

What a game! After the early stumbling block of the Bruins onslaught, the Sabres resoundingly storm back! The ovation for Eichel before the game started was not surprising but unnerving. the Bruins! Eichel showed more poise than he has in at least 5-6 games last night. It was a sight to behold. Hopefully this is the start of his surge.

I'm still intrigued by Boedker. :D

Lol on Fisher!

No problem. Haha.

Yes on Boedker. No thank you to Jones, he's someone you sign on the cheap this offseason. He's a depth forward. Boedker finally healthy makes this team immensely better and more skilled. He finishes and skates very well. He'd be a great fit in the top 6. Only 27. Would they be interested in Ennis? Hmmm. I like the first two, that's a lot for Eric Staal. Who honestly is a shell of himself.

Are we posting spoilers or not?

Good to see Larsson get on the board. What a fast paced game. I love watching both of these teams play.

Buffalo goes to the PP! Early hooking penalty. God I love watching games from Detroit.

Mini-Mock: Round 1: Based on standings: Current pick #7 Olli Joulevi, LHD, London Knights http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=196391 Slick skating left-handed defensemen on my favorite Jr Team Round 2: Based on standings: Current pick: #37 Jakob Cederholm, RHD, Jonkoping HV71 http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=169012 Another guy that has first round talent that may or may not slip. While we need forward depth, this is one of the other defensemen that I see translating similarly to other Swedes.

Moulson is playing with Eichel where belongs. Unfortunately he's A) being paid like a top two line player and B) still has the skill to be it. Although he's lost some of his polish he needs to be in the top 6. I'm excited again to see Eichel and company against Larkin who if I could have one other young forward in the league on our roster he would be that player!

He is "our" Drury now, but there's no question he's more skilled and ultra talented. Everything else you're spot on about. The challenge rule blows.

Eichel, I already have an O'Reilly. I'm considering doing Reinhart over Eichel, but we'll see. It's tough, #23, #15 and #55 are all high on my mind.