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I don’t think I would even take him 1st overall. And I don’t think I would want him in the NHL next season. He has a high upside but he is pretty raw. Also, he is really big, but not actually very physical. No mean streak there. Also, this should just be in the 2021 Draft thread.

It’s not a question. They aren’t tanking. Tanking is trying to make the team worst in the league on purpose. They aren’t doing that.

It’s just not information or news. Especially since we don’t even know who said it.

Really? I wish more of them showed to the rink!

Who are these “quotes” from??? Also, these quotes don’t say anything. -Eichel just wants to get back playing and all the trade speculation is just people speculating? No kidding! -Eichel doesn’t want to be hurt and missing games? No way!

Zero chance that I feel “hope” with the group that’s currently in place. They need to change something big.

Right, and never a HC at a lower level even. I have no appetite for lottery ticket head coaches any longer.

I would think that Eichel probably waits one more year, and until after his NMC kicks in before he would actually demand a trade. Doesn’t mean he won’t be traded though. Reinhart could also definitely get traded, especially if he seems intent on going to arbitration and walking to UFA after next season. These guys leaving in such a way would certainly be a low point for the franchise, but honestly I’m not sure it can actually get much lower than it is right now. It could also be something of a new beginning, bringing forth the new hope that comes with it.

Kerfoot and Compher are reasonable suggestions. I’ll throw some other names out there. These are established NHLers who maybe could play a larger role on a different team. Philip Danault Tyson Jost Roope Hintz Jack Roslovic Anthony Beauvillier Ryan Donato Kevin Lebanc Adam Gaudette Mason Appleton Andrew Copp Jakob Vrana Alex Tuch

Sounds like this could be the season for Eichel. Maybe if he recovers faster than normal he gets in a few games at the end. It’s crazy to think about, but there is a non-zero chance that we have already seen his last game as a Sabre.

Hmm. He certainly embodies the type of attitude I would like to see from this team, but can he coach?

Yes, teams should draft a goalie almost every year, or at least 3/4 years. I agree with this, but the Sabres have drafted quite a lot of goalies. That’s why there is Ullmark, Cal Peterson (who they lost), Johansson, UPL, and Portillo. If they hadn’t lost Peterson, the goalie situation would look like excellent.

Super gross. I don’t want to hear about who you used to ***** to. I shouldn’t be subjected to this cruel and unusual punishment. It’s bad enough that I watch Sabres games.

I think the quarantining is an NHL thing, not a NYS thing

Ullmark, Olofsson, Borgen, Bryson. All 4th round or later. They hit once in a while.

Eichel, 7-10 days. Calling hours are Monday at 6pm.

You feel that confident that the Sabres are going to hire him?

I think, and am hopeful, that he does hold value. At least to some teams. Teams love to add old experienced veteran leadership at the deadline. 🙋🏻‍♂️

Jarvis is probably a better prospect than anyone in this upcoming draft class. It could be argued either way, but there isn’t anyone who stands out as being above Jarvis.

I don’t know Carolina’s appetite for a trade like this, but this seems a lot more likely than Jarvis.

That would be a nice one. I’d say the likelihood is about 0% though.

Since the start of their first full season as owners: 716 games played 266-358-92 266 wins, 450 loses

This I actually agree with. That’s the only way that it makes sense. If they are going to trade away some big guys and “rebuild” then it’s reasonable to try out an unproven coach like Leaman, and maybe he’ll be really good.

Yeah, exactly. I think it’s nuts to give Bennington that contract too! Should be more like $5x3 or something.

Ullmark is a UFA after this season, what should we sign him to? About the same contract? Their performances are pretty close over the past couple years.