klos1963

I thought Phoenix was. Carter Hutton was the #1 goalie, and they traded every good player for the future.

They would never know the difference between that and Vegas.

I'm sure they'd be thrilled to give that up to move to Buffalo.

Maybe, I just can't take someone seriously that makes 4 or 5 statements and ends them all with 'hypothetically'.

I'm sure this is how the standings will look in April.

If i read the tweets correctly, it's hypothetically. LOL Sounds like everything is hypothetical, not sure why I think that.

not necessarily to do with this topic, but yes, it is a stupid expression.

7 points in 7 games for a 7-0 team.

I wonder if that is a serious consideration. Quite interesting if it is.

I don't see either side being greedy or evil or anything nefarious. I think Eichel's health is most important to both parties and everything , liability, contract, insurance... falls into place after. But I really think when you're talking surgery of the spinal column, health is by far the highest priority. I actually don't believe their is a ton of animosity involved either, I'm sure Jack is frustrated sitting on the sidelines unable to play, but I think too much of the anger is made up by 339 page threads and reporters speculating on trades for months on end. It's a stalemate where neither side will blink, it's a very serious health issue and tension is expected during discussions.

Thanks, it seems either way, Eichel is at risk. It's pretty scary surgery if any discussion of potential paralysis is involved.

More diplomatically, I would say they have reasonable doubt, but also, why overpay now ? This isn't a bidding war, any team that meets the Sabres asking price will be the first and only team to do so. Not sure that would make sense to do that. This was likely covered somewhere in the previous 337 pages, but how many NHL'ers have had the fusion surgery and how did that play out?

In Colorado's case, they're not willing to risk the money as it's been reported they dropped out after Sabres said no to retaining money. I think that's where any team would be. It goes back to , if the Sabres want the 4 pieces, Eichel needs to be 100% healthy and ready to go.

I would think so. Not a lot of teams, but a team like Colorado or Vegas? definitely.

They probably don't feel the risk is worth the package the Sabres are asking for but believe there is some risk worth taking. They won't risk the $50 million and 4 top pieces.

I don't think any team will give in to our asking price unless Eichel is 100% healthy and back in form. I think that's been the case since day 1. I think eventually Jack will give in to fusion because I believe if he files a grievance he will lose. I don't believe the Sabres feel they would get either fair value or a 100% healthy Eichel with ADR, which is why they won't budge on the fusion surgery.

No ragrets

The 3000 fans at the game care.

so it's either 'hard working' or 'pesky' if your team is lacking talent.

I think there were a few tickets still available.

Not if the other team scores more goals.

Do we know this for a fact? How slowly?

yes, but we could be competitive and fun to watch, with progress made towards the future.

Do you mean off the ice? I might agree with that, definitely not on the ice. I think if there were any chance of him returning, we would probably know , somehow , that it was an option. I don't see any sign of that.

I remember as a little kid watching the Munich olympics and hearing the terrorists referred to as guerillas and being really confused.