klos1963

It was a joke about all the $750K contracts we've been giving out recently, apparently, not a very good one.

They only offer $750k

He will be playing for one of the top coaches in the NHL, multiple cup championships , offense minded coach. He will have success in the playoffs. At least he'll have an opportunity, one that he wouldn't see here.

It seems as though the Blues have no takers for Tarasenko right now, might be a bad move for the Sabres to pick him up with intentions of trading him later. So many are worried about Jacks' NMC , why take on another , potentially worse contract with a NMC?

or not.

Agreed. I made a point of mentioning that we lack the talent to compete.

I'm not sure people are ignoring the garbage time concept. Nobody is really expecting the team to be very competitive this season, but I do think Granato did an admirable job and the team showed some talent and energy severely lacking under RK. I still expect them for finish at the bottom of the league this season.

I know this a little bit of cherry picking, but I think it's legit. I think we lost his first 5 or 6 games. Once they got some time under their belts with the new system, they were a .500 team and very entertaining to watch. I think that's why Granato got the full time gig. There's reason to feel good about the new coach, but we are still lacking in talent to compete over a full 82 games.

Good point. Cupboard is really bare, isn't it.

Yeah, since they are not property of the Sabres and I don't believe we have any say in their coaching, training...., It's a technicality for sure, but until they sign.... , also, save for UPL, these goalies discussed are a few years away, so you really can't count of them for rebuilding. If we're in rebuilding mode when these guys are 22, 23 years old, we'll have a new GM/Coach combo again.

One reason I didn't mention Portillo is because I don't really consider him in our system. He's an unsigned draft pick, correct? But from what i have read, he seems to have the highest upside. My point is that we almost are not even really rebuilding if we don't have the proper foundation.

Are UPL and Levi the goalies you want to build around? They're not even NHL ready as of today. UPL has not fared well in limited professional games and Levi, still very young.

It's quite the mess right now. I'm guessing they're hoping UPL can do well enough in Rochester to earn a callup maybe after the new year. He hasn't played many games since his surgery and his stint in Rochester was underwhelming. If the team plays like they did late in the season, the poor goaltending will be really frustrating again.

Talent and goaltending would be a great identity for this team. We are severely lacking in both right now.

I think too much is being made of the no movement clause. If he's healthy and elite, we'll get value no matter what. He doesn't have all leverage, Jack, either add more teams or suit up.

Do you think the Sabres were going to fool other teams on Eichels medical situation? You can't trade a guy then later disclose that surgery is needed. Any team trading for him needs to have access to his medical records.

I meant about the discussion of the 2 procedures in question. Skating isn't a concern, playing professional hockey is the issue.

Has the NHLPA chimed in at all on this issue. You would think it's time for them to get involved to get a resolution to the situation. The 12 week waiting period didn't work, surgery seems to be agreed upon, but not the specific procedure. What's been happening the last 2 months after the rehab?

I'm guessing legal arbitration on money issues, but I would think the sabres would retain his rights. It would be too easy to become a free agent and get out of a situation you are locked into. From what I've read since last night, it seems after the 12 week waiting period expired, the Sabres medical team approved of the fusion surgery, not disc replacement. Eichel team wants disc replacement. That's the hangup.

We don't have to trade him next year either, for that matter. Especially with the no movement clause. "Jack, either add more teams to your wish list or stay here"

For such an awful team, it really hasn't been boring lately.

Good questions. This is a mess.

Why would they ask for records if not serious about a trade? That argument never made any sense to me. From reports , it seems like quite a few teams were serious about acquiring Jack, did any teams see records? My guess is the Sabres wouldn't have to pay, but still maintain his rights.

Then end the charade. If they're not going to offer, end the talks. Like I posted earlier. Jack we tried, it didn't work. Get ready for training camp. What does Adams think will happen in the next month to improve the offers made to him?

Why wouldn't the Sabres make his medical records available(if that story is true), what team would offer 4 big pieces without seeing his records?