klos1963

but hardly because of Eichel.

because we are a horrible franchise. The worst in the league by far.

Who will our leading scorer be?

Didn't you already ask that?

Jesus, imagine trading Eichel and Rienhart and going into the season with Blutarski as our #1.

Skinner had a very solid career going until he came across a coach that didn't care for his style of play or whatever reason Ralph didn't like him. It wouldn't be a shock for him to become a 25 goal scorer again, but unfortunately, he won't have Jack to help him.

what are the odds to something like that ever happening?

I don't care much one way or the other regarding Okposo, but at this point, his contract is no longer a problem for the team, so if he's a positive no reason not to keep him.

I think the only circumstance that he's not traded is that Adams made it clear that he won't trade him unless he gets what he wants, that he won't settle for less to just make the trade happen.

He's definitely gone. If he wasn't going to get traded, KA and Granato would have been very clear that they're looking forward to Eichel on the team for years to come. They don't even mention his name anymore. I think it will suck that he's traded, but it would be the most surprising thing if he wasn't.

Yep, it's not like people on here are shy to share their opinion about anything, myself included. I hate the idea of it, but I think he'll be traded by the end of the first round of the draft.

and a no movement clause.

Isn't getting into game shape, basically being able to play the game, part of the injury rehab process? What good is he if he can't play more than 8 minutes a game? Look at a pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery. The arm is healed many months before he is ready to perform in a game. He needs to be capable of playing well and not re-injuring himself. What have we done to deserve it that Tampa hasn't?

When Kucherov was injured the timetable to return was around the end of the regular season. He was on schedule, normal rehab is 5 months for hip surgery, he was out 5 months. It's not cheating if you follow the rules, which they did.,

Who's our goalie?

You ask any player that privately, that will be there answer. Sam said no rebuilding for him, that's saying 'get me out'.

I don't think he clearly expressed a desire to get out, said he'll go or he'll stay.... I'm sure he'd be happy to leave though, who wouldn't. In flat cap era, his contract is substantial, even for 1 year. Might be hard to find the right team for that. Might be easier to absorb at the trade deadline.

Is this a game? Which one of these trades is absolutely ridiculous? #2

explain please. Who has me where?

Fox lies though, big difference.

Playing hurt is a good reason not to be at the top of your game. No, I don't think Eichel wants to be in Buffalo next season,also, i think if you privately asked every player on this team if they would rather play elsewhere, they would all say yes. We already know Reinhart and Risto would be ok with a change, doesn't sound like Ulmark is too keen on returning as his top option. I'm sure there are many others, but they have no leverage to get out.

I have never questioned Eichel's effort. I don't know anyone who can legitimately say he never gave full effort.

Probably not, we will battle for number 1 overall pick again too.

In what way do you think? I'm hoping it's a sign to show Jack we mean business about getting things right this year, so stick around.

seriously? extra pennies? Let's not be so dramatic. So the fans that call jack selfish, lazy...., he owes these people something? Players need to work hard at their craft, at practice, at games and generally off the ice be a decent citizen. Other than that, as a fan and season ticket holder when I lived in Buffalo, they owe me nothing else. RE: GM - sometimes, but that's one of those you don't answer instead of lying. But I don't assume it's a lie, but i just posted because he did in fact say that. Take from it what you want.