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My father in law is an Everton fan and my wife and I follow Liverpool, it's been fun. I never liked futbol until a few years agon watching with my wife, turns out, I love it now.

I think trading Scandella is not a good move. I am hoping he plays with and mentors Dahlin. I can see a Tallinder-Myers type relationship with Scandella-Dahlin. The reasoning that the Oilers want to trade the pick is why they have sucked for so long and will continue to even with McDavid. They haven't done a great job of drafting and developing defenseman. Probably one of the reasons they traded Hall for Larsson.

Didnt give him clicks, I like the Sabres writer Michael Pachla on Hockeybuzz, one of the best on the site, Ek's headline was that, didn't read or click on his article, and thanks for judging Bogo has no value, horrid contract and always hurt. Nylander doesn't have much value right now either, but, some GM might think he just needs a change of scenery.

Not true, Ek has them trading for Toews, they'll be fine

In other news er, unfounded rumours, Eklund is saying that the Habs and Hawks are exploring a trade involving Toews. As we all know Eklund is garbage, I would love to know what the details of this one would be.

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, but, in case you are questioning Jack's character, competitiveness and love of playing, I think that is completely misguided. How do we know he doesn't think it's more important to already start training for the Sabres next season, how do we know he doesn't have a minor nagging injury that he wants to let heal and be top shape for next season? etc etc

My friend had them for the last 3 seasons and after this past year, he is giving up, lottery hasnt changed it for him. He says he will get them again in probably 3 years from now

Is there anymore stressful, yet exciting game than game 7? I have never been to a playoff game live, let alone a game 7, but heck yeah I would love it. Game 7, 2020 Cup Finals in Buffalo against the Oilers. Where do I sign up?

Well they did eliminate the Penguins in 6 games, and in game 6, three of their top 6 forwards were hurt, inlcuding Backstrom. I'd say they have quite a good chance to win the cup. It will come down to the goalies in the ECF. This will be an amzing series, I think we see OV energized now that the Penguins-2nd rd failure monkey is off his back.

The Ravens sacked Trent Dilfer the year after they won the SB with him.

I would say that there is no chance whatsoever. Crosby and Malkin probably have 5 more very good years in the tank and probably one more cup to win. No way that Malkin waives his no move clause to come to Buffalo anyway.

very interesting, i may have to try this. i make my own horchata from time to time, love the rice flavor. thanks for sharing do not burden yourself thinking this way, you didn't enable him. the guy was likely a POS for years before you knew him and he would have continued to act that way had you never even met him. please dont blame yourself.

I'm curous about what Florida was thinking that they didn't protect him, who did they think was better that they could part with a 30 goal scorer?

genuinley curious about the bolded. what does that mean?

that's an outstanding response!

Hockey fans are nuts when it comes to trade ideas, I have seen some doozies on here as well. I just looked at a capfriendly.com trade proposal from a Leafs fan. Toronto receives RoR (Sabres retain $2M), Sabres 2018 1st (Dahlin) Buffalo receives Nylander, Kadri, Rosen, Leivo, Leafs 2018 1st I have no clue who Rosen and Leivo are, are they the Toronto versions of Sabres fans tossing Larsson and Fasching into trade proposals? In the same scenario, the guy has the Leafs signing Tavares at 7 years $10M per. So what do we think? I mean, 4 guys for 2, Sabres win that trade all day! (I chose this thread because it seems to fit well, Toronto and delusion)

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+10 for not saying "Buffalo Wings" and there was no moention of Ranch either. I think Dahlin will be fine

In scenario A, I defintely think you can get Reino on a lower AAV bridge deal in the $4M per range. I dont think thats enough speed with Eichel, JVR + KO cant keep up with him. I would perhaps switch JVR with Baptiste/Erod in your lineup. I would like to see one of GIrgs and Larry gone, you didn't mention Wilson in the bottom 6 who I believe is the best bottom 6 player we have currently. I want nothing to do with Lehner Scenario B- pipe dream indeed, would be awesome to have JT and Eichel as the top 2 Cs. I think that RoR and a 2nd is a slight overpayment for Pacioretty, but I would still do it. Scenario C- looks good

I said the window is closing, didn't write him off yet, but, he's likely on a short leash IMO. with regards to LHD - Guhle seems to be trending towards being a good NHLer, McCabe is a fine 4-5 d-man and Pilut is still unknown. Hoping he doesnt become last years Antipin

i was simply responding to someone else's post that veered off topic from defense in which he mentions those players, my apologies from further veering off the topic of defense.

All fair points, I think I am not as positive about some of the youngers guys as you are, that's all, but you're right, might as well give them a shot instead of Nolan + Josefson as you say. I'm just worried that Smith, Baptiste, O'Regan are likely to be AAAA, but, they do deserve a shot, hopefully there arent like Luke Adam redux.

Bailey and Baptiste are fast for sure, but, they haven't really shown a whole lot on the NHL level. They have had their chances, granted on a losing team for years now. i think the window is close to closing for Baptiste, Bailey, and throw in Nylander, Fasching as well.

That's A LOT of hope in that lineup in which O'Regan, Smith, Baptiste, and Olofsson are ready for full time NHL minutes. Trade another 1st for a goalie? Sabres fans would lose their minds at another Lehner(ish) like trade.

Fair enough, who do we target? FA or trade? who's the trade bait if its a trade?