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I'd sign up for Suggestion #1 in a heartbeat but I don't think the market is strong enough for that. Miller is getting later in his career and has clearly stated he wants to play for a contender. He has not signed an extension with us yet and sold his Buffalo residence last year. He has shown no indication (no media reports or quotes that I'm aware of) saying he is commited to staying. So therefore you have to trade him IMO. I would rather a good prospect but may have to take a 1st only. Going back to Suggestion #1, I'd take Scott Laughton period if that's all that was available. Other than the Flyers, Capitals and possibly Blues who else would be interested in Miller?
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I would sign up for that but I still think Reinhart is the first forward taken in the draft.
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"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
I guess the name can change but I definetly enjoy all the speculation and rumours tweeted and discussed by the talking heads. -
Yep. As for my preference, I still prefer Reinhart. I didn't see all of the game last night but he looked good in the parts I caught.
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"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
He had two years remaining plus the rest of a third season, that's not a rental. -
"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
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Speaking of Dmen, I can man up and eat crow when it is warranted. I was listening to 590 (or was it 1050?) on the way home from work last night and they were talking to an Oilers beat reporter who said they would almost certainly take Ekblad if he is on the board when they draft. I am really hoping this is the case because if we come in last and the Oils are the ones who win the lottery we would get the best forward available. I still think several other teams would go with a forward if they were to win the draft lottery though. Either way, let's hope TM is doing his homework with Devine!
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"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
Yep, I like this analysis. I know we're in last place but really this is our third season of the rebuild and there are key players emerging that I don't want traded. The list is fairly short but I really don't want Gus, Myers, Risto or Zadarov gone from the team. I would almost put Hodgson on that list as well. Everyone else can be part of a deal and some I would miss more than others but don't trade the previously mentioned building blocks. -
"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
Could we toss in a 2nd rounder from this year as well to help sweeten the pot? We have so many 2nd and you see so many traded at the deadline that we should be able to package some things together. TM just has to identify who he wants to go after. As for Toffoli I don't know much more than his stat line and I'm not up on Kings prospects but if he is worth trading for then we could try Moulson plus some pick(s). -
"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
Let's hope Ben can give Edmonton some better goaltending then they've had this year (which he should). A few more Oil wins will certainly help #TankNation -
"Increasingly Substantiated BS" rumor thread- 2014 Edition
Derrico replied to WildCard's topic in The Aud Club
Yep I'd make that move if available. You can only have so many draft picks and this year seems like a weaker class. I also don't think too many teams are going to offer up their 2015 1st so let's see if we can turn Moulson into a young player with upside. -
Oh grow up.
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Not another undersized winger. Isn't Ennis enough? Or do we consider him a centre now? Either way I don't want two guys in our top 6 under 6 foot. Not in today's NHL.
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As I said before, I really think that's easier said than done.
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
I'm not overly interested in picking 5th this year. I'd be ok with it next year but if we can pick top 3 in both drafts, then we're talking. -
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
Hahahha, where do I sign up? -
I think this is easier said than done. If casual fans already realize 2015 is a much better draft than '14, I would think every other NHL scout and GM knows this. I doubt too many want to part with their pick in 2015.
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
Not with the way we've been playing. And the way the Isles have somehow turned things around. -
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Yep, there will be more than just one or two teams full on tank mode next year. -
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I would say the same for Zadarov. -
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
Agreed. IMO I just don't see him re-signing with us. Could be wrong but a guy that age with no real family ties here that sold his house last year, I just don't know why he wouldn't want to go to a team with a chance next year. Also, based on some of TM interviews, it sounds like they want to tank this year and next and then start to be competitive after the 2015 draft (which I completely agree with). Wasn't there a quote somewhere saying the trade deadline can even manipulate that? I think the market is soft for goalies but we will still make the trade for something and bottom out over the next two years. I'm sure he will be acquiring young pieces over the next year and a half but no quick fixes from what I've heard (thank God). -
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
Wow, great catch, thanks for that. I'm so excited about what we can do over the next decade. We've got some real nice young building blocks (especially those two 1st from last year) plus a boat load of picks over the next two years. Now that it appears we have a legit front office, the sky is the limit. This really is a new era in Sabres history. I know I'm buckled in and ready for the ride.... -
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
This made me smile. I never lost faith in TPegs. Just felt he didnt' know enough hockey ppl when he bought the team and therefore made the wrong choice to stick with Darcy. I think he's learned his lesson and look at our front office right now, wow. Look, it's still going to take a couple of years to get the on ice product turned around but boy does the future look bright. Long live Tpegs!!!!! -
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Derrico replied to That Aud Smell's topic in The Aud Club
Shot at Melnyk?