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Sorry if this has been discussed, but- was it McDermott who made the decisions to trade Watkins and Darby?

"Bowl-you better believe it!" RJ is the best in the business

I had this same feeling when the idea of tanking was catching on. However, the fact that Jack was #2 overall, rather than #1, actually mitigates that a bit for me (probably just rationalizing, I know). I also like the fact that Jack is such a unique player. If we win a cup before the Oilers, it would truly be icing on the cake.

Personally, I never observed Sam before 2018 and thought he had "turned a corner" - even when he had productive stretches. He looked like a fantastic complementary player who knew how to pass and knew where to be to cash in on rebounds/setups Now, he looks like a player who, in addition, knows how to create space and is strong on the puck. I didn't think he'd ever be able to do this to this extent. Now, I think he realizes he can be even better at this than he has already become in 2018.

Consider Botterill signed Eichel before he had "proven" 10mil/year worth, and that he is a cap-management guy, and that a max term Reinhart contract has the upside of best cap-management strategy (albeit with some inherent risk that he doesn't live up to it). It also might come down to how Housley and GMBot perceive his character/work ethic. If they perceive it very positively, it could encourage them to pull the trigger on a contract with term

Things will stay the same, and this is why: you don't get "punished" for being bad at 3-on-3, or the shootout. You get the same amount of points as a tie (1). You do, however, get rewarded (extra pt) for being good at 3-on-3 or the shootout. If they decided to replace an entire period with 3-on-3 (or a shootout- could you imagine?!), then I'd be against it. But they've concluded that tie games are bad for hockey, and I don't disagree

I almost feel the line JAG-Eichel-JAG will produce a lot of points Maybe even JAG-O'Reilly-Reinhart Could be a formula for at least 3 lines with serious scoring threat

Would you be able to do a coach's challenge if you don't agree with the way the stats were compiled?

What we know about Phil Housely as a coach is that he's not a prodigy/savant. Doesn't mean he won't turn out to be a fantastic coach. He's learning on the job. The Sabres sacrificed a season for Phil to get his together. Hopefully it pays off.

Let's not sell Lehner short. He definitely earned that seat on the bench.

What are the sounds you've heard? Just not starting, or getting waived? Either way, it's music to my ears :D

Vasilevskiy should get fined. I don't think you should be allowed to throw your stick at the ref, even if you don't like the call

There's too much info we simply don't know. If GMBot knew Kane's two most-likely destinations in free agency are Buffalo and SJ, I don't feel so bad about the trade.

maybe our west coast scouts can go watch him and report back to Wowie and GMBot about how to use him effectively, then we can re-sign him?

Just hoping we sign him July 1. Then GMBot gets major cred

I couldn't sleep for this?!

Lottery protected 1st, prospect, and conditional 4th if he re-signs is what TSN is saying?

Thank you. Coded language for sure.

Yes, for those who somehow think we can get a 2nd for him

I used to be really down on ERod. However, I think he was just suffering from Reinhart-itis; that is, not being fully adjusted to the strength of NHL players. That'd be great if he pushes through the way Reinhart did

Brian Duff, don't get hair all over that nice suit

I hope his reported friendships with current teammates makes him amenable to signing here July 1. I feel he's going to have more 30 goal seasons, especially on a better team.

Indeed. He somehow managed to flail and flop in just the right places

Is there anyone worse at handling the puck than Lehner?

Are you posing this question to me, or just asking rhetorically? All I'm saying is that we can't necessary say that because Eichel is improving, Housley is an effective coach, or his system works.