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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.

He may be tuning out Housley and improving as a player. in other words Housley may not be responsible for his improved play

Unless there is no correlation between his play and Housely's influence on him/the team

Lehner is not sought after. His injury is irrelevant. The idea of getting a return for Lehner is Sabres-sucking-induced delusion.

It's been reported there is no market for him. I do not understand the incredulity about this on this forum.

Offering him 4mil would already be an act of charity, IMO

Right. And the reports are that the scouts have been watching recently- I'm sure they've seen all they need to from him. We can just let him walk as an RFA, right? We don't need a 4mil backup. And that's assuming it doesn't go to arbitration.

He is awful. We need somebody who can paint a picture for those listening on the radio. RJ is amazing at that. It's like you can see the ice. With Dunleavy, you don't even know who's zone it's in, who has possession, and God help you if a goal is scored... especially by the opposing team. And then there's never updating you on the score, the time, etc. Oh, and I almost forgot- if he's making commentary, or going off on a tangent/giving an anecdote, and then an exciting play happens, he doesn't TELL you what the play was, HE JUST STARTS GETTING LOUDER TALKING ABOUT THE ANECDOTE! What an amateur!!

No joke. I woulda made that save.

Right. Neuvirth is better than Lehner. Why would they wanna downgrade?

The thread is sitting here. And it's not just going to post itself...

As someone who also takes pride in their modest athletic abilities, I'd have to slightly disagree with you. Some people who have incredible athletic abilities sometime have unorthodox technique. It is a technique that only works with their unique physique. I'd say Eichel's technique allows him to perform maneuvers while appearing as if he's not putting any effort into it. This may lead someone to conclude he is "lazy." In reality, he's just executing in the way that is most effective for him. I pray that this technique does not lead to frequently putting him in dangerous situations. An analogy could be made to someone like Roger Federer (although I don't think Jack is as graceful). Federer looks like he's just floating around the court. The reality is, he's using tremendous power in his legs when he springs off them, and generates a tremendous amount of force on his groundstrokes, but uses the utmost efficiency of motion (and a very aesthetically pleasing technique). Not an exact parallel, but it illustrates the difference between the perception based on appearance vs. what's actually going on, physically. You don't hit serves as hard or forehands with as much pace as Federer with "grace," you do with raw force.

Tanking is a short cut. No respectable GM does it. Real GM's have an ego/confidence that tells them they can build a real team w/o tanking. Tanking would offend their dignity. XGMTM wanted to tank, because he's not a quality GM. Tanking is a shortcut. Naturally, he tried to take other shortcuts. The tank shortcut "worked," but his other shortcuts didn't. Very predictable. The Sabres picked Murray because TP wanted to tank, too. And XGMTM was the only guy willing to do it. That's what you get.

I don't think any team with a halfway-competent goaltending scout will bite on a Lehner trade. His inability to recover is glaring.

Nelson can play

I think he plays Subdivisions every game...