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I really like the idea of Sam centering Evander, even though I think the analytics say Eichel centering Evander was the most productive for both. I'd be curious to see the former, though.

Not as a starter, and with a new style offense and new coach. I agree he's not going to morph into a different QB, but maybe a coaching focus on a different offense can bring something else out of him? Shooting in the dark for optimism somewhere...

With good slot receivers and good coaching, is it possible Tyrod can be coached to and still learn to be a better over-the-middle passer?

Same thoughts

Wasn't referring to who he'd be playing with, but being on the 3rd line. I agree with the concept, but the 3rd line doesn't get nearly as much TOI, and that's why I think he wouldn't like it. But then again, if he's on the power play and kills penalties, maybe it'd even out.

Does anyone think there is any chance of these being our 4 centers? Eichel ROR Samson Zemgus ?? I'd love to see that

I like these, but I don't know if ROR would

I don't think we put our leading goal scorer on the 3rd line

Hopefully he'll have more success than Karlos

Which was never part of the conversation

Wildcard- you've gone back and forth with me quite a bit, yet I'm not sure if you realize I never thought Jack would get an offer sheet. I was just explaining why Jack had leverage- because the possibility of an offer sheet exists. Now you admit Jack has leverage, but let's not forget, this happened:

I don't think Draisaitl's contract was/is an issue at all. I think Jack thinks he's at least 11/12.5's the player McDavid is :P , and wants 11mil

I get your point, and have cleared stated why I think it's flawed. I'm going to now go back and delete all redundant responses from this back-and-forth, and I think you should too. (including this post of yours I just quoted)

Around 20 games in, I'm betting.

I don't think that's it. I think he wants GMBot to show him he thinks he's McDavid's peer

I'm not trying to rag on him, but I think his skating deficiencies necessitate putting him in a very specific situation to utilize his best attributes.

thank you

Right. Then we become the pre-McJesus Oilers Would the Sabres be able to match the $ amount and make it an 8 year deal?

Ouch I know hockey is a business, but wouldn't that get GMBot a bad rap, league-wide? To make a seasoned, respected veteran ride the AHL bus, just because a previous regime signed a bad contract? Wouldn't the "right" thing to do be to just buy him out?

Because there are very few Jack Eichel's To clarify, all of my statements are predicated on the opinion that Jack Eichel will be among the top 2 players in the league in 2-4 years

Moreover, only 1 team in the league needs to decide it's worth it. And it doesn't even need to be a decision made from a hockey perspective. From a business perspective, a team that wants to reinvigorate the fan base could do it as a publicity stunt. People would pay to come see Eichel play. He's that kind of player.

I'm actually curious what would happen to his contract if waived and 1. clearing & sent down to Roch, or 2. claimed by another team. I don't think making him a healthy scratch every night is the right thing to do

Let him light it up in Rochester, Vanek 04-05 style Isn't it a little more complicated than that? (I actually don't know)... What happens to his contract if he is waived?

The horse singing = Eichel saying "gee, gosh-golly, I just want to be a Sabre and will do it for 8x8" A year going by, the status quo holding up, the horse not singing = offer sheet :P you beat me to it