MakeSabresGrr8Again

I hope they spell his name right on his contract.

With me, I like it when people take the opposite side and will sometimes take it upon myself to argue it's existence intentionally. This is not to be combative but, instead to show people that there is another side to many things. Sometimes we all get caught up on looking through a monocle and only see one side. It doesn't mean that they have to except what they see through the other eye, only allows for further examination.

Wow.,.this is a real positive post. I think his attitude is some what justified, a little extreme maybe. But hey, it leads to discussion. What happened to "Hockey Heaven"? It's a new season coming up and I know I'll be full of hope/excitement again just like every year. We'll see if I still have it 20 games into the season.

I don't think this is true...some people will always find something to complain about.

Looking at the new modifications of the landscape in Minny, I'd move too, even "if Buffalo".

Does it come in a powder form?

It also may have been KA's motive for going after Staal and knowing what he brings to the table, of course, without Staal's knowledge of it being in the works.

But we have to see what other moves take place to see if Jack has reason to be happy. What happens with Sam could cause that to go in either direction. We still have many moves to make and yes, we filled a big need. But, there are still holes such as RFA's to be signed and upgrades along with some possible other trades before Jack can make any real assessment as to what direction we're going in. I agree the Staal trade looks good but, if the other moves aren't addressed properly it won't matter much.

I think we basically agree. Maybe just our timelines may be different and whether you "lose" anything by making the pick/ trading the pick. I don't think you really lose anything either way. There are risks that can be argued on both sides. Will the pick be Nylander? Casey? Will the player traded for pan out for you?

Now think about which one will contribute the most if your goal is to contend for the cup by 2022 ( or before Jack wants out).

I think this post should be moved to the politics thread. Lol

This sounds pretty shaded, mostly because you don't trade that far out. You don't trade Jack today for 2 1st, a 2nd and an A prospect in 2030. If you can get a player now that will help you in the future, you won't need that piece later. You also can get futures back in other trades.

Anderson is $5M, Kerfoot ( agent says he's not re-signing) $1.6M, and if they trade Johnsson ($3.5M) there should be plenty for Pietrangelo.

You might be confounding the issue by using the number 31. There are some 2C's that are better than some #1 C's. Malkin would be one example. He may be a top 31 but is #2 on Pitt.

I wasn't discounting his suckability. Just that maybe he was seeing the writing on the wall (or on this board), wanted out but needed it to look better on himself and in the eyes of others. The timing was perfect. Why wait until your performance is the plot in the story.

Could it be that he voluntarily quit at the ideal time? Think about it. Let's say you want out of a job (one where you hired some friends/acquaintances). You were publicly assured your job by the owner. The owner then comes to you and wants clean house including some of your hired. Knowing that your hired will be fired anyway, you refuse knowing you also will lose your job. It's perfect timing. After being assured by the boss your job was safe and then being fired for not wanting to put people out on the street, you put the onus on the owner all while appearing loyal to your friends. You appear to be fired but secretly quit and only you know it , but some what save face. Especially with the people you may need in your next job.

Why not just relocate with Eichel?: What city would want an Eichel-less Sabres team? They're not that good with him. He would be the only selling point in a relocation bid except Dahlin.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/22/fortnite-just-officially-became-a-high-school-and-college-sport/

Don't see how billiards is a sport any more than the others. Now, dog fights is a real sport and dog races. Horse racing. Badminton. Horseshoes. Lawn darts.

But darts are called a tavern game.

If it's not a sport, then I would say that neither are some others. Curling would be one. Why do we call it the Olympic Games and not Olympic Sports? Just a thought.

Hopefully the decisions will be in favor of the clubs, considering the impact of what's going on. (Of course, with the exception of the guys we would like to hit the market)

If they don't make some necessary moves they won't need to save money for a deadline acquisition.

But, he has arbitration rights and if the Sabres don't accept decision what happens? That's providing it goes in that direction.

But he's not signed yet, right?