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An attempt to minimize the value damage? Or were the TSN guys given bad info? Interesting either way.

Before I vote, does Crosby or Malkin come with him?

Yawn? Outside of Quinn getting some AHL time, why these 2 players?

I have to ask it, just to ask it.... If Eichel is playing injured, is the injury his "love of the game"? 😄 To soon?

They see his physical play.

I understand. But, let me ask you a couple of questions. Have you watched many Calgary games? Given my work schedule, I happen to catch more west coast games then I care to. I've watched Calgary games a bit. The going fan base over there like him as an energy/heart and soul guy, but, they dislike his penalties, they believe the penalties kill his upside. And there are those that believe his penalties are a result of playing like the Sabres, from behind constantly, fending off the opposition. What I can tell you is this, from my own eyes having watched a bit of Calgary games, again, due to my work schedule. He does well on the PK, not a top tier name mentioned type guy, but he applies pressure beyond what other players do, in both 5 v 5 as well as the PK. Bennett is definitely a motivational mover when he plays his game. His team responds to his play. No, he's not lights out physical every game, but, his game play, game after game, his teammates, players from opposing teams, pundits, all say the same thing, he is "difficult" to play against AND, his teammates feed off of his energy. Stop and think on that for a moment. How many Sabres players have you seen recently that brings that to the table? We are not talking about selling the farm for a younger player like this, I hope you understand that.

I actually agree with this sincerely. His value is still top notch. Trade him for a sweetheart package? I'm all ears. He said: "insert any Warner Bros. Road Runner / Wiley Coyote cartoon here".

I'm saying a trade for Bennett to replace Sheehan as Lazar and Skinner's Center would be a vast improvement for both the line, and the team overall. And although it's opinion, it's backed by the both testimonials from players and pundits alike across the league on Bennett's game play. In short, it does 0 harm. Minimal risk.

Yep.

Yep. And to think, the Devils had him on the trade block last season.

This team needs passion, it needs killer instinct, it needs hear and soul play imho. They lack it, those players that give it their all. But, they aren't far off from being a playoff contender.

From your mouth to the hockey God's ear.

Im talking straight out about Bennett's reported (per TSN and his agent) ask for a trade out of Calgary for their reported betrayal of telling him he'll play center then not doing it. Lazar/Skinner line could most certainly use an upgrade over Sheehan, Bennett is younger, faster, more physical and more grit player. You bring that in, just my opinion is all.

Why wait? He's demanded a trade out of Calgary so TSN reports. Get him here and stick him as Lazar and Skinner center. We need heart and soul, Bennett brings it.

? We're talking about Sheehan here. I fail to see the correlation.

Sam Bennett Bring in heart and soul, it does pay to have those players. Just say'in"

Improving the line is a high reward, again, imho.

Sam Bennett I'm a full on "get him in a Sabres Jersey advocate.

I think Bennett centering Skinner and Lazar is a fast, hard nosed, offensive zone puck possession eater with higher scoring chances, more O zone wear down time on the opposition and higher pressure overall line than Sheehan centering Lazar and Skinner. Anytime an opportunity presents itself to better the team, short term or long term, given Bennetts age, you pull the trigger. After all, it isn't as though the Sabres are burning up the league in control of play, physical play and passion overall on the ice game in and game out. Is it a risk? Aren't all trades/acquisitions? But, you make the moves necessary to address, and Bennett, in my most humbled opinion, given his play style acumen, is a low risk high reward scenario worth playing out.

Just win! GO SABRES!

Actually, yes, he is.

Bennett brings something to the table many say this team has lacked for over a decade now. Passion. He's very much known as a heart and soul type player that plays tenaciously. While you may be indifferent to that type of player, many of us aren't.

Friedman reporting Bennett has asked for a trade out of Calgary. Bennett's agent confirms? Bennett looking for center position time, so the report goes. Buffalo, Calgary talked trade a month or so back, I believe the convo was goalie and a forward? Staal, 36 on 1 year deal, Buffalo will need another? Is there a deal to be had here?

Lets just get the win. Not interested in individual statistics, just win the game as a team.