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Kane has been as advertised by Murray. It all comes down to length of term and cost, and that is even if he wants to stay here, which none of us know if he does. Given the unknowns and the variables involved in both his game play injury loss time and annual average of roughly 25 goals / 25 assists per season to date, I'm inclined to offer him 5.25 for 5 years. That means no raise and carries him to 32 years old at that new contracts end. I'd be unwilling to go beyond that given the banner game he plays until we get to that point and see how he's held up. If he's unwilling, move him.

Nice win boys, on to the next!

I never did like Kadri. Wish Marcus would tune him up.

Come on boys, don't turtle!

Value drop?

I love da-Bylsma. I love him if he go coach in Boston

Sucks that I'm at work. But wgr is keeping it real for me

Well, he does tend to get it to the opponents sticks in an expeditious manner :P

So sad to hear this MODO. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. And your right, always a special bond with mom. What can we do to help?

If they can't get possession time up this game it will be a slaughter. I'd like to see crisp, tape to tape short passes on the breakouts.

I noticed Tampa had a scout listed at the Ducks-Sabres game. Tampa looking for D help? Is that right? If so I wonder if Kulikov is getting that much attention given Tampa's position in the standings. Of course, I could have everything upside down and the Sabres are actually looking to take a peak at Minny.

Love that movie. The Bylsma Riddle. That is what I call the current system. Does he not trust the players to carry it in? Is there real adjustments being made? And not just in game but structured by opponent ad well as by our own players strengths? I don't see it. Maybe I'm just not paying enough attention. But that old saying comes to mind: "the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result"............

Reading Pittsburg has been heavily scouting Buffalo these past weeks culminating in their AGM at the game last night. Olli Maatta?

But who? That is the question. Franson? Kulikov? Gionta? And what of contracts with term, even 1 year? Moulson? Ennis? Gorges? Bogosian? And what of borderline RFA's? Foligno? Girgensons? There is a great deal of dead weight on this team to be honest. If dead line deals can give equal talent potential at a different position of need, you take it. If a deal presents itself to give up a known talent level to fill depth potential talent, you take it. It may not appear like it, but this squad is a disaster outside of a handful of core players. In order to stay the course and maintain the objective of being a perennial cup contender changes must be made. This dead line may afford a couple of those changes without reversing what gains have been made.

Yikes, 4 - 1 ........ Errrrr 4 - 2 Looks like I be glad I worked overtime tonight

I agree with him. While I'm a proponent of moving Kane for the right deal, it is hard to make a case to move him. I guess the only real concern is length and cost of next contract. Let's see what, if anything significant, gets thrown at Murray for him.

Tampa or Colorado I would surmise.

Great point. And Kane and Carrier are the true left handed shots, hence LW. Foligno I consider a grinder, just my opinion. Bailey and Baptiste RW. I like Baptiste. Wish he would break out in the A and force a decision.

Good points. I wonder if Moulson's last year would hinder UFA scenario's for them given the AAV. That's why I went Ennis. You may very well be correct.

I concur, and I believe Ennis will be the one they select given length and cost of contract combined with skill set and the flexibility Ennis had shown to play either wing.

Eegads Batman. While I'm a proponent of moving Kane for the "right" deal, by no means am I under the illusion he's a "Staffordesque" type player. Do yourself a favor, don't run in to Kane out and about while voicing that comparison. It would end badly lol.

Yes, but they will be looking for immediate scoring help. That leaves Kane and ? as the starting point. Then there is the cap issue to deal with on there end. I posted an example deal awhile back. A lot of moving parts, but it can be done. Hanifen, ah yes. The problem here is he may be another season off from full time duty. More importantly, he would cost this years 1st, unprotected in my opinion. Not so sure. But not writing it off.......yet. Yes Don't we wish. They'll want immediate scoring help, not future potential. They are in their cup run window. Anaheim isn't dealing unless cap situation works. I can however see an expanded package deal to make it work. If they want to play ball. Like the Murray offer, most likely a bit more. Probably the unprotected 1st for Hanifin and knowing Carolina, a B prospect. All considered. Anaheim is the most intriguing. But there are, alternatives.

Dick Irvin (Toronto Maple Leafs 1932, Montreal Canadians 1944,1946,1953) and Tommy Gorman (1934 Chicago Black Hawks, 1935 Montreal Maroons) :) In the interest of full disclosure I looked it up :P

More than possible. I agree. I really like Julien. I believe it was a mistake to hire Bylsma.

Not surprising really. Toronto has young talent further along in their maturity process at the pro level. Half of Buffalo's roster is filled with under achievers, allowing opponents to effectively shut down Eichel's skill sets while he is hamstrung by coach Bylsma's conservative offensive strategy. Just my opinion.