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That article doesn’t mention that Schiefele available at all. Just speculating if he somehow becomes available. I wouldn’t trade Sciefele for Eichel anyways. Sciefele will be 29. Sabres need young assets, this is going to be a rebuild.

If the Ducks can’t score add Olaf to the deal. Jack, Risto and Olaf for all the prizes.😀

Bob Murray under pressure to win now from ownership would be perfect for Buffalo. And Murray is a guy who would like Risto for his physical play. He is an old school GM. I would go hard at Anaheim with a Jack, Risto package and see what pieces you can grab. To me Zegras and 3 OA are the pieces I would say have to be included and then see what else you can do from there.

I mean Colorado has to start with Byram. He is their best piece. Byram, Newhook, + Tuch would be a great piece to play with Jack. If they are trading Jack then Tuch is less appealing to me as a main piece. Krebs is an OK piece but I don’t see the appeal of a Vegas package. With these higher clubs, their 1sts are at the end of the round which is far less appealing. Meaning they have to add better quality prospects to the mix.

Has there been a lot of smoke about Anaheim being interested? They would probably be the best trade partner but from their end I just don’t see the appeal. They are in a rebuild. Giving up young pieces for Eichel doesn’t make a ton of sense. They don’t have much up front to play with Eichel. Unless ownership has told Murray to get a new star. If they are really interested then I could see Murray being a guy that is enamoured with Risto. Ducks top pieces are Zegras, #3 pick, Drysdale. I think you have to get two of those pieces. Zegras and #3 would be ideal. Comtois is a good young winger too, maybe if Risto is involved then he might be a piece coming back. I think Minny is a more realistic partner. Guerin has that team going and they need a number 1 centre to play with Kaprizov. A package around Boldy, Rossi, 1st round pick would be an interesting return.

He has already said he would enjoy being drafted by Buffalo. He was mentioning going back to Michigan about a month ago so this isn’t anything new. It would be best for him anyways. He has things to work on and 18 year old dmen don’t fare well in the NHL.

The GM looking like his dog got run over when they lost the lottery and we’re stuck with Eichel probably wasn’t the best start. I look at it as 50/50. The organization can’t get out of its own way and has made mistake after mistake. But I also see a very talented player whose on ice performance and attitude have never lived up to expectations. Louie Lams would have shipped Eichel and his attitude out the door a couple years ago. My one hope of hopes is if Eichel is punted and next year is bad is that there is a superstar centre with a great attitude and leadership skills sitting there in Shane Wright if lightning would strike twice in the lottery. (Sign Hall to a one year deal.😁)

So do Peterka and Rousek join the Amerks this season? Adding those two to Weissbach and the Amerks would have a ton of speed and excitement coming in.

And by Risto, he means a player that was pushed into the NHL before he was ready and fed monster minutes. He was never put in a position to develop and succeed. Power does have things to work on and going back to Michigan is the absolute best move for him. Let him play in college, play in the WJCs and re-evaluate him at the end of next season.

One of the best talents in franchise history, not one of the best players. He has lead this team nowhere close to a single playoff spot. Not all his fault be he has not driven this bus anywhere but the basement. If his attitude is toxic then you are losing paying him $10 million a year, you can probably do better using that money on 2 guys with better attitudes who are ready to buy in to a culture.

Bob Murray is the type of GM who would be in love with Risto: Eichel and Risto for Zegras, Comtois, 3OA pick and if they want to dump Henrique’s salary I would take him in a heartbeat. Good vet leader.

Jack Eichel and the 1 OA pick should never be moved in the same trade. That is beyond idiotic. Karmanos being the grownup in the room gives me more calm. Terry just isn’t going to tell KA to make a terrible deal. Karmanos voice as a bet front office person will hold weight. If not, we are all DOOOOOOOOOOMMMMEEEDDDD!!!!!!!!😂

Not under exposed for scouts but for fans as not many people over here saw him. If he played in the WJCs or WCs then more fans over here would have a better read on him.

Isles strength is their structure. It replaces the need to rely on one or two superstars to carry the ball. They play as a team. That is why I like the idea of Lane Lambert. It would help a team with no stars compete and get better as they rebuild. The key is structure that works to win games, not the garbage Krueger was doing.

Thing is with 2021 1st you get 3rd pick. No way is Anaheim giving up an unprotected 2022 1st pick. It will be lottery protected in some way.

He has it because Washington weren’t going to let him go to the Island as an assistant coach. That is a lateral move and teams don’t have to allow lateral moves. Giving him Associate Head Coach title makes it a promotion and teams can’t stand in the way of promotions. He is probably the guy to replace Trotz though if he doesn’t get a HC job somewhere else.

Who played net in those games? Do you think Boudreau and Gallant would do better with those goalies in net? I have no problem if someone preferring Boudreau or Gallant but can’t support Granato’s record with those goalies as a reason to not consider him.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Lambert was a good AHL coach in Milwaukee, was promoted to Nashville with Trotz, followed him to Washington, Trotz made him Associate Head Coach so he could move from Washington to the Island with him. I think he has a lot to do with the structure the Isles play with.

I have always got the impression that Eichel has been a cancer. From Gionta and Gorges saying the young guys won’t take any advice to his demeanour and body language to the team never playing above their level under his leadership. I think Adams has figured out what he is all about and wants to cut bait and rebuild with high character, skilled players that will come together as a team. I’m not throwing all the Sabres problems at Jack’s feet but I think he has had a big hand in a team that was more divided then cohesive. I have no problem if they trade him BUT they have to get value.

Power has flaws but could be best player in the draft. Wallstadt the best goalie prospect he has ever seen. Lysell 3rd, “he is bae”. This guy sounds 12. LOL I was waiting to read, “I have Clarke 5th because he has a dope playlist on his Instagram account Brah!!” There are no real tiers in the top ten so you could switch the names around as you want and no one can argue in 5 years you would be wrong. The player at 10 could be the best player chosen this year. I agree Power has flaws, he needs a couple years to improve those. Eklund is very underexposed this year, we didn’t get to see him in any tournaments. He might be the best player but 5’10 wingers don’t usually go 1OA without Kane skill.It is a funny year though so who knows.

Yes if the deal is worth it. For instance if Anaheim offers Zegras, Comtois, Henrique and 2022 lottery protected 1st or Zegras, Comtois, Henrique and #3 OA if we retain $2 million then I do it. Trading Jack means rebuild which means not near the cap for 3 or 4 years anyways so it won’t kill you.

I see him similar to Power but Power has a high hockey IQ while Edvinsson’s is in question.

This is a kick in the teeth trade. It will be the pieces we should of gotten in the ROR deal: Thomas, Kyrou, Dunn.

Really hate to see it.😂

He was a good AHL Head Coach and then coached under Trotz in Nashville, Washington, and Trotz made him Associate Head Coach so he could move from Washington to the Isles.