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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.

After watching the Isles make the conference Finals again I sure hope Lane Lambert is on their list. He is a big part of the structure they play with. His title is Associate Head Coach but I think he would be ready for a Head Coaching gig.

Try for Dach. Keep Eichel out west.

Could also be Kings FO using him as negotiating ploy like most GMs use Dreger. The article is useless, it doesn’t even say they want Jones. Says long term RHD is set, they need a LHD and two forwards.

Showing up in big tournaments.😜

Just to clarify, Lance isn’t saying those are the only 3 players they are debating for 1 OA. He talked to the Michigan goalies about the three players that will be top 10 picks in the draft that all play for Michigan. I think the real debate will be Power, Beniers or maybe Eklund. I don’t even know who the their European scout is at this point. Eklund hasn’t had much exposure this season over here. He didn’t play in the WJCs and was supposed to play in the WCs but got injured. Not many 5’10 LW go first overall. He doesn’t have the Patrick Kane level of skill to push him over the top. It is a weird draft and a weird year though so who knows.

They are bringing Quinn in as an equivalent to a QB Coach. He is just going to coach Jack.

Spoiler alert: G-U-E-N-T-H-E-R

What are the odds the Sabres don’t take a U of Michigan player with their 1st pick?

Spoiler Alert: We are not a good team.😀 I wouldn’t like that trade for Buffalo for a number of reasons. I was just stating that it wasn’t a terrible return, just not right for what the Sabres should be doing if they move Jack.

https://jhanhky.substack.com/p/should-owen-power-go-1st-overall Guys, tell me if you can see this article. It is thru subscription so I don’t know if everyone can see it. They break down some video on Power. They compare him to Mortez Seider. Some interesting stuff. State that he sacrifices some offence by being in motion in the offensive zone to open up options and space for forwards rather then staying stationary at the point to shoot more. Definitely thinks he needs another year in college/AHL in order to bring along his offensive game/dominate. He thinks Power has all the positive projectables but the offence hasn’t quite developed yet vs. A guy like Clarke that has the offence but the projectables like skating a dzone are lacking and that those are much tougher to correct.

No where in there does it say this is going to happen. It just sounds like them speculating as ,”Hey this might be a move to appease Jack.”

It’s not a bad return. Jones is a top pairing D. Elvis can solidify the net and you get pretty good piece at 5. Jones is 1 year from UFA, that is the biggest issue. The problem is what is the grand plan here? Those guys kind of keep your team status quo and if you are moving Reinhart and Risto, what is coming back for them. If you are moving Eichel, Reinhart, Risto, you have the bite the bullet and rebuild. Bring in as many good young pieces and picks as you can. You can’t half and half it and have success. I would much rather an Eichel return like LA: Byfield, #8,+, Minn:Boldy, Rossi,+ or Chicago: Dach, Reichel,#10. Reset your young core and build around that. Add young pieces for Reinhart and Risto and have a lot to build around. The fans are fed up with how things are going, the arena will be empty regardless. Might as well bite the bullet and try to build it right.

https://twitter.com/NHLdotcom/status/1402314004215779329?s=20 NHL Central Scouting’s Dan Marr speaks about Power and why he is number one.

He is associate head coach so that might play into if a head coaching job is a step up and thus a promotion.

It comes from Haggarty and crew out of Boston and they don’t even say it is inside info, more speculation to appease Jack. The days of appeasing Jack are over.