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Extend him, but not sure I like the terms in the poll. I think a 1 year deal at 3-4m max deal is fine, and if healthy, keep going year by year. If everything falls apart next year, move him to a contender - if he wants, or if a contender wants him. Further, who knows what kind of moves the team makes this offseason. Ideally, he's a 3rd line player that can contribute on the ice, but more importantly lead the kiddos. As far as Captaincy... did I miss KA mentioning there will be a Captain next year? I'm not sure they need to give out a "C" just yet.

I know I proposed goalie. Nothing to sneeze at a both a Vezina and Conn Smythe winner.

Live look at John's reaction:

Color me E5 stunned that Eklund's blog is still around... then again Buzzfeed is still around, so I get it, unfortunately. Wait. Hockeybuzz... Buzzfeed...

I'll take the fall lol

Well my annoyance of the day. Damn "drivetrain" error message popped up on my fairly new car; stalled it to 34mph, redlined above 2000rpm, and was rumbling every stop. Called the dealer, said its a good thing it didn't just shut off - told me to bring it in asap, go on to say they have no loaners - awesome. Now I wait until Monday where I better get a damn loaner. Now the error is gone and no record of it in the car or my app. I could go for some lemonade.

Indeed

And I was expecting an opening night ceremony puck drop ending with Terry ripping his "C" off

^ not a gif, my bad, carry on

Ehh, cheap shot, but admittedly, he wasn't in the best mental space while in Buffalo. Regardless, just a bizarre article.

I think I'm missing at least 30 pieces of flair.

I'll be darned, that looks like a Sabres uniform.

Since when did we start living in hypotheticals around here!?

I thought the "Rob Ray rule" prevented that?

I'll always be a fan, a bit excited to see how the young players produce this year (not that I have lofty expectations, I'd be shocked if we're not bottom 3 in the league). As far as the team in the short term - not that excited, but I'll watch and go to games. On surviving another rebuild, going with hope for the best, expect the worst. Best case - we learned from a decade of mistakes, and properly build a team that can compete for the playoffs in few years. Worst case - Groundhog's day. Edit. Should add, hoping we find some form of consistency and stability within the organization.

I'd hope a center brings more than a winger, but the Sabres' center is broken... so, equivalent of salary retained for Harrington, Kapanenn, Spaling, a 1st and 3rd. I don't like it, but the Pens won two cups after! Alternatively, equivalent of Hall is the 1st overall.

Can we drop Kakko? Ill take Lafreniere or Fox instantly... and same conference, we're in the Panthers/Lightning division, it makes sense /s

RoboJack ... (yeah, I understand how it sounds once I say it)

[As it rains, Reinhart sits by the window, holding his matching wrist tattoo, while U2 'With or Without You' plays]

or could it be a wristband!?

Lol, I'll have to go through my Jack Eichel calendar at the office

unfortunately, yes

Pale skin, curly hair, stiff neck; Fairly sure it's him ... we're really dissecting this from every angle

edit. 35-Niner

These are very similar, but I sadly expect the former, prefer the latter. #400Pages4John