Mr Peabody

Seems odd but so did Arizona taking less for Chychrun

I always wondered if there was friction between Eichel and KA before KA got the job.

Why in the world would they do this????? Nobody at 110 we like but we’re zeroed in on a 7th rounder?

Agree so I deleted the post.

I’m becoming convinced there’s not much of a market for picks and non NHL ready prospects. Vegas and Florida won cups without using draft picks.

I like many are okay with a buyout / trade if we get something in return - top 6 caliber. I think the resistance from many is a fear we won’t.

I think it’s as simple as OJT by KA. He made a statement a couple years back that the toughness and grit had to come from the players themselves. I think he’s learned it takes time for kids to grow into men and it wasn’t realistic for the kids to play that physical game.

If there’s a reasonable trade (team and location) Jeff nixes you can’t possibly buy him out unless you absolutely need the cap for a top two line stud coming in.

This is a sure sign Celebrini will drop to 11.

Did he really not publicly deny, or “no comment” a buyout scenario? Skinner has value and to even indicate a possible buyout would weaken your position in a trade negotiation. Or am I missing something? The world knows he has a NMC but if he’s not wanted I’m sure he’s opened up at least 2 or 3 destinations he’d go to. I’d play semi-hard ball (with negotiable retention) and hold him for another year if nothing came of it.

Skinner in Ottawa on a line with Tkachuk would be worth the price of admission from an entertainment POV.

I believe he thought we’d be further ahead by this time. Not sure it ever makes sense on the scale we did. Certainly the fans didn’t buy in. Get some vets on 2-3 year contracts and make the prospects out play them. If Skinner is moving on use the savings to shop in the high tier market.

Agree but it is what it is. The only rationale I can see for trading Mitts is KA realizes that center spine would be way too young and wants to bring in a vet. Hopefully he now understands the blocking prospect philosophy was erroneous.

The guys on XM said of all the rumored buyouts the Skinner one makes the least sense. Their rationale is Sabres aren’t anywhere near a cup contender so why make a move like that. Said you only make a move like that if you need cap space for a player you think will get you over the hump.

I like them both but They combined for 56 assists last year. I want a solid plan not a hope they return to 23-23 numbers.

Which part did you disagree with? My first point was buying JS is not addition by subtraction and my second point (admittedly not clear) is if you’re going to buy him out you absolutely need to use the cap savings on a center that could play in the top two lines.

I don’t recall hearing a single player’s name we could realistically get to use with the cap savings from a buyout. Until I see that I’m not convinced it’s the right move. IMO the area of need is a #1 or 2 center.

My wife loves that song.

Florida announcer said Okie the best spoken man in the locker room and has the respect of the team. Said he wouldn’t be surprised if Okie gave the pregame speech. (Paraphrasing).

I use a cheese grater on my garlic and sauté it in a quality olive oil. My brother graduated from the Culinary Institute many years ago and told me then “you can’t use too much garlic - won’t ruin anything”. So I do use a lot. My ex MIL used a ton of garlic and her sauces were wonderful. I also add olive oil to the water I boil pasta in.

If KA worked for me and a Skinner buyout was on the table I’d mandate a who’s going and a who’s coming list with actual names. Not a “we’ll have more cap available and can sign our type of player”. I’d need to be convinced we’d get that guy(s). No hopium. Realistic names we’d have a high degree of confidence we could acquire. I’d also want high confidence we could replace his 50-60 points. Not “well this guy should grow into that roll”. Someone who has a history of doing it. Guessing KA’s comments that everything is on the table means he’s doing his due diligence and I have little doubt it’s not an easy task.

Can’t see any reason for Philly to trade up until they see who’s available. Therefore , if true, they would just be trying to collect more draft ammo.

PC reinforces my thought Forton had offer(s) and the Sabres promoted him to keep him on staff.

Wasn’t there a thread last summer asking if Skinner would be a HOF candidate? We haven’t spent to the cap yet so his contract hasn’t impacted who we could sign. Rather than dumping Skinner I’d rather KA focus on getting a center first. If that requires a buyout so be it. Tage had an off year and as I’ve said before as his center goes, so goes Skinner. He actually looked re-energized when they put him with Mitts. Unless it’s a locker room issue he is way down the list of issues with this team.

Could be he had an outside offer and this kept him in house. Might be getting outside looks based on our prospect pool. Thought he came across as a solid guy at last years draft interview.