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JT Compher

This is the only correct answer. End of discussion.

I'll see Craig again next Monday, but the I last time I asked him about Ryan I did not get the sense he would be unwilling to sign with Buffalo... in fact, fwiw, he had some good things to say about the organization since KA took over. I took the opportunity to pump KA's tires a bit since I played with him back in the day.

I hope you're right. There's more to being a good coach then being liked by your players. In fact, some of the best coaches in history weren't well liked by their players. I'll give him credit tho, I wanted to see them cut down on shots against over the past few months of the season, and they did... without giving up shots for. They'll need to continue that trend into the start of next season if they want to take the next step.

He had his best year as a Sabre (most goals, points, etc), his effort level was off the charts and he was a difference maker. Where has this effort been the past 5 years? He was a guy they signed during his prime, was a key piece to turning the franchise around, yet he quickly became a non-factor and faded to JAG status. Sure you can point at ice time, line-mates, coaching, etc... but still he's entirely responsible for his effort level, and it just wasn't there for the previous 5 seasons.... and for that reason part of me still wishes he was gone.

According to my source, you are correct.

I agree he is wired differently. However, that said, I remain skeptical due to his lack of size.

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We laugh now... but like I said when he was traded, he won't last more than 2-3 seasons in Vegas, he'll end up in Boston in the not too distant future.

Nah... keep both.

I don't get what all the fuss is about them making the playoffs. They'll play COL if they make it, so the pick would likely only move 1 or two spots in the mid-high teens. Not really gonna move the needle that much honestly. That said I believe Jack is genuinely a good kid. He has his faults, but don't we all? He did a lot for the community of Buffalo, and for that I respect him and wish him well. He's not just a hockey player, fans forget that sometimes.

1st time in NHL history that two defensemen drafted #1 OA scored a goal in the same game for the same team.

Just wanted to point out that ut was Eichel's turnover at the Caps blueline which led directly to Ovechkin's 50th.

In some alternate universe where lottery balls may have fell a different way or a better player was selected when available... 1) Team MVP - McDavid (our universe: Eichel) 2) Rookie of the Year - Zegras (Cozens) 3) Comeback Player of the Year - Okposo 4) Unsung Hero (player who doesn’t get enough credit) - Sergachev (Nylander) 5) Top Forward - Draisaitl (Reinhart) 6) Team Norris - Dahlin 7) Team Vezina - Ullmark

As per Craig he's still mulling his options, but is leaning towards going back to school.

Yes, he was interviewed about his decision to sign with LA and said he felt they had offered a better goaltender development program and coaching.

If he's scared of competition (which I doubt) then buh-bye 👋🏻.

This was my concern as well. That said, since March 1st they're allowing 4 fewer shots against per game, which has moved them up from 24th to 13th in league wide CorsiFor percentage.

If history is a guide, what moved the needle for Cal Peterson in choosing LA over BUF was their goalie coaches and history of goaltender development. I don't know how Buffalo currently compares to other franchises, but if they fixed that issue, then I'm not terribly concerned about him leaving.

rankings (at ES) from Nov 1 - Feb 28: Points% 32nd CF% 24th ShotsFor/60 22nd (28.96) ShotsAgainst/60 30th (34.09) HDCF/60 31st HDCA/60 22nd Sv% 30th Since March 1st: Points% 13th CF% 13th ShotsFor/60 28th (28.46) ShotsAgainst/60 13th (30.08) HDCF/60 29th HDCA/60 20th Sv% 22nd The biggest difference here is Corsi which dovetails with in improvement in shots against, without sacrificing shots for. Save percentage is also improved, but still ranks in the bottom half of the league. Still not generating enough high danger chances.

I'll ask Craig what's up when I see him Tuesday.

This will be the second game in NHL history where two defensemen drafted #1 OA are playing together on the same team.