That Aud Smell

I know little or nothing about the assets coming in, but, in theory, I think the deal is ... okay and has real potential to work out. I mean, it’s established that JBOT was resolved to move ROR. And I’ll trust the determination that was made to inform that decision. Once that train leaves the station and is on the tracks, you just gotta do the best you can. A couple of (hopefully) solid NHLers, a prospect with upside, and 2 decent picks. All in exchange for a player they’d decided they *had* to move. Onward.

I understand people wanting to see a winner, but this doesn’t wash.

Fairly stated.

But it feels like that fantasy football trade where someone gives up an elite stud (say, Antonio Brown) and gets a proverbial hound’s breakfast in return.

And hey: HOSS returns.

But I’ve seen Vogl Tweeting quotes from Botterill that make it unequivocally clear that they’re shopping him. How can they bring him back after all this? Per Vogl: Jason Botterill confirms the signing bonus for Ryan O'Reilly isn't due until the end of the day and talks continue. Per Larry Brooks 4 minutes ago: Islanders in on O'Reilly trade talks with Buffalo, we are told. Center is owed $7.5M bonus by midnight. Return package obviously would change from today to tomorrow.

All quiet in Twitter land.

Um.

This post gave me such a chuckle - especially this piece.

Still the best arena sign ever: “Mike Peca is bigger than your Peca.”

Hamilton’s take seemed odd.

Hamilton said Pekar was embarrassing Mittlestadt. Is true? How so?

Ooof. Had hoped for a better result for FC Buffalo.

Hear, hear.

So how do we explain the moneyed Hollywood elites? /ducks at incoming ban hammer

Fair deuce.

She’s a big Trumper, for sure.

I struggled for a spot to put this copy and paste from Bob McCarthy (politics reporter for TBN). This thread is as good as any, I guess. The ban on an OT politcs thread is getting more and more untenable. “Big fund raiser last night at HarborCenter for U.S. Senate candidate Karin Housely of Minnesota, wife of Sabres Coach Phil Housely. Tickets at $1,000 and $2,700 at event hosted by Terry and Kim Pegula and Nick Sinatra.”

O rly? Huh. My bad. Harrington had it right, evidently (?).

Also: Off her derrière, not the back, yeah?

TBN posted a story saying it’s expected to be a 3 year deal valued at 10-11M. Harrington authored it. He said Hutton’s being signed as the starter. Which is contrary to what JBOT’s said about how he expects the goalies to be used next season.

^ Good stuff there, neo.

THORNY!! THORNY!! God bless ye.

I very much appreciate PA’s take on young people’s lingo. Also: Keith Radford?! Give ‘em Jackie Walker, for crying out loud.

Little drunk right now - thought you were suggesting both acquisitions were destined for Roch.