LGR4GM Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well said Aud. And if I was at all competent with video editing, I would have a new montage with that as the background song. Start with Drury and Briere leaving, go to Lucic hit, Pommers traded, Ruff fired, Regier Fired, Miller traded than start highlights of Risto, Ennis, Zemgus, Eichel, Reinhart, Kane trade in there. Finish with a playoff montage of days of old with shots of the new players spliced in and the final shot Jack Eichel in a Sabres draft jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Wasn't I suppose to be the woose? All year I was afraid the Sabres would blow it. Now I'm as confident as anything Eichel will be in the Blue and gold next season. We have a decade plus of watchable Sabres hockey. It's going to be one fun hell of a ride. Good man :thumbsup: The "because Buffalo" attitude should have ended the moment we secured 30th. Alas, apparently some people's pessimism is more deeply rooted inside them :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Start with Drury and Briere leaving, go to Lucic hit, Pommers traded, Ruff fired, Regier Fired, Miller traded than start highlights of Risto, Ennis, Zemgus, Eichel, Reinhart, Kane trade in there. Finish with a playoff montage of days of old with shots of the new players spliced in and the final shot Jack Eichel in a Sabres draft jersey. Yes. I like it. Good man :thumbsup: The "because Buffalo" attitude should have ended the moment we secured 30th. Alas, apparently some people's pessimism is more deeply rooted inside them :P Yep. I thought we were going to collapse at the end. I was wrong and now I'm going with the why not us attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 someone marked pegula day 2011 with an effort along those lines. but , i agree: i want an updated "better days." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Call me a Buffalo sports pessimist, but I'll be happy only when I see him in a Sabres uniform. For that to happen he needs to actually be drafted by the Sabres (not yet a done deal), and he needs to leave BU. Who knows what maneuvering there will be before the draft, or what Eichel is thinking about in terms of staying at BU or not? The only way he doesn't end up drafted by the Sabres is if the Eulers pass on McDavid. Could that happen because the Sabres broke the bank to flip spots? Possibly, but extremely unlikely as the cost to flip will be very high. Since the lottery, I just don't see a plausible scenario where the Sabres don't end up w/ Eichel. My gut feel is that compared to McDavid's Gretzky, he'll be a Lemieux/Lindros. If he's proportionately Lemieux, there's no way you give up more than a draft pick to move up and if he's proportionately Lindros, you don't break the bank to swap either. Neither scenario sounds like enough to grt Chiarelli to flip picks. Rather than worry about whether we see him in b&g, who will his RW be? Ennis, Girgensons (out of position), traded guy, offer sheet guy, or off the board w/ Gionta or an out of position Moulson or Grigorenko? That's the interesting Q. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 The only way he doesn't end up drafted by the Sabres is if the Eulers pass on McDavid. Could that happen because the Sabres broke the bank to flip spots? Possibly, but extremely unlikely as the cost to flip will be very high. Since the lottery, I just don't see a plausible scenario where the Sabres don't end up w/ Eichel. My gut feel is that compared to McDavid's Gretzky, he'll be a Lemieux/Lindros. If he's proportionately Lemieux, there's no way you give up more than a draft pick to move up and if he's proportionately Lindros, you don't break the bank to swap either. Neither scenario sounds like enough to grt Chiarelli to flip picks. Rather than worry about whether we see him in b&g, who will his RW be? Ennis, Girgensons (out of position), traded guy, offer sheet guy, or off the board w/ Gionta or an out of position Moulson or Grigorenko? That's the interesting Q. Give me a top 6 of: Kane - Eichel - Ennis Moulson - Reinart - Girgensons I know it's two rookie centres but these are the faces of the franchise moving forward. There's no real pressure to make the playoffs next year so why not spend the year breaking them both in? Look for improvement and then we're ready to start flying in 16/17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 who will his RW be? Ennis Ding ding ding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Give me a top 6 of: Kane - Eichel - Ennis Moulson - Reinart - Girgensons I know it's two rookie centres but these are the faces of the franchise moving forward. There's no real pressure to make the playoffs next year so why not spend the year breaking them both in? Look for improvement and then we're ready to start flying in 16/17? I'm down with this, but I'd have Zemgus center or play wing on the third line with Larsson, and try Grigo in that spot with Reinhart. Like I posted elsewhere, he liked the idea of playing wing with Reinhart, so why not give him a shot? Plus a Larsson-Zemgus-Foligno third line would be a nightmare for a lot of team's first line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ding ding ding! That's what I'm expecting right now, but it's intriguing whether TM will sit with what he has, go for the ST upgrade, or go w/ the LT upgrade knowing Fasching & Baptiste (wow does that kid have a cannon) are coming down the pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 The only way he doesn't end up drafted by the Sabres is if the Eulers pass on McDavid. Could that happen because the Sabres broke the bank to flip spots? Possibly, but extremely unlikely as the cost to flip will be very high. Since the lottery, I just don't see a plausible scenario where the Sabres don't end up w/ Eichel. My gut feel is that compared to McDavid's Gretzky, he'll be a Lemieux/Lindros. If he's proportionately Lemieux, there's no way you give up more than a draft pick to move up and if he's proportionately Lindros, you don't break the bank to swap either. Neither scenario sounds like enough to grt Chiarelli to flip picks. Rather than worry about whether we see him in b&g, who will his RW be? Ennis, Girgensons (out of position), traded guy, offer sheet guy, or off the board w/ Gionta or an out of position Moulson or Grigorenko? That's the interesting Q. And if he's Lindros, you encase his head in bubble wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 And if he's Lindros, you encase his head in bubble wrap. Well, looking at it from that regard, if he's Lemieux you try to switch him to e-cigs asap and start paying someone to lace his skates so as not to further tweak the back. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well, looking at it from that regard, if he's Lemieux you try to switch him to e-cigs asap and start paying someone to lace his skates so as not to further tweak the back. ;) :w00t: I guess I floated out a hanging curve ball there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respk Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Call me a Buffalo sports pessimist, but I'll be happy only when I see him in a Sabres uniform. For that to happen he needs to actually be drafted by the Sabres (not yet a done deal), and he needs to leave BU. Who knows what maneuvering there will be before the draft, or what Eichel is thinking about in terms of staying at BU or not? You are so correct. It's Buffalo. You never know what might happen. Edmonton could draft him first right out from under the us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Not sure if this is addressed upthread: But I am now sorta perversely looking forward to the awkward ribbing Pegula gives to Eichel for being a Patriots fan. #OneBuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Not sure if this is addressed upthread: But I am now sorta perversely looking forward to the awkward ribbing Pegula gives to Eichel for being a Patriots fan. #OneBuffalo I hope Aaron Williams talks to him on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'd say there is a 99% chance he is the Sabres pick and 95% chance he declares after having a sit down with TM and TP. I'm not letting those small percentages deter my enthusiasm. I'm also very pumped for Reinhart next year. :flirt: While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. Alas, apparently some people's pessimism is more deeply rooted inside them :P Look at my signature and it will become clear why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. Based on what I've seen this year, theres absolutely no way SR is the #1 center next year, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. Look at my signature and it will become clear why. This not necessarily a bad way to go. But the incessant TP and TM bashing for continuing the tank,regardless of the reality, will make this place unbearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. I disagree with this. Young guys develop better when they're playing in sheltered roles. I want to put Grigo, Larsson, and Reinhart in a position to succeed, not throw them out there to get slaughtered by the other team's top lines/pairings. I also think it'd be better long term if Eichel plays in the NHL next year and starts developing his game with the big boys. He's dominated college hockey, no reason to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. Look at my signature and it will become clear why. I still agree that one under 20 center is enough to start the season. What a glorious and wonderful thing having 2 top 2 picks at center and debating how they should be used. It's good to be a Sabres fan again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 While I look forward to Eichel starting for the Sabres, hopefully next year, the team can be potentially far better off in the long term if he stays in school. It would allow each of the Sabres young centers to play "up" a line, giving Samson a year as #1 to see what he can bring when he plays with the best. It would also allow more time to see where Girgs, Grigo and Larsson belong (which line, and who might be moved to a wing). Sort all that out next year perhaps and then bring in JFE ((Jack F-n' Eichel) as the final ingredient to make a playoff run. Look at my signature and it will become clear why. I think the Sabres are much better served in 2016 if Eichel is a sophomore than if he's a rookie. I think this is true regardless of what it means for the development of Reinhart or any other individual player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 There is no way Eichel isn't in the NHL next year. I wonder if I can lay a bet down in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 There is no way Eichel isn't in the NHL next year. I wonder if I can lay a bet down in Vegas. I'll take it... $100 against my $1.25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I hope Aaron Williams talks ###### to him on twitter. He already welcomed him on twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 He already welcomed him on twitter I'm guessing that is why he mentioned Aaron Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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