Norcal Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Pegula gets the face of his USA hockey programs for years to come in Eichel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Look at it this way. Is Terry Pegula, a man who has invested what, $100+ Million dollars (not to mention the Harbor Center) in USA & College Hockey really going to pass on the best US Born college player in decades for a product of the Canadian juniors system? Think about it for a while. Survey says.... nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I would not be surprised at all if Terry is pushing for a McDavid trade. I would hope that the price makes that moot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I would not be surprised at all if Terry is pushing for a McDavid trade. I would hope that the price makes that moot. I hope not. You have the Best player from team usa. Plus what better way to sell your programs at the harbor center with the face being Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) I hope not. You have the Best player from team usa. Plus what better way to sell your programs at the harbor center with the face being Eichel. If the Sabres did trade picks with Edmonton than LabattBlue wouldn't have to worry about landing if he jumped off the ledge. He would have the mangled bodies of the USA Hockey and Harbor Center executives to land on. I know we have a fair share of conspiracy theorists around these parts so I am going to throw one out there. Pegula and the Sabres went to the NHL and said they didn't want to win the draft lottery. They want Eichel but don't want to be the team that passed on McDavid. Guaranteed the 2nd pick and Eichel, Pegula and the NHL agreed to ship McDavid to the other side of the NHL, Edmonton. Pegula didn't want the Leafs or Regier to have McDavid so Edmonton was the obvious choice. Seems realistic to me. Edited April 19, 2015 by DeLuca1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 If the Sabres did trade picks with Edmonton than LabattBlue wouldn't have to worry about landing if he jumped off the ledge. He would have the mangled bodies of the USA Hockey and Harbor Center executives to land on. I know we have a fair share of conspiracy theorists around these parts so I am going to throw one out there. Pegula and the Sabres went to the NHL and said they didn't want to win the draft lottery. They want Eichel but don't want to be the team that passed on McDavid. Guaranteed the 2nd pick and Eichel, Pegula and the NHL agreed to ship McDavid to the other side of the NHL, Edmonton. Pegula didn't want the Leafs or Regier to have McDavid so Edmonton was the obvious choice. Seems realistic to me. Did you see what 11 recently posted? I think you are right. I'll get the tin foil for your new hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Did you see what 11 recently posted? I think you are right. I'll get the tin foil for your new hat. Thanks, I just took a look. I knew it. That means that the black van down the street really is my health insurance company spying on me to make sure i didn't lie about not being a smoker just to get the $25 discount. It all makes sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 If the Sabres did trade picks with Edmonton than LabattBlue wouldn't have to worry about landing if he jumped off the ledge. He would have the mangled bodies of the USA Hockey and Harbor Center executives to land on. I know we have a fair share of conspiracy theorists around these parts so I am going to throw one out there. Pegula and the Sabres went to the NHL and said they didn't want to win the draft lottery. They want Eichel but don't want to be the team that passed on McDavid. Guaranteed the 2nd pick and Eichel, Pegula and the NHL agreed to ship McDavid to the other side of the NHL, Edmonton. Pegula didn't want the Leafs or Regier to have McDavid so Edmonton was the obvious choice. Seems realistic to me. It's as plausible as any other conspiracy theory out there, that's for sure! LB--don't worry. The Sabres are going to build around Eichel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) LB--don't worry. The Sabres are going to build around Eichel. See, this is the response I need. I just backed away from the edge by 1 step. Thanks! :D Edited April 19, 2015 by LabattBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I expect TM to offer Eichel, Reinhart and our other #1 this year for McD -- and I expect Edmonton to say no. I'd be pretty mad if he made any offer like that. I don't think there exists an offer that Edmonton would accept and that would make me like the trade. I just don't think the gap between McDavid and Eichel is large enough to gut the team for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I expect TM to offer Eichel, Reinhart and our other #1 this year for McD -- and I expect Edmonton to say no. Regardless of what Edmonton said, he'd deserve to be fired for making that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Regardless of what Edmonton said, he'd deserve to be fired for making that offer. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Regardless of what Edmonton said, he'd deserve to be fired for making that offer. I agree. Unless he was doing the owner's bidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Unless he was doing the owner's bidding Could you imagine PA if that happened and we found out Pegula forced it? Oh man :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Could you imagine PA if that happened and we found out Pegula forced it? Oh man :lol: This would not shock me at all. Owners like Jerry Jones, George Steinbrenner and maybe Pegula are willing to go get the guy they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Unless he was doing the owner's bidding In that case he wouldn't be fired, but he should instead resign with his spine intact, instead of being a wimpy GM not willing to stand up to a meddling owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Unless he was doing the owner's bidding There's a terrifying thought. I thought I was supposed to be the negative one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 There's a terrifying thought. I thought I was supposed to be the negative one. Really not trying to start something here. Just the thought occurred to me that the "SABRES" have been very vocal in their desire for McDavid. That strikes me as coming from the top of the brain trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Really not trying to start something here. Just the thought occurred to me that the "SABRES" have been very vocal in their desire for McDavid. That strikes me as coming from the top of the brain trust. Up until yesterday I really thought the team thought of it as "McEichel" and would have been happy with either guy. Now I'm not so sure. It certainly could be all the way up to Pegula. I absolutely hate the idea of trading up for McDavid. Eichel will be the best prospect we draft probably since Perrault. We don't need to let perfect be the enemy of good. If we're making moves, it should be to build around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 It ain't happening we tanked to guarantee us one of the top 2.. Mission accomplished. Eichel Eichel All day. Jockamo feena na na nay, Jockamoa feena nay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Over the next two months, Murray is going to scare the hell out of me, thinking he is going to put together a ridiculous proposal in an attempt to get McDavid. We ended up 30th, and after the lottery, will pick 2nd in a year where there are two GREAT players. Why consider moving multiple key pieces from the organization in order to end up with McDavid instead of Eichel. Draft Eichel, and the core of the team for the next 10 years will be Risto, Girgs, Reinhart & Eichel. DONE. Someone get me away from the ledge! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why are you worrying over something they isn't going to happen? Sounds to me like you want to get all worked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Why are you worrying over something they isn't going to happen? Sounds to me like you want to get all worked up. You are 100% positive that Murray isn't even considering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 You are 100% positive that Murray isn't even considering it? the same way i consider a threeway involving kate upton, kaley Cuoco, and myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 the same way i consider a threeway involving kate upton, kaley Cuoco, and myself So you're definitely a breast man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 It's as plausible as any other conspiracy theory out there, that's for sure! LB--don't worry. The Sabres are going to build around Eichel. Alright since I have no dog in this fight and am ecstatic Jack is coming, I would like to throw this out in my best impression of PA. The lottery fix talk died when Edmonton got the golden ticket. Everyone said the NHL is burying its finest star in a wasteland. But the Rogers deal was a boon to NHL owners and with exclusive control of hockey north of the border, a quid pro quo was due. McD as an Oiler significantly boosts the value of the Rogers deal. He is in the mountain time zone, so the east withthe exception of the maritimes can still watch and while, McD might not be a regular on NBC, they don't pay attention until after the Football season ends. Edmund Burke posited that "Americans are an odd lot, they sniff tyranny on every tainted breeze." There is an odor around this. It ain't happening we tanked to guarantee us one of the top 2.. Mission accomplished. Eichel Eichel All day. Jockamo feena na na nay, Jockamoa feena nay hey now, hey now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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