LGR4GM Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I think you would have to offer a player like OEL straight up for #8 for him to consider moving that pick. He sounded very content with drafting 1 of the 3 defenders. I would want to know which one he views as the best, Chychrun, Sergachev or Juolevi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'll probably make another thread at some point making the same observation, but I love GMTM. I could listen to him talk all day. For me, he's by far the most interesting sports personality to listen to. For a person who doesn't actually play, he adds to my entertainment substantially - and not in the Rex Ryan circus way. Thank you Patty. I love that he is our GM right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) What is the connection between Murray and Newport Sports? Other than we got a lot players from them on our team I wouldn't know. Edited April 11, 2016 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's so frustrating GMTM says Jack is foregoing World's in Moscow, and is living alone this summer in order to, to phrase it as accurate as possible, go into Rocky mode ie. Matty Mo is a fatty ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darksabre Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 This is the only song I listen to while running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'll probably make another thread at some point making the same observation, but I love GMTM. I could listen to him talk all day. For me, he's by far the most interesting sports personality to listen to. For a person who doesn't actually play, he adds to my entertainment substantially - and not in the Rex Ryan circus way. Really well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Dan Bylsma just walked out of First Niagara Center for the final time in the 2015-2016 season with a big ol' cigar in his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Mcdonalds been trying to get into the belgium market for years now, they have given up. Every town in belgium has 1 - 2 spots where you can get better fries and burgers at same or cheaper price. And then there is the competition from Quick, pretty much like Mcdonalds but more liked in france and belgium, just bought by burger king, but they will be dumping the belgian franchises for the same reason. I wonder if there's an import/exchange thing going on here. There are tons of places that serve better burgers than McD's, but (last I checked, a few years ago) nothing that'll touch the ~$1-2 for the basic and maybe $5 for the fancy stuff. You can get great burgers, but they're going to start around $6-8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I'll probably make another thread at some point making the same observation, but I love GMTM. I could listen to him talk all day. For me, he's by far the most interesting sports personality to listen to. For a person who doesn't actually play, he adds to my entertainment substantially - and not in the Rex Ryan circus way. Thank you Patty. I love that he is our GM right now. Couldn't agree more. Honestly didn't want the presser to end. My observations: -He and I are of like mind on the need to add a high end puck moving defenseman. However, I think he made it pretty clear he's aware how hard it will be. -Obviously he can't talk about Stamkos in particular, but he came across happy with our high end forwards. I think he even said at one point "we have a lot of high end forwards" then went on to talk about how we have prospects coming, with Bailey's name in particular being mentioned. Combine that with our continued interest in Caggiula, and I think he's more interested in cheap youth with potential on the wings than taking a huge swing at a big name. Beyond Stamkos, it doesn't seem to me that someone like Okposo is really on the radar. Maybe he swings at a buy-low RFA in a vulnerable situation, but I'm not sure I see him giving up major assets here. -Loved him saying that Jack is going to treat the offseason like training for a prize fight. Perfect. -Definitely comes off that he and Bylsma have a healthy working relationship. I'd love to be a fly on the wall during a few of their talks. -It was mentioned by somebody else, but his comments on Ennis were super fascinating. Kinda seems that Ennis was getting by as the most talented guy on bad teams, and was in a bit of system shock that he might only be the 5th or 6th most talented forward. I'm excited to see him next year. -It's not surprising it happened, but I really wish fewer questions were about Jack & Samson and more (see: any) asked about Pysyk, McCabe, Bogosian, Foligno, Larsson, and Girgensons. Jack and Samson were great this year and got better and there's no reason to expect them to stop, and they're not going anywhere. I find the secondary pieces to be more interesting to talk about with respect to team building. -Likewise, I'm not sure I would have utilized this end of season presser to ask about McCormick and Franson, with all due respect to (and hope for) their health. -Chad Johnson: if he wants to get paid as a starter, he's not coming back. I think Murray made it pretty clear he thinks Johnson is a high end backup, nothing more. -Murray, for the first time with any conviction since he was hired, said the playoffs were the goal next year. Awesome. If he thinks it, we should too. I almost want the playoffs to be over to get to the offseason moves sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Good presser, Murray is easy on the ears for sure. Can't wait to see what he comes up with this offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Vatanen or Fowler, and Barrie are likely available for the right price. GMTM has executed trades with both COL and ANA in the recent past, I think chances are something gets done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Murray: "I do have some GMs who will talk to me and make a trade with me, so that's a good thing." This sounds an awful lot like something is in the works. I know the Kane and O'Reilly deals weren't just spur of the moment. He had talked to those GMs a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Is the full video anywhere? Sabres.com only has the 1-on-1 post interviews and the stream link to nhl.com no longer works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Is the full video anywhere? Sabres.com only has the 1-on-1 post interviews and the stream link to nhl.com no longer works.WGR has the audio in its vault. That's about all I know about right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I believe the full audio is at the bottom of this link. I saw it tweeted and opened it up, but I'm in a night class so I can't listen. http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22655752.php?contentType=4&contentId=18665327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 This sounds an awful lot like something is in the works. I know the Kane and O'Reilly deals weren't just spur of the moment. He had talked to those GMs a ton. Sounds like Ottawa/Colorado to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasotaSabre Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I did not get to watch, was GMTM asked about any efforts to go after Harvard's Hobey Baker winner, Jimmy Vesey ? I found a YouTube clip of him taking over a game against my alma mater by scoring a hat trick in the 3rd period for a 3-1 win. Pretty damn impressive, and he has a Yeichel connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I did not get to watch, was GMTM asked about any efforts to go after Harvard's Hobey Baker winner, Jimmy Vesey ? I found a YouTube clip of him taking over a game against my alma mater by scoring a hat trick in the 3rd period for a 3-1 win. Pretty damn impressive, and he has a Yeichel connection.GMTM can't say anything about Vesey until august 15th when he becomes a ufa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasotaSabre Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 GMTM can't say anything about Vesey until august 15th when he becomes a ufa. Correct me if I am wrong, but since he did not sign with the Preds isn't he already an UFA, or is he still restricted by the date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Correct me if I am wrong, but since he did not sign with the Preds isn't he already an UFA, or is he still restricted by the date?They stil have his rights until July 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) In the one-on-one with Duff after the pc, Murray says Girgensons spoke to him the same way Ennis did during his exit interview - unsolicited, Girgs said "I sucked and have to be better." I'd encourage you guys to watch the Gionta ROR and especially Gorges interviews from locker clean-out day at the Sabres site. Just three guys who aren't satisfied with being better. There is a reason Eichel is moving into Rocky mode. Murray did a great job picking leaders for this team. Listening to Gorges talk about Risto and our other young Dmen made me smile. From the same set of interviews, Larsson and Foligno sound like guys who feel like they have found their role and plan to be back. Edited April 12, 2016 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 They stil have his rights until July 1st. In his case it's August 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 In his case it's August 15th. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Other than we got a lot players from them on our team I wouldn't know. Ryan O'Reilly is a Newport client and Murray and Don Meehan are close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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