IKnowPhysics Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I really don't want to lose him. Especially if the alternative is Girgs / Larsson at 3rd line center Hey, I get it. Sam is and will be a damn good player. But my biggest fear right now is that we're headed towards being Edmonton- a team with a high-talent offense with no ability to possess the puck, stop an opposing offense, or hold a lead. And from the perspective of the fans in ArizonaPhoenix, OEL has been a god. The god. The whole universe. He's it. It's only him. So it's gonna take something special to crowbar OEL out of the desert... something like a 2nd overall selection who is developing quite nicely and is an RFA... And I love how Risto plays. I like how McCabe's been coming along. But OEL is defenseman Jesus. He would completely change the way our rear end operates. edit: I mean PHX fans would say that OEL is untouchable until the end of time. But the PHX front office, more than anything else and maybe more than anyone else, HATES spending money they don't have. They could be convinced to part with OEL for literally the right difference in salary and comparable projected skill. Edited March 2, 2017 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hey, I get it. Sam is and will be a damn good player. But my biggest fear right now is that we're headed towards being Edmonton- a team with a high-talent offense with no ability to possess the puck, stop an opposing offense, or hold a lead. And from the perspective of the fans in ArizonaPhoenix, OEL has been a god. The god. The whole universe. He's it. It's only him. So it's gonna take something special to crowbar OEL out of the desert... something like a 2nd overall selection who is developing quite nicely and is an RFA... And I love how Risto plays. I like how McCabe's been coming along. But OEL is defenseman Jesus. He would completely change the way our rear end operates. No doubt I would love OEL. I'd be willing to move Kane +++ for him. But, I'm extremely hesitant to make huge, long term roster moves like that when a) Reinhart is clearly being misused, so we have no idea how good he actually is b) Bylsma is a moron, who will likely just misuse OEL anyways too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You prioritize fixing the coaching flaws over the roster flaws because the you contend the coaching flaws are eclipsing the roster flaws. I contend that the roster flaws eclipse the coaching flaws, and that the coaching flaws aren't fully known until we have a capable roster with more than 3 serviceable Dmen. It's a bit chicken and egg. But it's easier to make roster changes than coaching changes. And OEL is defenseman Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You bunch of bloody heathens! Sam's not on the trading block. GO STAND IN THE CORNER AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU JUST PROPOSED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) You bunch of bloody heathens! Sam's not on the trading block. GO STAND IN THE CORNER AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU JUST PROPOSED. I just proposed the ol' #23-SWAP to make us a better team and I'd do it again. EVEN KNOWING it took a a full season of tanking to get Reinahorn. Edited March 2, 2017 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You prioritize fixing the coaching flaws over the roster flaws because the you contend the coaching flaws are eclipsing the roster flaws. I contend that the roster flaws eclipse the coaching flaws, and that the coaching flaws aren't fully known until we have a capable roster with more than 3 serviceable Dmen. It's a bit chicken and egg. But it's easier to make roster changes than coaching changes. And OEL is defenseman Jesus. Good points, but I contend a few things It's much easier to make a coaching change than a roster change There are numerous examples of poor rosters throughout the league, this year and in recent history, where a coach has played to the team's strengths and had an effective, modern gameplan that utilizes the team and gives them the best chance to win I just proposed the ol' #23-SWAP to make us a better team and I'd do it again. EVEN KNOWING it took a a full season of tanking to get Reinahorn. You mean Finkle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I just proposed the ol' #23-SWAP to make us a better team and I'd do it again. EVEN KNOWING it took a a full season of tanking to get Reinahorn. That's not the way your mom and I raised you. Show some respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'd trade Samson for OEL. I'd curse Bylsma's name while doing it. But I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I wouldn't make that trade. Ever. OEL is trading at 0.03 and spiked a few days ago to 0.04. http://www.google.ca/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=ASX:OEL&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgecRozi3w8sc9YSm9SWtOXmPU4OIKzsgvd80rySypFJLiYoOyBKT4uHj00_UNM5LKikqSDHJ4ADsvHHA8AAAA&* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Any reason OEL has had a really down year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I'd make that deal. Same. Sign me up..... We're not using Sam the right way anyways I'd trade Samson for OEL. I'd curse Bylsma's name while doing it. But I'd do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Any roster change with Bylsma still here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Any reason OEL has had a really down year? Tippett points at production of the whole team, OEL cites minor injuries causing off games: http://www.fanragsports.com/nhl/coyotes/coyotes-must-not-waste-prime-of-oliver-ekman-larssons-career/ Ekman-Larsson’s point total is only 20th among NHL defensemen, but Tippett sees mitigating factors.“Figure in the overall production of our team, too,” Tippett said. “Our overall production is down. With defensemen who get points, if your team is scoring less goals, everybody gets less points. You have to keep that all in perspective, too. It’s not just all on one guy.” There is another thing Tippett won’t mention that warrants attention, too. Ekman-Larsson has battled injuries this season, one in particular that impacted his puck game and has only recently healed. “I felt great in the beginning of the season,” he said. “I had a rough go for a little there, felt good again and then a couple rough ones again. That’s how it goes sometimes but I want to get to the point where I don’t have those minus-5 games or those minus-3 games. “I’m all good now, but sometimes you’ve got to look around you a little bit, too, to realize where you’re at. I want to be a leader on this team, but I realize where we are. One guy can’t carry a team around; two guys can’t, so we have to put it together as a team.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Foligno-Eichel-Reinhart might have been the worst Eichel line of the season. So glad to see it back... He needs to stop with the pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Foligno-Eichel-Reinhart might have been the worst Eichel line of the season. So glad to see it back... He needs to stop with the pairs. He needs to stop with everything and go full Costanza. I'm serious. He needs to do the exact opposite of his every instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 RJ is supposed to be back tonight, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Got 4 upper deck endzone seats free for the asking. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 This game should be a gimme. Sabres have had an easy schedule since the end of the bye, but haven't been able to capitalize. Hope that changes tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 This game should be a gimme. Sabres have had an easy schedule since the end of the bye, but haven't been able to capitalize. Hope that changes tonight. Lol yeh right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) He needs to stop with everything and go full Costanza. I'm serious. He needs to do the exact opposite of his every instinct. http://youtu.be/R8PWnSL3dZE One of the greatest episodes of any show ever. "I'm Victoria, hi!" Edited March 3, 2017 by Robviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODO Hockey Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well i have to believe, and.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhkE8O2e5RE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 This game should be a gimme. Sabres have had an easy schedule since the end of the bye, but haven't been able to capitalize. Hope that changes tonight Then again. It's Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Oh man, I'm so distracted by the BBMB refugee crisis over at TBD that I almost forgot to come over here for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 If only Eichel could finish! What a bum! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 (Get that puck deep.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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