WildCard Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Buffalo matches. My theory is the offer sheet is the amount he's asking for right now, or more. Ah I see what you're saying. Turns out I was misunderstanding your position. I thought you were referring to ways Eichel could leave Buffalo if he doesn't get the contract he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Aha, sometimes I realize my overall points can be nebulous because of how I word my posts. Yes, I'm just saying it might be in GMBot's best interest to hold his nose and just give the kid whatever he's asking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Aha, sometimes I realize my overall points can be nebulous because of how I word my posts. Yes, I'm just saying it might be in GMBot's best interest to hold his nose and just give the kid whatever he's asking for. It might, but that relies on the actuality of a team offer sheeting Eichel, and the only case I can even recall of that recently is Vanek and Edmonton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 We can still get Jack below 10 if he signs before the season or disappoints/gets hurt. definitely nonzero chance of one of those happening. (no, it's not a very good chance lol) Zero chance he signs for less than 10 before the season. Zero. I would honestly put money on Vegas offer-sheeting Eichel at a crippling level for us if we let it get to that point. They have loads of assets and wouldn't sweat losing 4 firsts or whatever.They made 3 first round selections last year and probably have more lined up, as well as many players to trade off. They won't have any other way of getting an Eichel level player outside of their 20% shot at a lottery. Could see this happening too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Buffalo matches. My theory is the offer sheet is the amount he's asking for right now, or more.Why would Jack wait a year when he can sign now and be assured of his future? He should call Mark Savard about getting locked in now as opposed to waiting until July 1 next year for a possible offer sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Why would Jack wait a year when he can sign now and be assured of his future? He should call Mark Savard about getting locked in now as opposed to waiting until July 1 next year for a possible offer sheet. I wonder if they would continue negotiations into the season? If so, could be a distraction. If not, we're probably in for stressful times next offseason, when we're waiting to see what happens with the contract and if Jack gets offer-sheeted. Ah I see what you're saying. Turns out I was misunderstanding your position. I thought you were referring to ways Eichel could leave Buffalo if he doesn't get the contract he wants I don't think Jack wants out by any means, but realistically, if he wants out of Buffalo, he holds the cards. If he doesn't sign a deal, and then gets offer sheeted, even if we matched it, he could demand a trade. I know the team wouldn't have to trade him, but an exceptionally disgruntled player wouldn't be of use to his team and they almost always get dealt. It's not gonna happen, but at the end of the day, Jack will only be playing here cause he wants to. Edit - And if he thinks the offer sheet tender would make him untradeable, he wouldn't sign it. Edited September 3, 2017 by Thorny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Zero chance he signs for less than 10 before the season. Zero. It's semantics because I don't think it'll happen so I shouldn't even push the point, but it's literally nonzero. It can't be zero. The only thing you can say is truly zero chance is that he signs a contract that violates CBA rules, or that he agrees to be paid in Mighty Taco. I think we can both agree that $10 mil is a very likely number, and the chance that he signs for a single dollar per year less than that does not drop to null. It just doesn't. A guy who just wrecked the playoffs and scored 20 more points in the regular season than Jack ever has just took $1.5 mil below $10 mil. I understand all of the circumstances that differ between the two cases, believe me, I do, you don't need to rattle through them. I get it. It's not ZERO. It's low. And when he signs for $10.5, that doesn't mean there was zero chance either, just to protect myself :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes, I know. "In my opinion" is something that I think goes without saying after everything typed on a message board. It's exceptionally unlikely he signs for below 10, aight? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 The deal will be announced just before the players report to camp, IMO. Lets say September 10th just to put a date on it. I think the deal is already hammered out and they are just putting the finishing touches and having the lawyers review it. 8 years at 10.5 million per. Book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes, I know. "In my opinion" is something that I think goes without saying after everything typed on a message board. It's exceptionally unlikely he signs for below 10, aight? :P I put the "antics" in semantics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 So much panic, he'll be signed by the end of the week :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 bottom line- Eichel has all the leverage :flirt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I put the "antics" in semantics You put the Man in Semantics, Flagg. Don't sell yourself short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I miss the good ol' days before McDavid did his thing and signed his thing when we were talking 8x8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 And before Johansen, Draisaitl... Johansen getting that 8 x 8 was a surprise to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 GMBot and Wowie need Eichel to have a break-out year this year (meaning, establishing himself as our generational talent). The team needs it, and ownership expects it, if we're to believe we'll be a contender. Ironically, Eichel not establishing himself as such would be the only chance at them signing him for less than he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 http://www.espn.com/fantasy/hockey/story/_/id/20518969/fantasy-hockey-top-250-dynasty-league-rankings-nhl ESPN released some dynasty fantasy rankings a few days ago.. McDavid, Matthews, Eichel. I know we all view him this highly, but it's neat to see a national outlet rank him wayyyy up there. Pay the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 ^ very refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Anyone a bit nervous that Eichel hasn't signed yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Anyone a bit nervous that Eichel hasn't signed yet? For me, that will happen about a year from now. I have no problem with him playing out his entry-level deal and proving he is actually worth that $10 million most of you think he willl get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Anyone a bit nervous that Eichel hasn't signed yet?Why? He's literally signed for another season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 From Jack after a morning skate at HarborCenter Jack Eichel on contract (1/2) "I have no problem playing the year out. ... I'm pretty adamant on staying a Sabre and staying in #Buffalo. .. Jack Eichel (2/2): "I want to bring some excitement to this town and the contract thing will take care of itself." #Sabres From Bill Hoppe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Anyone a bit nervous that Eichel hasn't signed yet? Yes. But I always worry if I forgot to lock the door when away on a trip so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 From Jack after a morning skate at HarborCenter Jack Eichel on contract (1/2) "I have no problem playing the year out. ... I'm pretty adamant on staying a Sabre and staying in #Buffalo. .. Jack Eichel (2/2): "I want to bring some excitement to this town and the contract thing will take care of itself." #Sabres From Bill Hoppe Jack soothes the nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 For me, that will happen about a year from now. I have no problem with him playing out his entry-level deal and proving he is actually worth that $10 million most of you think he willl get. Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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