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Ahhh, Buffalo

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Ahhh, Buffalo
- Pierceme69

Buffalo being on that list is going to be very short term. I find it short sighted that players or agents view Buffalo as undesirable currently. They aren't going to land McEichel because they are inept, they are going to land one because they have their poop together. The impact the Pegula's are going to have in the NHL is going to be felt soon, and its going to be strong. The Harbor Center alone is going to get talented young hockey players from around the world acquainted with the city. And with all the cities improvements these kids won't have the old stereotypical opinion of Buffalo.

As far as Winnipeg, I wonder if they are a viable NHL market long term. The winters are far harsher and longer than ours. They just had their first star player that came from Atlanta finally have all he could take there. The arena doesn't have as high of a capacity as most others in the NHL and enthusiasm is already in decline. That first season in Winnipeg the crowds were unreal. I would watch their games just for the spectacle. Now they are relegated to what the Sabres used to be, battling for a final playoff spot and otherwise existing as schedule filler.

Buffalo being on that list is going to be very short term. I find it short sighted that players or agents view Buffalo as undesirable currently. They aren't going to land McEichel because they are inept, they are going to land one because they have their poop together. The impact the Pegula's are going to have in the NHL is going to be felt soon, and its going to be strong. The Harbor Center alone is going to get talented young hockey players from around the world acquainted with the city. And with all the cities improvements these kids won't have the old stereotypical opinion of Buffalo.

As far as Winnipeg, I wonder if they are a viable NHL market long term. The winters are far harsher and longer than ours. They just had their first star player that came from Atlanta finally have all he could take there. The arena doesn't have as high of a capacity as most others in the NHL and enthusiasm is already in decline. That first season in Winnipeg the crowds were unreal. I would watch their games just for the spectacle. Now they are relegated to what the Sabres used to be, battling for a final playoff spot and otherwise existing as schedule filler.
- Buffalo-Sabres

First of all the polled 10 agents...10

So what did the voting look like?

5 for Edmonton
3 for Winnipeg
2 for Buffalo?

I'm sorry polling 10 agents isn't enough and its not like I don't expect Buffalo to be on a lot of places No Trade Lists because the team is garbage. But whatever winning changes everything.

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Ahhh, Buffalo
- Pierceme69

This is what was said about Buffalo in Custance's article.

3. Buffalo. Again, bad teams repel players. The market is great, it's just a lack of success, which obviously could change."If Connor MacDavid or Jack Eichel are playing in Buffalo and they're the players they look like they're going to be, guys will want to play there", said an agent.


And oh by the way, it didn't take long for Tyler Myers to put his house up for sale. $1.7M if ya got the cash.

This is what was said about Buffalo in Custance's article.

3. Buffalo. Again, bad teams repel players. The market is great, it's just a lack of success, which obviously could change."If Connor MacDavid or Jack Eichel are playing in Buffalo and they're the players they look like they're going to be, guys will want to play there", said an agent.


And oh by the way, it didn't take long for Tyler Myers to put his house up for sale. $1.7M if ya got the cash.
- mhp

Ooh, someone's an insider!

Ooh, someone's an insider!
- Pierceme69

I read it on Yahoo this afternoon. Just sharing.

I read it on Yahoo this afternoon. Just sharing.
- mhp

Custance's article was an ESPN Insider piece. I wasn't being a Richard.

Custance's article was an ESPN Insider piece. I wasn't being a Richard.
- Pierceme69

I know you weren't, no worries.

Don't kiss his ass.


Employee of the quarter


What the hell kind of company are you working for?

Mickey Mouse operation if you as me........
- dadeadhead

This is what was said about Buffalo in Custance's article.

3. Buffalo. Again, bad teams repel players. The market is great, it's just a lack of success, which obviously could change."If Connor MacDavid or Jack Eichel are playing in Buffalo and they're the players they look like they're going to be, guys will want to play there", said an agent.


And oh by the way, it didn't take long for Tyler Myers to put his house up for sale. $1.7M if ya got the cash.
- mhp

Edit - won't go there

This is what was said about Buffalo in Custance's article.

3. Buffalo. Again, bad teams repel players. The market is great, it's just a lack of success, which obviously could change."If Connor MacDavid or Jack Eichel are playing in Buffalo and they're the players they look like they're going to be, guys will want to play there", said an agent.


And oh by the way, it didn't take long for Tyler Myers to put his house up for sale. $1.7M if ya got the cash.
- mhp

I will never understand why athletes buy million dollar homes, Knowing a trade can happen at any time. In a situation like this the market would be greater and it would be much easier to sell a 400-500K house then it is$ 1.7 Million. Especially in Buffalo.

I will never understand why athletes buy million dollar homes, Knowing a trade can happen at any time. In a situation like this the market would be greater and it would be much easier to sell a 400-500K house then it is$ 1.7 Million. Especially in Buffalo.
- ImThatGuy

Guess you've never been to Clarence/OP

Sorry, but most athletes got where they are on more than skill. They got there on competitive spirit.

I'm sure some of the wind has been taken out of their sails with how the team has fared this year, but most athletes have that undying desire to win.
- grand-magus

And this is why sports teams like hockey pay a coach. End of the day ur only motivated by yourself but a good coach will find the right buttons to push. At some point the gm might have to get involved. Look at what Edmonton did with Sheldon souray. He got his pay day and just went through the motions. So they sent him to the minors.

I will never understand why athletes buy million dollar homes, Knowing a trade can happen at any time. In a situation like this the market would be greater and it would be much easier to sell a 400-500K house then it is$ 1.7 Million. Especially in Buffalo.
- ImThatGuy

Bcz his ntc was gonna kick in start of next season. When your rich I'm sure you would want to enjoy the benefits. It costs money to not have close neighbors, be in a prime location, have all the amenities, piece and quiet etc etc. that's actually not as bad as jp loss man buying a 4 million dollar house in buffalo. Those contracts are not guranteed.

I will never understand why athletes buy million dollar homes, Knowing a trade can happen at any time. In a situation like this the market would be greater and it would be much easier to sell a 400-500K house then it is$ 1.7 Million. Especially in Buffalo.
- ImThatGuy

That house is straight ridiculous. It will sell at a profit. Real estate is a good thing to have your money tied up in.

ROR has been spotted in a Garth blog

ROR has been spotted in a Garth blog
- SABRES 89

If I'm not mistaken that means he's violating the terms of the restraining order placed on him 2 years ago.

If I'm not mistaken that means he's violating the terms of the restraining order placed on him 2 years ago.
- BackSlider

again ?

Grigs is still out. How bad is this knee injury supposed to be? It's been a few weeks hasn't it?

Grigs is still out. How bad is this knee injury supposed to be? It's been a few weeks hasn't it?
- Pierceme69

Seems like it's been a bit. It's tough to find a game log for the AHL though to see when the last time he played was. They really need an upgrade to their stats/scoring available on their site.

EDIT: Found it. The last game he played in was 1/30. So he's been out close to 3 weeks now.

Saw this and couldn't stop laughing, lol
Maybe old news though since he is playing for Boston

http://chzb.gr/1CmjFtW

Saw this and couldn't stop laughing, lol
Maybe old news though since he is playing for Boston

http://chzb.gr/1CmjFtW
- Lilroot9

Nice photoshop

Nice photoshop
- grand-magus

You think so? I have no idea, just thought it was funny

You think so? I have no idea, just thought it was funny
- Lilroot9

Yeah. It's old.

Here's the link for you, with the original sign.

http://deadspin.com/58981...s-filthy-photoshop-update

This CHI/DET game is a painful reminder of how much I hate that they moved Detroit to the East. The fact that they broke up this rivalry is just stupid.