8 is the magic number for Ari
5 for edm
- Cup Crazy '07

No. Maybe I wasn't clear, sorry. I've read all the debate about the Magic Number.

I'm looking for the SPECIAL number: yknow, how many Points the Sabres have to miss combined with points the Coyotes earn, that guarantees the Sabres 30th place. The SPECIAL number.

It would just cost the buying team a "bit" more IF those were the guys they thought would put them over he top
- bflbilsfan

A "bit" more? That bit would cost us McDavid. That bit better be 5 1st rd picks.

When you think of it all of the fan favorites over the years most of the time are the guys who throw their bodies around.

IMO McDavid is the most electrifying player since Mogilny

Theres just that way Mc D plays that makes the game seem like everyone is in slow motion
- hubie

I think the way Eichel plays might better lend itself to the style I play that happens when the playoffs come around.
Things get tighter & more physical.
McDavid's speed can really open things up the ice for others though, and he's such a good playmaker.

Maybe we'd trade down to #2 for the right price?
What would Arizona have to give us?

Interesting idea, but wouldnt it make the leading tanks be even more tanky? You would try to be emilinated first so you would be worse sooner. I dont think i made much sense but thats my m.o.
- hubie

Haha I get what your saying. I'm not sure if this would be a common issue though.

No. Maybe I wasn't clear, sorry. I've read all the debate about the Magic Number.

I'm looking for the SPECIAL number: yknow, how many Points the Sabres have to miss combined with points the Coyotes earn, that guarantees the Sabres 30th place. The SPECIAL number.
- Der Kaiser

We only need a combo of 8 more points to possibly tie, 9 points official gets us Eichel.

We only need a combo of 8 more points to possibly tie, 9 points official gets us Eichel.
- sskkoo1

What's Eichel?

What's Eichel?
- Der Kaiser

Both players are AWESOME!

I see Echel being more "Messier" like.......

I see McDavid being move "Gretzky" like......

I would choose Messier

What's Eichel?
- Der Kaiser

A

Tonight is so HUGE! I'm just glad my HockeyBuzz gang will be here to make me smile........

Nerves in overdrive tonight......this could be the night , or we will be biting our nails, sipping our Jack, and freaking out for the next two weeks

Positive thoughts.

Yotes in 60.

Positive thoughts.

Yotes in 60.
- grand-magus

Anybody know where SABRES89 has gone to?

Both players are AWESOME!

I see Echel being more "Messier" like.......

I see McDavid being move "Gretzky" like......

I would choose Messier
- MEBSabresFAN

If that were true the race for #1 would be a lot closer

Anybody know where SABRES89 has gone to?
- MEBSabresFAN

Ban?

Ban?
- grand-magus

Don't think so.

All this trade from 2 to 1 talk is way too premature. Until we lock in the guaranteed 2nd spot, I don't want to think about options about what to do with it.

I mean, we are a win tonight away from this going the wrong way in a hurry. When the Sabres win in regulation tonight, the lead will be down to 4. Everyone knows there is no chance we lose to the Laffs, so all of a sudden the lead is down to 2..........

So, I don't want any part of this talk about trading a 2nd overall pick that we haven't even locked up yet. This "lead" we have is a lot of smoke and mirrors if we win in regulation tonight.

All this trade from 2 to 1 talk is way too premature. Until we lock in the guaranteed 2nd spot, I don't want to think about options about what to do with it.

I mean, we are a win tonight away from this going the wrong way in a hurry. When the Sabres win in regulation tonight, the lead will be down to 4. Everyone knows there is no chance we lose to the Laffs, so all of a sudden the lead is down to 2..........

So, I don't want any part of this talk about trading a 2nd overall pick that we haven't even locked up yet. This "lead" we have is a lot of smoke and mirrors if we win in regulation tonight.
- sven233

Agree.

No premature thoughts. Only positive thoughts.

No jinx's!

All this trade from 2 to 1 talk is way too premature. Until we lock in the guaranteed 2nd spot, I don't want to think about options about what to do with it.

I mean, we are a win tonight away from this going the wrong way in a hurry. When the Sabres win in regulation tonight, the lead will be down to 4. Everyone knows there is no chance we lose to the Laffs, so all of a sudden the lead is down to 2..........

So, I don't want any part of this talk about trading a 2nd overall pick that we haven't even locked up yet. This "lead" we have is a lot of smoke and mirrors if we win in regulation tonight.
- sven233

They did beat the Sens

All this trade from 2 to 1 talk is way too premature. Until we lock in the guaranteed 2nd spot, I don't want to think about options about what to do with it.

I mean, we are a win tonight away from this going the wrong way in a hurry. When the Sabres win in regulation tonight, the lead will be down to 4. Everyone knows there is no chance we lose to the Laffs, so all of a sudden the lead is down to 2..........

So, I don't want any part of this talk about trading a 2nd overall pick that we haven't even locked up yet. This "lead" we have is a lot of smoke and mirrors if we win in regulation tonight.
- sven233

AGREE! I've been upset with WGR Morning and Afternoon talking like this, and then I get to HB and its here as well. I know how HUGE tonight is!

AGREE! I've been upset with WGR Morning and Afternoon talking like this, and then I get to HB and its here as well. I know how HUGE tonight is!
- MEBSabresFAN

I hope we lose in Reg today just so your magic number becomes right.

I hope we lose in Reg today just so your magic number becomes right.
- Herzeleid

LMOA!

I think the way Eichel plays might better lend itself to the style I play that happens when the playoffs come around.
Things get tighter & more physical.
McDavid's speed can really open things up the ice for others though, and he's such a good playmaker.

Maybe we'd trade down to #2 for the right price?
What would Arizona have to give us?
- jdfitz77

Now your on it Fitz.
I wouldn't trade what was discussed earlier to go from 2 to 1 in this draft, BUT
I sure as hell would be willing to move into 2 from 1 if the Sabres won the lottery.
However, rather than years of draft picks, I would want a couple of bonafide starters and A level prospects. I would trust the draft position of that team 2+ years down the line (I'm thinking of the learnings from Vanek trade... That didn't work out as we suspected it may have).

What's Eichel?
- Der Kaiser

It is when you hear your own echo...hence Ichel

Both players are AWESOME!

I see Echel being more "Messier" like.......

I see McDavid being move "Gretzky" like......

I would choose Messier
- MEBSabresFAN

Spot on with the Messier pick. I hope for us, if we land him, Eichel turns out to be Messier

Let's go Yotes!!!!

Ennis is officially out right?
Can someone club Gionta in the calf

They did beat the Sens
- Herzeleid

And the Leafs play extra hard against the Sabres. We could easily lose that one.