Third time's the charm
- gerbe75pts

agreed

He has not dominated yet the way he should be for all the hype. Canada - Sweden New years eve is the next big game. .



- Maximum Signal

I just don't get it what does he have to do to impress you smh

He has not dominated yet the way he should be for all the hype. Canada - Sweden New years eve is the next big game. .



- Maximum Signal

Im just gonna venture a guess that you have not watched either game thus far.

agreed
- Sabresfan-365

And the funny part is we are only like 2 or 4 pts from last I think lol

And the funny part is we are only like 2 or 4 pts from last I think lol
- gerbe75pts

This year is a lot different. Every team is close. We're 5 points out of last with Columbus playing two more games than us. At the same point we're eight points out of the playoffs, which may seem like a lot but is only four games. If we go on a role we're right back in it.

This year is a lot different. Every team is close. We're 5 points out of last with Columbus playing two more games than us. At the same point we're eight points out of the playoffs, which may seem like a lot but is only four games. If we go on a role we're right back in it.
- bluengold12

Their record so far tells me that for every hot streak there will be a cold one. Granted they are without pysyk/lehner and we don't know what the approach will be on deadline day.

Probably won't be matthews but they've got a real shot at some of the other big wingers (tkachuk, puljujarvi, laine etc.)

I just don't get it what does he have to do to impress you smh
- gerbe75pts

Dominate like other superstars have . He has played well but he has not dominated.

Im just gonna venture a guess that you have not watched either game thus far.
- ieetbred

Watched them all. Want him to take over a game and impose his will.

Their record so far tells me that for every hot streak there will be a cold one. Granted they are without pysyk/lehner and we don't know what the approach will be on deadline day.

Probably won't be matthews but they've got a real shot at some of the other big wingers (tkachuk, puljujarvi, laine etc.)
- Sabresfan-365

They'd be stupid to sell at the deadline unless those sells were people Murray didn't want on the team at the end of the year like Moulson or Gionta. McGinn is a must resign. I think being so young of a team if they start to figure things out they can go hot quick. Still too early to tell.

They'd be stupid to sell at the deadline unless those sells were people Murray didn't want on the team at the end of the year like Moulson or Gionta. McGinn is a must resign. I think being so young of a team if they start to figure things out they can go hot quick. Still too early to tell.
- bluengold12

I'd like McGinn back but his contract demands or what teams offer for him may change that.

Like if a team offered up a first for him i wouldn't think twice about it.

They'd be stupid to sell at the deadline unless those sells were people Murray didn't want on the team at the end of the year like Moulson or Gionta. McGinn is a must resign. I think being so young of a team if they start to figure things out they can go hot quick. Still too early to tell.
- bluengold12

Moulson and Gionta both have no trades I believe. Would be neat if they pull it off.

I'd like McGinn back but his contract demands or what teams offer for him may change that.

Like if a team offered up a first for him i wouldn't think twice about it.
- Sabresfan-365

Who are your notable upcoming UFA's?

Moulson and Gionta both have no trades I believe. Would be neat if they pull it off.
- Maximum Signal

They might waive....why wouldn't they?

I'd like McGinn back but his contract demands or what teams offer for him may change that.

Like if a team offered up a first for him i wouldn't think twice about it.
- Sabresfan-365

If him and ROR are as tight as people say maybe that works in our favor. Wishful thinking I guess.

I'd like McGinn back but his contract demands or what teams offer for him may change that.

Like if a team offered up a first for him i wouldn't think twice about it.
- Sabresfan-365

If a team offered a first I'd consider it but McGinn needs to be brought back unless he's asking for more than 5.5 a year. I don't know what he's getting paid now but he'll likely get a slight raise from that next yer.

They might waive....why wouldn't they?
- Jeropotato

Both have roots in this area. And seemingly came here to end their careers.

Moulson and Gionta both have no trades I believe. Would be neat if they pull it off.
- Maximum Signal

Yeah they both are. I doubt either would agree to anything. Especially during the season. Wouldn't mind trading Ennis for a 1st and a high winger or d prospect.

If a team offered a first I'd consider it but McGinn needs to be brought back unless he's asking for more than 5.5 a year. I don't know what he's getting paid now but he'll likely get a slight raise from that next yer.
- bluengold12

I think he's making around 3 mil now. I'd have a hard time giving him more than 3.5 long term. He's a good #7 forward to have but you can't be overpaying for those players either.

I think he's making around 3 mil now. I'd have a hard time giving him more than 3.5 long term. He's a good #7 forward to have but you can't be overpaying for those players either.
- Sabresfan-365

How about 4 years at 4 a year . Front loaded. ?

I think he's making around 3 mil now. I'd have a hard time giving him more than 3.5 long term. He's a good #7 forward to have but you can't be overpaying for those players either.
- Sabresfan-365

Just checked, he's making 2.95 on this deal. A slight raise of 4 million a year will get it done. three years 4 million a year. He's more than a seven forward on this team. I doubt Murray does a lot of heavy UFA spending this off season meaning he's still a top six guy on our team.

How about 4 years at 4 a year . Front loaded. ?
- Maximum Signal

We were thinking similar things but I'd do three years and have it split 4 each time not front loaded.

Just checked, he's making 2.95 on this deal. A slight raise of 4 million a year will get it done. three years 4 million a year. He's more than a seven forward on this team. I doubt Murray does a lot of heavy UFA spending this off season meaning he's still a top six guy on our team.
- bluengold12

That's a bad way of looking at it though. Do you expect him to still be a top 6 forward on this team next year or the year after? If he's in your top 6 you're not very good up front. I expect GMTM will make upgrades which will push McGinn out of the top 6. As a result, probably best to not pay him too much. 4 mil for that kind of player seems like a lot when they need every bit of cap space to make the moves they need to become great.

How about 4 years at 4 a year . Front loaded. ?
- Maximum Signal

Beleskey got 3.8 in UFA, I'd think the offer would come at slightly less than that unless McGinn takes off in the 2nd half.

We were thinking similar things but I'd do three years and have it split 4 each time not front loaded.
- bluengold12

Front loaded so the cap hit is a little less in last 2 years. Plus it makes him attractive to trade if we are so inclined.

Beleskey got 3.8 in UFA, I'd think the offer would come at slightly less than that unless McGinn takes off in the 2nd half.
- Sabresfan-365

I think his play as of late will start to raise his value. He must be turning heads at this point. Last month he is really coming into his own . He has injured last year . I think he is going to get better yet if he stays healthy