In a 3rd pairing role he is.

I like Pysyk, but people act like we are benching an All-star.

Not too many bonafide top 2-4 D men go to the AHL for conditioning let alone sit when they are healthy
- sbroads24

Plenty of twitter folk think he might be on the move (nothing credible mind you). I think he's better than third pairing and no way he should sit, but ive yet to buy into the "he's anton stralman 2.0" argument.

Eberle. I'm not 100% sure what your organization's needs are, but I would start there if I could.
- Wildschwein

Done. Pysyk for Eberle.

Plenty of twitter folk think he might be on the move (nothing credible mind you). I think he's better than third pairing and no way he should sit, but ive yet to buy into the "he's anton stralman 2.0" argument.
- Sabresfan-365

This. I think he can possibly be similar. But as of now, Stralman is much better offensively.

Pysyk just doesn't have a lot of offense to his game. I think he could potentially be a solid 3-4 guy.

Done. Pysyk for Eberle.
- sbroads24

That easy eh? Decent size, RH, defensively sound and still young. Why the dislike?

Eberle. I'm not 100% sure what your organization's needs are, but I would start there if I could.
- Wildschwein

I would want to take that deal before anyone realized what happened. Pysyk is great and he'll be a good 2nd pairing guy. For a top 6 forward the only way Pysyk is involved is if it's part of a package.

Don't think I don't like him or want him on my team, I'm just trying to be realistic. He's a good player and I want him here for a long time.

That easy eh? Decent size, RH, defensively sound and still young. Why the dislike?
- Wildschwein

Not dislike, just doesn't share the same view of his ceiling as a lot of people (particularly buff media) seem to.

That easy eh? Decent size, RH, defensively sound and still young. Why the dislike?
- Wildschwein

There's no dislike at all. He's a good player. He just hasn't done much yet in the NHL. If you were giving a guy like Eberle who has 3 times had more than 60 points then I'd do it in a second. Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.

This. I think he can possibly be similar. But as of now, Stralman is much better offensively.

Pysyk just doesn't have a lot of offense to his game. I think he could potentially be a solid 3-4 guy.
- sbroads24

It's hard to tell if he has it in him on this team. I recall him seeing a decent amount of powerplay time in juniors (could be wrong though).

This. I think he can possibly be similar. But as of now, Stralman is much better offensively.

Pysyk just doesn't have a lot of offense to his game. I think he could potentially be a solid 3-4 guy.
- sbroads24

Stralman was very much unknown quantity when he was 24 (Pysyk age yes?) as well. I wouldn't write him off yet.

Stralman was very much unknown quantity when he was 24 (Pysyk age yes?) as well. I wouldn't write him off yet.
- Wildschwein

I don't think we've written him off, just haven't been 100% sold yet. He's projected to be a 2nd or 3rd pairing guy. That for a guy who is a top 6 player already is a good deal in my eyes for us

Stralman was very much unknown quantity when he was 24 (Pysyk age yes?) as well. I wouldn't write him off yet.
- Wildschwein

Trading him for Eberle isn't quite the same as writing him off though (the way the leafs did with stralman).

That easy eh? Decent size, RH, defensively sound and still young. Why the dislike?
- Wildschwein

No dislike at all.

Gain a top 6 RW

Flip Ennis for a defensemen

Draft Chyrchrun.

That would be ideal if it magically played out

No dislike at all.

Gain a top 6 RW

Flip Ennis for a defensemen

Draft Chyrchrun.

That would be ideal if it magically played out
- sbroads24

Have someone take Moulson un retained would be at the top of my list as well.

Stralman was very much unknown quantity when he was 24 (Pysyk age yes?) as well. I wouldn't write him off yet.
- Wildschwein

Pysyk is already solid. Not writing him off, but like 365 said, I just don't think he's playing 22-25 min on a cup team....ever.

He has a good skill set to be a middle pairing player

There's no dislike at all. He's a good player. He just hasn't done much yet in the NHL. If you were giving a guy like Eberle who has 3 times had more than 60 points then I'd do it in a second. Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.
- Zschalberg

Fair enough. Trading Eberle is a bit of risk for Edmonton in this case, but (frank) it I'd still do it.

I actually still think McCabe has #2 potential.

He's solid and only 21, 3 years younger than Pysyk

Trading him for Eberle isn't quite the same as writing him off though (the way the leafs did with stralman).
- Sabresfan-365

True.

I actually still think McCabe has #2 potential.

He's solid and only 21, 3 years younger than Pysyk
- sbroads24

Best case scenario is top 4 imo. I think he could be a very good top 4 and could play top 2, but I don't think he'll be the lock for that spot

I actually still think McCabe has #2 potential.

He's solid and only 21, 3 years younger than Pysyk
- sbroads24

Like him as well. Oil needing competent righties is why I target Pysyk over him.

You microwaved chicken wings. You don't get to criticize.
- HonkFortheGoose

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 3m3 minutes ago
MON/ARIZ working on a deal. Reports out of Quebec Indicate Tinordi involved.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... a giant Defensemen involved and he's not coming ot Buffalo!!!


But seriously.. what that has to be for Boedker? MON needs a winger and Tinordi is a top 4 projecting DMan.
- JVince11

So close.

LOL...John Scott got traded to the Habs

LOL...John Scott got traded to the Habs
- seedy

Even all star captains are not untouchable.

Sad reality is he's probably scratched as a tactical decision, brought to you buy the guy who thought gionta deserved more powerplay time than our 2 #2 overall picks

Wow, Murray sounds super pumped about Lehner coming back.



He really doesn't. There was a palpable silence after one of Frick or Frack asked if he was relieved to have Lehner back.