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bluengold12
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.19.2012

Apr 11 @ 9:40 PM ET
I love that the lead singer whose name I can't remember at the moment was so poopfaced he couldn't speak so the band out of spite made that song and it became their best.
- Wetbandit1


How do you post videos on here again?
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Apr 11 @ 9:42 PM ET
How do you post videos on here again?
- bluengold12


Go to the share tab underneath the youtube video and copy the embed text. Then change the width to 420 or less. That's it.

Edit: On my computer it the video doesn't show up in the preview section. I have to actually post it and then reload the page to be able to see it.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Apr 11 @ 9:43 PM ET
Generally speaking wingers take the pass from the center and score. Eichel is still a better playmaker, and by playmaker I mean both passing and skating around with the puck, than a shooter which is saying something because he has a pretty wicked shot. Backstrom to Ovechkin, Getzlaf to Perry, Seguin to Benn. The better goal scorers are on the wing. Only 3 of the top 10(Crosby, Stamkos, Pavelski) goal scorers are centers this year and only 1(Crosby) spent the majority of his time at center the other 2 played a lot of wing. Shouldn't it be the other way around given that there are twice as many wingers as centers? The center creates the play for his winger. Again, generally speaking.

Edit: I'm about as on the fence as you can get about Stamkos. For everything I can think of that's a positive I can think of a negative.

- Wetbandit1


Negatives? The fact you could get an absolutely elite Hockey player without giving up anything trumps all
bluengold12
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.19.2012

Apr 11 @ 9:45 PM ET
Go to the share tab underneath the youtube video and copy the embed text. Then change the width to 420 or less. That's it.

Edit: On my computer it the video doesn't show up in the preview section. I have to actually post it and then reload the page to be able to see it.

- Wetbandit1





This is the song you were talking about.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Apr 11 @ 9:46 PM ET
It's not like the games would be much longer or anything.
- mes418



First time had pizza cheese come out my nose

Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Apr 11 @ 9:47 PM ET
Negatives? The fact you could get an absolutely elite Hockey player without giving up anything trumps all
- turbo044


Sure but absolutely elite for how long? And how long is the deal. I'm not sure 7 years at $10M+ is the best use of our money seeing as we have our top 2 centers. Now if we were guaranteed a cup in the next few years and then we'd be in trouble and have to blow it up I'd take it for sure. But nothing's guaranteed, and it could blow up spectacularly and then we'd have wasted the best shot with Eichel and Reinhart and probably Risto. And we haven't had players of that caliber probably since LaFontaine and Mogilny.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Apr 11 @ 9:57 PM ET
Sure but absolutely elite for how long? And how long is the deal. I'm not sure 7 years at $10M+ is the best use of our money seeing as we have our top 2 centers. Now if we were guaranteed a cup in the next few years and then we'd be in trouble and have to blow it up I'd take it for sure. But nothing's guaranteed, and it could blow up spectacularly and then we'd have wasted the best shot with Eichel and Reinhart and probably Risto. And we haven't had players of that caliber probably since LaFontaine and Mogilny.
- Wetbandit1

Outside of a career ending injury, I don't see how it possibly blows up.

We're talking about a player that is better than Jack Eichel (currently)

How is that not a good thing?
djc1877
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Melbourne, FL
Joined: 02.13.2010

Apr 11 @ 9:58 PM ET
Panarin is my pick... after the Blackhawks had to trade away Patrick Sharp, Panarin was exactly what Chicago needed to continue their quest as a Dynasty. His chemistry with Patrick Kane was outstanding from Game 1 of the season. He helped raise his team to another level, which also so happens to appear as if it may be championship caliber. McDavid, on the other hand, while extremely impressive to watch from a fan perspective did nothing to elevate his team in the standings. Quite frankly, it is a complete embarrassment that such a terrific player couldn't help get his team to play better than 1 win from last place overall in the entire league. I'm not saying that McDavid isn't a special talent, but to me the Rookie of the Year has to have the greatest impact for his team and on the league simultaneously. As of now, McDavid is simply a gate attraction (and a darn good one at that). Also, there is no saying that had McDavid been healthy all year that he would have continued to produce at the same pace. Draisaitl got off to an incredible first half of the season, but tailed off considerably the second half. It just isn't that simple to pace someone out for an entire year and draw conclusions from that by itself. Take Eichel's second half then and act like the first half didn't count, sounds fair? I love your posts, but I disagree on this one. Panarin, then "The Ghost", then McDavid in my book.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Apr 11 @ 10:06 PM ET


This is the song you were talking about.

- bluengold12


I know the song. I just can't think of the singer's name. I was reading a story about songs written out of spite/by accident. And that was by far the best one because it made them. Most of the others were already big names and just got bigger.

Edit: found the article. Wasn't just about songs. But it's at #3.

http://www.cracked.com/ar...mplished-while-drunk.html
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 10:28 PM ET
Generally speaking wingers take the pass from the center and score. Eichel is still a better playmaker, and by playmaker I mean both passing and skating around with the puck, than a shooter which is saying something because he has a pretty wicked shot. Backstrom to Ovechkin, Getzlaf to Perry, Seguin to Benn. The better goal scorers are on the wing. Only 3 of the top 10(Crosby, Stamkos, Pavelski) goal scorers are centers this year and only 1(Crosby) spent the majority of his time at center the other 2 played a lot of wing. Shouldn't it be the other way around given that there are twice as many wingers as centers? The center creates the play for his winger. Again, generally speaking.

Edit: I'm about as on the fence as you can get about Stamkos. For everything I can think of that's a positive I can think of a negative.

- Wetbandit1



But in your line of thinking...
Shouldn't Jack be on the wing & Reinhart at center then?

And like u said, Jack has a heck of a shot
He's gonna be a really good goal scorer
Idk why u seem to think of him as more of a playmaker
No, he's not gonna be a scorer like Ovechkin who has half the assists he does goals, but he's not gonna be Thornton or Backstrom either

The thing I've been saying all along is that Jack can play either spot
Yes, he has the ability to set up
But he also has the ability to snipe with that awesome shot
I see NO reason to think he won't be very good, regardless of position
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 10:41 PM ET
Negatives? The fact you could get an absolutely elite Hockey player without giving up anything trumps all
- turbo044



Good point
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 10:50 PM ET
Sure but absolutely elite for how long? And how long is the deal. I'm not sure 7 years at $10M+ is the best use of our money seeing as we have our top 2 centers. Now if we were guaranteed a cup in the next few years and then we'd be in trouble and have to blow it up I'd take it for sure. But nothing's guaranteed, and it could blow up spectacularly and then we'd have wasted the best shot with Eichel and Reinhart and probably Risto. And we haven't had players of that caliber probably since LaFontaine and Mogilny.
- Wetbandit1



Stamkos is only 26
Idk why you're so worried about him declining
Guys that are THAT elite produce well into their mid-late 30s

I know it's not 100%
Of course there's some risk, but I think you're a little to concerned here
The positives certainly outweigh the risk

I generally don't like the idea of overpaying guys in free agency,
But we aren't talking Clarkson here
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Apr 11 @ 10:54 PM ET
Stamkos is only 26
Idk why you're so worried about him declining
Guys that are THAT elite produce well into their mid-late 30s

I know it's not 100%
Of course there's some risk, but I think you're a little to concerned here
The positives certainly outweigh the risk

I generally don't like the idea of overpaying guys in free agency,
But we aren't talking Clarkson here

- jdfitz77

There are risks for any player that plays the sport. Heaven forbid, but Eichel could blow a knee out next season. It can happen to any player at any time. That's why I feel the Stamkos injury thing is being overstated.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:02 PM ET
Stamkos is only 26
Idk why you're so worried about him declining
Guys that are THAT elite produce well into their mid-late 30s

I know it's not 100%
Of course there's some risk, but I think you're a little to concerned here
The positives certainly outweigh the risk

I generally don't like the idea of overpaying guys in free agency,
But we aren't talking Clarkson here

- jdfitz77

If it costs 11 mill a year, they will pay it.
CaptainRivet
Buffalo Sabres
Location: on Bored, NY
Joined: 12.26.2008

Apr 11 @ 11:03 PM ET
Varone for Erik Karlsson?
CaptainRivet
Buffalo Sabres
Location: on Bored, NY
Joined: 12.26.2008

Apr 11 @ 11:04 PM ET
If it costs 11 mill a year, they will pay it.
- SABRES 89

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jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:05 PM ET
There are risks for any player that plays the sport. Heaven forbid, but Eichel could blow a knee out next season. It can happen to any player at any time. That's why I feel the Stamkos injury thing is being overstated.
- zdp1189



The biggest reason I want Stamkos is that I actually think the timing couldn't be more right

We have plenty of Cap room now, and when we need to sign Jack & Sam, guys like Gorges, Franson, Moulson, Gionta, etc will be off the books

I also feel that we are about to make the leap to become a playoff contender
We only finished 12pts out of a playoff spot & we had over 20 games that we lost by 1 goal

Without even making a significant move,
We should at least challenge for a spot next year

Add a partner for Risto, & solidify the scoring with Stamkos...
We challenge for the division IMO

I don't see any of Florida, Tampa or Detroit actually getting better.
I think they all decline.

The time for us to make some noise could be a lot closer than we think


jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:08 PM ET
If it costs 11 mill a year, they will pay it.
- SABRES 89



I just wonder...
Does he choose the Sabres at 11mil?
Will the Leafs offer him 13 or 14 per?

I definitely think we'll be in the running though

Also...
What if we win the lotto & get Matthews?
Do we still go after Stamkos?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:08 PM ET
free candy
- CaptainRivet

FREE HOMIE!
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:09 PM ET
I just wonder...
Does he choose the Sabres at 11mil?
Will the Leafs offer him 13 or 14 per?

I definitely think we'll be in the running though

Also...
What if we win the lotto & get Matthews?
Do we still go after Stamkos?

- jdfitz77

I listened to Dreger today and he said he does not think Stamkos goes to the Leafs
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:13 PM ET
I just wonder...
Does he choose the Sabres at 11mil?
Will the Leafs offer him 13 or 14 per?

I definitely think we'll be in the running though

Also...
What if we win the lotto & get Matthews?
Do we still go after Stamkos?

- jdfitz77

Not a chance we win the 1st pick
zdp1189
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.11.2014

Apr 11 @ 11:13 PM ET
The biggest reason I want Stamkos is that I actually think the timing couldn't be more right

We have plenty of Cap room now, and when we need to sign Jack & Sam, guys like Gorges, Franson, Moulson, Gionta, etc will be off the books

I also feel that we are about to make the leap to become a playoff contender
We only finished 12pts out of a playoff spot & we had over 20 games that we lost by 1 goal

Without even making a significant move,
We should at least challenge for a spot next year

Add a partner for Risto, & solidify the scoring with Stamkos...
We challenge for the division IMO

I don't see any of Florida, Tampa or Detroit actually getting better.
I think they all decline.

The time for us to make some noise could be a lot closer than we think

- jdfitz77


I'm with ya 100%. Like someone mentioned before, when was the last time we had a player the caliber of Stamkos?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:15 PM ET
I'm with ya 100%. Like someone mentioned before, when was the last time we had a player the caliber of Stamkos?
- zdp1189

with a player like Stamkos, you do what it takes to get him.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:17 PM ET
I listened to Dreger today and he said he does not think Stamkos goes to the Leafs
- SABRES 89



I don't either...
But if they outbid everyone else by 2-3mil per season, that could be 15-20mil more over the entire contract
Plus HUGE endorsement deals in Canada

And what if the Leafs get Matthews?

That could be enough to make him at least consider them

Regardless,
He'll have plenty of teams bidding on him
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 11 @ 11:19 PM ET
Not a chance we win the 1st pick
- SABRES 89



Actually, there's a 6% chance!
Hahaha

And roughly a 20% chance we pick in the top3
Almost an 80% chance we pick 8th or 9th though

I'm just gonna keep my fingers crossed
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