I hate when for every goal scoring player , there is something someone hates.. ex: not a 2 way player, doesn't forecheck, doesn't back check, doesn't do this , can't skate..etc etc...
If he can score goals . I don't care. we have other players to do the other things.
- cabin

lion eater is still MIA

That's kind of my point. This team needs a game changer on the blueline. Yandle isnt that. Not to say he wouldnt make us better, but I dont think you win anything if he's your 2nd best d-man.
- Sabresfan-365

Gotta give to get a D man like you mentioned, a top 1 or 2. We can sign Yandle and add to what we have instead of moving a key piece, just puts us back in the same position as needing another winger compared to another D man.

I hate when for every goal scoring player , there is something someone hates.. ex: not a 2 way player, doesn't forecheck, doesn't back check, doesn't do this , can't skate..etc etc...
If he can score goals . I don't care. we have other players to do the other things.
- cabin

That's what I tried arguing last year during the Kessel talk.

I don't want every player on the team to be great 2-way players - that won't score enough goals to win. It *might* prevent enough, but who knows. I know I want to have maybe 1 per forward line (top 2/3 lines, depending how many are built to score) have someone who is hyper-focused as a goal scorer and the other 4 can be there to pick up his slack on the defensive end.

Stamkos is more of an realistic option then Nash.
- SABRES 89

Here's a question


Trade for Kessel his cap hit is $6.8. Pittsburgh is in cap trouble. Prolly could get them to eat $1 million.

I'd rather do that then spend $11 million on Stamkos.

lion eater is still MIA
- homiedclown

Lion........... Eater............. who is this thing you speak of ?

speed, speed, speed

runs pp

takes pressure off of risto
- homiedclown

If they really wanted to take the pressure of risto they'd pair him with a guy who is strong defensively since that's much tougher to handle anyways. Im fine with Yandle if they do what you suggested, bring in two d-men not just the one. But if he's your answer as a top pairing guy in a traditional d-core set up you're royally (frank)ed.

I use to go to that used record store a lot next to KFC
- SABRES 89

record theatre?

That's what I tried arguing last year during the Kessel talk.

I don't want every player on the team to be great 2-way players - that won't score enough goals to win. It *might* prevent enough, but who knows. I know I want to have maybe 1 per forward line (top 2/3 lines, depending how many are built to score) have someone who is hyper-focused as a goal scorer and the other 4 can be there to pick up his slack on the defensive end.
- stashu

JR, I was you would stop losing bets because I can't handle looking at your avatars anymore.
- SABRES 89

Lol.. Yep I'm sorry

Here's a question


Trade for Kessel his cap hit is $6.8. Pittsburgh is in cap trouble. Prolly could get them to eat $1 million.

I'd rather do that then spend $11 million on Stamkos.
- Stripes77

Grab Malkin instead, better chance at getting him IMO.

Here's a question


Trade for Kessel his cap hit is $6.8. Pittsburgh is in cap trouble. Prolly could get them to eat $1 million.

I'd rather do that then spend $11 million on Stamkos.
- Stripes77

do both

Gotta give to get a D man like you mentioned, a top 1 or 2. We can sign Yandle and add to what we have instead of moving a key piece, just puts us back in the same position as needing another winger compared to another D man.
- SABRES 89

Id prefer not to move a roster player either but if you could package 8 and some prospects or non core roster players to land the #2 I think it would put us in a better position long term.

record theatre?
- homiedclown

No I forgot the name but i've been there. It was just a little used record store. Record City I think it was.

Kessel struggled his first few years. Vanek had the luxury of Briere and Drury.

Vanek was a ppg player once with Briere and Drury. Kessel did it on the Leafs...twice and fell 2 points short a third time.
- Stripes77

Kessel had some very good players on those Bruins teams as well. The first 2 years after Drury and Briere left Vanek scored 36 and 40 goals.

Because many have a blind hatred for Kessel....


....because he is fat.
- ImThatGuy

I developed a distaste for kessel last year when he absolutely mailed in the last half of the season in accordance with Maple Leaf policy. However, he seems to be engaged again and is proving to be one hell of a playoff performer. And he does put up really nice numbers.

do both
- homiedclown

Could Kessel handle the unlimited wings and pizza we have ?

No I forgot the name but i've been there. It was just a little used record store. Record City I think it was.
- SABRES 89

I miss the summer trips to house of guitars


I would spend 5 hours there at a time

Id prefer not to move a roster player either but if you could package 8 and some prospects or non core roster players to land the #2 I think it would put us in a better position long term.
- Sabresfan-365

I'd would move the 8th ++ for a very good winger or a very good Dman

Could Kessel handle the unlimited wings and pizza we have ?
- cabin

rex seems to be doing fine


I will put his brother in my 2017 deadpool though

I miss the summer trips to house of guitars


I would spend 5 hours there at a time
- homiedclown

My drum teacher was in the building on Delaware Ave right next to the bike shop before Pizza Hut

Here's a question


Trade for Kessel his cap hit is $6.8. Pittsburgh is in cap trouble. Prolly could get them to eat $1 million.

I'd rather do that then spend $11 million on Stamkos.
- Stripes77

I know I hate on kessel but he's still good but I would rather spend 11m on stamkos because I know he has the determination to be the best player ever and to show people that he's not declining and the number one thing he's younger

Could Kessel handle the unlimited wings and pizza we have ?
- cabin

I can't lol

I can't lol
- GERBE!!!75PTS

And all your preaching about a good diet the other day,, Just went down the sushi toilet.

My drum teacher was in the building on Delaware Ave right next to the bike shop before Pizza Hut
- SABRES 89

buddy rich or neil peart?

rex seems to be doing fine


I will put his brother in my 2017 deadpool though
- homiedclown

Rex will be stress eating when we lose the first five games