In the end the Sabres can pay him the most money in 2 years after his ELC is up. Some really think Eichel is the main reason he comes here but it's not, it's one of them but not the main one.
- SABRES 89

Sabres would be willing to pay him more I would say, but this premise makes sense. Jack is big to him because of the comfort thing and I agree it's one of a few reasons Buffalo should be his most attractive option which also includes: young team, top 6 minutes, pp minutes, place to live (with Jack and Sam), small city environment without as much pressure, lower cost of living, 50 min flight to Boston ........he knows this

6 year deal straight up.

hope they are right or another 6 years of no playoffs are headed this way,
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

the 10 games where Taylor, Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy were all on the field the Bills became the fourth highest scoring offense in the league.

the 10 games where Taylor, Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy were all on the field the Bills became the fourth highest scoring offense in the league.
- homiedclown

Too lazy to look it up, but what was our record in those games?

With Roy out does this affect Grigo's stay in Colorado at all? Kid got 6-21-27 last year in 74 games. Not sure how long his contract is for but I wonder when it's over what they do with him if he goes to about 30-35 points next year
- Zschalberg

dont see him going anywhere, grigo says he loves to be in Denver. Assistant coach tim army is who Grigo credits for his development since he would always work with Grigo after practice, etc.

Grigo stays if the Avs have anything to say about it,

Too lazy to look it up, but what was our record in those games?
- LandlordTom

If Tyrod doesn't miss those two games we probably make the playoffs he was great last year. Just hope they aren't jumping the gun.

Though no contract will be worse than a guy that was never a started and got paid big bucks in Houston.

dont see him going anywhere, grigo says he loves to be in Denver. Assistant coach tim army is who Grigo credits for his development since he would always work with Grigo after practice, etc.

Grigo stays if the Avs have anything to say about it,
- DDM-Coga

But what is Tanners opinion on all this?

Sabres would be willing to pay him more I would say, but this premise makes sense. Jack is big to him because of the comfort thing and I agree it's one of a few reasons Buffalo should be his most attractive option which also includes: young team, top 6 minutes, pp minutes, place to live (with Jack and Sam), small city environment without as much pressure, lower cost of living, 50 min flight to Boston ........he knows this
- turbo044

#1-Having a young team with unproven talent is not always an attraction (see Edmonton)

#2-I would say coming to Buffalo he would have alot more pressure than a place like NYC or even Chicago

#3- A place to live? its a non factor

#4-I doubt he cares about the cost of living. He will be fine financially

But what is Tanners opinion on all this?
- jochfr

we are best friends now, he doesnt have anything to harp on about my Avs with Roy gone. he is goign to have to find a new narrative

1. Brown liquor
2. Melania Trump
3. that is all
- Der Kaiser

fixed

#1-Having a young team with unproven talent is not always an attraction (see Edmonton)

#2-I would say coming to Buffalo he would have alot more pressure than a place like NYC or even Chicago

#3- A place to live? its a non factor

#4-I doubt he care about the cost of living. He will be fine financially
- MCGUIZZY

One of his most important criteria listed is how the franchise treats players on their second and thrid contracts. He cares about finanical issues. And TPegs can back up the brinks truck.

#1-Having a young team with unproven talent is not always an attraction (see Edmonton)

#2-I would say coming to Buffalo he would have alot more pressure than a place like NYC or even Chicago

#3- A place to live? its a non factor

#4-I doubt he care about the cost of living. He will be fine financially
- MCGUIZZY

I agree with 1 and 3

The other two not a chance. Going to a team like Chicago they expect to win the Cup. The Rangers are holding on to their last chance to win a cup in the next 2 seasons. That's their window. There's a lot more pressure there.

In regards to cost of living maybe not a young kid but the older players absolutely look at the cost of living. There is a reason why Buffalo has a ton of retired players and coaches residing in Buffalo. Cheaper taxes than Canada and the cost of living is almost nothing.

Too lazy to look it up, but what was our record in those games?
- LandlordTom

colts win
pats loss
miami win
miami win
jets win
pats loss
kc loss
houston win
eagles loss
redskins loss

5-5

just like any other bills stretch

One of his most important criteria listed is how the franchise treats players on their second and thrid contracts. He cares about finanical issues. And TPegs can back up the brinks truck.
- Der Kaiser

Did he say that?

Also every owner in the league can "back up a brinks truck" you dont think that we may have some cap issues in a few years too? when all our young guys need to get paid?

we are best friends now, he doesnt have anything to harp on about my Avs with Roy gone. he is goign to have to find a new narrative
- DDM-Coga

Tanner probably has his resume sent to th Av"s front office already for the HC job.


He sure puts the anal in analytics.

Did he say that?

Also every owner in the league can "back up a brinks truck" you dont think that we may have some cap issues in a few years too? when all our young guys need to get paid?
- MCGUIZZY

Really?

Then how come every team doesn't spend to the cap limit?

How come teams have internal caps?

I agree with 1 and 3

The other two not a chance. Going to a team like Chicago they expect to win the Cup. The Rangers are holding on to their last chance to win a cup in the next 2 seasons. That's their window. There's a lot more pressure there.

In regards to cost of living maybe not a young kid but the older players absolutely look at the cost of living. There is a reason why Buffalo has a ton of retired players and coaches residing in Buffalo. Cheaper taxes than Canada and the cost of living is almost nothing.
- Stripes77

Disagree. Hes not going to be under a microscope in Chicago or NY. Buffalo is all about hockey and will count on Vesey to perform if he comes here. When he goes to Chicago he will simply be a complimentary player.

The retired players and coaches that are here were either goons or players that never made much money in the league. This is a different era. If vesey is pans out to anywhere near the hype, he will have no issues with money and will certainly not be forced to retire here because he cant afford to live elsewhere

I agree with 1 and 3

The other two not a chance. Going to a team like Chicago they expect to win the Cup. The Rangers are holding on to their last chance to win a cup in the next 2 seasons. That's their window. There's a lot more pressure there.

In regards to cost of living maybe not a young kid but the older players absolutely look at the cost of living. There is a reason why Buffalo has a ton of retired players and coaches residing in Buffalo. Cheaper taxes than Canada and the cost of living is almost nothing.
- Stripes77

Correct. The media and the people are much easier to deal with in Buffalo. It got so bad with Hayes in Boston last year that be couldn't go out to dinner. Buffalonians, and believe it or not, are very respectful. They'll say hi but will give you your space.

Really?

Then how come every team doesn't spend to the cap limit?

How come teams have internal caps?
- Stripes77

Most are conservative so they have the room if something comes around trade deadline day.

Really?

Then how come every team doesn't spend to the cap limit?

How come teams have internal caps?
- Stripes77

Because they are smart and its not a good idea to do that?

Did he say that?(1)

Also every owner in the league can "back up a brinks truck" you dont think that we may have some cap issues in a few years too? when all our young guys need to get paid?(2)
- MCGUIZZY

1. Well, I don't know if he said it to his agent, but his agent said it to the press.

“We’ve looked at depth charts with some teams and talked about them,” Fish told Harris. “There’s obviously a lot of thought that goes into it: the city, the coach, the GM, the salary structure, how a team treats their players in the second and third contracts down the road.”

http://www.thehockeynews....e-approaches-free-agency/

2. Whether we might has a cap problem or not, if the kid is a priority we will spend to the cieling to make it happen.

So, yeah.

Because they are smart and its not a good idea to do that?
- MCGUIZZY

0:05 through 0:26

1. Well, I don't know if he said it to his agent, but his agent said it to the press.

“We’ve looked at depth charts with some teams and talked about them,” Fish told Harris. “There’s obviously a lot of thought that goes into it: the city, the coach, the GM, the salary structure, how a team treats their players in the second and third contracts down the road.”

http://www.thehockeynews....e-approaches-free-agency/

2. Whether we might has a cap problem or not, if the kid is a priority we will spend to the cieling to make it happen.

So, yeah.
- Der Kaiser

Same goes for most teams

0:05 through 0:27


- Der Kaiser

Nope

colts win
pats loss
miami win
miami win
jets win
pats loss
kc loss
houston win
eagles loss
redskins loss

5-5

just like any other bills stretch
- homiedclown

Holy S! Get it effin crankin baby! I believe in Willie Beamen!

The 1st Pats and KC losses are solely on the Defense. Only loss you can really pin on Beamen would be the 2nd Pats and maybe the Eagles. Either way, if the D shows up, they're 7-3 and the Oh fence is electric! This is why they've been waiting to announce Vesey!

Correct. The media and the people are much easier to deal with in Buffalo. It got so bad with Hayes in Boston last year that be couldn't go out to dinner. Buffalonians, and believe it or not, are very respectful. They'll say hi but will give you your space.
- turbo044

Its Almost as if you play in the NHL with all that knowledge