Anybody that gives Draisaitl an offersheet that he signs is merely doing the Oilers' work for them. 30 other teams know that, and won't waste their time.
- buffalofan19

It still wouldn't surprise me if someone did, screw Edmonton like they have tried in previous years.

Sure but the real question is can you find a taker for Moulson even if you add to the deal.
- SABRES 89

as crazy as this league is . someone might need his contract and experiance for a couple years . He played decent last season.

Did you hear other reasons?
- riptheguard

A few yes, he didn't have his plans in order when he met with Pegula and CO. after the season, he made some promises that he didn't come through with when he got hired, he also make some mistakes at the trade deadline not moving Kuliokov and Franson. Pegula felt a change was needed and that Murray may be in over his head.

Pegula felt that cleaning house like he did with the Bills was his only why of trying to fix the problems.

A few yes, he didn't have his plans in order when he met with Pegula and CO. after the season, he made some promises that he didn't come through with when he got hired, he also make some mistakes at the trade deadline not moving Kuliokov and Franson. Pegula felt a change was needed and that Murray may be in over his head.

Pegula felt that cleaning house like he did with the Bills was his only why of trying to fix the problems.
- SABRES 89

And I like it better than staying the same . GMTM wasn't working on paper or the standings.

as crazy as this league is . someone might need his contract and experiance for a couple years . He played decent last season.
- cabin

I agree but there might be cheaper options out there, Moulson, Ennis and Gorges are hurting us now but gotta wait and see for now to see where this all goes.

And I like it better than staying the same . GMTM wasn't working on paper or the standings.
- cabin

Murray got in over his head and moved fast, maybe too fast and it caught up to him, Pegula is to blame with some also, he signs the checks.

That laughable, were do you get 50% from, you have no idea what our chances would have been to get them, and what place we would finish in.

Here is what I want... to concentrate on what we have, not some stupid what could have been if we did not trade so and so.
- sabreswarpath

This would be nice but it would make this thread have fewer hits than the Panthers ...

Thanks 89. I wonder if he had the support of ownership to do more with the AMERKS....or is the owner recognizing that now hence the Sexton hiring.

I may be in the minority here, but I hope we land Shatty. Good for 40-50 points, still young, amazing wheels. Had a bad playoff. Has proven in the past that he's a good defenceman.

If Botterill thinks he can make it work, then I'm for it.

Thanks 89. I wonder if he had the support of ownership to do more with the AMERKS....or is the owner recognizing that now hence the Sexton hiring.
- riptheguard

That was another big downfall for him, our farm team and system was a mess.

I may be in the minority here, but I hope we land Shatty. Good for 40-50 points, still young, amazing wheels. Had a bad playoff. Has proven in the past that he's a good defenceman.

If Botterill thinks he can make it work, then I'm for it.
- Powerslave

You know the age of Shattenkirk and Alzner ?

Maybe if the team was halfway decent this wouldn't be a topic

And for the record, like most topics......I didn't bring it up
- sbroads24

Why not just let it go - even if you don't bring it up - try it a few times.

You know the age of Shattenkirk and Alzner ?
- SABRES 89

Trick question?

28

Murray got in over his head and moved fast, maybe too fast and it caught up to him, Pegula is to blame with some also, he signs the checks.
- SABRES 89

Rookie mistake ? Seems he had some advice with the teams (Bills,Sabres) going forward. Hell even Amerks have their own GM now.

Trick question?

28
- Powerslave

No, I didn't know the ages of either one and was asking.

I may be in the minority here, but I hope we land Shatty. Good for 40-50 points, still young, amazing wheels. Had a bad playoff. Has proven in the past that he's a good defenceman.

If Botterill thinks he can make it work, then I'm for it.
- Powerslave

I don't understand how people don't want him

He scores 5 on 5 better than any of our D, scores on the PP and can move the puck. This is the literal description of what we are missing

Rookie mistake ? Seems he had some advice with the teams (Bills,Sabres) going forward. Hell even Amerks have their own GM now.
- cabin

IMO, sometimes Pegula gets in over his head.

No, I didn't know the ages of either one and was asking.
- SABRES 89

Oh, gotcha.

Yeah, both 28. I'm hearing Alzner REALLY wants to go to Montreal

I don't understand how people don't want him

He scores 5 on 5 better than any of our D, scores on the PP and can move the puck. This is the literal description of what we are missing
- sbroads24

I think the price tag is what's making folks turn away, if the 7 mill asking price comes down then that's fine.

I don't understand how people don't want him

He scores 5 on 5 better than any of our D, scores on the PP and can move the puck. This is the literal description of what we are missing
- sbroads24

just not sure you can get him here without giving him 7.5 mil which is....a lot

Draisaitl reminds me of Rino. Still too raw too judge.
- cabin

Oh, gotcha.

Yeah, both 28. I'm hearing Alzner REALLY wants to go to Montreal
- Powerslave

He's asking for almost 6 last I read. (red)

I may be in the minority here, but I hope we land Shatty. Good for 40-50 points, still young, amazing wheels. Had a bad playoff. Has proven in the past that he's a good defenceman.

If Botterill thinks he can make it work, then I'm for it.
- Powerslave

Comes down to if he can get him. If he does , then every pick will be scrutinized by us going forward. Just the way it is .

- GERBE!!!75PTS

You question that comment ?

Its like , picking wings or fingers at a place you never heard of .

I may be in the minority here, but I hope we land Shatty. Good for 40-50 points, still young, amazing wheels. Had a bad playoff. Has proven in the past that he's a good defenceman.

If Botterill thinks he can make it work, then I'm for it.
- Powerslave

It would basically be Ehrhoff again but he was good at first

I'm all for it