Drouin is an extremely talented player...yeah he has issues, but him skating with jack is pretty enticing
- Michael Pachla

No way they part with drouin. He is a special player. The problem with him right now is that he’s being forced to play in the middle when in an ideal world he’s a 1LW. Once he goes back to where he’s comfortable he’ll be a pain in our side for many years.

Wasn't this the Kane conversation when he was in WPG?

You're looking at 5.5 for Drouin and 7.75 (future imo) for Patches. That's a lot of celery, with only 7.5 going out.
- jcragcrumple

If Patch signs for 5-6yrs,
and Drouin works out on Jack’s wing...
then i have absolutely zero issue with the combined Cap hit for those 2 guys

I think Patch is an underrated player
My only concern with him is length of contract he’d demand

And if we got Drouin or Galchenyuk with him, and they work out...

I’d say that’s a win
Big win actually

No way they part with drouin. He is a special player. The problem with him right now is that he’s being forced to play in the middle when in an ideal world he’s a 1LW. Once he goes back to where he’s comfortable he’ll be a pain in our side for many years.
- Pegullaville

Maybe that’s why he’d be available?
That 13 goal season last year doesn’t help his value either

Montreal GM is probably desperate to save his job
So it might be possible

If Patch signs for 5-6yrs,
and Drouin works out on Jack’s wing...
then i have absolutely zero issue with the combined Cap hit for those 2 guys

I think Patch is an underrated player
My only concern with him is length of contract he’d demand

And if we got Drouin or Galchenyuk with him, and they work out...

I’d say that’s a win
Big win actually
- jdfitz77

If they want to move ROR, that's the sort of deal I'd look for. Players who can make an impact now. It would give the wing a big boost

The bolded is a concern, but I like the player. Not sure if they'd have to clear salary for next year or not.

If they want to move ROR, that's the sort of deal I'd look for. Players who can make an impact now. It would give the wing a big boost

The bolded is a concern, but I like the player. Not sure if they'd have to clear salary for next year or not.
- jcragcrumple

Yeah, i like Patch too
Underrated imo

We could make it work for next year
Probably just ship out Beaulieu for a mid-late round pick if necessary

If they want to move ROR, that's the sort of deal I'd look for. Players who can make an impact now. It would give the wing a big boost

The bolded is a concern, but I like the player. Not sure if they'd have to clear salary for next year or not.
- jcragcrumple

Yep
Or at least ready to jump to the NHL like a Robert Thomas or Kyrou from StL

So Grigorenko technically worked out then
- Stripes77

Technically Grigorenko did work out for the Sabres. He was a big peice in landing O’Reilly.

This is the part people are forgetting, even if one of our 1sts are underwhelming, they still hold value for years.

Even Girgensons has some value right now

Michael Pachla: Impressions of, and questions concerning--RW, Matt Moulson
- Michael Pachla

Man how heated are you it could be 1-1 I think jr (frank)ed u guys out of a championship

Sorry bro

Technically Grigorenko did work out for the Sabres. He was a big peice in landing O’Reilly.

This is the part people are forgetting, even if one of our 1sts are underwhelming, they still hold value for years.

Even Girgensons has some value right now
- sbroads24

Huh?

Technically Grigorenko did work out for the Sabres. He was a big peice in landing O’Reilly.

This is the part people are forgetting, even if one of our 1sts are underwhelming, they still hold value for years.

Even Girgensons has some value right now
- sbroads24

Fair point on Grigorenko...
but if we trade O’Reilly, then it would depend on how those pieces worked out ultimately

With Montreal, I would want to unhook Pacioretti from any ROR discussion unless they are willing to add productive players into the mix. I don’t think the character of Drouin and Gally is what the Sabres should be trying to acquire as a central piece...the warning signs are there already with those two.
Again, there isn’t too much I would want from them outside their 2018 1st.
- IonSabres

Why do you need max pacioretty ? He’s going to be old by the time we’re competing I would rather trade for him if he was 25 or 26

If we could get Drouin in RoR deal oh man that be sweet

Why do you need max pacioretty ? He’s going to be old by the time we’re competing I would rather trade for him if he was 25 or 26
- gerbe75pts

Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.

Old man look at my life,
Twenty four
and there's so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two.

Love lost, such a cost,
Give me things
that don't get lost.
Like a coin that won't get tossed
Rolling home to you.

Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.

Old man look at my life,
Twenty four
and there's so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two.

Love lost, such a cost,
Give me things
that don't get lost.
Like a coin that won't get tossed
Rolling home to you.
- jcragcrumple

Great tune, great artist

Thoughts on Galchenyuk?
- jdfitz77

Would be cool with him he needs a change of scenery I don’t know what it is but the coaches play him on the third line and they limit him imagine if he was on a line with Jack Eichel

Why do you need max pacioretty ? He’s going to be old by the time we’re competing I would rather trade for him if he was 25 or 26
- gerbe75pts

Plenty of reasons
LW
Wheels
Scoring
Leadership
Winner

Vs
Drouin...another A Nylander...flash and dance. No compete.

Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.
Old man look at my life,
I'm a lot like you were.

Old man look at my life,
Twenty four
and there's so much more
Live alone in a paradise
That makes me think of two.

Love lost, such a cost,
Give me things
that don't get lost.
Like a coin that won't get tossed
Rolling home to you.
- jcragcrumple

And you lost me

Would be cool with him he needs a change of scenery I don’t know what it is but the coaches play him on the third line and they limit him imagine if he was on a line with Jack Eichel
- gerbe75pts

Party animal, hockey is secondary.
Yup, a key piece...if you want to be forever disappointed.

And you lost me
- gerbe75pts

Give me things that don't get lost

"Old Man" by Neil Young

I don't think you'd be into it

Plenty of reasons
LW
Wheels
Scoring
Leadership
Winner

Vs
Drouin...another A Nylander...flash and dance. No compete.
- IonSabres

How is he winner ? Just wondering

He’s going to be 30 and we’re going to give him a 8m deal ? I don’t like that

he’s going to decline if he hasn’t already

Drouin another nylander ...What have you seen him play He’s being forced to play a position that he’s not good at

Technically Grigorenko did work out for the Sabres. He was a big peice in landing O’Reilly.

This is the part people are forgetting, even if one of our 1sts are underwhelming, they still hold value for years.

Even Girgensons has some value right now
- sbroads24

Grigorenko was not a big piece in the O'Reilly Trade. Zadorov, Compher, and the high 2nd round pick were the main pieces. Grigs was a secondary piece bordering on thrown in.

It will be interesting to see what kind of value Girgensons has right now if and when he is dealt. My bet is not a lot.

How is he winner ? Just wondering

He’s going to be 30 and we’re going to give him a 8m deal ? I don’t like that

he’s going to decline if he hasn’t already

Drouin another nylander ...What have you seen him play He’s being forced to play a position that he’s not good at
- gerbe75pts

So is nylander...

Wasn't this the Kane conversation when he was in WPG?

You're looking at 5.5 for Drouin and 7.75 (future imo) for Patches. That's a lot of celery, with only 7.5 going out.
- jcragcrumple

Man patches is going to get 8 or 9 if kane gets 7 he can get that

Grigorenko was not a big piece in the O'Reilly Trade. Zadorov, Compher, and the high 2nd round pick were the main pieces. Grigs was a secondary piece bordering on thrown in.

It will be interesting to see what kind of value Girgensons has right now if and when he is dealt. My bet is not a lot.
- GilPerreault11

Agreed, he’s just another guy.

So is nylander...

- gordong

So nylander is a center now ? News to me