That's mainly because Campbell's first full season came at 23, and then it was only 65 games.

Edit: He never played a full 82 with the Sabres, but he did play 83 the year he was traded.
- Wetbandit1

and soupy was bad that year and the next year

then a lockout

26 before he came into his own

Drouin stinks, why people think he's so great is beyond me.
- SABRES 89

some are crying because we didn't get domi and his 5 goals this season with a goalie on the ice

and soupy was bad that year and the next year

then a lockout

26 before he came into his own
- homiedclown

Yeah, but Risto played big minutes(20+ minutes) from 20, stands to reason he'd be further ahead. Campbell didn't eclipse 20 until he was 27.

- homiedclown

And you want to pay him 7.5-8m a year

Why wouldn't we?
- Wetbandit1

Age, and contract situation. He is going to want O'Reilly $ or more. I'd take O'Reilly over Patches any day. Unless we get something else of value, I don't want to move ROR for Patches - it's a loss in my mind.

France got lucky on this one....1-1 draw against what was essentially a 2nd/3rd string US team and now what could have been a 1-1 draw against a meh Australia...

throwing a bunch of ultra-talented super stars onto the same field does not make a team

Age, and contract situation. He is going to want O'Reilly $ or more. I'd take O'Reilly over Patches any day. Unless we get something else of value, I don't want to move ROR for Patches - it's a loss in my mind.
- Cup Crazy '07

This..

it makes no sense to get him I would understand if he was the last piece to the puzzle for us to be a contender but we aren’t

It’s either the third overall pick or high end prospects if not (frank) off

It’s either the third overall pick or high end prospects if not (frank) off
- gerbe75pts

You tell em.

If they can get pick 3 for ROR....thats a win but I hesitate with anything less. I have this poopty feeling that if ROR stays in our division he will make it his personal mission to make the Sabres life a living hell.
- feetontheair22

If there is anyone who is plugged into the Sabres plays and strategies it is ROR... he would tell the Habs for sure.

If there is anyone who is plugged into the Sabres plays and strategies it is ROR... he would tell the Habs for sure.
- Da_Cashman

I hope you're trolling

A lot of people don't see Galchenyuk as a center
- jcragcrumple

He’s a lot like Steve Ott in that way.

I hope you're trolling
- Powerslave

Our Secret plans how to suck are going to be ruined Oh noooo

You tell em.
- Powerslave

If our GM trades for a player that is a UFA next year and that is going to command 7-8m at the side of 30
And with a lockout coming


He’s just another Tim Murray in the making

some are crying because we didn't get domi and his 5 goals this season with a goalie on the ice
- homiedclown

Domi is a scrub 3rd to 4th liner.


Also no way no they trade us #3 for O’Reilly

Domi is a scrub 3rd to 4th liner.


Also no way no they trade us #3 for O’Reilly
- Fattony1187

They better give us high end prospect then

If our GM trades for a player that is a UFA next year and that is going to command 7-8m at the side of 30
And with a lockout coming


He’s just another Tim Murray in the making
- gerbe75pts

It depends on the other moves he makes. What we as a fanbase shouldn't do, is panic IF he brings in a Pacioretty, without knowing what else he has planned.

What does McDermott say? Trust the process?

Domi is a scrub 3rd to 4th liner.


Also no way no they trade us #3 for O’Reilly
- Fattony1187

You're contradicting yourself.

If they're willing to trade Galchenyuk for a "scrub", then maybe they're willing to trade 3 for a very good centerman.

It depends on the other moves he makes. What we as a fanbase shouldn't do, is panic IF he brings in a Pacioretty, without knowing what else he has planned.

What does McDermott say? Trust the process?
- Powerslave

If Pacioretty can score 30+ with the assortment of crap he’s played with over the years imagine what he could do with Eichel.

You're contradicting yourself.

If they're willing to trade Galchenyuk for a "scrub", then maybe they're willing to trade 3 for a very good centerman.
- Powerslave

When they have zero centers on the roster it is all but guaranteed ROR will be there

I’m happy I’m not a Habs fan

If Pacioretty can score 30+ with the assortment of crap he’s played with over the years imagine what he could do with Eichel.
- Pegullaville

It's a good bet. He'd be reinvigorated playing with Eichel and Rhino.

If Pacioretty can score 30+ with the assortment of crap he’s played with over the years imagine what he could do with Eichel.
- Pegullaville

But you’re going to pay him 7-8 m and by age 33 he could be declining I want none of that

We all know he will score but what’s the point of signing him when he won’t help us in the playoffs ? And stuck with a 8m player like the ducks are with Perry

But you’re going to pay him 7-8 m and buy age 33 he could be declining I want no of them

We all know he will score but what’s the point of signing him when he won’t help us in the playoffs ? And stuck with a 8m player like the ducks are with Perry
- gerbe75pts

Then give him a 4 year deal then. Nobody says we had to give him 7 years.

ROR and Scandella for Pacioretty, Juulsen, and 3 second round picks (they have 5 in this years draft).

Then give him a 4 year deal then. Nobody says we had to give him 7 years.
- Pegullaville

Precisely. We have no idea what he wants.