Agreed but the center is going to be a good one could of moved back 4 spots to get him

I think Arizona coyotes made the most idiotic decision ever
- gerbe75pts

And they wonder why the Yotes still stink

After thinking about that Sportsnet article, I think Botterill would trade O'Reilly for 2019 picks. I can see how having 3 first round picks would appeal to him. It does nothing for me, and I think it's the wrong move, but I think he would. I can't believe he doesn't feel any pressure to win now.

3 first round picks doesn't help us for years. I get the argument against "rushing the rebuild," but he should be looking for hockey trades imo. A pick in the range of 13-18 next year would just be awful for my enthusiasm for this team, and I'm sure others.

The feelings of the fans is not his problem, and I get that. Basically this all comes down to Murray squandering everything he was given. So (frank) that guy for leaving us - incredibly, somehow - in a worse position than when he began.

Ugh, it's gonna be a long (frank)ing summer and season if they trade ROR for 2019 picks. (frank).
- jcragcrumple

I think you’re under the assumption that the only way we can win any games is by keeping Ryan O’Reilly.

I think Botts disagrees

I like Pacioretty but we do need a fast winger for Eichel but I do think Pacioretty can help out a lot. To much pressure on him playing in Montreal IMO. I like other wingers also for Eichel not just Pacioretty, if that happened.
- SABRES 89

What other wingers do you have in mind that may be available?

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The guy pulled this from LeBrun's article...

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“My sense of the Buffalo ask right now for O’Reilly is this: a first-round pick, a good prospect and a second-round pick. And they’d like to get it before the market opens Sunday, I think, so they can try to back-fill the void left by O’Reilly.”

The guy pulled this from LeBrun's article...
- JVince11

The don't trade RoR for futures crowd is going to lose it

What other wingers do you have in mind that may be available?
- Shadman306

I like Skinner
Panarin ( not happing)
Athanasiou
Patches ( ??? )
Saad
Namestnikov ( ?? on him or is he a Center? )
Zucker
Niederreiter ( his 5.7 is high)
Yanni Gourde ( never know, they have to pay Kucherov)

I'd have to look at more

The don't trade RoR for futures crowd is going to lose it
- Shadman306

I am in that crowd but it depends on the team...

If it is a team like MON or CAR who very likely could be a bottom 5 team next year... I am more open to it. If it is protected or from a reasonably sure playoff team then I am not as happy.

We could have 3 1sts next year but if they are all like 9, 23, 27... it's not as sweet as it sounds.

The don't trade RoR for futures crowd is going to lose it
- Shadman306

But those can be moved on July 1st for a player(s)

But those can be moved on July 1st for a player(s)
- SABRES 89

short term freak out

Agreed but the center is going to be a good one could of moved back 4 spots to get him

I think Arizona coyotes made the most idiotic decision ever
- gerbe75pts

Maybe zona takes the fin at 5. People laughed at Barkov going at 2 ahead of higher rated jones and druion

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Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans to resume.


SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE!!!!!

Then he’s just tim m 2.0
- gerbe75pts

So if he doesn't agree with you, he's Tim M 2.0

High 5.

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Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans to resume.


SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE!!!!!
- JVince11

You trade the farm for that kid and lock him up, don't think twice about it.

short term freak out
- Shadman306

Just a thought.

Build...still........... we have been doing that for how many years now ?and you can't win with a team filled with kids, you're just wasting away Eichel by the year. It's time to move forward now.
- SABRES 89

I think we touched on this yesterday. There's a contingent that agrees and one that doesn't. Good luck swaying either party. I think the older half of this board believes in solid vets, and the younger half think they don't offer much. IMO.

You trade the farm for that kid and lock him up, don't think twice about it.
- SABRES 89

I don't see a way that it wouldn't cost Sam plus SJS 1st. Maybe even another prospect like Nelson or Davidsson. He's top notch talent.

Just a thought.
- SABRES 89

I really actually like that idea. Trade RoR for some Murrency and then use that to get a winger from a team that doesnt like/need RoR

Could go back to GMJB comment about needing trades to happen so he can make other moves.

I don't see a way that it wouldn't cost Sam plus SJS 1st. Maybe even another prospect like Nelson or Davidsson. He's top notch talent.
- JVince11

Guhle has to be in the deal along with a few others.

I really actually like that idea. Trade RoR for some Murrency and then use that to get a winger from a team that doesnt like/need RoR

Could go back to GMJB comment about needing trades to happen so he can make other moves.
- Shadman306

I don't see a way that it wouldn't cost Sam plus SJS 1st. Maybe even another prospect like Nelson or Davidsson. He's top notch talent.
- JVince11

SJS first and the first we get in a RoR deal (maybe) and bailey?

He needs to sign though which isnt guaranteed.

Could we get montreals first next year plus patches?

Panarin Eichel Reinhart
Patches Mitts Okposo

I think i would have a stroke out of happiness

Habs are foolish, you take Zadina all day long with the 3rd overall.
- SABRES 89

Goes to show how important top 6 centers (even potential) are. In a draft weak with centers, they jumped up and grabbed a guy who's at least a year out from pushing for a spot, let alone being a needle mover. Zadina was and is clearly the better player for now. And they'll need him when they're out a top line lw. Marc Bergevin is an ace.

SJS first and the first we get in a RoR deal (maybe) and bailey?

He needs to sign though which isnt guaranteed.

Could we get montreals first next year plus patches?

Panarin Eichel Reinhart
Patches Mitts Okposo

I think i would have a stroke out of happiness
- Shadman306

That won't be enough, we have to add more. Teams like the Rangers can beat that.

SJS first and the first we get in a RoR deal (maybe) and bailey?

He needs to sign though which isnt guaranteed.

Could we get montreals first next year plus patches?

Panarin Eichel Reinhart
Patches Mitts Okposo

I think i would have a stroke out of happiness
- Shadman306

Poor Mitts.... stuck with the two 30 year olds... He still wouldn't be ready for full-time 2C duties... I'd bet we go out and sign someone to be interchangable on lines 2/3 depending on the shift.

I like Skinner
Panarin ( not happing)
Athanasiou
Patches ( ??? )
Saad
Namestnikov ( ?? on him or is he a Center? )
Zucker
Niederreiter ( his 5.7 is high)
Yanni Gourde ( never know, they have to pay Kucherov)

I'd have to look at more
- SABRES 89

Your list is legit just don't like max but great list

Poor Mitts.... stuck with the two 30 year olds... He still wouldn't be ready for full-time 2C duties... I'd bet we go out and sign someone to be interchangable on lines 2/3 depending on the shift.
- JVince11

Patches is fast and very skilled and a good leader.

Okposo should (hopefully) have a return to form.

And then everyone gets their protection for Mitts in those two