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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: Life without Jack Eichel, for at least two games. Curse or blessing?
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IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 4 @ 7:18 AM ET
Don’t hurt your arm... BROTHER, you are something else.and of course you picked the user you did... ass.
- gordong


Not sure what is meant here.
mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jan 4 @ 7:26 AM ET
Sign Skinner yesterday.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jan 4 @ 7:50 AM ET
Sign Skinner yesterday.
- mhp


Guy is playing well no doubt.
According to the Buzz insidets hete and national media, we need to wait another month to see what progress is being made in that regard.

6x$8.25 is my hopeful guess.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 8:25 AM ET
Nah. Skinner is much better. Kane is a good player. Skinner is a top 5 LW.

Hot take- I'd take Skinner over Laine

- sbroads24



TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 8:32 AM ET
William Nylander - 7M cap hit (next year) 0.25 ppg, 12 games - Amazing

Sam Reinhart - 3.7 cap hit, 0.98 ppg, 41 games - Disappointing for a 2nd overall
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Jan 4 @ 8:36 AM ET
Guy is playing well no doubt.
According to the Buzz insidets hete and national media, we need to wait another month to see what progress is being made in that regard.

6x$8.25 is my hopeful guess.

- IonSabres


I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see this go nowhere until after the TDL to be honest. At that point, he can get the full 8 year contract.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Jan 4 @ 8:37 AM ET
William Nylander - 7M cap hit (next year) 0.25 ppg, 12 games - Amazing

Sam Reinhart - 3.7 cap hit, 0.98 ppg, 41 games - Disappointing for a 2nd overall

- TheSabresTaco


I like what Sam has been able to do this year to be honest. I think part of the reason why it doesn't seem like he's producing is because he's not even remotely flashy. At all. Not 1 area of his game stands out and "wows" you. Doesn't mean he's not effective though.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 8:41 AM ET
I like what Sam has been able to do this year to be honest. I think part of the reason why it doesn't seem like he's producing is because he's not even remotely flashy. At all. Not 1 area of his game stands out and "wows" you. Doesn't mean he's not effective though.
- HonkFortheGoose


That's his biggest "problem". There are fans that literally think he's useless because he doesn't score goals. These people are not here, but they arise on Sabres facebook, which is an event all in of itself.

He has the ability to score, and typically does when playing with players less apt to shoot, like OReilly. But with Skinner here, he's just concerned about getting Jack and Jeff the puck. Which he can do extremely well.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Jan 4 @ 8:45 AM ET
That's his biggest "problem". There are fans that literally think he's useless because he doesn't score goals. These people are not here, but they arise on Sabres facebook, which is an event all in of itself.

He has the ability to score, and typically does when playing with players less apt to shoot, like OReilly. But with Skinner here, he's just concerned about getting Jack and Jeff the puck. Which he can do extremely well.

- TheSabresTaco


He was never touted as a "scorer" though. He was supposed to be a playmaker. And he does that. Albeit in a very ho hum way that is unimpressive. Doesn't mean he's not effective though.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 8:47 AM ET
I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see this go nowhere until after the TDL to be honest. At that point, he can get the full 8 year contract.
- HonkFortheGoose


It's never safe to give out full length contracts to guys that aren't your franchise players, especially ones hitting their UFA years. But Skinner not only plays a self preserving game, he also has speed to burn. You give lugs like Okposo and Lucic giant deals, their average speed in today's NHL is going to make them look like sloths a couple years into the contract.

Ryan Stimson wrote a nice little piece about why and how Skinner should be paid, and how "safe" it would be to extend him long term.

https://theathletic.com/6...r-jeff-skinner-look-like/

He also wrote a follow up piece exploring trade options for Skinner if a contract can't be agreed upon. However, methinks, based on actual performance and several Botterill interviews, they're not going to let him go easily.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jan 4 @ 8:50 AM ET
He was never touted as a "scorer" though. He was supposed to be a playmaker. And he does that. Albeit in a very ho hum way that is unimpressive. Doesn't mean he's not effective though.
- HonkFortheGoose


There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
Over50
Location: Eyes without a face, NY
Joined: 02.23.2018

Jan 4 @ 9:33 AM ET
That's his biggest "problem". There are fans that literally think he's useless because he doesn't score goals. These people are not here, but they arise on Sabres facebook, which is an event all in of itself.

He has the ability to score, and typically does when playing with players less apt to shoot, like OReilly. But with Skinner here, he's just concerned about getting Jack and Jeff the puck. Which he can do extremely well.

- TheSabresTaco

Good post.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:49 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:50 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:50 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco

Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:50 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Jan 4 @ 9:51 AM ET
That's his biggest "problem". There are fans that literally think he's useless because he doesn't score goals. These people are not here, but they arise on Sabres facebook, which is an event all in of itself.

He has the ability to score, and typically does when playing with players less apt to shoot, like OReilly. But with Skinner here, he's just concerned about getting Jack and Jeff the puck. Which he can do extremely well.

- TheSabresTaco


Yes. This.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:51 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:52 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:53 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:54 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco

Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jan 4 @ 9:55 AM ET
There's too many fans that don't see the big or even smaller framed picture. There's a guy, who exists, that demanded we don't draft Dahlin because he doesn't have as many points as "Philep Zadana"
- TheSabresTaco


Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jan 4 @ 9:59 AM ET

- Der Kaiser


That's my friend, Jared, training him. I know many on here don't care for Paul, but after his wife passed away, he really went downhill. He's made huge strides.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

Jan 4 @ 10:08 AM ET
That's my friend, Jared, training him. I know many on here don't care for Paul, but after his wife passed away, he really went downhill. He's made huge strides.
- Powerslave


Taking control of your life and health is not an easy task. Especially the older you get. I applaud anyone who manages to make progress. And honestly, the slower the process, the more likely that it's a more permanent change. Took me a long time to realize that.
LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Ice girls, please, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Jan 4 @ 10:09 AM ET
When Eichel gets back:

Sheary-Eichel-Thompson
Skinner-Erod-Reinhart
Smith-Mitts-Okposo

- jcragcrumple


Id like to see this. More balance and who knows, it might work. Speed on all 3 lines and Pommer out of the top 9 makes my day.


Of course it is more likely that Amber Heard shows up at my house looking to do some nude housekeeping.
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