“Eichel will make other players want to come here”

This really isn’t working out right now.
- ImThatGuy

I'd argue it worked for Skinner...

I'd argue it worked for Skinner...
- Cup Crazy '07

I’d argue this is correct.

But we didn’t get Jacob Trouba so who knows. Maybe Eichel told Trouba to (frank) off

Don't you know, it's easy to make trades.

31 is basically a 20. McCabe is basically a Pionk.

Everyone is lining up for our crap.
- Powerslave

From what I understand... Pionk is about equivalent to Brandon Hickey. He not good.

I'd argue it worked for Skinner...
- Cup Crazy '07

Paying skinner 9mm is the main reason he is here.

It is equivalent to a 10.25 contract he would sign in UFA at 7 years.

Yikes.

I’d argue this is correct.

But we didn’t get Jacob Trouba so who knows. Maybe Eichel told Trouba to (frank) off
- OneKaneOneCup

does trouba play fortnite or whatever it is that laine jerksoff to three times a day?

Paying skinner 9mm is the main reason he is here.

It is equivalent to a 10.25 contract he would sign in UFA at 7 years.

Yikes.
- ImThatGuy

he did waive his NTC to come to buffalo in the original trade though

I’d argue this is correct.

But we didn’t get Jacob Trouba so who knows. Maybe Eichel told Trouba to (frank) off
- OneKaneOneCup

Trouba stole Eichel's fries at McDonald's one time when the USNDP team went out for dinner after a game. They have been enemies ever since.

Paying skinner 9mm is the main reason he is here.

It is equivalent to a 10.25 contract he would sign in UFA at 7 years.

Yikes.
- ImThatGuy

He waived his NTC to come here after nullified trade attempts to other teams.

Step off the ledge dude it’s June 18th

Greg McKegg for name only.
- ImThatGuy

Best FA name competition:

Greg McKegg
Sheldon Dries
Dakota Mermis
Tyrell Goulbourne

I’d argue this is correct.

But we didn’t get Jacob Trouba so who knows. Maybe Eichel told Trouba to (frank) off
- OneKaneOneCup

God i hope this is tongue in cheek.

Best FA name competition:

Gregg McKegg
Sheldon Dries
Dakota Mermis
Tyrell Goulbourne
- jcragcrumple

Someone should draft the NDSU football QB just for his name alone... he was born to play hockey and chose the wrong path.

Easton Stick.

Are we god yet? I'll hang up and listen...

He waived his NTC to come here after nullified trade attempts to other teams.

Step off the ledge dude it’s June 18th
- OneKaneOneCup

I’m not on a ledge but thank you for the concern.

Skinner is here because he was paid a poop ton of money.

If they didn’t pay him a poop ton of money he is probably still not signed and headed to UFA.

It’s that simple.

The Sabres are/ have been bad.

The Sabres are still going to struggle to attract top talent unless they waive money at them.

This will continue until the Sabres get good.

“Eichel will make other players want to come here”

This really isn’t working out right now.
- ImThatGuy

Sure it is - it just isn't going to work with everyone. The guy had some place that he wanted to go - it isn't a slight to us.

Also (frank) Jimmy Vesey.

Also (frank) Jimmy Vesey.
- ImThatGuy

Theres a rangers guy on GR talking about him. Says he's a 6-12 forward and he doesn't always try hard

We have a lot of those guys

Are we god yet? I'll hang up and listen...
- hehateme

Yes, because we are going to get Jimmy Vesey.

Also (frank) Jimmy Vesey.
- ImThatGuy

SECONDED.

I don't post often anymore due to career and other such excuses but figured I'd drop a tiny bit of info I heard tonight while out with my friend who works in PSE. We were in on Trouba but sounded like he wasn't interested in a contract extension with us so we backed out. Last offer he heard was Bryson and #31

BUMP from Orphen22.



Thought that was an interesting tidbit and goes hand in hand with what others have said about NYR being the only place he would sign an extension.
- JVince11

Interesting ...... trouba probly wanted to only go to the rangers. That’s been the rumor for awhile.


If botts did get trouba ..... Risto would’ve easily been shipped out after.

“Omg Trouba just totally bailed on us! Like wtf??!!?!?!? 😭😭😭😭😭😤😤😠😭”


Stuff like that
- washedup20

Meh he can have fun in NY letting his career die

SECONDED.
- JVince11

From the Rags Guy currently on GR.

Also from post above.

“Jimmy Vesey could be a good player, he could be a 20 goal guy. His issue is He doesn’t always try”

Yea, pass.

I’d argue this is correct.

But we didn’t get Jacob Trouba so who knows. Maybe Eichel told Trouba to (frank) off
- OneKaneOneCup

Who cares we will get ehlers and he can play fortnite with Casey

Yes, because we are going to get Jimmy Vesey.
- ImThatGuy

The guy that has a .01 PPG rate higher than Mitts is gonna be our savior...... for 1 year... and then not sign here again. lol.

From the Rags Guy currently on GR.

Also from post above.

“Jimmy Vesey could be a good player, he could be a 20 goal guy. His issue is He doesn’t always try”

Yea, pass.
- ImThatGuy

First round pick money and the guy doesn’t try Lol

I’m not on a ledge but thank you for the concern.

Skinner is here because he was paid a poop ton of money.

If they didn’t pay him a poop ton of money he is probably still not signed and headed to UFA.

It’s that simple.

The Sabres are/ have been bad.

The Sabres are still going to struggle to attract top talent unless they waive money at them.

This will continue until the Sabres get good.
- ImThatGuy

Yes and no. I would argue that Skinner is the first marquee-type player to "want" to come here in a long time. And it sounds like it had more to do with his proximity to home and family than Eichel (though I'm sure he was still a factor in his decision). Yes, the Sabres had to pay him to stay, but rarely does a player of his talent reach free agency in his prime, and take a discount. He was going to get paid something similar, if not more, after July 1st by someone else if the Sabres didn't sign him. He gave Buffalo first dibs. Contrast this with, say, John Tavares (yes, he's a better talent) who had every intention of going to July 1st, and most likely leaving the Islanders.

This is much different than the likes of Okposo and Moulson, who benefited from very weak free agent markets, where Buffalo had to pay over and above market rate, which was grossly inflated for players of their caliber in the first place.