He's 19.
- Powerslave

So here is the dilemma... Let's say 2 years, 3 years from now we are having this exact same discussion.... Then what do you do with him. Because then every other team will see he is a bust and he brings back only a bag of pucks in a trade... At some point even a 19 year old with this alleged greatness inside him should show he can control a game or 2...

He's 19 years old.

Show me any 19 year old "game changing" defensemen.
- Powerslave

This.


The BS here is beyond ridiculous.

This organization is a god damn joke

This organization is a god damn joke
- BeadyEyedDouche

No way... They have a plan for the offseason to make this a cup winner next year...

So here is the dilemma... Let's say 2 years, 3 years from now we are having this exact same discussion.... Then what do you do with him. Because then every other team will see he is a bust and he brings back only a bag of pucks in a trade... At some point even a 19 year old with this alleged greatness inside him should show he can control a game or 2...
- rapperray

Who's going to want him?

According to some, he sucks.

- BeadyEyedDouche

You cannot deny they have the same pedophilic aura about them

Painful just painful to watch.

They've got a better chance getting something for McCabe than Dahlin.

Who's going to want him?

According to some, he sucks.
- Powerslave

That is the problem... Right now based on his "potential" they can improve up front with a trade... In 2 or 3 years "if" he is a bust they would then be stuck with him and his contract...

2 mill a year for that 5th line center EROD
- SABRES 89

On a serious note : do you blame Botterill for drafting and signing 2 guys with a total of 2 goals into January

Or

Do you put the blame on dahlin and erod?

Who's going to want him?

According to some, he sucks.
- Powerslave

The thing is everybody has regressed under krueger this year not named eichel...and no ollofson doesnt count its his first year...maybe reinhart has not regress but thats about it.

That is the problem... Right now based on his "potential" they can improve up front with a trade... In 2 or 3 years "if" he is a bust they would then be stuck with him and his contract...
- rapperray

I really doubt he's going anywhere.

When does Eichel demand a trade? I betting sooner rather then later.

We are absolutely wasting an elite player.

yea it's LaFontaine not the savior Pegula, i'm still waiting for the playoffs under Pegula. Oh Well, i'm sure he can build something else down by the water front.
- SABRES 89

La la was mad that the pegulas were putting his friend Ted in a position to fail with the tank.

Ted got paid

The thing is everybody has regressed under krueger this year not named eichel...and no ollofson doesnt count its his first year...maybe reinhart has not regress but thats about it.
- bonecrrusher

time for a bold move then... Fire Botterill and Ralphy right now and right the ship a bit so the offseason can actually be productive. Otherwise this team will wallow on for another decade..

Who's going to want him?

According to some, he sucks.
- Powerslave

Dahlin to the Leafs?

On a serious note : do you blame Botterill for drafting and signing 2 guys with a total of 2 goals into January

Or

Do you put the blame on dahlin and erod?
- Boss34

The trash should have been gone off this team however, Botterill see's value in EROD, Girgensons and Larsson. He didn't want to lose them for nothing.

When does Eichel demand a trade? I betting sooner rather then later.

We are absolutely wasting an elite player.
- hehateme

I still say before March

Hell even our pk and pp is worse than last year. I dont care if hes a motivator or a communicator we dont need a dr phil behind the bench. we need somebody that knows how to utilize his players and change strategy if needed midway during a game

Hell even our pk and pp is worse than last year. I dont care if hes a motivator or a communicator we dont need a dr phil behind the bench. we need somebody that knows how to utilize his players and change strategy if needed midway during a game
- bonecrrusher

what do you mean dude? He was a great soccer coach...

Dahlin to the Leafs?
- Steven_Seagull

Nah.

Trade him for Turris or Thornton.

Everyone gets their 2C.

The thing is everybody has regressed under krueger this year not named eichel...and no ollofson doesnt count its his first year...maybe reinhart has not regress but thats about it.
- bonecrrusher

I know everyone wants to exaggerate about how bad everything is tonight, but that's just crazy.

I know everyone wants to exaggerate about how bad everything is tonight, but that's just crazy.
- Lunaion

So they are a serious contender then that is competitive in every game?

Quinn Hughes is 20, but he’s having a nice year. Not sure where the line for “game changing” is though.
- PrinceChill

Hedman was a bust for like 5 years.

And he wasn't the current Hedman until he was 26.

When does Eichel demand a trade? I betting sooner rather then later.

We are absolutely wasting an elite player.
- hehateme

Well, they can try to sell him on the idea that Cozens is on the way.