https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/friedman-i-think-sabres-dont-want-eichel-back-they-want-to-move-on
A good listen if you didn't hear it, people might have to reset.
- Buff36

Friedman gave his opinion with no actual facts or sources. He actually said that too

Not Cap issues, could have protection issues, just like Minnesota could have issues in that aspect. And with Tampa not having a 1st or 2nd this year or a 2nd next year, maybe something could happen.
- Buff36

I suppose it’s worth a call
But if I’m Tampa, I’m either paying Seattle to not take Sergachev/Cernak (pick in ‘22?),
or I’m going 4-4-1 to protect the main 4 defensemen & letting them take Palat & his Cap off our books

Who were u thinking we might be able to get from them in a trade?

Blue jackets hire their assistant coach. Some random guy.

That’s a very Buffalo move
- Sabretooth9

Dominos!!!

Puts Galant in NY. (Speculation)

Rod not leaving Carolina (speculation)

Friedman gave his opinion with no actual facts or sources. He actually said that too
- Sabretooth9

I understand that, but the injury situation is gonna affect things.

We want better for Eichel.


That’s why the people on the byfield bandwagon. Byfield is a giant question mark still. He didn’t show much in the ahl

For jack eichel. That’s not remotely close enough
- Sabretooth9

For an 18yr old in the AHL, he did better than average
I’d be happy with Byfield as the main piece coming back for Jack
I’d want their 1st this year & next as well
And also 1 more prospect/young player....
especially if we are taking Cap back from them like Quick &/or Maata

Dominos!!!

Puts Galant in NY. (Speculation)

Rod not leaving Carolina (speculation)
- Gr8daygo

While I doubt Rod the bod is leaving Carolina. If I’m Adams and im friends with him. Slide him a blank pegula check and give him what ever he wants

And I definitely think gallant signs with the rangers

Blue jackets hire their assistant coach. Some random guy.

That’s a very Buffalo move
- Sabretooth9

They’re preparing to “tank” i think
Seth Jones is likely getting traded too

They took their shot, but came up short
Time to reload for them

For an 18yr old in the AHL, he did better than average
I’d be happy with Byfield as the main piece coming back for Jack
I’d want their 1st this year & next as well
And also 1 more prospect/young player....
especially if we are taking Cap back from them like Quick &/or Maata
- jdfitz77

Quick is a deadweight boat anchor

I understand that, but the injury situation is gonna affect things.
- Buff36

I don’t think so. Eichel is here for 5 years Adams should be in no immediate rush

I understand that, but the injury situation is gonna affect things.
- Buff36

I don’t think so
There should still be plenty of teams interested in Jack anyways, and that’ll drive the price up

I suppose it’s worth a call
But if I’m Tampa, I’m either paying Seattle to not take Sergachev/Cernak (pick in ‘22?),
or I’m going 4-4-1 to protect the main 4 defensemen & letting them take Palat & his Cap off our books

Who were u thinking we might be able to get from them in a trade?
- jdfitz77

Foote, maybe even Cirelli

While I doubt Rod the bod is leaving Carolina. If I’m Adams and im friends with him. Slide him a blank pegula check and give him what ever he wants

And I definitely think gallant signs with the rangers
- Sabretooth9

Do u still want Brind’amor even if we are rebuilding for the next couple years?

Quick is a deadweight boat anchor
- Sabretooth9

If we are rebuilding, who cares?
He can help us tank & get Wright & then Bedard

Do u still want Brind’amor even if we are rebuilding for the next couple years?
- jdfitz77

100% yes. He developed the culture with. Carolina

Foote, maybe even Cirelli
- Buff36

Can’t see them moving Cirelli
Foote could be a possibility
Makes sense that Tampa wouldn’t wanna tempt Seattle with picking him over one of their expensive-ish forwards they need gone

Do u still want Brind’amor even if we are rebuilding for the next couple years?
- jdfitz77

Why wouldn't you

If we are rebuilding, who cares?
He can help us tank & get Wright & then Bedard
- jdfitz77

Adams needs to get pieces that help us not another tank job

100% yes. He developed the culture with. Carolina
- Sabretooth9

Ok, that’s fair
Wonder if Brind’amor would agree to that type of plan though?

Can’t see them moving Cirelli
Foote could be a possibility
Makes sense that Tampa wouldn’t wanna tempt Seattle with picking him over one of their expensive-ish forwards they need gone
- jdfitz77

Yes but it depends on there protection list, that's why I am calling, will you get a bite, probably not, but you just might.

Ok, that’s fair
Wonder if Brind’amor would agree to that type of plan though?
- jdfitz77

I think Skinner is a dealbreaker for Rod. Don't see him having any interest

Why wouldn't you
- Buff36

Not saying i wouldn’t
But paying him a lot of $$$ for 2-3years when we are getting our butts kicked might not be on the Pegulas wish list
Granato could be a nice bridge for much cheaper until we’re “ready” for that good coach to come in & help us start winning

And the bigger question....
would he agree to come here & coach a team that’s getting whipped for a couple years

I think Skinner is a dealbreaker for Rod. Don't see him having any interest
- Hank Balling

That's my biggest ?, well and Francis in Seattle.

Adams needs to get pieces that help us not another tank job
- Sabretooth9

What pieces are we gonna get for Eichel to help us win NOW ?
I don’t see it

Time for another rebuild unfortunately
That doesn’t mean tanking necessarily
But we will be losing for a few more years while the kids in the “new core” grow up

I think Skinner is a dealbreaker for Rod. Don't see him having any interest
- Hank Balling

Possibly

Not saying i wouldn’t
But paying him a lot of $$$ for 2-3years when we are getting our butts kicked might not be on the Pegulas wish list
Granato could be a nice bridge for much cheaper until we’re “ready” for that good coach to come in & help us start winning

And the bigger question....
would he agree to come here & coach a team that’s getting whipped for a couple years
- jdfitz77

I want Granato, but Rod the Bod would be a get. And if done right it shouldn't take 3yrs to be competitive.