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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: ICE DIRECTOR SAYS OVER 13 THOUSAND MURDERERS CROSSED OUR BORDER ILLEGALLY OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 14 @ 2:44 PM ET
All I have to say is :

Into the Abyss I'll fall, the Eye of Horus
Into the eyes of the night, watching me go
Green is the cat's eye that glows
In this Temple
Enter the risen Osiris, risen again
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
When I was living this lie, fear was my game
People would worship and fall
Drop to their knees
So bring me the blood and red wine
For the one to succeed me
For he is a man and a god
And he will die too
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
Now I am cold but a ghost lives in my veins
Silent the terror that reigned
Marbled in stone
A shell of a man God preserved
For a thousand ages
But open the gates of my hell
I'll strike from the grave
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
Slave to the Power of Death
Slave to the Power of Death

- Boss34

finally some substance on this site
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 2:45 PM ET
Well said
- Powerslave


Ionlightning will find fault somewhere, in time ......
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 14 @ 3:09 PM ET
All I have to say is :

Into the Abyss I'll fall, the Eye of Horus
Into the eyes of the night, watching me go
Green is the cat's eye that glows
In this Temple
Enter the risen Osiris, risen again
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
When I was living this lie, fear was my game
People would worship and fall
Drop to their knees
So bring me the blood and red wine
For the one to succeed me
For he is a man and a god
And he will die too
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
Now I am cold but a ghost lives in my veins
Silent the terror that reigned
Marbled in stone
A shell of a man God preserved
For a thousand ages
But open the gates of my hell
I'll strike from the grave
Tell me why I had to be a Powerslave
I don't wanna die, I'm a god
Why can't I live on?
When the Life Giver dies
All around is laid waste
And in my last hour
I'm a slave to the Power of Death
Slave to the Power of Death
Slave to the Power of Death

- Boss34


Revelation 34:9 ? My fav verse
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 14 @ 3:46 PM ET
why is the best prospect in the draft a tier 2? All all prospects so bad there is no tier 1 this year?
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 14 @ 3:54 PM ET
why is the best prospect in the draft a tier 2? All all prospects so bad there is no tier 1 this year?
- Mentalorgasm5

Power is.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 14 @ 4:09 PM ET
https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2021/06/13/nolan-patrick-trade-2/
- Anderdog




There is literally nothing that makes me want to acquire Patrick aside from the Flyers gifting him to us. The downside is massive. Maybe he's worth a late round flyer(no pun intended) at this point, but that's it. And people are talking about Jack's injury scaring teams?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 14 @ 4:12 PM ET
why is the best prospect in the draft a tier 2? All all prospects so bad there is no tier 1 this year?
- Mentalorgasm5


Big Eklund fan I take it

So here's the reason I'm considering tier II to start here: of all the various mocks and prospect rankings I saw, Power, Beniers and Hughes were all ranked #1 by at least one person. I didn't see anyone who ranked Eklund at the top. Someone probably has him there but I didn't see it
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 14 @ 4:15 PM ET
Big Eklund fan I take it

So here's the reason I'm considering tier II to start here: of all the various mocks and prospect rankings I saw, Power, Beniers and Hughes were all ranked #1 by at least one person. I didn't see anyone who ranked Eklund at the top. Someone probably has him there but I didn't see it

- Hank Balling


So he's the Draisaitl of the draft is what you're saying?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 14 @ 4:20 PM ET
So he's the Draisaitl of the draft is what you're saying?
- Wetbandit1


Wallstedt might be Draisaitl when all is said and done.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 4:20 PM ET


There is literally nothing that makes me want to acquire Patrick aside from the Flyers gifting him to us. The downside is massive. Maybe he's worth a late round flyer(no pun intended) at this point, but that's it. And people are talking about Jack's injury scaring teams?

- Wetbandit1



I'd trade the Boston 2nd for a look. How damaged is he?

Hall and lazar for :

Patrick and borke?

Maybe a vesey type 3rd, would be better....
MLew65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: hamburg, NY
Joined: 01.23.2013

Jun 14 @ 4:26 PM ET
I would like to see Rhino resigned to, just think they are getting a lot of calls on him and he gone.
- Buff36


It’s time to pay Sam. He’s been the consummate team player taking bridge deals. I’ve always felt Eichel’s the cancer in the locker room.

Sign Sam trade Jack will be the best option for the Sabres.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 4:26 PM ET
Big Eklund fan I take it

So here's the reason I'm considering tier II to start here: of all the various mocks and prospect rankings I saw, Power, Beniers and Hughes were all ranked #1 by at least one person. I didn't see anyone who ranked Eklund at the top. Someone probably has him there but I didn't see it

- Hank Balling


I would be super happy if we were picking 4th and luke hughes were on the board.

This #1 pick is really intriguing.

Power has some serious upside.

How about trading 1OA to Seattle with skimmer / and or okposo. Grab a couple of the "marchessault " type Seattle acquisitions.

We need solid NHL players.
The 9th best player on a few teams / 8 best forward would be our 2nd line without skimmer, sam, jack ect.

Grab some gritty guys and tank with dignity and entertainment?

Seattle would love #1 and #2 OA I would imagine.

Expansion team gold ..... top picks
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 4:28 PM ET
It’s time to pay Sam. He’s been the consummate team player taking bridge deals. I’ve always felt Eichel’s the cancer in the locker room.

Sign Sam trade Jack will be the best option for the Sabres.

- MLew65


Leafs had a tough go again.

I'd trade marner before he's completely worthless.

Extend johnny T. Until he's 40.

That would be the leafs best option.
MLew65
Buffalo Sabres
Location: hamburg, NY
Joined: 01.23.2013

Jun 14 @ 4:28 PM ET
What teams will be able to copy the Lightning approach in the next few seasons? Celery will be the driving factor for the next 3 seasons.

Hope the league opens up and moves star players like the NBA but me thinks minimal movement due to international restrictions staying in place along with owners/GM's valuing cap space more than fighting to compete in the middle of the standings.

- washedup20


If celery is the driving force next season does that mean lettuce, tomatoes and carrots will be for the following three seasons?
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Jun 14 @ 4:30 PM ET
If celery is the driving force next season does that mean lettuce, tomatoes and carrots will be for the following three seasons?
- MLew65

what are you, 8 years old?
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 14 @ 4:31 PM ET
I would be super happy if we were picking 4th and luke hughes were on the board.

This #1 pick is really intriguing.

Power has some serious upside.

How about trading 1OA to Seattle with skimmer / and or okposo. Grab a couple of the "marchessault " type Seattle acquisitions.

We need solid NHL players.
The 9th best player on a few teams / 8 best forward would be our 2nd line without skimmer, sam, jack ect.

Grab some gritty guys and tank with dignity and entertainment?

Seattle would love #1 and #2 OA I would imagine.

Expansion team gold ..... top picks

- Boss34


I wouldn't mind trading down to the Anaheim spot and picking up Benoit-Olivier Groulx

https://www.eliteprospect...689/benoit-olivier-groulx

Depends how much Anaheim likes Power of course.

I'd take Hughes at 3 in that case assuming Power and Beniers go 1-2
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 14 @ 4:33 PM ET
I wouldn't mind trading down to the Anaheim spot and picking up Benoit-Olivier Groulx

https://www.eliteprospect...689/benoit-olivier-groulx

Depends how much Anaheim really likes Power of course

- Hank Balling

It's tough to see a scenario where anyone gives us something worth moving the pick for
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 14 @ 4:34 PM ET
It’s time to pay Sam. He’s been the consummate team player taking bridge deals. I’ve always felt Eichel’s the cancer in the locker room.

Sign Sam trade Jack will be the best option for the Sabres.

- MLew65


Naaaaaaa
It’s time to TRADE Sam
I’ve always liked him as a player,
but it’s rebuild time
And he’s coming off a season that’s made his value as high as ever

We aren’t gonna compete for a few years imo,
so move on & get a great package back for him
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 14 @ 4:39 PM ET
It's tough to see a scenario where anyone gives us something worth moving the pick for
- sbroads24


Zegras would be 100% out for a 1-3 swap but Groulx might be available. I dont know if Anaheim covets Power though. Maybe they're fine with Guenther/Hughes/Johnson/Eklund

Sabres would still have excellent choices at 3
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: GM's are graded based on moves made before June 28th, apparently., NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Jun 14 @ 4:47 PM ET
Naaaaaaa
It’s time to TRADE Sam
I’ve always liked him as a player,
but it’s rebuild time
And he’s coming off a season that’s made his value as high as ever

We aren’t gonna compete for a few years imo,
so move on & get a great package back for him

- jdfitz77


This. The guy is at peak value now and his skating won't get any better. He's been a very good player for us... time to build with the youngins.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Hail Satan
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 14 @ 4:47 PM ET
I'd trade the Boston 2nd for a look. How damaged is he?

Hall and lazar for :

Patrick and borke?

Maybe a vesey type 3rd, would be better....

- Boss34


Well, he missed an entire year, and played like dogsh¡t this year, so my guess is pretty (frank)ing damaged.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 4:50 PM ET
I wouldn't mind trading down to the Anaheim spot and picking up Benoit-Olivier Groulx

https://www.eliteprospect...689/benoit-olivier-groulx

Depends how much Anaheim likes Power of course.

I'd take Hughes at 3 in that case assuming Power and Beniers go 1-2

- Hank Balling


I'm sure kagm wants to make a big time selection, so it makes sense to select at 1OA and 3OA if we trade with anahiem. I agree with hughes at 3 ☝️
Maybe power and hughes 🤔

I'd rather punt maybe until next year and get rid of skimmer. This move would be my #1 offseason move.
Get something in place, seattle comes to mind.

1OA, sam, skimmer to seattle

2022 top ( 3 protected) 1st and 2023 unprotected 1st
The 9th best non goalie on a great team (expansion)
The 4th best defenseman or 8th forward (expansion)

Basically 2022 and 2023 1sts
(2) Kadri / graves type guys

For 1OA , skimmer and sam


Jack, sam and risto are wanted commodities.
No worries there, skimmer is the worry for me
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 14 @ 4:53 PM ET
Zegras would be 100% out for a 1-3 swap but Groulx might be available. I dont know if Anaheim covets Power though. Maybe they're fine with Guenther/Hughes/Johnson/Eklund

Sabres would still have excellent choices at 3

- Hank Balling

That's just nowhere near enough for me.

You're either giving me your #1 + your best prospect + another 1st or 2nd or you aren't getting Owen Power

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 14 @ 4:53 PM ET
Well, he missed an entire year, and played like dogsh¡t this year, so my guess is pretty (frank)ing damaged.
- Wetbandit1


Now it's much clearer 🤝

How about a vesey type 3rd or a 4th

Buffalo connections.

Maybe patrick goes to NJ ?
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 14 @ 4:55 PM ET


There is literally nothing that makes me want to acquire Patrick aside from the Flyers gifting him to us. The downside is massive. Maybe he's worth a late round flyer(no pun intended) at this point, but that's it. And people are talking about Jack's injury scaring teams?

- Wetbandit1



He's been brought up here alot
I posted it
Not a endorsement
Read it or don't
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