I know but he's bidding against people not himself. He isn't guaranteed anyone.

The only one he's guaranteed is then Gibson


Like I said, me personally would go Ridley, use the savings on another stud, and hopefully walk away with two monsters.
- sbroads24

ridley IMO is the second safest pick of the top wr's with hopkins being the safest

I think he can get 3 studs to go with gibson

I won my big money league because of 3 simple things

I went late on allen and hit at qb
I went late on wr2 and hit with diggs

I grabbed gibson from waivers

IMO you win the league with waiver pick up, you don't win the league with draft

you can however lose the league with your draft
- homiedclown

But these two were studs....

Ouch.

I was going to prioritize Dobbins myself until the injury. Did both my drafts the last few days.

I petitioned to have a draft postponed to this week because of my fear of a freak preseason injury happening week 3.

Sorry for jinxing you I guess haha
- Pegullaville

I drafted dobbins for flex in a league right before the injury broke

so in essence I picked phillip lindsay in the 5th rd

But these two were studs....
- sbroads24

yup, need to find the late studs every year


this year I like harris, william (denver) and fournette for rb

wr davis (jets) and mooney

te everett

Only saving grace is I have Mahomes and Russell Wilson. If Mahomes goes full 2019, I got a shot at winning any given week.
- SDSabre

What are your thoughts on AJ Dillon? Will he get more PT? Is there some kind of rift with the coach and Aaron Jones? Something didn't look quite right last year.

yup, need to find the late studs every year


this year I like harris, william (denver) and fournette for rb

wr davis (jets) and mooney

te everett
- homiedclown

Melvin Gordon is still RB1 for the time being.

However Williams could make a late push for it and give you the value come playoff time.

I also think Gordon is slept on and still a very good RB.

yup, need to find the late studs every year


this year I like harris, william (denver) and fournette for rb

wr davis (jets) and mooney

te everett
- homiedclown

I grabbed Shenault in mine pretty late.

Michael Pittman Jr as well with Hilton out

No eichel : skimmer (15-20 G) - eakin ( 7-10G)- olo (20-25G)

= 42 - 55 goals


Eichel- skimmer (30G) - eichel (35-40G) -olo (30G)

= 95- 100 goals.

With eichel, its reasonable to think the Sabres could score an additional 43-45 goals this season.

43-45 goals is probably 15-20 more wins





So eichel comes back and we have a young competitive team.... and everyone around him ,become more valuable
- Boss34

Point taken. However, Skimmer was able to score 30 goals multiple times for Carolina without a player of Eichel's skill level. He's got the tools and chutzpah to hit that 25-30+ goal again. Needs a top-6/top-line role with skilled line mates to facilitate, as Hank pointed out, his need for shot-volume. He's always had the ability to find that soft spot and he's got an excellent shot.

The doghouse is no place for a player of his skill level.

Point taken. However, Skimmer was able to score 30 goals multiple times for Carolina without a player of Eichel's skill level. He's got the tools and chutzpah to hit that 25-30+ goal again. Needs a top-6/top-line role with skilled line mates to facilitate, as Hank pointed out, his need for shot-volume. He's always had the ability to find that soft spot and he's got an excellent shot.

The doghouse is no place for a player of his skill level.
- Michael Pachla

Skinner was also younger at that point.

I think he can be a useful player but because he is overpaid it will hang over him like a black cloud.

I grabbed Shenault in mine pretty late.

Michael Pittman Jr as well with Hilton out
- Pegullaville

pittman burned me twice in daily last year

Skinner was also younger at that point.

I think he can be a useful player but because he is overpaid it will hang over him like a black cloud.
- Pegullaville

That's a fact. The Sabres will have to decide if they want to bury him on the 3rd line and get 12 goals out of him, or give him prime o zone opportunities and potentially get 30+

For pure entertainment sake I hope it's the latter. Jeff Skinner is one of the most fun players to watch on this team (when he's not dead inside). His skating is a show in itself

pittman burned me twice in daily last year


- homiedclown

I’m expecting a production increase going into his sophomore year. If not he stays on my bench. Was worth the late round flier in my eyes

Melvin Gordon is still RB1 for the time being.

However Williams could make a late push for it and give you the value come playoff time.

I also think Gordon is slept on and still a very good RB.
- Pegullaville

By a thread.

They held out Williams in preseason game 3 and played Gordon. It’s telling

Well the NHL has made it official with players being able to play in the Olympics. Gonna be interesting to see what Countries actually go and don't boycott.

Well the NHL has made it official with players being able to play in the Olympics. Gonna be interesting to see what Countries actually go and don't boycott.
- Buff36

boycott the bastards

Point taken. However, Skimmer was able to score 30 goals multiple times for Carolina without a player of Eichel's skill level. He's got the tools and chutzpah to hit that 25-30+ goal again. Needs a top-6/top-line role with skilled line mates to facilitate, as Hank pointed out, his need for shot-volume. He's always had the ability to find that soft spot and he's got an excellent shot.

The doghouse is no place for a player of his skill level.
- Michael Pachla

Good post

Sadly 29 is getting to be a bit of a "age" concern. Skimmers speed and style shouldnt take the matt okmoulson dive? Hopefully.

The 30 goal seasons without true centers, was kinda his thing. He's not doing that thing anymore... could be losing or ralph or he's super rich now...


Currently skimmer has the worst, most immovable contract in the league. At least it helps us hit the cap floor.

Eichel in the lineup not only adds his 30-35 goals, but an additional 10 goals for each of his linemates.

That's a huge swing in the standings.

Terry P. Has to be looking thru his fan club glasses, regardless of personal differences with eichel....

Dare I say: jack , if your not healthy enough for camp, you will not be able to play in the Olympics.... find another new agent, kid....

Olympics- eichel 1st chance to win anything since the NA team ....

boycott the bastards
- homiedclown

Wouldn't surprise me if that happens homie, think there will be a few.

Soon to be 33 year old Sergei Bobrovsky has 5 years and 50 mil remaining on his deal with a 10 mil cap hit and a .900 and .906 save % last two years

That’s the most immovable contract in the NHL despite what constantly wrong people say

What are your thoughts on AJ Dillon? Will he get more PT? Is there some kind of rift with the coach and Aaron Jones? Something didn't look quite right last year.
- Hatboro_Swords

No they just didn't want Jones to break down. He also just got a huge payday, and has Rodgers trust. This coach actually listens to Rodgers unlike Mike McCarthy and the current GM and President. LaFluer is a real solid coach and I think will be one for a long time. Dillon was being labeled as Henry 2.0 because of size and LaFluer coming from Tenn. I don't see it. He's not as fast, not as big, and just not as good (obviously as Henry is a top 3 back in the league). Like nice dynasty stash, but Jones does it all. He's the lead back (80% share) for at least the next 2 years, probably 3.

Soon to be 33 year old Sergei Bobrovsky has 5 years and 50 mil remaining on his deal with a 10 mil cap hit and a .900 and .906 save % last two years

That’s the most immovable contract in the NHL despite what constantly wrong people say
- sbroads24

Well does it matter, Skinner's contract is up there.

Soon to be 33 year old Sergei Bobrovsky has 5 years and 50 mil remaining on his deal with a 10 mil cap hit and a .900 and .906 save % last two years

That’s the most immovable contract in the NHL despite what constantly wrong people say
- sbroads24

Today @ 2:29 PM ET
Ok. I’m done now.

I’m going back to non confrontational, rational discussion

*yesterday September 2nd

https://www.thefourthperiod.com/no-trade-clauses






bogo has a NTC

https://www.thefourthperiod.com/no-trade-clauses






bogo has a NTC
- homiedclown

Stud

Skinner was also younger at that point.

I think he can be a useful player but because he is overpaid it will hang over him like a black cloud.
- Pegullaville

I don't think age will be a problem with him and how he uses his skill set.

As for the dark cloud. So far yes, in the future, we'll see

I've got a $225 auction draft coming up. I'm debating my keeper. I've narrowed it down to Antonio Gibson for $1 or Davante Adams for $40. I can also keep Ridley for $17 but I'm thinking he's a third place vote. Let me hear your thoughts
- TheSabresTaco

Keep Gibson spend $100 on Adams and Ridley if you need to