it is what it is
- Michael Pachla

he had options

a health care system and the doctors and nurses that were brutalized during a 12-14 month period?
- Michael Pachla

Thank you Pach......so disheartening reading selfless, rants from privileged arrogance.

Again, what’s the alternative? Get nothing, ruin the culture, ruin the franchise reputation even more?

I just think you are overestimating the leverage Buffalo has.
- rangerdanger94

I think that most would take losing a game of chicken when it comes to Eichel rather than take a bad package

What package would you realistically want from the Rangers?

Would something like Lafreniere + Schneider + 1st be enough in your eyes? What's the absolute minimum you'd want?
- rangerdanger94

I think if Laff is part of any deal, the other pieces would be substantially reduced.

Let's be realistic here, if Laff is ACTUALLY in the deal the Sabres WOULD HAVE to back off getting four pieces a bit.

If he's involved, I'm even willing to do a protected first..and maybe a tier 2 prospect.

that might be a big question...

will insurance cover it?...haven't heard anything on that front yet
- Michael Pachla

You know Michael I just think it's time for the Sabres and Eichel to check attitudes at the door and do the right thing. The Sabres simply need to put an end to this 12 year rebuilding process. In reality they are nearing the MUST WIN stage. If Eichel is traded for anything less than he can be then the Sabres risk losing more fans s and having a hard time filling a backyard bleacher. Time for both sides to go into a closed room and not come out until all fences are mended and with a plan to get Eichel back on the ice ASAP. You see the Sabres are the losers here. They are the ones that are a fuuck job of a franchise. They need Eichel more than Eichrl needs them. The Sabres need to reel in their ego and realize that.

What package would you realistically want from the Rangers?

Would something like Lafreniere + Schneider + 1st be enough in your eyes? What's the absolute minimum you'd want?
- rangerdanger94

You have no untouchables.

If Adams asks for Laff as the focal point and the Rags say he’s untouchable.

Dial tones.

You have no untouchables.

If Adams asks for Laff as the focal point and the Rags say he’s untouchable.

Dial tones.
- dadeadhead

Ok but just give me like a full package from the Rangers you'd feel happy with.

How much in addition to Laff would you want?

What package would you realistically want from the Rangers?

Would something like Lafreniere + Schneider + 1st be enough in your eyes? What's the absolute minimum you'd want?
- rangerdanger94

i' go with some quantity here:

lundqvist
2022 1st
kakko
georgiev
cap dump

You know Michael I just think it's time for the Sabres and Eichel to check attitudes at the door and do the right thing. The Sabres simply need to put an end to this 12 year rebuilding process. In reality they are nearing the MUST WIN stage. If Eichel is traded for anything less than he can be then the Sabres risk losing more fans s and having a hard time filling a backyard bleacher. Time for both sides to go into a closed room and not come out until all fences are mended and with a plan to get Eichel back on the ice ASAP. You see the Sabres are the losers here. They are the ones that are a fuuck job of a franchise. They need Eichel more than Eichrl needs them. The Sabres need to reel in their ego and realize that.
- rapperray

nice thought, but not after the ror fiasco, imo

Very intelligent refutation, lemme guess you are short bus bully.
- Carubba-Kaleta

Bully? Read your comments.

I have learned my lesson about politics and vaccines on this board. Take it elsewhere.

one of my best friends down here, is now in ER with covid

His wife who works as a nurse also has covid and probably going in the hospital later today

both in their early 50's and do not have the vaccine


he was macho antivaccine until this week, and now crying like a baby
- homiedclown

So if they were vaccinated they wouldn't have got sick. That's weird cause I'm vaccinated and I still got covid and got sick.

Ok but just give me like a full package from the Rangers you'd feel happy with.

How much in addition to Laff would you want?
- rangerdanger94

There isn’t one because fvck the Rags and Eichel.

I’d rather they send him to Arizona for less than send the baby where he wants to play.

nice thought, but not after the ror fiasco, imo
- Michael Pachla

Then the Sabres have a huge problem... Franchise players dont come around very often. They will be losers for years to come.... IMO... like it or not they need to heal this rift...

Great, you?
- dadeadhead

Can't complain another beautiful day out.

i' go with some quantity here:

lundqvist
2022 1st
kakko
georgiev
cap dump
- Michael Pachla

Hmm I don't think the Rangers have anyone they could dump cap-wise. Kreider is the only one, but he has a full NMC currently.

What about:

Nils OR Schneider
2022 1st
Chytil
Georgiev

Basically the same package, but a slight "downgrade" from Kakko to Chytil?

If the Sabres are willing to eat like 2.5mm of the salary, maybe they keep Kakko in the package, as that would allow for the Rangers to keep Zib and Eichel both. If the Rangers do end up acquiring Eichel for the full 10mm, they 100% lose Zib to free agency next year.

There isn’t one because fvck the Rags and Eichel.

I’d rather they send him to Arizona for less than send the baby where he wants to play.
- dadeadhead

Not me, if Laff is on the table that's very beneficial for the Sabres. I'm working to close that deal quickly.

I'm all about a deal that works well for both sides, it bodes well for future deals.

Then the Sabres have a huge problem... Franchise players dont come around very often. They will be losers for years to come.... IMO... like it or not they need to heal this rift...
- rapperray

that letter from his agents last night was a shot over the bow...methinks kagm will dig in a little more...especially when they slyly tried to call out the team doctor who, to my knowledge, has always been against their favored surgery

So if they were vaccinated they wouldn't have got sick. That's weird cause I'm vaccinated and I still got covid and got sick.
- Carubba-Kaleta

facts show the ones dying and in the er do not have the vaccine


that's all I need to add to this conversation

Hmm I don't think the Rangers have anyone they could dump cap-wise. Kreider is the only one, but he has a full NMC currently.

What about:

Nils OR Schneider
2022 1st
Chytil
Georgiev

Basically the same package, but a slight "downgrade" from Kakko to Chytil?

If the Sabres are willing to eat like 2.5mm of the salary, maybe they keep Kakko in the package, as that would allow for the Rangers to keep Zib and Eichel both. If the Rangers do end up acquiring Eichel for the full 10mm, they 100% lose Zib to free agency next year.
- rangerdanger94

And NOBODY is waiving that to come to Buffalo right now.

Then the Sabres have a huge problem... Franchise players dont come around very often. They will be losers for years to come.... IMO... like it or not they need to heal this rift...
- rapperray

This one is on Eichel.

They’ve done everything he’s asked for and it still hasn’t been enough.

The moment they finally tell him no, he’s a baby about it.

Fvck him and his agent.

Bully? Read your comments.

I have learned my lesson about politics and vaccines on this board. Take it elsewhere.
- atlsabsfan

Thank you.... It is hockey here.. people can make their choice about how to live their lives.... HOCKEY PEOPLE.... Ok maybe a little football too...

What package would you realistically want from the Rangers?

Would something like Lafreniere + Schneider + 1st be enough in your eyes? What's the absolute minimum you'd want?
- rangerdanger94

At this point, all things considered, Chytil, nils/Schneider, georgiev, first unconditioned, 2nd with conditions of being a first is minimum. Adjust from there

Edit and possibly need Kratzov s as opposed to the conditional 2nd

This one is on Eichel.

They’ve done everything he’s asked for and it still hasn’t been enough.

The moment they finally tell him no, he’s a baby about it.

Fvck him and his agent.
- dadeadhead

Pot meet kettle

I'm all about a deal that works well for both sides, it bodes well for future deals.
- gcomella34

pretty sure the blues are not offering us easy trades after they stole ror from us


f the other teams

Hmm I don't think the Rangers have anyone they could dump cap-wise. Kreider is the only one, but he has a full NMC currently.

What about:

Nils OR Schneider
2022 1st
Chytil
Georgiev

Basically the same package, but a slight "downgrade" from Kakko to Chytil?

If the Sabres are willing to eat like 2.5mm of the salary, maybe they keep Kakko in the package, as that would allow for the Rangers to keep Zib and Eichel both. If the Rangers do end up acquiring Eichel for the full 10mm, they 100% lose Zib to free agency next year.
- rangerdanger94

I feel like the Rags are in a similar position w Zib, and don't know that he doesn't go test the market. I also don't think he deserves the term he wants and if they get Eichel, they'd trade Zib. Thats what I would do at least