source?
- Michael Pachla

Do they still live together, they used to rent a townhouse together. Even if they don't I would think they talk about things all the time. Jesus even Hall knew about the medical stuff.

source?
- Michael Pachla

Sam said "Rebuilding" before the news dropped that made zero sense to me unless jack already told sam before hand its pretty obvious

Reality :

Viking55 get's a 6 year 40+ million $ extension and is named captain in September.
- Boss34

Reality:
Viking is the only one traded to LA and shaves his goatee.

Do they still live together, they used to rent a townhouse together. Even if they don't I would think they talk about things all the time. Jesus even Hall knew about the medical stuff.
- Buff36

That made me beyond angry last night

stamkos-kuch
toews-kane
ovi-backstrom
- homiedclown

Ok, touche.
I will say though, Tampa doesn't count, 'cause they're a bunch of cheaters! Why worry about adding talent when the salary cap doesn't apply to you.
Chicago hasn't done very well since those contracts were awarded.
The Caps have done well.

On the last page there was a comment about someone questioning Eichel's talent because he's not as good as the guy drafted ahead of him (McDavid).
- Tonybere

the quotes (plural) were from jim matheson of the edmonton journal...they were used to point out the perception of eichel's value after i stated that he's coming off of his worst season...

in other words, if the sabres traded him now, his value would be at a low point

the quotes (plural) were from jim matheson of the edmonton journal...they were used to point out the perception of eichel's value after is stated that he's coming off of his worst season...

in other words, if the sabres traded him now, his value would be at a low point
- Michael Pachla

Aah, sorry. My bad, didn't realize that. Thanks.

I think you are right. We would still have a big window after next window in which to trade him before his NMC kicks in. Hopefully it never gets to that. I just don't see trading him while his health is in doubt.
- Slump Buster

Jack might be captain, like he was this season.
From the sidelines.

Just an opinion, but he gone.

Why in the world would either side continue the relationship?

Sabres - not a good enough offer, when 12 teams are going to be competing for him?

Jack - somehow become a "good guy" and want to play in buffalo. He's gonna have an ", injury" if they do not trade him. He gone

Sam said "Rebuilding" before the news dropped that made zero sense to me unless jack already told sam before hand its pretty obvious
- gerbe75pts

maybe you're right...however, many times we go into these things with our ears tuned to a frequency that makes us hear what we want to hear...out of thousands of words, anywhere from one word to a small handful is then used to further a narrative that may or may not be true

Jack might be captain, like he was this season.
From the sidelines.

Just an opinion, but he gone.

Why in the world would either side continue the relationship?

Sabres - not a good enough offer, when 12 teams are going to be competing for him?

Jack - somehow become a "good guy" and want to play in buffalo. He's gonna have an ", injury" if they do not trade him. He gone
- Boss34

because it's a business and jack signed a contract?

maybe you're right...however, many times we go into these things with our ears turned to a frequency that makes us hear what we want to hear...out of thousands of words, anywhere from one word to a small handful is then used to further a narrative that may or may not be true
- Michael Pachla

staal, hall, montour, losing a player to expansion, new coach


for all we know those 5 things alone might attribute to the rebuild he was talking about

doubt it, but you never know

because it's a business and jack signed a contract?
- Michael Pachla

ror got moved for less

Reality :

Viking55 get's a 6 year 40+ million $ extension and is named captain in September.
- Boss34

Enormous if verifiable

staal, hall, montour, losing a player to expansion, new coach


for all we know those 5 things alone might attribute to the rebuild he was talking about

doubt it, but you never know
- homiedclown

yeah...also it's the end of the season and emotions are high...personally, i don't think sam's back next season...not my personal choice but it could very well happen

That made me beyond angry last night
- gerbe75pts

He can say what he wants. Really didn't throw the organization under the bus, said there were dark days, which there were, anything that could happen happened this year. Blamed himself for how bad he was. The medical was a little surprising, but again there are always 2 sides. And from a surgery stand point, which unfortunately I know all to well PT is always recommended for a certain amount of time. And as easy as it sounds neck surgery isn't anything to take lightly. So much stuff wrapped up in a little area.

maybe you're right...however, many times we go into these things with our ears tuned to a frequency that makes us hear what we want to hear...out of thousands of words, anywhere from one word to a small handful is then used to further a narrative that may or may not be true
- Michael Pachla

The question is whether the Sabres should even want to continue to commit to 3 players who are ambivalent at best about their desire to be here

ror got moved for less
- homiedclown

maybe...but who knows the real reasons behind ror getting moved...about all we know is that he landed in a very favorable situation that ended up being a giant fart on the organization

The question is whether the Sabres should even want to continue to commit to 3 players who are ambivalent at best about their desire to be here
- jcragcrumple

commit to one:


jack echl

Reality:
Viking is the only one traded to LA and shaves his goatee.
- Buff36

👌

Seriously, why would he shave his beard?

Does the NFL ownership peers and leadership allow this to happen? At what point does Bettman and other owners and nhl leadership step In and say Terry, come on man, you are hurting us, you are hurting the NHL hockey brand in a loyal market, smarten up or sell.
- riptheguard

They didn't force ottawa to sell, they won't do it here.

👌

Seriously, why would he shave his beard?
- Boss34

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gH3Ry36Dug

Jack's under contract until 2026, he can think all he wants over summer.

commit to one:


jack echl
- Michael Pachla

From the sounds of it, we should all just be buying Cincy Cyclone jersey's from now on. Dibs on Houser baby.

because it's a business and jack signed a contract?
- Michael Pachla

Aren't most players traded with a signed contract ☝️


Once jack started speaking in the 3rd person, it was over.

It's been over for 3 years.

Keep donnie and give him the "return," from 9, and 23 .
Let's rebuild with dignity and pick early for another year or 2. IMO

I can't believe I'm even thinking this let alone saying it, but I'm.. ugh.. interested in hearing Kevyn's side of this.

Can't wait to watch them bungle some trades of players they don't even need to trade.
- TheSabresTaco

Wait til they sign Ullmark for $6 mil/year. That'll be a real hoot.