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TC4145
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.03.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:00 PM ET
What I find funny about this article is how they are "Not going after any big names" yet -

"1. Adding a top-six forward, preferably one who can play on the top line in 2021-22. This player needs to have real NHL experience. Think of it as being somebody with at least 200 NHL games already under their belt, likely more"

Not sure how many no name established top line forwards exist that have played 200+ games

- sbroads24


He was just interviewed on Sirius with Boomer Gordon. Restated that the Kings are not looking at Eichel.

Post is for information purposes only.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:01 PM ET
I dont know what you call yourself but I have a pretty good idea what others probably call you.
- TheHank

🤭🤭🤭😏
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Jun 9 @ 2:01 PM ET
Hey, I'd definitely take what I posted with a grain of salt, however what this dude is saying is pretty all over the place.

Also, I'd take Dreger, Friedman, and I think Lavoie who have all said publicly that the Kings have called on Eichel

- sbroads24


Im sure most teams have called about him... I take Dreger, Friedman and the rest of those guys words with a grain of salt.

Their job is to get people talking.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jun 9 @ 2:03 PM ET
John Hoven who writes the LA Kings blog:

https://mayorsmanor.com/author/john-hoven/

Says Eichel is not going to LA

- TC4145

Meh. The writer is straddling the fence. He talks about a high wire act but says they aren't going big. Talks about the time being now and having a top prospect pool but won't go after the two big fish--jack and jones.

Gonna be interesting as to how this all plays out
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jun 9 @ 2:04 PM ET
What I find funny about this article is how they are "Not going after any big names" yet -

"1. Adding a top-six forward, preferably one who can play on the top line in 2021-22. This player needs to have real NHL experience. Think of it as being somebody with at least 200 NHL games already under their belt, likely more"

Not sure how many no name established top line forwards exist that have played 200+ games

- sbroads24

What he said
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jun 9 @ 2:05 PM ET
Just curious, as I do not have a "local team", do I get free reign to choose, are am I bound by geography and must choose the closest?
- SDSabre


I've always felt like football teams are determined at birth. That's just me

If you do not have a "local" team , then you should be free to choose.

Just went to home depot in Amherst and "booed" a Patriots fan in good fun
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 2:08 PM ET
He was just interviewed on Sirius with Boomer Gordon. Restated that the Kings are not looking at Eichel.

Post is for information purposes only.

- TC4145

I just find that hard to believe in general.

They're one of a handful who can make it work without decimating their pipeline and he'd check two boxes

- Give them a go at a cup while Kopitar and Doughty still have any juice

- Secure the 1C spot for them long term
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:13 PM ET
The waiting game is the worst.
TheHank
Location: Yawn.
Joined: 01.11.2017

Jun 9 @ 2:14 PM ET
I just find that hard to believe in general.

They're one of a handful who can make it work without decimating their pipeline and he'd check two boxes

- Give them a go at a cup while Kopitar and Doughty still have any juice

- Secure the 1C spot for them long term

- sbroads24

makes sense to me. the question is do they think having three $10M contracts is something they're keen on or believe to be a winning formula? its interesting.
bluengold12
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 06.19.2012

Jun 9 @ 2:14 PM ET
I've always felt like football teams are determined at birth. That's just me

If you do not have a "local" team , then you should be free to choose.

Just went to home depot in Amherst and "booed" a Patriots fan in good fun

- Boss34


I'm pretty similar.. For NHL or NFL I only root for my team or the players I've got in fantasy that year. In the playoffs I'll always go for the western conference or NFC (Some situations cause this to differ)

NFL teams I'll always hate
- Patriots
-Jets
-Dolphins
- Steelers
- Cowboys
- Ravens
-Titans

Ones I dislike currently besides those
- Bucs (Brady)
- Chiefs
- Browns (Cocky players)
- Jags

And of course any team we're playing that week.

NHL Teams I'll always hate
- Bruins
- Leafs
- Flyers
- Hurricanes (Hate their fans)
- Rangers
- Stars

NHL teams I dislike currently
- Isles
- Senators (Would be on always hate, but they've been so bad for so long I can't hate them)
- Lightning
- Penguins

And again, any team we play that day obviously
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Jun 9 @ 2:17 PM ET
The waiting game is the worst.
- Buff36

Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 9 @ 2:20 PM ET
I just find that hard to believe in general.

They're one of a handful who can make it work without decimating their pipeline and he'd check two boxes

- Give them a go at a cup while Kopitar and Doughty still have any juice

- Secure the 1C spot for them long term

- sbroads24


Kings using the media to downplay their interest seems like a smart play.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:21 PM ET

- Michael Pachla

Nice!!!
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 2:21 PM ET
So the fiance and I got a toy Goldendoodle .

Almost Crushed it sitting down "twice"Do not recommend
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Jun 9 @ 2:22 PM ET
Agreed. This decade, teams have hit on their early goalie picks.
- TheSabresTaco


What's worse, I don't see Wallstedt being any different. From his ability to reset to his consistency staying square on quick passes, he's going to be good and probably pretty soon.
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

Jun 9 @ 2:23 PM ET
So the fiance and I got a toy Goldendoodle .

Almost Crushed it sitting down "twice"Do not recommend

- gerbe75pts



Don’t those get like 60 lbs?
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jun 9 @ 2:23 PM ET
Hughes will be a devil

Unless the go for Clarke

Either way brothers in the devil's system

I don't see the devil's going offense at 4
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:26 PM ET
Don’t those get like 60 lbs?
- Fattony1187

20lbs
dmarsden2988
New Jersey Devils
Location: stafford is about equal to rya, NJ
Joined: 03.07.2011

Jun 9 @ 2:26 PM ET
Don’t those get like 60 lbs?
- Fattony1187


I am guessing by toy that it is a miniversion

They normally do get bigger but if it was made as a "toy" they could be small
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 9 @ 2:27 PM ET
So the fiance and I got a toy Goldendoodle .

Almost Crushed it sitting down "twice"Do not recommend

- gerbe75pts

Is that what she wanted.
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Jun 9 @ 2:27 PM ET
I just find that hard to believe in general.

They're one of a handful who can make it work without decimating their pipeline and he'd check two boxes

- Give them a go at a cup while Kopitar and Doughty still have any juice

- Secure the 1C spot for them long term

- sbroads24


Doughty hasn't been good for years.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 2:28 PM ET
Don’t those get like 60 lbs?
- Fattony1187


Thats a normal size Doodle we got a Mini the vet said 7 -15 pounds
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 9 @ 2:29 PM ET
Doughty hasn't been good for years.
- BINGO!

I know, but his paycheck and ice time makes me think they don't
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 9 @ 2:29 PM ET
Anybody got a in at primetime energy
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Jun 9 @ 2:29 PM ET
Is that what she wanted.
- Buff36


Yep

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