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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 13 @ 9:44 AM ET
The difference, though, is only one of them was ever expected to be a top pairing defenseman. $4 million per year isn't top defenseman money, never was, and never has been.
- buffalofan19

I don't get what that has to do with anything though. He was signed to be exactly what he is, a 2nd pairing defensemen. I think we would all agree Myers was given too much money way too early. However he has proven he can play up to that contract even in big moments like the Flyers series.

If they keep Ehrhoff, It won't bother me one bit. His contract is fine. However it would make little sense to me to keep him, and trade the 24 year old whos value isn't where it will be in 2 years
nfph
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Schadenfreude, NY
Joined: 09.22.2006

Jun 13 @ 9:51 AM ET
Keep us out of it as well.
- Vukota

k.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 13 @ 9:52 AM ET
We have our own that likes to come in here stir up poop and leave...and they are Sabres "fans"
- Stripes77


Where's Regier and josh
buffalo 1
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 08.30.2006

Jun 13 @ 9:52 AM ET
They both took turns being train wrecks that 1st season. Ehrhoff and Myers had awful starts to that season. I remember them both ending the season playing incredibly well until both got hurt during our run to 9th.

Ehrhoff played great during a short 48 game season, Myers was bad for the 1st half. Fact is, neither have proven to be a consistent top pairing defensemen and the one is entering his prime, while the other is falling out.

Finding forwards to suit Ehrhoff sounds as silly as finding a center to build around Callahan

- sbroads24

I would argue the Hoff as been our most consistant Dman since hes been here and up till the end of last season has been good for this team.At some point you want to win tho and play for a winning team again.Hes in his prime and wont be when this teams good again.
sippyd
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Some unreal areas in the suburbs of Detroit. Buffalo, being smaller, simply doesn't have that.-Prock, NY
Joined: 09.30.2007

Jun 13 @ 9:54 AM ET
I think most men would be thrilled with "loss of housekeeping capacity".
- 100goalseason


Yet he was back at work the next day. This lawsuit is going nowhere.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jun 13 @ 9:54 AM ET
I would argue the Hoff as been our most consistant Dman since hes been here and up till the end of last season has been good for this team.At some point you want to win tho and play for a winning team again.Hes in his prime and wont be when this teams good again.
- buffalo 1


Which is why I think you'll get the most for him now and moving him makes more sense than moving a guy like Myers, who should be entering his prime when this team is a playoff team again.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 13 @ 9:56 AM ET
I would argue the Hoff as been our most consistant Dman since hes been here and up till the end of last season has been good for this team.At some point you want to win tho and play for a winning team again.Hes in his prime and wont be when this teams good again.
- buffalo 1

He definitely has been the most consistent. He's also a really good player.

He's like Jonny Oduya, great skating 2nd pairing minute eater. The question is do you move him? IMO you see what you can get.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 13 @ 9:57 AM ET
Yet he was back at work the next day. This lawsuit is going nowhere.
- sippyd


I know he doesn't have the best reputation, but you'd like to think that professional athletes just don't go out and beat the snot out of someone randomly. When was the last time that actually happened.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 13 @ 9:59 AM ET
I know he doesn't have the best reputation, but you'd like to think that professional athletes just don't go out and beat the snot out of someone randomly. When was the last time that actually happened.
- TheSabresTaco


Especially since they knew of each other and that the possibility of getting sued after beating his ass.
buffalo 1
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 08.30.2006

Jun 13 @ 10:10 AM ET
Which is why I think you'll get the most for him now and moving him makes more sense than moving a guy like Myers, who should be entering his prime when this team is a playoff team again.
- Stripes77

If I had a choice id keep a happy consistant Hoff over an often injured Myers with potential but I see your side as well and your points are valid.
buffalo 1
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 08.30.2006

Jun 13 @ 10:12 AM ET
He definitely has been the most consistent. He's also a really good player.

He's like Jonny Oduya, great skating 2nd pairing minute eater. The question is do you move him? IMO you see what you can get.

- sbroads24

If he doesn't want to be part of a rebuild or play for this team anymore yes of course.
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Jun 13 @ 10:20 AM ET
Figured either him or Bennett. Do you think the sabres would take Ekblad if he doesn't go #1? I know you guys have a ton of good D prospects already but it would be hard to pass up on him, no?
- Vukota


Frank off, go talk hockey in your own thread...sheesh, you act like it got derailed there or something......





feetontheair22
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa doesn't suck, FL
Joined: 02.01.2011

Jun 13 @ 10:28 AM ET
Sabres fan logic:

Best Defenseman??

TRADE HIM!!

Who scored the most goals last season??

TRADE HIM!!

I could go on..but you get the point..
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jun 13 @ 10:33 AM ET
Sabres fan logic:

Best Defenseman??

TRADE HIM!!

Who scored the most goals last season??

TRADE HIM!!

I could go on..but you get the point..

- feetontheair22


Seems like you are missing the point on the Ehrhoff debate but I digress
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

Jun 13 @ 10:33 AM ET
Blog, new...
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 13 @ 10:34 AM ET
I don't get what that has to do with anything though. He was signed to be exactly what he is, a 2nd pairing defensemen. I think we would all agree Myers was given too much money way too early. However he has proven he can play up to that contract even in big moments like the Flyers series.

If they keep Ehrhoff, It won't bother me one bit. His contract is fine. However it would make little sense to me to keep him, and trade the 24 year old whos value isn't where it will be in 2 years

- sbroads24



I wasn't lobbying for trading Myers either. There's a disconnect here somewhere.
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 13 @ 10:40 AM ET
Frank off, go talk hockey in your own thread...sheesh, you act like it got derailed there or something......






- stashu

Well played
stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Jun 13 @ 10:44 AM ET
Well played
- Vukota


I hope there's no hard feelings, though I see it all coming back up again with people catching up. If you or any of your compatriots have an issue with me, feel free to PM me or if you need, CaptEO is in charge of us.

We're all passionate fans of our teams and I completely understand the thin skin we can all get at times
Vukota
New York Islanders
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 13 @ 10:45 AM ET
I hope there's no hard feelings, though I see it all coming back up again with people catching up. If you or any of your compatriots have an issue with me, feel free to PM me or if you need, CaptEO is in charge of us.

We're all passionate fans of our teams and I completely understand the thin skin we can all get at times

- stashu


It's all good. I see both sides of the argument.
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