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Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 15 @ 9:50 PM ET
Till he is myers? God i hope he's nit like myers in 4 years. You forget what TM has been the last 3 yrs. ya he has a ton of upside but where has it been? He's a train wreck in his own end half the time. You act like he's on the cusp of stardom.

Of course you have to assume your 1st rd dmen picks develop into good players.

Anyway, the ROR thing isnt just being talked about here, everyone is talking about it

- Otsegolectric



Did you watch him at all this year? People may not agree that he's a #1 or a star but anyone who watched him more than 10 times this year can probably tell you that he had a pretty good year considering the team he was on.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 15 @ 9:52 PM ET
Hopefully Reinhart is eventually Number 2 centre , Girgensons a strong 3 that can fill in at 3 . And 2015 draft gets us a #1 centre
- Maximum Signal



I like how that looks
But with that being said, it would mean Hodgson, Ennis & Grigorenko are all moved to the wing or traded
One of them + Ehrhoff could be a pretty nice package for a guy like O'Reilly, E.Kane, etc
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM ET
Did you watch him at all this year? People may not agree that he's a #1 or a star but anyone who watched him more than 10 times this year can probably tell you that he had a pretty good year considering the team he was on.
- Sabresfan-365


Ya i did and liked what he showed offensively, but not much at all at the other end.

Anyway, i'd trade him for a legit top 6 F something we lack bigtime atm. We have a plethora of young talented dmen.
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 15 @ 9:53 PM ET
Till he is myers? God i hope he's nit like myers in 4 years. You forget what TM has been the last 3 yrs. ya he has a ton of upside but where has it been? He's a train wreck in his own end half the time. You act like he's on the cusp of stardom.

Of course you have to assume your 1st rd dmen picks develop into good players.

Anyway, the ROR thing isnt just being talked about here, everyone is talking about it

- Otsegolectric



Only people talking about O'Reilly are those that have no grasp with reality . Did you watch Myer's development this season once Nolan took over ? Yes he is on the cusp of stardom . That is not my feeling , it is the feeling of other organizations. He was a victim of bad coaching and management . All Murray said was too much was expected of him so early in his career , and you try to spin it that Murray said he will never be a franchise defenseman. He was our best player on the ice a majority of nights after Miller got traded . He single handedly took over games . Sorry you did not see that.
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM ET
I like how that looks
But with that being said, it would mean Hodgson, Ennis & Grigorenko are all moved to the wing or traded
One of them + Ehrhoff could be a pretty nice package for a guy like O'Reilly, E.Kane, etc

- jdfitz77


Ya the wild card in this rebuild imo is Grigorenko. If he develops into legit #1 or #2 C man we're in great shape.
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 15 @ 9:54 PM ET
I like how that looks
But with that being said, it would mean Hodgson, Ennis & Grigorenko are all moved to the wing or traded
One of them + Ehrhoff could be a pretty nice package for a guy like O'Reilly, E.Kane, etc

- jdfitz77


I see at least one of those players gone if not two when we have more assets . We all forget about Compher and Fasching too.
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 9:56 PM ET
Only people talking about O'Reilly are those that have no grasp with reality . Did you watch Myer's development this season once Nolan took over ? Yes he is on the cusp of stardom . That is not my feeling , it is the feeling of other organizations. He was a victim of bad coaching and management . All Murray said was too much was expected of him so early in his career , and you try to spin it that Murray said he will never be a franchise defenseman. He was our best player on the ice a majority of nights after Miller got traded . He single handedly took over games . Sorry you did not see that.
- Maximum Signal


After miller got traded? Who was left? Of course he was one of the better players on SOME nights.

We'll see on RoR.
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM ET
After miller got traded? Who was left? Of course he was one of the better players on SOME nights.

We'll see on RoR.

- Otsegolectric


Too bad you did not watch as he took over games . really - do you think everyone in here arguing with you is blind and stupid?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 15 @ 9:59 PM ET
I'll eat both of my (frank)ing shoes, then I'll eat my car.
- TheSabresTaco


Feel free to start a new topic for discussion
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM ET
Too bad you did not watch as he took over games . really - do think everyone in here arguing with you is blind and stupid?
- Maximum Signal




naw just looking thru foggy goggles.

Take a listen to @matthewwgr sometime for reality.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM ET
After miller got traded? Who was left? Of course he was one of the better players on SOME nights.

We'll see on RoR.

- Otsegolectric



What's there to see, they filed or arbitration that doesn't automatically mean he's being traded.

Probably signs a long term deal some time between now and the day of his arbitration hearing.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:05 PM ET
naw just looking thru foggy goggles.

Take a listen to @matthewwgr sometime for reality.

- Otsegolectric


You must be joking?

Coller said he wouldn't trade Girgensons straight up for the 1st overall pick...in last years draft

Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM ET
naw just looking thru foggy goggles.

Take a listen to @matthewwgr sometime for reality.

- Otsegolectric


If that is where you get your info , it is all getting very clear.


Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM ET
You must be joking?

Coller said he wouldn't trade Girgensons straight up for the 1st overall pick...in last years draft

- Sabresfan-365


So one opinion qualifies him as clueless?

Didnt know eks site was filled with myers lovers.
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
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Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM ET
So one opinion qualifies him as clueless?

Didnt know eks site was filled with myers lovers.

- Otsegolectric



No just folks who have a good grasp on reality ,

Scotty beam me up!!!


Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM ET
If that is where you get your info , it is all getting very clear.



- Maximum Signal


Not sure what that means exactly? Oh wait, you believe in grit and compete over analytics. K got it

Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM ET
So one opinion qualifies him as clueless?

Didnt know eks site was filled with myers lovers.

- Otsegolectric



Normally no however saying you wouldn't trade Girgensons for Mackinnon pretty much strips away most of your credibility


Should've seen this site last year, the Myers hate brigade was in full force. I wonder what changed?
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM ET
I see Garth has posted a ROR blog, when are folks going to realize the Avs won't let him go.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM ET
Nah, ROR is staying w/ the Avs. They wouldn't of filed for team arbitration if they are contemplating trading him at all.
- DDM-Coga


Not necessarily true
My thoughts are that they filed for arbitration bc the didn't want to qualify him at 6.5mil
It's just what they had to do to retain his rights
I'm sure they'd like to keep him
But they prob wanna keep Stastny too
And upgrade their defense
Can they afford to do all that?

If they can't agree with ROR on a deal, he could fetch them a return that fills holes & makes the team stronger

Not saying it WILL happen, but ignoring the possibility is foolish

Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM ET
Not sure what that means exactly? Oh wait, you believe in grit and compete over analytics. K got it
- Otsegolectric


His analytics really means a lot from a hack at a radio station . What organizations has he worked for ? Where has he amassed his great knowledge of hockey ? Why isn't he a GM some where if he is so brilliant . I will take Ted Nolan's and Tim Murray's opinion over his . Plus numerous others actually employed by NHL franchises.
Maximum Signal
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM ET
I see Garth has posted a ROR blog, when are folks going to realize the Avs won't let him go.
- SABRES 89


No Kidding !!! They should just say no to drugs !!!


Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM ET
Normally no however saying you wouldn't trade Girgensons for Mackinnon pretty much strips away most of your credibility


Should've seen this site last year, the Myers hate brigade was in full force. I wonder what changed?

- Sabresfan-365


Ya i agree that was a pretty poor take, but overall he's very knowledgeable and a good listen/read.

I like myers a lot, just wouldnt mind him being dealt for a quality top 6 F. Hell or even work a deal with Edm for #3 overall.
Otsegolectric
Buffalo Sabres
Location: rochester, NY
Joined: 01.26.2012

Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM ET
His analytics really means a lot from a hack at a radio station . What organizations has he worked for ? Where has he amassed his great knowledge of hockey ? Why isn't he a GM some where if he is so brilliant . I will take Ted Nolan's and Tim Murray's opinion over his . Plus numerous others actually employed by NHL franchises.
- Maximum Signal


Thank you for the confirmation. 'His' analytics?
SABRES 89
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Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM ET
No Kidding !!! They should just say no to drugs !!!



- Maximum Signal

And people say I have problems.....................
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM ET
I see at least one of those players gone if not two when we have more assets . We all forget about Compher and Fasching too.
- Maximum Signal



They prob both play 2 more years in college, and then prob a year or two in roch...
And Fasching is a winger
Compher is currently a center, but I've read that he could project to be a winger at the NHL level
We do also have Larsson that can play both center & wing
After being so thin down the middle since Briere & Drury left, we really have some fantastic depth at the position now
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