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mhp
Buffalo Sabres
Location: PROUD MEMBER OF RED SOX NATION SINCE 1975!!!! , SD
Joined: 01.14.2008

Jun 9 @ 5:23 PM ET



Was 37 this morning in Salamanca.

- cabin


cold enough to freeze your nips.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 9 @ 5:29 PM ET
There has been no LeBron sucks talk today. Weird
- sbroads24


Love needs to stay out forever


I was still laughing out loud at Stephen a Smith's angry rant about JR Smith

http://youtu.be/BKL39u1bvhs
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Jun 9 @ 5:59 PM ET
cold enough to freeze your nips.
- mhp

Hers took notice .. in turn, I took noticed of their noticing.

Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jun 9 @ 6:04 PM ET
Pujajvi is going to be good.

He isn't going to be Mathews or even Laine good though.

Sure we expect him to be better than who we draft at 8 but you're giving up picks in the future (2017) draft which will be needed to rebuild the prospect pool as well.

3 picks to move up 5 spots for a player that wont be in North America this year...

Too rich for my blood.

- Stripes77

Jesse P might even go 2nd overall, Laine to Winnipeg isn't set in stone yet
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jun 9 @ 6:06 PM ET
I really don't think there is much separation from Matthews, Laine or Puljujarvi.
- Mentalorgasm5

Correct
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jun 9 @ 6:24 PM ET
Love needs to stay out forever


I was still laughing out loud at Stephen a Smith's angry rant about JR Smith

http://youtu.be/BKL39u1bvhs

- GERBE!!!75PTS



When Stephen A Smith says people should have to do something of quality before they are celebrated or become celebrities, I shake my head and wonder if he's ever walked past a parked car. It's self evident that he has never looked in the mirror, if he's going off on that riff, but I would think he would have a chance to catch his reflection in the parked cars Windows ....
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 9 @ 6:30 PM ET
Jesse P might even go 2nd overall, Laine to Winnipeg isn't set in stone yet
- Pegullaville


Laine is set in stone the gm will be fired
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 9 @ 6:34 PM ET
I could very well be wrong, it's definitely my own opinion. Before the season, the talks were either Mathews or Jesse Puljujarvi as the first pick. As the season progressed, Laine joined them for the discussion, and just don't see what Mathews has shown, or what Puljujarvi hasn't shown to create this separation. I can see what Laine did to join the up there, but can't see what would have cause such a separation between Mathews and Puljujarvi, if that makes any sense.
- Mentalorgasm5



I cant speak to the 2nd half of the season but right up until and including what i saw of the WJ's i like Puljujarvi over Laine. Im not saying that he's definitely better or is going to have a better career but I think its much closer than we are being led to believe and assuming the price wasn't too much of an overpayment id seriously consider it.
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jun 9 @ 6:40 PM ET
I have a gut feeling it's Cam Fowler. Tim Murray is only aware of about 5% of the NHL players. Most of them have associations with former teams of his so....

We heavily scouted Anaheim near the deadline.

- sbroads24


Don't like GMTM much do ya? Best gm this city has seen since Polian. Maybe you were trying sarcasm??
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 9 @ 6:46 PM ET
Jesse P might even go 2nd overall, Laine to Winnipeg isn't set in stone yet
- Pegullaville

I think a more likely scenario is Columbus would move from 3 to 2. If the Jets prefer Jesse Puljujarvi, and the blue jackets don't want Puljujarvi, seems like a good trade for the Jets. Move down a spot, gain some assets, and still get the guy you want.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jun 9 @ 6:46 PM ET
Laine is set in stone the gm will be fired
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Jesse P is better two way player, better playmaker, and scored almost as much as Laine did. Out scored him at the WJC and almost every goal Laine scored for Finland came directly from JP. Yes Laine is the more flashier offensively with his shot but that's really all he has that's better then JP
rmiethaner
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 10.04.2006

Jun 9 @ 6:47 PM ET
Don't like GMTM much do ya? Best gm this city has seen since Polian. Maybe you were trying sarcasm??
- turbo044



I would say John Butler is second after Polian.

And Murray still has not accomplished anything yet. Heck, even Darcy has accomplished more than Murray so far.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 9 @ 6:48 PM ET
Jesse P is better two way player, better playmaker, and scored almost as much as Laine did. Out scored him at the WJC and almost every goal Laine scored for Finland came directly from JP. Yes Laine is the more flashier offensively with his shot but that's really all he has that's better then JP
- Pegullaville



They are already selling out his jerseys in Winnipeg this is set in stone just like us with jack last year
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 9 @ 6:58 PM ET



Next up...Condoms .


http://wivb.com/2016/06/0...96f11-ccf1b0bee5-38722449

- cabin


It was like that originally. The "sons" came later. I think it's absurd, but in fairness "sons" is not the original lyric.
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 9 @ 6:59 PM ET
Jesse P is better two way player, better playmaker, and scored almost as much as Laine did. Out scored him at the WJC and almost every goal Laine scored for Finland came directly from JP. Yes Laine is the more flashier offensively with his shot but that's really all he has that's better then JP
- Pegullaville


Are we still on this?
Wetbandit1
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Unpopular opinion (i think): The best Die Hard movie is the 4th one- Live free or Die Hard -jdfitz7, NY
Joined: 10.07.2010

Jun 9 @ 7:01 PM ET
When Stephen A Smith says people should have to do something of quality before they are celebrated or become celebrities, I shake my head and wonder if he's ever walked past a parked car. It's self evident that he has never looked in the mirror, if he's going off on that riff, but I would think he would have a chance to catch his reflection in the parked cars Windows ....
- Der Kaiser


He's a professional troll. That's all. And he's very good at it. BHH could learn a thing or two.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 9 @ 7:20 PM ET
Are we still on this?
- Wetbandit1


On your point last night I watched it lol Dennis had me going for at least 10 mins when he was with that girl
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jun 9 @ 7:21 PM ET
He's a professional troll. That's all. And he's very good at it. BHH could learn a thing or two.
- Wetbandit1


He actually lost it that episode like he was an actual fan of the cavs it was incredible
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Jun 9 @ 7:45 PM ET
I would say John Butler is second after Polian.

And Murray still has not accomplished anything yet. Heck, even Darcy has accomplished more than Murray so far.

- rmiethaner


I disagree. He orchestrated their tank that got eichel, got O'Reilly for a reasonable price, saw the sabres improve by 27 points despite a lot of injuries. The jury is still out in Kane/Bogo trade and the lehner trade + we'll see what this offseason brings, but to say he's done nothing is a stretch
seedy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: you don't need an ignore button to ignore someone., CA
Joined: 02.22.2007

Jun 9 @ 7:49 PM ET
I disagree. He orchestrated their tank that got eichel, got O'Reilly for a reasonable price, saw the sabres improve by 27 points despite a lot of injuries. The jury is still out in Kane/Bogo trade and the lehner trade + we'll see what this offseason brings, but to say he's done nothing is a stretch
- turbo044


To add to this, he's doing exactly what he said he was going to do when he took the job.
People may not like it, but he pretty much said he was going to do it.
Pegullaville
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Toronto
Joined: 03.16.2011

Jun 9 @ 7:51 PM ET
I disagree. He orchestrated their tank that got eichel, got O'Reilly for a reasonable price, saw the sabres improve by 27 points despite a lot of injuries. The jury is still out in Kane/Bogo trade and the lehner trade + we'll see what this offseason brings, but to say he's done nothing is a stretch
- turbo044

Miller trade, I believe Vanek as well but I could be wrong (most likely wrong)
rmiethaner
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 10.04.2006

Jun 9 @ 7:59 PM ET
I disagree. He orchestrated their tank that got eichel, got O'Reilly for a reasonable price, saw the sabres improve by 27 points despite a lot of injuries. The jury is still out in Kane/Bogo trade and the lehner trade + we'll see what this offseason brings, but to say he's done nothing is a stretch
- turbo044



Your forgot to mention his best move...getting rid of Nolan. lol

I have liked his moves so far, and I have nothing to complain about, yet. And the improved record is great. I guess I just disagreed with the assumption that he is the second best GM this city has ever seen. Hopefully that changes.

But if he over pays for Okposo after Stamkos does not come here or gives up too many assets in a trade again, I may change my mind about him being a good GM. They need to make the playoffs this year.
mattmoulson
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WNY, NY
Joined: 06.14.2015

Jun 9 @ 7:59 PM ET
I disagree. He orchestrated their tank that got eichel, got O'Reilly for a reasonable price, saw the sabres improve by 27 points despite a lot of injuries. The jury is still out in Kane/Bogo trade and the lehner trade + we'll see what this offseason brings, but to say he's done nothing is a stretch
- turbo044


This is the year that Murray can be judged
rmiethaner
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 10.04.2006

Jun 9 @ 8:00 PM ET
Miller trade, I believe Vanek as well but I could be wrong (most likely wrong)
- Pegullaville



Yeah, he tore it down for the tank, without question.
rmiethaner
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 10.04.2006

Jun 9 @ 8:01 PM ET
This is the year that Murray can be judged
- mattmoulson



If he over pays for FA's and gives up a lot of prospects and picks in trades that seem to be for a "win now" attitude, I will question if his orders are coming from ownership.
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