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

Dec 3 @ 12:47 PM ET
I don't get the reinhart hate...he's on the final year of his entry-level deal and will be re-signed to a very reasonable bridge contract...he's got skills, but is a young player in a very difficult situation...he may not be second-overall worthy at this point, but he's not on a bad contract either
- Michael Pachla

Serious question, what skills are we talking about here? Deflecting the puck?

Bad skater, supposedly great passer who doesn’t get assists. Can’t stick handle around anyone, and is on pace for 30 points this year

Jack and ROR are struggling so Reinhart completely disappears off the score sheet. He can’t create anything on his own.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Dec 3 @ 12:59 PM ET
Serious question, what skills are we talking about here? Deflecting the puck?

Bad skater, supposedly great passer who doesn’t get assists. Can’t stick handle around anyone, and is on pace for 30 points this year

Jack and ROR are struggling so Reinhart completely disappears off the score sheet. He can’t create anything on his own.

- sbroads24



He does some things well but the bottom line is he doesn't "move the needle". But of our many complimentary players at least he won't be overpaid.

If you get a decent offer for him you'd take it but otherwise I'd keep him around see if he can't make himself useful on a third scoring line or something. If for no other reason than to just inflate his value.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 3 @ 1:10 PM ET
I'm just going by what I read and the odd times I watch a Sabres game. He doesn't seem to be showing signs of developing quite the opposite actually. I mean you're right that'll only help his next contract but with that said I'd rather have a guy paying well and have to pay him more .
Kind of strange reasoning to say well he's not playing well so we can pay him less for 3 or 4 years and HOPE he figures it out

- Cptmjl


I guess the point I was trying to make is that the can afford to be patient with him and it won't cost them too much financially to so so
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 3 @ 1:15 PM ET
Serious question, what skills are we talking about here? Deflecting the puck?

Bad skater, supposedly great passer who doesn’t get assists. Can’t stick handle around anyone, and is on pace for 30 points this year

Jack and ROR are struggling so Reinhart completely disappears off the score sheet. He can’t create anything on his own.

- sbroads24


and it's costing them less than $900k against the cap this year...there are far more pressing problems with players not named sam...they can afford to be patient
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 3 @ 1:24 PM ET
Shaq Lawson is getting dominated by a 3rd string tackle
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 3 @ 1:24 PM ET
and it's costing them less than $900k against the cap this year...there are far more pressing problems with players not named sam...they can afford to be patient
- Michael Pachla

Ok, he’s supposed to be a reason we are not the WORST TEAM IN THE NHL
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Dec 3 @ 1:28 PM ET
Ok, he’s supposed to be a reason we are not the WORST TEAM IN THE NHL
- sbroads24

one of the reasons...I don't ever remember anyone calling him a franchise player at the draft...
while I agree he hasn't lived up to his 2nd-overall billing, I just think it's too early bail on him
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 3 @ 1:31 PM ET
Yeah I know he isn't going anywhere but at this point you guys are happy with Eichel and his contract? Also, do you consider him a legit franchise center at this point?
- Cptmjl


The truth is that the fan base is divided.

NO-ONE disputes his offensive acumen, it is simply off the charts good.
The dispute comes in on:
A) his play away from the puck
B) certain skills centers require to be recognized as great/elite
C) Attitude, Maturity, Leadership skills

He is young still, and needs to be coached up in a big way to be a franchise center...to play that 200 ft game, to actually win more face-offs than he loses, to lead by example and being a dedicated professional who wants to be the best.

In his 3rd year, I and others expect more in the way of A, B, C.
Happy? Nonpe. Hopeful?, Yes.
I am hopeful he matures quickly.
Confident? Let’s just say at $10m per next year, he better ...to whom much is give, much is expected.

Couple that with successfully getting Bylsma run out of town, and he put a lot on his shoulders by his own doing.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Dec 3 @ 1:32 PM ET
Watching the bills on Malibu Beach

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

Dec 3 @ 1:35 PM ET
Another 13 point output on the horizon for Tyrod Taylor
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 3 @ 1:35 PM ET
Shaq Lawson is getting dominated by a 3rd string tackle
- sbroads24


Fasten your seatbelt, Bills stumbling and bumbling ... how can friggin McCoy drop that pass?
Jesus Christ.

Guarantee Pats put up 14 more before the half.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 3 @ 1:37 PM ET
Watching the bills on Malibu Beach

Today's a good day

- gerbe75pts


Was watching the hot bodies on Siesta Key Beach yesterday, enjoying beers, snacks, cigars, the water...and then the gorgeous sunset over the Gulf.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Dec 3 @ 1:38 PM ET
C’mon Jets, beat the Chiefs!!!
We need that 1st rounder to be sweet.
cabin
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We need a You're an Ass button, NY
Joined: 09.07.2006

Dec 3 @ 1:41 PM ET
Oh really.there you go with that"we" word again
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Dec 3 @ 1:41 PM ET
I heard Sam Reinfart is the downfall of this organization and possibly the reason NK is testing missiles.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Dec 3 @ 1:45 PM ET
Another 13 point output on the horizon for Tyrod Taylor
- sbroads24

he has to be a smarter qb

too many bonehead planys
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Dec 3 @ 1:46 PM ET
Tony Romo making our coach look like a fool
Oh well
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Dec 3 @ 1:47 PM ET
Was watching the hot bodies on Siesta Key Beach yesterday, enjoying beers, snacks, cigars, the water...and then the gorgeous sunset over the Gulf.
- IonSabres


It's always good to clear your mind after a poop Sports week lol

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

Dec 3 @ 1:50 PM ET
he has to be a smarter qb

too many bonehead planys

- homiedclown

He needs to go away after this year
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 3 @ 1:55 PM ET
We’re a decent QB away from being ahead in this game
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 3 @ 2:02 PM ET
We’re a decent QB away from being ahead in this game
- sbroads24



His name is Joe Webb 🤣😂
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Dec 3 @ 2:05 PM ET
I believe we can call this a soft benching of Tyrod
chilliard77
Location: NY
Joined: 08.23.2011

Dec 3 @ 2:09 PM ET
We’re a decent QB away from being ahead in this game
- sbroads24

I c u replying to Yost on twitter
MaximumBone
Edmonton Oilers
Joined: 06.15.2012

Dec 3 @ 2:10 PM ET
Sooooo...

Reinhart for a 2nd?
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Dec 3 @ 2:17 PM ET
I c u replying to Yost on twitter
- chilliard77

I can’t help myself
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