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jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Apr 12 @ 3:40 PM ET
Hi
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 12 @ 3:41 PM ET
We need an aggressive GM, someone who is bold enough to make high risk trades.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 12 @ 3:42 PM ET
Sabres end up picking 2nd

Sam Reinhart for TJ Brodie

Draft Svechnikov

- sbroads24


JetpackJesus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Honolulu, HI
Joined: 08.27.2007

Apr 12 @ 3:42 PM ET
McShay has a thing up on ESPN where he grades out this year's QB class vs. the grades given for every first round QB selected over the last decade.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/d...qb-2008-plus-2018-top-qbs

Even if he removed this year's QB class, I think it would still be interesting just from the historical perspective.

SPOILER ALERT: EJ Manuel is the lowest graded QB taken in the first round over this period.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 12 @ 3:46 PM ET
Kaepernick almost got a try out with the Seahawks Feel bad for him he should have a job already
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 12 @ 3:46 PM ET

- RhinoFan



Botts wants speed and skill up front, and he values our youthful core.

Swap ROR for skunk, we have a deal.

Eichel
Mitts
Erod
F/A Girgs or rochester guy

Does anyone have an opinion on RORs leadership capabilities?
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Apr 12 @ 3:48 PM ET
Kaepernick almost got a try out with the Seahawks Feel bad for him he should have a job already
- gerbe75pts


Surely not based on his performance. Blaine Gabbert beat him out for crying out loud.
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Apr 12 @ 3:50 PM ET
Botts wants speed and skill up front, and he values our youthful core.

Swap ROR for skunk, we have a deal.

Eichel
Mitts
Erod
F/A Girgs or rochester guy

Does anyone have an opinion on RORs leadership capabilities?

- washedup20


Hmmm... interesting topic we haven't considered. Perhaps we should.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 12 @ 3:57 PM ET
Surely not based on his performance. Blaine Gabbert beat him out for crying out loud.
- gcomella34


Meh he’s still a good QB his body is back to Normal he went on a spiritual food process
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 12 @ 3:59 PM ET
Kaepernick almost got a try out with the Seahawks Feel bad for him he should have a job already
- gerbe75pts


He got exactly what he deserved.
gcomella34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Endicott, NY
Joined: 03.03.2015

Apr 12 @ 4:02 PM ET
Meh he’s still a good QB his body is back to Normal he went on a spiritual food process
- gerbe75pts


He never was a good QB. Defenses hadn't seen the pistol in a while that why he had success. Same reason the Wildcat was successful for one year. He was running a 50 year old offense. Wilson was the only QB that found success after defenses figured it out. Kap and Griffin never adjusted, Griffin was always hurt.
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

Apr 12 @ 4:05 PM ET
You sound catty tonight
- gerbe75pts


I was 100% serious, I don't know why they were showing him. He was all over the place, maybe that's why.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Apr 12 @ 4:07 PM ET
Botts wants speed and skill up front, and he values our youthful core.

Swap ROR for skunk, we have a deal.

Eichel
Mitts
Erod
F/A Girgs or rochester guy

Does anyone have an opinion on RORs leadership capabilities?

- washedup20


We can get better than Brodie. And thank you, the skunker must stay.
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 12 @ 4:16 PM ET
My picks are in

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

Apr 12 @ 4:17 PM ET
Be sure to tune in to WGR for classic caller comments about how Punch Imlach wouldn't stand for this or why don't we go out there and "get" a player like Sidney Crosby or Patrick Kane?
.....I'll hang up and listen.

- seedy


Punch was 32-63-25.

I'm pretty sure he DID put up with it.
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

Apr 12 @ 4:20 PM ET
Kaepernick almost got a try out with the Seahawks Feel bad for him he should have a job already
- gerbe75pts


He would, if he was any good.

He's not good enough to overcome the distraction.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 4:21 PM ET
We can get better than Brodie. And thank you, the skunker must stay.
- RhinoFan


OK, how about this. ROR, Risto and a 2nd to Ottawa for Bobby Ryan & karlsson, I think I would rather have Karlsson for 7 years instead of Risto (and I like Risto)
gerbe75pts
Anaheim Ducks
Location: DRAFT COLE CAUFIELD AT 7!!!, CA
Joined: 09.03.2009

Apr 12 @ 4:22 PM ET
OK, how about this. ROR, Risto and a 2nd to Ottawa for Bobby Ryan & karlsson, I think I would rather have Karlsson for 7 years instead of Risto (and I like Risto)
- hehateme


Only if he’s signed first ..

hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 4:23 PM ET
Only if he’s signed first ..
- gerbe75pts


of course....
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 12 @ 4:27 PM ET
of course....
- hehateme



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

Apr 12 @ 4:28 PM ET
of course....
- hehateme


Then easy yes for me

You get the first overall pick you can then trade that for a massive amount that would be Ridiculous
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 4:32 PM ET
Then easy yes for me

You get the first overall pick you can then trade that for a massive amount that would be Ridiculous

- gerbe75pts


I'll starting making calls now to Ottawa...
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Apr 12 @ 4:34 PM ET
OK, how about this. ROR, Risto and a 2nd to Ottawa for Bobby Ryan & karlsson, I think I would rather have Karlsson for 7 years instead of Risto (and I like Risto)
- hehateme


The cap hits on this make me want to puke

ROR $7.5 for 5 more years Just turned 27
Risto $5.5 4 more years turns 24 in October


Bobby Ryan $7.25 for 4 more years just turned 31
Erik Karlsson $6.5 more 1 more year then at least $10 million for another 8 and is about to turn 28 in May

Nope not making this trade. When Karlsson's new contract kicks in he will be 29 years old and then you're looking at an 8 year contract taking him until he is 38 years old at $10 million a year.

Yes Karlsson is the best player in this deal by far but taking on Bobby Ryan's contract and his lack of production (33 points in 62 games) no thank you
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Apr 12 @ 4:35 PM ET
My picks are in


- gerbe75pts

Sixers won 16 in a row my dude. Don't see the Heat getting out of the 1st round. Embiid should be back at some point of the series too.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Apr 12 @ 4:38 PM ET
The cap hits on this make me want to puke

ROR $7.5 for 5 more years Just turned 27
Risto $5.5 4 more years turns 24 in October


Bobby Ryan $7.25 for 4 more years just turned 31
Erik Karlsson $6.5 more 1 more year then at least $10 million for another 8 and is about to turn 28 in May

Nope not making this trade. When Karlsson's new contract kicks in he will be 29 years old and then you're looking at an 8 year contract taking him until he is 38 years old at $10 million a year.

Yes Karlsson is the best player in this deal by far but taking on Bobby Ryan's contract and his lack of production (33 points in 62 games) no thank you

- Stripes77


Ok then, How about Risto & 1st for Karlsson.
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