Michael Pachla: Building the 2016-17 Buffalo Sabres roster--RW, Brian Gionta

Good read again.

Might be a raw feed of the game tonight. Will know more as it gets closer to game time.

Brad Marchand extends in Boston, 8 years, $49 million. Hopefully, that becomes a deal they want to get out from under but can't in about four years.

Brad Marchand extends in Boston, 8 years, $49 million. Hopefully, that becomes a deal they want to get out from under but can't in about four years.
- buffalofan19

As much as I don't like that guy, he's actually somehow turned into a very good player for them. I hate playing against him and I think he's a complete moron, but in terms of his skills, I'd take him on this team in a heartbeat.

Brad Marchand extends in Boston, 8 years, $49 million. Hopefully, that becomes a deal they want to get out from under but can't in about four years.
- buffalofan19

at first glance it seemed like a little less than what I was expecting...that said, I do like your take

Good read again.

Might be a raw feed of the game tonight. Will know more as it gets closer to game time.
- cabin

that would be cool

Been a long time since I've rockin' rolled on this board.. Been in Bills mode all summer. A few points

- I told everyone on here Girgensons wouldn't get 3 mill a year or more and better yet he couldn't even get 2
- Meta and Gerbe technically owe me Avi bets but it's been awhile so I'll let by gones be by gones and just proclaim myself as the victor
- Speaking of Gerbe is he back from his very long suspension yet?

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As much as I don't like that guy, he's actually somehow turned into a very good player for them. I hate playing against him and I think he's a complete moron, but in terms of his skills, I'd take him on this team in a heartbeat.
- HonkFortheGoose

I would too, but only for the next four years. His skills will diminish. He will be worth nowhere near that by the time he is 33 to 36 year's old when that contract expires.

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- jochfr

Flat lined ?

Flat lined ?
- cabin

Someday

Been a long time since I've rockin' rolled on this board.. Been in Bills mode all summer. A few points

- I told everyone on here Girgensons wouldn't get 3 mill a year or more and better yet he couldn't even get 2
- Meta and Gerbe technically owe me Avi bets but it's been awhile so I'll let by gones be by gones and just proclaim myself as the victor
- Speaking of Gerbe is he back from his very long suspension yet?
- bluengold12

Good to see your attitude hasn't changed....

Welcome back?? I guess....

In the long run we're all dead.

-John Maynard Keynes

Can we just stop the Reinhart for Trouba bullpoop?

In the long run we're all dead.

-John Maynard Keynes
- SomeoneGerman

A Long run could kill some of us

Can we just stop the Reinhart for Trouba bullpoop?


- feetontheair22

That won't happen

Good to see your attitude hasn't changed....

Welcome back?? I guess....
- HonkFortheGoose

Not sure how this relates to you.. This was a long running joke- bet a few of us had in the early parts of the summer when some of the insiders on here said Girgensons wanted a big contract. Obviously he didn't get it (Nor should he have) and I remembered the bet I had.

Moving on.

That won't happen
- SABRES 89

there's the belief out there that trouba could be a top-pairing d-man

there's the belief out there that trouba could be a top-pairing d-man
- Michael Pachla

Rather keep Sam. Sam scores more and will get even better.

Rather keep Sam. Sam scores more and will get even better.
- cabin

no way in hell i'd trade reinhart for trouba...imo, trouba is top-four at best

no way in hell i'd trade reinhart for trouba...imo, trouba is top-four at best
- Michael Pachla

It would never be a 1 for 1. If the 2nd piece coming back is a really good forward...

no way in hell i'd trade reinhart for trouba...imo, trouba is top-four at best
- Michael Pachla

Don't want to lose any of our top forwards. Defense wasn't that bad last season. Scoring was non existent.

no way in hell i'd trade reinhart for trouba...imo, trouba is top-four at best
- Michael Pachla

I'd never trade Reinhart for Trouba either or pretty much anyone to be frank..

But I think Trouba would easily be the number 2 defenceman here. Read today via Mckenzie that Jets planned on putting him on Left side this year because of Myers and Big Buff on the right. This way he can play top 4 for them. I don't think we really have a trade asset for them.. Maybe Ennis + but I doubt it. A top four of

Trouba Risto
Kulikov Bogosian

Would be awesome though

I'd never trade Reinhart for Trouba either or pretty much anyone to be frank..

But I think Trouba would easily be the number 2 defenceman here. Read today via Mckenzie that Jets planned on putting him on Left side this year because of Myers and Big Buff on the right. This way he can play top 4 for them. I don't think we really have a trade asset for them.. Maybe Ennis + but I doubt it. A top four of

Trouba Risto
Kulikov Bogosian

Would be awesome though
- bluengold12

The Sabres need a lot of D help IMO. However, not at the expense of trading Reinhart or a top 6 foward. Hopefully Guhle can step up, but I think he still needs a year to mature before he steps into the NHL.

That won't happen
- SABRES 89

it will be a beautiful wall with a wonderful door