I hope he does too! He absolutely annhilated some of the posters. That was hilarious.
- Hatboro_Swords

I'd hate for him to get run out of here. He'd just become a nominee for the world's greatest award

I'd hate for him to get run out of here. He'd just become a nominee for the world's greatest award
- TheSabresTaco

You certainly don’t have what it takes to do it. You’ll get throttled like the rest of them. He’s on 3ER level and I would rather he stuck around. It’s all for comedy Bob

Hope he comes back today and continues the praise of his local city, team and fans. I'm patiently waiting.
- TheSabresTaco

I could live without him., but I am trying to Wake Up, maybe even educate myself.

I could live without him., but I am trying to Wake Up, maybe even educate myself.
- IonSabres

look to the liquor

Its a dildo. Like you.
- Der Kaiser

You had a solid May 30th.

This was some of the best backreading material on this site in quite a while.

Well done, everyone.

Trade for Kessel
Trade for Subban

Sign Skinner.

Cap be dammed.

Trade for Kessel
Trade for Subban

Sign Skinner.

Cap be dammed.
- ImThatGuy

Yeah That doesn’t sound like a Great plan at all

Yeah That doesn’t sound like a Great plan at all
- gerbe75pts

But the Golden State Sweep...

But the Golden State Sweep...
- SDSabre

You could see that coming from a mile away.

I still think Golden State wins this series though in no more than six games.

Resign Skinner. Trade for Kessel. Profit.
- Mentalorgasm5

I hope I don't regret bringing up Kessel today. Sure beats our almighty drunken god of hockey and conqueror of Tim Horton's, ROR.

Kessel certainly puts up the poinnts, which this team is in dire need of. He is also owed 6.8M for three more years and is 31. One has to consider..

A) why is Pittsburgh trying to trade for an inferior player who had a bad year in Jason Zucker? (I would take Zucker)

B) why is Pittsburgh desperate to trade away a guy who has averaged 75 points for them during his time there, and 81 points over the past 3 years?

I suspect part of the reason is this.



Zucker had a bad season last year, but Phil has never really had a good defensive season.

Now, are the Sabres in a position to reject offense because of no defense? My guess is no, because while the Penguins have serious issues with defense, they also have a great offense, in part because of Kessel. The Sabres are an atrocity on offense, and have been for quite a few years.

The price of Kessel is a 27 year old Zucker who had a bad year. Acquiring Kessel would hamper our abilities to address our defensive needs. If we were able to acquire more defensively reliable forwards (and dmen), this might make sense for us to pursue. I just don't know if a 31 year old declining, 6.8M one dimensional forward would provide more value than a more responsible, two way forward that is maybe good for 50-60 points.

I see that I was late in bringing up Kessel today.

But the Golden State Sweep...
- SDSabre

Yeah the Raptors are still not winning

That L will wake the Golden State Warriors up and win 4 straight

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Yeah the Raptors are still not winning
- gerbe75pts[/img]

based on this rookie post, neither are you

Yeah the Raptors are still not winning

That L will wake the Golden State Warriors up and win 4 straight
- gerbe75pts

If the Warriors win Game 2 and Durant comes back in Game 3, this series is over in 5. If not, it drags out longer.

hearing skinner will probably be a tad north of 9 per

expect it done today or tomorrow

hearing skinner will probably be a tad north of 9 per

expect it done today or tomorrow
- homiedclown

8 years, $8.95 per.

Yeah the Raptors are still not winning

That L will wake the Golden State Warriors up and win 4 straight
- gerbe75pts

If the Warriors win Game 2 and Durant comes back in Game 3, this series is over in 5. If not, it drags out longer.
- buffalofan19

hearing skinner will probably be a tad north of 9 per

expect it done today or tomorrow
- homiedclown

👍

How is it moot?

You are comparing Skinner’s deal to ones signed years ago.

Is Panarin better than Pat Kane?
- OneKaneOneCup

Jamie Benn's is 2 years old I believe, but okay.

And Panarin is damn good. I'd love to spend 1.5 more and upgrade to him over Skinner, absolutely.

- Sabresfan-365

They actually held Leonard in check last night like they wanted to. I don't expect them to let Siakam run roughshod over them two games in a row.

Jamie Benn's is 2 years old I believe, but okay.

And Panarin is damn good. I'd love to spend 1.5 more and upgrade to him over Skinner, absolutely.
- RhinoFan

Here's the scenario:

Both players are 100% dedicated to signing with the Sabres. Jeff says 9, Bread says 11.

I'm paying Bread. But that's clearly not the scenario.

They actually held Leonard in check last night like they wanted to. I don't expect them to let Siakam run roughshod over them two games in a row.
- buffalofan19

And he still nearly picked up a double double. Siakam has that ability though, nobody sees it coming till its too late.

They could switch defenders on him but that would likely open up space for kawhi. Gasol looked good too.

hearing skinner will probably be a tad north of 9 per

expect it done today or tomorrow
- homiedclown

Jeremy and Chad's guys agree.

Once Bob reports it, you're within days of the outcome.