leafs just lucked out

2 rfa's signed friendly deals


f@ck
- homiedclown

They can and they will.

The dirty bastards

Thanks!
Hope by the time I’m back Botts has done something that lightens the mood in here a bit
- jdfitz77

July 1st will be here soon enough and this place will burn to the ground if nothing happens.

Who said Cozens had no skill?
- buffalofan19

Gerbe hated the selection.

They can and they will.

The dirty bastards
- walshyleafsfan

So are you guys paying Mitch $12m or what

July 1st will be here soon enough and this place will burn to the ground if nothing happens.
- jochfr

Accidentally hit the flag as my mouse freaked out when I tried to reply

it will be the first ringing of the bell on the 1st, nothing happened, and the whole place will be a tire fire.

Gerbe hated the selection.
- IonSabres

I'll take Gerbe's word for it on prospects. Nobody on here puts the time in researching that kid does.

So are you guys paying Mitch $12m or what
- jcragcrumple

Nah. Waiting for an OS and taking the picks

Nah. Waiting for an OS and taking the picks
- walshyleafsfan

Oh hot damn. Where's he going?

I'll take Gerbe's word for it on prospects. Nobody on here puts the time in researching that kid does.
- Hatboro_Swords

Gerbe latches on to something and wont let it go regardless of the evidence that slaps him in the face... as much research as he does while not working doesn't make up for the fact that every decision he makes in his life is pure emotion

Oh hot damn. Where's he going?
- jcragcrumple

Islanders according to Paul Dreger

Gerbe latches on to something and wont let it go regardless of the evidence that slaps him in the face... as much research as he does while not working doesn't make up for the fact that every decision he makes in his life is pure emotion
- SabresFaninIndiana

72 goals was reason enough for me. Jealousy gets you nowhere.

I'll take Gerbe's word for it on prospects. Nobody on here puts the time in researching that kid does.
- Hatboro_Swords

Well I mean as the tank commander myself I posted several opinions. MHP is very good as well. Ion did the mock draft for us as well if I’m not mistaken.

Burakovsky would have been a nice low risk move. I liked him. Definitely brings more speed to the lineup if anything. Sakic is going to join Elway pretty soon with rings as a player and an exec.

Putting some things in perspective:

Have you watched the 30 for 30, Elway to Marino? I saw it last night (I know it is not new) as I was trapped on a plane with limited viewing options.

The back story relayed the behind the scenes actions require in order to make draft picks and putting together trades. In addition, none of those items are done in a vacuum as they coincide with other player negotiations and then how each scene form one story. The manipulation; the deception to get what you want. There are no cut and dry deals.

Until it happens, the deal was not on the table and the Sabres were never in it or out of it. It is my guess that the machinations necessary for the deal would blow everyone's mind.

Having said that, I am looking for a top six and a stronger defenseman. Whomever that is, I am waiting to see what will happen.

Burakovsky would have been a nice low risk move. I liked him. Definitely brings more speed to the lineup if anything. Sakic is going to join Elway pretty soon with rings as a player and an exec.
- Pegullaville

Avs are gonna be great, no doubt. Not sure what I think about spending a 2nd and 3rd for him though. That's almost what we gave up for Skinner. I thought he would fetch a 3rd or so

Well I mean as the tank commander myself I posted several opinions. MHP is very good as well. Ion did the mock draft for us as well if I’m not mistaken.
- Pegullaville

2nd fiddle Flacccoville.

Avs are gonna be great, no doubt. Not sure what I think about spending a 2nd and 3rd for him though. That's almost what we gave up for Skinner. I thought he would fetch a 3rd or so
- jcragcrumple

Yeah I think that was a little steep for my liking

I liked the idea of him but I wouldn't move a 2nd and a 3rd for him

Botterill getting ready to rest up for the weekend after a frenetic week of manning the phones? What are the birds saying
- jcragcrumple

birds are not talking much
everything close to vest


I heard about interest in PK and pavelski


that's about it


heard a few times risto is safe

Yeah I think that was a little steep for my liking

I liked the idea of him but I wouldn't move a 2nd and a 3rd for him
- Stripes77

Bennett must be worth 2 second rounders + then

This market is weird as hell. Haula goes for peanuts and then this

Bennett must be worth 2 second rounders + then

This market is weird as hell. Haula goes for peanuts and then this
- jcragcrumple

Age is one contributing factor...

A GM calling around to get a better deal might be a factor as well

I kid I kid

Ernie Godden has the ohl record, 87 goals in a season

he went on to score 1 goal in 5 nhl games for the leafs

birds are not talking much
everything close to vest


I heard about interest in PK and pavelski


that's about it


heard a few times risto is safe
- homiedclown

Interesting.

Bedlam, indeed

Interesting.

Bedlam, indeed
- jcragcrumple

31st pick was shopped

unable to get quality young player that fit the mold, forgot to mention that

72 goals was reason enough for me. Jealousy gets you nowhere.
- Hatboro_Swords

It was in fact an emotional response from Gerbe because he really wanted the squirt.
Ok to be disappointed, but to turn the hate on the actual draft pick made was, well emotional.

Interesting fact that an article on The Athletic today showed a graph of CHL picks by year, over say last 12 2007? -2019
- for 8 years the data shows between 95 and 105, Average of 99, but started to dip slightly in 2013
- last 4 years it has steadily dropped now down to lower 80's

It is a trend, and it makes sense.
Early in the draft, select BPA
Later in the draft where differences are less significant and generally require longer development time, draft college and outside of CHL so you can control the asset longer and have a better chance to maximize each selection.

Pretty easy.

Putting some things in perspective:

Have you watched the 30 for 30, Elway to Marino? I saw it last night (I know it is not new) as I was trapped on a plane with limited viewing options.

The back story relayed the behind the scenes actions require in order to make draft picks and putting together trades. In addition, none of those items are done in a vacuum as they coincide with other player negotiations and then how each scene form one story. The manipulation; the deception to get what you want. There are no cut and dry deals.

Until it happens, the deal was not on the table and the Sabres were never in it or out of it. It is my guess that the machinations necessary for the deal would blow everyone's mind.

Having said that, I am looking for a top six and a stronger defenseman. Whomever that is, I am waiting to see what will happen.
- TC4145

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