Gutting their future was the quote.
It isn't absurd...It is exactly what GMTM did years ago.
How did that workout having left exactly zero in the pipeline?

Look at that roster and tell me who you think wins that deal in 3 years.
- IonSabres

What you said and what I put in quotations mean precisely the same thing. What a waste of time. GMTM making bad decisions doesn’t mean every trade with multiple pieces being exchanged for an undeniably premium asset is a bad one. Eichel is elite, and can be the cornerstone of a franchise and I assure you, 32 GM’s are very conscious of that fact.

He gone
- Powerslave

I agree

I really wish I shared the same belief. Turcotte and 8 might be favorable for buffalo. All these GMs are looking to Chiarelli GMKA so I don't see it happening personally.
- Carubba-Kaleta

The difference with all of the Chiarelli bad moves over the years is that I don't recall an auction like we are having with Eichel. Sure, a GM might feel that he can get one over on Adams.... but he has to still pay more than what others are offering. I'd hate to really want Jack but lowball too much if I were them.

You're right, the Ducks would 9/10 times unless Drysdale and Zegras both exceed what they're expectations are.
- sbroads24

Possibly the sum of the parts puts us ahead, though.

The lack of quality depth (among other things) is something you can point to as being a downfall of the team on the ice the past 5-6 years.

kaberle wasn't even as good as Kaberle
- SabresFaninIndiana

I agree
- Buff36

Did you hear this?

Is he really gone?

Did you hear this?

Is he really gone?
- DirtyDan

No, they have called, but just a trade I would do.

Sam to Calgary for 12 and Ruzicka
- Buff36

Pass

Pass
- TheSabresTaco

Why?

Who said those guys would be better than Jack 1:1?

Is Jack better than say:
Eklund/Guenther
And
Zegras
And
Comtois

That is the question.
- IonSabres

The answer is almost certainly "yes".

in this case the "whole"(Eichel) is greater than the "sum"(whatever trash, relatively speaking from Anaheim) of its parts.

Did you hear this?

Is he really gone?
- DirtyDan

I was told 100%

Why?
- Buff36

Because I think you can do better than an average 1st and an average prospect

Here's why it was said or "leaked"


The Sabres are softening the blow for a pathetic Eichel return so that the shiny #3 overall pick + Troy freaking Terry and a cap dump doesn't look like the absolute joke of a return for Eichel it is
- sbroads24

We want players who don't currently hate being here

Pass
- TheSabresTaco

Pelletier and pick 12 makes more sense

Because I think you can do better than an average 1st and an average prospect
- TheSabresTaco

How about Zary or Pelletier? Do they do that?

Because I think you can do better than an average 1st and an average prospect
- TheSabresTaco

I am not sure said player is even a prospect now, probably career ahl player

Pelletier and pick 12 makes more sense
- homiedclown

Out of my head

I am not sure said player is even a prospect now, probably career ahl player
- homiedclown

Thats harsh, hes only played 3 games in the NHL...

Because I think you can do better than an average 1st and an average prospect
- TheSabresTaco

That's cool, I like him and think he will be a beast. Just throwing stuff out there, still think Rhino goes to LA.

Thats harsh, hes only played 3 games in the NHL...
- DirtyDan

he's 22

he's 22
- homiedclown

He's the Mittelsh!tz of hockey.

How about Zary or Pelletier? Do they do that?
- Powerslave

They do that.

he's 22
- homiedclown

Not every guy is prepared for pros by 19... 22 Is still young.

He's the Mittelsh!tz of hockey.
- jochfr

I mean he played 3 more nhl games then pu


and pu is a year older

Not every guy is prepared for pros by 19... 22 Is still young.
- DirtyDan

peaked


career ahl'er