what's ironic here is that he's damaging his own value by any of these public displays of unhappiness and apathy. Kevyn's got ice water and doesn't give a rat's (frank) if he's here or not unless he gets true value for him. People like to proclaim "well, he has a NMC". Ok. Sorry your contract has you here for 5 more years.

The reason everyone shut the (frank) up was because they all realized if his trade value is damaged, he isn't going anywhere.
- TheSabresTaco

the trade of jack echl will be a defining moment in kagm's early career...lovin' that he's holding out...we'll see what the outcome is

He has to do SOMETHING.

Everything else he's done so far has been awful.
- BINGO!

that's the problem with a first-time gm and believe me, we've seen a lot of that in buffalo over the last seven years

Crank - Take a gander.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...-free-agency-predictions/

“Our expectation is that Jack is going to be traded in the near future, and all of our discussions have been centred around that issue,” came a dual response from Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli.
- TheSabresTaco

Understood and accepted. I referenced that as well.

I was as well. But We also had nothing in the system as per wingers before this draft.

Next 2 years are loaded with centremen so my guess is we're looking at the future for centers. + I'm sure we'd get a C in the return for Jack,
- DirtyDan

They came out before the draft and literally told everyone they don't give a poop about positions when relative to the depth already here.

I hear the Rags are making Kevin Rooney available in a Jack Eichel trade.

In my eyes, yes. I just don't believe any of the rumors that he wants out and that the "damage is done". Unless I hear it from Jack himself, I don't believe any of this crap.
- kritter65

I have a horse to sell you

my guess is that drury is drooling over the thought of landing jack...it would be a great kickoff to his career as gm
- Michael Pachla

Just like gmtm kicked off his career and ended it with ror and Kane.

I have a horse to sell you
- Jet Jaguar BD

Is it an Olympic dressage horse?

Just like gmtm kicked off his career and ended it with ror and Kane.
- IndianaSabresFan

yeah...could be

me likey if kagm can pull it off

my guess is that drury is drooling over the thought of landing jack...it would be a great kickoff to his career as gm
- Michael Pachla

If he wanted him that bad why is he saying half his roster is off limits? Most sabres fans would agree even if all players were fair game on the rangers we’d still probably say no, right?

I think we could also snag their only other available player, Brendan Smith

SICK PACKAGE:

JACK EICHEL

For

KEVIN ROONEY
BRENDAN SMITH
2027 6TH

If he wanted him that bad why is he saying half his roster is off limits? Most sabres fans would agree even if all players were fair game on the rangers we’d still probably say no, right?
- IceColdBeer

Imagine being a clown, pulling a wad of garbage out of the garbage can and bringing it to a reserve and asking for a gold bar.

Ignore it and it might go away

If he wanted him that bad why is he saying half his roster is off limits? Most sabres fans would agree even if all players were fair game on the rangers we’d still probably say no, right?
- IceColdBeer

not sure we really know what's going on behind the scenes...methinks it's a matter of two rams butting heads (same with guerin and any other gm kagm is negotiating with)...who will capitulate?

I think we could also snag their only other available player, Brendan Smith

SICK PACKAGE:

JACK EICHEL

For

KEVIN ROONEY
BRENDAN SMITH
2027 6TH
- TheSabresTaco

Drury will give away 5 first round draft picks starting in 2026 when he estimates he won’t be employed by the Rangers

They came out before the draft and literally told everyone they don't give a poop about positions when relative to the depth already here.
- TheSabresTaco

Well they need depth everywhere sooo...

Ignore it and it might go away
- sbroads24

what are your thoughts on kagm's performance at the draft, including trades?

They can whatever they like.

What they say and what they do are 2 different things
- DirtyDan

People are surprised that they didn't pick centers because the depth is lacking, and they didn't do it, and they said they wouldn't.

So... they were truthful.

I think we could also snag their only other available player, Brendan Smith

SICK PACKAGE:

JACK EICHEL

For

KEVIN ROONEY
BRENDAN SMITH
2027 6TH
- TheSabresTaco

Add a 2028 7th and you have a deal.

Well they need depth everywhere sooo...
- DirtyDan

That is true. Especially high ceiling offensive wingers.

Is it an Olympic dressage horse?
- Hank Balling

Has all its teeth and no hoof rot

I’m a little surprised about Rosen over Lucius.

Sabres have nothing down the middle outside of Cozens and Mits
- Pegullaville

Yet. 😉

what are your thoughts on kagm's performance at the draft, including trades?
- Michael Pachla

I give it all a B. Pretty good job

Amazing 55 trade
Terrible Reinhart trade

I like not over thinking the draft and just taking Power (The draft Eklund #1 stuff was so ridiculous)

The Rosen pick is a definite reach, but I like attacking skill throughout the draft

People are surprised that they didn't pick centers because the depth is lacking, and they didn't do it, and they said they wouldn't.

So... they were truthful.
- TheSabresTaco

add as much talent as you can...no matter the position...

Has all its teeth and no hoof rot
- Jet Jaguar BD