i guess it would depend upon whether or not the sabres are in the playoff chase...although, admittedly, the odds are stacked heavily against them
- Michael Pachla

http://www.playoffstatus....hl/nhlpostseasonprob.html

Chevy not getting any discipline from the NHL because:


John Shannon
@JShannonhl
·
18m
Bettman:“While on some level, it would be easiest to paint everyone with any association to this terrible matter with the same broad brush, I believe that
fundamental fairness requires a more in-depth analysis of the role of each person,”

Bettman: “Kevin Cheveldayoff was not a member of the Blackhawks senior leadership team in 2010, and I cannot, therefore, assign to him responsibility for the Club’s actions, or inactions."

Bettman: "He provided a full account of his degree of involvement in the matter, which was limited exclusively to his attendance at a single meeting, and I found him to be extremely forthcoming and credible in our discussion.”

https://twitter.com/SWhyn...54119151463698439/photo/1

http://www.playoffstatus.com/nhl/nhlpostseasonprob.html
- homiedclown

You always weasel out with some logical, patient answer.

What if the Sabres are in the playoff chase, but a few points out. There are exactly 28 games left in the season. Jack Quinn is still amazing.

What do you do Pach?

*starts laying stones around MP to avoid escape*
- QuinnFan

*sits down and loads a peace pipe within the stone encirclement*


it would be a case of the whole being much greater than the sum of it's parts and imo you don't bail on the players who've put their trust in you and have played their asses off to get to that point...nor do you bail on the coaching staff who have committed to a belief system that is working

*passes the pipe*

Chevy not getting any discipline from the NHL because:


John Shannon
@JShannonhl
·
18m
Bettman:“While on some level, it would be easiest to paint everyone with any association to this terrible matter with the same broad brush, I believe that
fundamental fairness requires a more in-depth analysis of the role of each person,”

Bettman: “Kevin Cheveldayoff was not a member of the Blackhawks senior leadership team in 2010, and I cannot, therefore, assign to him responsibility for the Club’s actions, or inactions."

Bettman: "He provided a full account of his degree of involvement in the matter, which was limited exclusively to his attendance at a single meeting, and I found him to be extremely forthcoming and credible in our discussion.”

https://twitter.com/SWhyn...54119151463698439/photo/1
- Stripes77

Understandable.

Anyone know if they can fine Chicago more money. Or is the $2 million final?

Cause I find that part a frankin joke.

Understandable.

Anyone know if they can fine Chicago more money. Or is the $2 million final?

Cause I find that part a frankin joke.
- DirtyDan

draft picks should be forfeited as well

Understandable.

Anyone know if they can fine Chicago more money. Or is the $2 million final?

Cause I find that part a frankin joke.
- DirtyDan

take that 2 mil and give it to Beach

Understandable.

Anyone know if they can fine Chicago more money. Or is the $2 million final?

Cause I find that part a frankin joke.
- DirtyDan

This is where I am at as well.

I was always curious about how much Chevy knew, and according to the statement from Bettman, he was brought in for only one meeting, was the last to know, wasn't aware of the player or the coach in question (who didn't report to him which I think is the key point here) and all of upper management was there and they agreed on an investigation.

With Buffalo winning, does this hurt Jack's trade value?

This is where I am at as well.

I was always curious about how much Chevy knew, and according to the statement from Bettman, he was brought in for only one meeting, was the last to know, wasn't aware of the player or the coach in question (who didn't report to him which I think is the key point here) and all of upper management was there and they agreed on an investigation.
- Stripes77

I think the fact that he met with Bettman is also telling seeing as 37 other people chose not to do so.

With Buffalo winning, does this hurt Jack's trade value?
- c1067

Not unless elite #1 centers started growing on trees

Adam Proteau
@Proteautype
·
1m
Leafs sign blueliner Morgan Rielly to 8-year, $60-million contract extension. No question Rielly could've gotten a bigger payday if he became a UFA next summer, but this is the only NHL team he's known, and he loves it in Toronto. Leafs couldn't replace the minutes he eats up.


Toronto doubling down on a core that hasn't won a playoff series...I know I shouldn't talk but that's a bold strategy cotton.

Not unless elite #1 centers started growing on trees
- Slump Buster

Elite Center who is injury prone with a bad attitude and no leadership. Buffalo is more competitive with less skill.

Olo did not just become able to pass as I have been mentioning for the last two years. Jack had his best year while playing with Olo and he has kept his head up and passed the puck since he came in the league, similar to how he is helping the two other '70's on his line now except Jack was better and also demanded the puck on his stick more.

There are a few of us who aren't surprised by him and the skills of Thompson while others fixate on Risto.

He should have been great by now. 😀😀😀😀

Aren't you the guy who wasn't watching the Sabres anymore?

Tell me more about something you read about
- Boss34

Yes, he should have been great by now.

Touche'...yes I was fast-forwarding through unbearable game after unbearable game - but I've been watching them this year...very enjoyable to watch now. Fairweather fan ? Maybe. It's my rite after suffering for over 50 years.

High pick like that, he should be great by now. He isn't. People around the league should be talking about how great he is by now - instead he's been looked at as a joke. And I trust their opinions over yours. I've never respected you or your opinions - no offense. Just saying.

Take care.

*sits down and loads a peace pipe within the stone encirclement*


it would be a case of the whole being much greater than the sum of it's parts and imo you don't bail on the players who've put their trust in you and have played their asses off to get to that point...nor do you bail on the coaching staff who have committed to a belief system that is working

*passes the pipe*
- Michael Pachla

*coughs up a lung*

Well said bud, well said.

Eichel deal close with Vegas..

Yes, he should have been great by now.

Touche'...yes I was fast-forwarding through unbearable game after unbearable game - but I've been watching them this year...very enjoyable to watch now. Fairweather fan ? Maybe. It's my rite after suffering for over 50 years.

High pick like that, he should be great by now. He isn't. People around the league should be talking about how great he is by now - instead he's been looked at as a joke. And I trust their opinions over yours. I've never respected you or your opinions - no offense. Just saying.

Take care.
- kritter65

Why should every 8th overall be "great?" And Risto played on a terrible team with little help as the number 1 D against the other team's top talent, and played top minutes for years on the PK, PP, 22-25 minutes a might and got the Sabres a pretty high first, a 2nd and Hagg in a trade return. I'll take it. When you saw Dahlin in two goals last night who looked lost when does he start to get critiqued more and wonder where the greatness is for a a 1st overall?

Yes, he should have been great by now.

Touche'...yes I was fast-forwarding through unbearable game after unbearable game - but I've been watching them this year...very enjoyable to watch now. Fairweather fan ? Maybe. It's my rite after suffering for over 50 years.

High pick like that, he should be great by now. He isn't. People around the league should be talking about how great he is by now - instead he's been looked at as a joke. And I trust their opinions over yours. I've never respected you or your opinions - no offense. Just saying.

Take care.
- kritter65

a list of post-lockout 8th overall picks (and the 9th overall)

2005--devin setoguchi (brian lee)
2006--peter meuller (james sheppard)
2007--zach hamill (logan couture)
2008--mikkel boddeker (josh bailey)
2009--scott glennie (jared cowen)
2010--alexander burmistov (mikael granlund)
2011--sean coutourier (dougie hamilton)
2012--derrick pouliot (jacob trouba)

2013--risto (bo horvat)

2014--william nylander (nicholas ehlers)
2015--zach werenski (timo meier)
2016--alexander nylander (mikhail sergachev)
2017--mitts (michael rasmussen)
2018--adam boqvist (vitaly kratsov)
2019--philip broberg (trevor zegras)
2020--jack quinn (marco rossi)
2021--brandt clarke (dylan guenther)

*coughs up a lung*

Well said bud, well said.
- QuinnFan

*snicker, snicker*

Eichel deal close with Vegas..
- rechlin

Eichel deal close with Vegas..
- rechlin

Smoke has been building for awhile.

*snicker, snicker*
- Michael Pachla

Cough Cough

Smoke has been building for awhile.
- Buff36

Marek show with EF. Sabres want Krebs in return but to date a no go. My guess..R Smith, Hague, anther prospect and picks

Eichel deal close with Vegas..
- rechlin

hopefully.. nice little parting gift to the weekend