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sammysam13
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Most of these posters stink!, NC
Joined: 02.19.2007

Mar 12 @ 8:35 AM ET
How in the hell did I miss Eakin’s antics when Jack got thrown out of the circle?
Reminded me of Petey’s golf swing.

https://mobile.twitter.co...tatus/1502379557185376258
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 8:37 AM ET
buried in a stacked roster

still has 23 points playing 12 minutes a game

probably takes trochecks spot starting in 22-23 and getting 5 more minutes of ice time per game

they were anti darcy in addressing the center position and got ahead of it

- homiedclown

Sure Got ahead of it, still a lot right know for a guy who never scored more than 11 goals.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Mar 12 @ 8:41 AM ET
They're after a top two defenseman. Probably right side, yes? Someone to "show Power the way", so he'll be a vet.

Any guesses?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 12 @ 8:43 AM ET
Sure Got ahead of it, still a lot right know for a guy who never scored more than 11 goals.
- Buff36

on pace for 33 points playing 12 minutes a night this year

he will be fine and it will be a value contract 2 years from now plus they pissed the habs off which is a bonus
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 12 @ 8:44 AM ET
They're after a top two defenseman. Probably right side, yes? Someone to "show Power the way", so he'll be a vet.

Any guesses?

- Powerslave

PK playing 18 minutes a night 5 on 5
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 8:51 AM ET
on pace for 33 points playing 12 minutes a night this year

he will be fine and it will be a value contract 2 years from now plus they pissed the habs off which is a bonus

- homiedclown

Sure we shall see
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 8:51 AM ET
They're after a top two defenseman. Probably right side, yes? Someone to "show Power the way", so he'll be a vet.

Any guesses?

- Powerslave

Carson Saucy
Theodore
Cernak
Manson
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 8:58 AM ET
Looks like Haack is gonna be staying, but on a revised contract
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 9:05 AM ET
https://www.dailyfaceoff....d-of-2022-trade-deadline/
Nice Read, go past the goalie article to the next one. Wonder what McBain's rights would cost.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Mar 12 @ 9:09 AM ET
They're after a top two defenseman. Probably right side, yes? Someone to "show Power the way", so he'll be a vet.

Any guesses?

- Powerslave


Jeff Petry from Montreal was mentioned as a veteran, mentor RHD for Power.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jeff-petry
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Mar 12 @ 9:13 AM ET
Looks like Haack is gonna be staying, but on a revised contract
- Buff36


Nah - they zrestructured his contract to avoid the $500k roster bonus next week, or whatever it is. This contract may have a small bonus of $100k or whatever but they’ll bring in someone to challenge/beat him and eventually cut him. I believe they’ll draft a punter in rd 6 (the SD St guy if he’s still there - probably won’t be or the GA or Penn ST guy - all elite punters) and let him compete vs Haack. Rd 6 is when they drafted Bass and they have two 6ths this year.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Mar 12 @ 9:17 AM ET
Nah - they zrestructured his contract to avoid the $500k roster bonus next week, or whatever it is. This contract may have a small bonus of $100k or whatever but they’ll bring in someone to challenge/beat him and eventually cut him. I believe they’ll draft a punter in rd 6 (the SD St guy if he’s still there - probably won’t be or the GA or Penn ST guy - all elite punters) and let him compete vs Haack. Rd 6 is when they drafted Bass and they have two 6ths this year.
- turbo044

they had extensive meeting with the SD state kid

and he is a lefty


lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Mar 12 @ 9:19 AM ET
Josh Manson is a UFA after the season. He may not be as good as I'd ideally like to add, but he's RD, responsible, and can kick an ass when needed without being a goon.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Mar 12 @ 9:19 AM ET
Leafs starting the swiss cheese tomorrow. Bet the over! Skinner gets 2 or more
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 9:21 AM ET
Nah - they zrestructured his contract to avoid the $500k roster bonus next week, or whatever it is. This contract may have a small bonus of $100k or whatever but they’ll bring in someone to challenge/beat him and eventually cut him. I believe they’ll draft a punter in rd 6 (the SD St guy if he’s still there - probably won’t be or the GA or Penn ST guy - all elite punters) and let him compete vs Haack. Rd 6 is when they drafted Bass and they have two 6ths this year.
- turbo044

No they voided the last year of his contract to, so his 2022 salary 1.35m is guaranteed.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 9:25 AM ET
Jeff Petry from Montreal was mentioned as a veteran, mentor RHD for Power.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jeff-petry

- kingcong39

He would be interesting, wonder if he would waive to come here.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Mar 12 @ 9:28 AM ET
https://www.buffalorumbli...chandler-jones-per-report
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Mar 12 @ 9:34 AM ET
He would be interesting, wonder if he would waive to come here.
- Buff36


Note where Petry is from and where Power has gone to college.

Any little thing might help.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Mar 12 @ 9:39 AM ET
Rake the leaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYc7O4uEumU
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Mar 12 @ 9:51 AM ET
Josh Manson is a UFA after the season. He may not be as good as I'd ideally like to add, but he's RD, responsible, and can kick an ass when needed without being a goon.
- lacaprup

Perhaps find another guy like this who’s team recently left the KHL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6PTQIP9rlA
I imagine there will be more good players bailing out of that league as soon as they can.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Mar 12 @ 9:52 AM ET
jack's talent isn't to be questioned, the sh!t between the ears is a completely different story and it effects him on the ice and, obviously, off the ice as well...

jack's history in games with big meaning:

2015 ncaa championship game boston u vs. providence = L 4-2
--jack echl, 1 assist
--providence got goals from mark jankowski and anthony florentino (buf 2013, 143rd overall)

2016 McEichel I, March, 2016 = L, 2-1 OT
--echl, zero points, minus-1 rating
--mcjesus 2 goals

edit: disco dan totally missing the moment by not having a mceichel opening face and instead opting for the king of larrys, lars larry

2022 jack's post-trade return to buffalo on thursday = L 3-1
--echl, zero points minus-1 rating
--two players from the trade with goals, peyton krebs the opening goal, alex tuch with the empty-netter for the hollywood finish


not saying jack's lack of success will go on forever, but this is how it has played out so far
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Mar 12 @ 9:52 AM ET
Rake the leaves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYc7O4uEumU

- Ratsreign


For sure. The stadium looks nice. Thank god the NHL never (frank)ed this up. The outdoor games have been a huge success for the league.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Mar 12 @ 9:58 AM ET
Perhaps find another guy like this who’s team recently left the KHL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6PTQIP9rlA
I imagine there will be more good players bailing out of that league as soon as they can.

- Ratsreign


Just under that video, this was hanging out, so I watched it:
https://youtu.be/tGnOl0RmEjU

Best. Player. Ever.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Mar 12 @ 10:00 AM ET

not saying jack's lack of success will go on forever, but this is how it has played out so far

- Michael Pachla


For ever and ever and ever and ever. Like Squints says in Sandlot.
Michael Pachla
Buffalo Sabres
Location: solid!!!
Joined: 09.05.2007

Mar 12 @ 10:05 AM ET
For ever and ever and ever and ever. Like Squints says in Sandlot.
- lacaprup

forgot his return to the ice...vegas loses to the avs, 2-0
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