Actually, there was a process and it was followed. There isn't a crystal ball with this stuff. I have a friend that works for the FBI in this area - you can go out at any time and find thousands and thousands of people that fit this profile.
- Slump Buster

The late Charles Krauthammer used to lament that in the late 1970s we changed mental health laws so that we can no longer institutionalize many of the people who need to be. He often said a mental health epidemic was coming. This was his area of expertise. It seems he was right.

i do get annoyed how everyone pounds the gavel on gun control but very few talk about mental health awareness, teaching and over medicating instead of treating
- SabresFaninIndiana

Good Post

The late Charles Krauthammer used to lament that in the late 1970s we changed mental health laws so that we can no longer institutionalize many of the people who need to be. He often said a mental health epidemic was coming. This was his area of expertise. It seems he was right.
- lacaprup

And what a (frank)ing joke those were. Obliterating a bad practice and not implementing a good one is why we are here.

Imagine 'lamenting' losing institution laws from the 70s and before.

Marco scandella

- DirtyDan

I blame that trade on TM and pretty much emptying the cupboards

Player vs prospect.
If Johnson is bolting for FA (that needs to be sorted out yet) to go to his favorite team then, to me as GM of a team that isn't his target; he has very low value to me.
- IonSabres

I know there are "signs" that this could be the case, but could it be possible that Johnson's camp simply sees the Sabres already have guys like Dahlin and Power penciled in at the top and there could be better situations for him to work his way up?

Great Startrek TNG character.
- lacaprup

Of course you like star trek 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

I think the cost of Talbot and Dumba wouldn't be to significant. Wild need cap space.

I'd only take Talbot if we were to get Dumba as well. If not go get a better goalie.
- DirtyDan

Better Goalie?
Career .915
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.917
.918
.908
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$3.7m (1 yr only)

What are you looking for that is reasonably available?

And what a (frank)ing joke those were. Obliterating a bad practice and not implementing a good one is why we are here.

Imagine 'lamenting' losing institution laws from the 70s and before.
- TheSabresTaco

This is not an area I know anything about, but I think he was head of Mass General psychiatric ward. I Think he was aiming for a higher standard than you know what they did in Victorian England.

Player vs prospect.
If Johnson is bolting for FA (that needs to be sorted out yet) to go to his favorite team then, to me as GM of a team that isn't his target; he has very low value to me.
- IonSabres

Good post, but johnson already carries a fall back 2nd rounder value down the road.

I really like asplund, I know you really like Johnson

And ryan johnson as a player too 😀

Of course you like star trek 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
- Boss34

TNG was the best series of its day.

Better Goalie?
Career .915
.941
.926
.917
.918
.908
.892
.919
.915
.911

$3.7m (1 yr only)

What are you looking for that is reasonably available?
- IonSabres

I would take Talbot

Agree on your previous post 👍

#uncleionbourbon mentioned pick 28 and Johnson

Or

Pick 16 and asplund.

I'm just gauging how drunk he is already?
Its 10:43 pm somehwhere right?


What's the difference between asplund and Johnson, stripes mentioned the ufa college part, which was an excellent point. Unsigned vs signed.

I'd rather have selke Swede, just curious what others thought of their values
- Boss34

Hmmm, one actually plays in the NHL and continues to develop.
The other is a prospect who has serious questions about playing for your team and has the Avenue to leave easily.

Stop sniffing glue.

I know there are "signs" that this could be the case, but could it be possible that Johnson's camp simply sees the Sabres already have guys like Dahlin and Power penciled in at the top and there could be better situations for him to work his way up?
- buffalofan19

Man, the grass isn't always greener, right? There are no guarantees he goes to, say, LA and becomes the next Rob Blake. I can't stand this way of thinking, if that's what the case is. You were drafted by the Sabres. Go play for them. He's got the chance to come here and be part of what many think will be a dominant top 6 in this league (especially if he were to add to this D core).

Man, the grass isn't always greener, right? There are no guarantees he goes to, say, LA and becomes the next Rob Blake. I can't stand this way of thinking, if that's what the case is. You were drafted by the Sabres. Go play for them. He's got the chance to come here and be part of what many think will be a dominant top 6 in this league (especially if he were to add to this D core).
- Powerslave

I guess it depends on your confidence level. If you aspire to become a #1 defenseman in this league, which I have no idea if he does or not, it's going to be hard to do in Buffalo. At best, you're third in line behind Dahlin and Power already. I'm not trying to justify it, but it could be more than some elaborate scheme to go play in LA.

TNG was the best series of its day.
- lacaprup

My honors thesis at UB was a freudian analysis of the role of humor in the humorless automaton (Data) LOL. I hope I have a copy of that somewhere

I know there are "signs" that this could be the case, but could it be possible that Johnson's camp simply sees the Sabres already have guys like Dahlin and Power penciled in at the top and there could be better situations for him to work his way up?
- buffalofan19

Excellent post

Johnson probably wants to be a star in the nhl, not back up dahlin, power , samuelsson and joker.

Shoot for the sky

This is not an area I know anything about, but I think he was head of Mass General psychiatric ward. I Think he was aiming for a higher standard than you know what they did in Victorian England.
- lacaprup

Aims are fine, but Victorian England was the standard.

Better Goalie?
Career .915
.941
.926
.917
.918
.908
.892
.919
.915
.911

$3.7m (1 yr only)

What are you looking for that is reasonably available?
- IonSabres

I thought he had term left. Not sure why lol

Hmmm, one actually plays in the NHL and continues to develop.
The other is a prospect who has serious questions about playing for your team and has the Avenue to leave easily.

Stop sniffing glue.
- IonSabres

I was asking about perceived value , in your eyes. (If there still open)
#elmers34 😀

What made you change the prospect?

My honors thesis at UB was a freudian analysis of the role of humor in the humorless automaton (Data) LOL. I hope I have a copy of that somewhere
- Hank Balling

Lekkerimaki at 16 would be legit.

I'd use him regardless of his intentions. I don't really care. He's a luxury asset, close to breaking into the NHL. For Fiala specifically, it gives the Wild a nice cost controlled defensive option for the future.

Personally for me, Portillo holds higher value than Johnson. Again, regardless of signing intention.
- TheSabresTaco

IMO, you're looking at this primarily from Sabres perspective and blowing off the concern about his intentions...which no GM is going to blow off. If it weren't for that aspect, Johnson would be a great chip for the reasons you cited. To me Portillo and Johnson are roughly equal. Portillo played great on an absolutely stacked team in front of him...he likely enjoyed a bump from it.

Johnson's value is a late 2nd rounder...literally the 1st in 3rd round. Too lasy to look it up, but the likelihood of getting a NHL player of consequence is relatively low. Johnson's probability of being one is substantially higher given his growth over the last 2 years.

Aims are fine, but Victorian England was the standard.
- TheSabresTaco

I've started to post and then delete about four or five times on this.

I think that's the point. The attempted solution was to stop institutionalizing people (that probably still needed to be) rather than to improve the institutions themselves.

My honors thesis at UB was a freudian analysis of the role of humor in the humorless automaton (Data) LOL. I hope I have a copy of that somewhere
- Hank Balling

What's this "honors thesis" stuff all about 🤔

Ek gonna Ek but he has Rick Rakell going to the Sabres at 40% or whatever.

Also has Fiala re-signing with the Wild after Bill Guerin gave him the Reinhart treatment.