I still don't think that's a reason to just make a move to get rid of ROR. Everyone works with someone that they don't see eye-to-eye with, and it's not like Eichel's GF wants to go Tonya Harding on ROR's knees.

Stay the course, or take an offer if it's the RIGHT offer. Otherwise, figure out how to live with each other. They're 27 and 21, they can be big boys
- jcragcrumple

This isn’t the first time with ROR not getting his way and being a problem in the locker room.

You’re not talking 4th line guys. You’re talking about two guys that are supposed to carry the team being at odds.

It’s a huge issue especially when they suck.

I still don't think that's a reason to just make a move to get rid of ROR. Everyone works with someone that they don't see eye-to-eye with, and it's not like Eichel's GF wants to go Tonya Harding on ROR's knees.

Stay the course, or take an offer if it's the RIGHT offer. Otherwise, figure out how to live with each other. They're 27 and 21, they can be big boys
- jcragcrumple

what if he wants out?

The Hulk does not like Bears, or Women, but he does like fluffy bunny wabbits.
- Der Kaiser

that's adorable

Is the problem Jack Eichel? He doesn't seem to get along with many people. They ran Disco Dan outta town because of him and now ROR. I get that he is the future but maybe he needs to relax a bit....
- Mino42

There's not really evidence that Eichel is the problem. Eichel (obviously) vehemently denied being any part of DD being fired. it bothered him a lot that he was even being lumped into that story.

ROR has a much larger body of evidence suggesting he's the source of issues, and creates them, over leadership.

this stuff happens
- Michael Pachla

Anyone who doesn’t think drugs still run through pro athletes needs to wake up from their 1940’s nap.

The NHL has a huge powder problem.

he was a big part of La Core...'nuff said
- Michael Pachla

Good point.

I think if they don't personally like each other, it's one thing, but if it leads to players being divided and a rotten attitude on and off the ice for the entire team, a change should be made. Doesn't mean ROR should be sold for peanuts, but everything that's been said about him can be backed up by years of evidence. At the end of the day, he's a guy who needs to be captain, he's a me 1st guy, and if something isn't going his way, his negative attitude will spread.

It was reported before the trade that him and Duchene were at odds. Now him and Eichel? It's an ugly track record. And he (frank)ing likes olives.
- TheSabresTaco

Hire them a marriage counselor, or send them on a week long camping excursion to the desert with a sheet of acid

The olives thing is unacceptable. Will not be tolerated in the locker room

this stuff happens
- Michael Pachla

Not in JV's rosy island. Everybody's besties.

what if he wants out?
- Michael Pachla

I'm having trouble reconciling his comments to Dreger with the idea that he not-so-secretly wants out.

Maybe he does

Quotes aren't working for me but:

To the guy who suggested Karlsson and a pick for #3 OA - assuming an extension - yes please - sign me up yesterday

Curiously - if Buff is moving ROR - is there a package Sabres fans would find fair from the Habs that doesn't include #3 OA?

Have to think MTL view themselves as win now with Price and Weber despite recent results so curious to see if they can do anything beyond spinning their wheels

what if he wants out?
- Michael Pachla

Reportedly, he does. Nothing but speculation outside of MSM, though.

Dreger changed his tune over a few weeks that went from "unlikely" to "more likely than not" being traded.

Ristolainen will not be a Sabre much longer. He’s a problem for the coaches

On the olives

I use to put olives in my oatmeal as a kid

Now I would gag at the thought

I'm having trouble reconciling his comments to Dreger with the idea that he not-so-secretly wants out.

Maybe he does
- jcragcrumple

not 100% sure but heard that may be the case

There's not really evidence that Eichel is the problem. Eichel (obviously) vehemently denied being any part of DD being fired. it bothered him a lot that he was even being lumped into that story.

ROR has a much larger body of evidence suggesting he's the source of issues, and creates them, over leadership.
- TheSabresTaco

I honestly can’t wait until this team is shaken up.

It’s going to be glorious

Ristolainen will not be a Sabre much longer. He’s a problem for the coaches
- sbroads24

Some fans

Is the problem Jack Eichel? He doesn't seem to get along with many people. They ran Disco Dan outta town because of him and now ROR. I get that he is the future but maybe he needs to relax a bit....
- Mino42

Putting together the pieces of many stories, including a nice long conversation with a NHL ref, it seems like Eichel is hard on those who aren't going hard and the older guys dont really care much for being yelled at by a 21 year old

Quotes aren't working for me but:

To the guy who suggested Karlsson and a pick for #3 OA - assuming an extension - yes please - sign me up yesterday

Curiously - if Buff is moving ROR - is there a package Sabres fans would find fair from the Habs that doesn't include #3 OA?

Have to think MTL view themselves as win now with Price and Weber despite recent results so curious to see if they can do anything beyond spinning their wheels
- Takemedrunkimhome

Hm. I'm not sure I want Galy. For what I'd personally want to build, I want quality guys on and off the ice that continually give their all to the team. From what I've read, that is not the case with him.

I like Patches, but we'd need more. Juulsen I guess.

Ristolainen will not be a Sabre much longer. He’s a problem for the coaches
- sbroads24

speculation or source?

I honestly can’t wait until this team is shaken up.

It’s going to be glorious
- sbroads24

I agree.

speculation or source?
- Michael Pachla

I've heard the same thing from the tabloids

Some fans


- gerbe75pts

You should watch that movie

Putting together the pieces of many stories, including a nice long conversation with a NHL ref, it seems like Eichel is hard on those who aren't going hard and the older guys dont really care much for being yelled at by a 21 year old
- Shadman306

This adds up, to me. He's trying hard to lead a team of guys who don't give a poop. This is why we suck. I guarantee if all the guys were on the same page, we'd be 20 points better. At least.

Bold claim, I know.

Were you the one who posted yesterday or something about how this ref was saying how the older guys just roll their eyes at Eichel

You should watch that movie
- jcragcrumple

It's not in HD.

Putting together the pieces of many stories, including a nice long conversation with a NHL ref, it seems like Eichel is hard on those who aren't going hard and the older guys dont really care much for being yelled at by a 21 year old
- Shadman306

Well that's better than the alternative, i guess