Hank Balling: Players Who May-Or-May-Not Want To Be Here

Lets get it on!!

Now lets read the blog!!

I believe we will get more value for Risto than what Borgan is worth. I think it was the right move. Time will tell...

Friedman reports that teams who were out on Eichel (Anaheim, Calgary, and LA) may be edging back in.
Does this guy really think anyone believed they were out in the first place? Or that we all know he just makes up bull to alter Eichels price

Anyone going to buy a Borgen Kraken jersey?

Gaustad got a first

What if the Sabres management just really believes in Risto as a core piece, and that's why they didn't expose him?

One can also argue that a few of the other players that were protected also didn't want to stay here, yet they were protected. Why? because they have trade value, and the Sabres most likely think Risto does too.

I'm holding off judgement until after everything shakes out. Then we can bring the torches and pitchforks down to the arena.

Montour got a 3 rd

Morning everyone

Good read Hank

Day of hope has arrived

What if the Sabres management just really believes in Risto as a core piece, and that's why they didn't expose him?

One can also argue that a few of the other players that were protected also didn't want to stay here, yet they were protected. Why? because they have trade value, and the Sabres most likely think Risto does too.

I'm holding off judgement until after everything shakes out. Then we can bring the torches and pitchforks down to the arena.
- Up2nuthun

This makes a lot of sense!

We have to wait until the dust settles!

Good read…. I couldn’t agree more. I’d be curious if there were any side deal discussions. You’d think a 4th could have swayed them to take Miller. They could have flipped him at the deadline for at least another 4th, if not a bit more.

It’s a shame to see the asset walk for nothing and for what was once depth at a position become pretty weak.

Like you said though, weeks not over. Let’s see if the raging dumpster fire continues or if Adams can finally put it out!

Good read…. I couldn’t agree more. I’d be curious if there were any side deal discussions. You’d think a 4th could have swayed them to take Miller. They could have flipped him at the deadline for at least another 4th, if not a bit more.

It’s a shame to see the asset walk for nothing and for what was once depth at a position become pretty weak.

Like you said though, weeks not over. Let’s see if the raging dumpster fire continues or if Adams can finally put it out!


- Gr8daygo

Is that a picture of Western New York?

Stop being a Richard...Richard!!

Is that a picture of Western New York?
- RichardRoma

That’s outside the arena.

That’s outside the arena.
- Gr8daygo

Meanwhile…. Inside the arena… Kim knew a more efficient way to hang the Jumbotron.

Gaustad got a first
- Der Kaiser

but they gave up a fourth which turned into jusse saros, starting goaltender

*shrugs*

and so it goes

My thoughts exactly Up2nuthun. We can't judge this situation until all of the cards are played. Now, starting at 1PM if we don't see some trades....

My thoughts exactly Up2nuthun. We can't judge this situation until all of the cards are played. Now, starting at 1PM if we don't see some trades....
- Dosgatos

...we're all going to wait until tomorrow.

Friedman said Larsson never really felt comfortable in Edmonton, due to a few factors such as the reason he ended up there, his father passing, losing Klefbom. Elliotte's source, a player, explained this to him. Considering Seattle offered essentially the same contract as the Oilers, it stacks up. Just wanted a fresh start.

Eklund's Roomar Bizaar

Ottawa apparently willing to use their 1st and a player for Reinhart.

Blues want Eichel and willing to put the biggest offer up.

If anything, it's worth the discussion.

Reinhart. 10 OA and Brannstrom? Sanderson?

Eichel....... 17 OA, Tarasenko, Thomas, Perunovich, Hofer

Eklund's Roomar Bizaar

Ottawa apparently willing to use their 1st and a player for Reinhart.

Blues want Eichel and willing to put the biggest offer up.

If anything, it's worth the discussion.
- TheSabresTaco

I think any rumor with St. Louis is laughable. I'd rather keep Sam bit dont see any way. He's at peak value. It would need to be a good player to go with the 10th pick - which I would use on a goalie.

Trade sam in the division, trade jack out of the conference.

Meanwhile…. Inside the arena… Kim knew a more efficient way to hang the Jumbotron.


- Gr8daygo

What is with your fixation on Kim Pegula? Is it just a hatred for all women in any position of authority, or just her?

interesting from lebrun:

seattle was looking for two picks and a prospect to lay off the habs jake allen if he was left unprotected

the price for laying off of calgary's mark giordano was a first and a third

What is with your fixation on Kim Pegula? Is it just a hatred for all women in any position of authority, or just her?
- RichardRoma

Sorry, you must have not read the sign.