Scott Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 for me I'll be convinced of that if he gets here and plays through a season without it coming back to haunt them. Just bringing him here is one thing, him being truly healthy entirely another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 If the Rangers do trade for Eichel, I'll be pumped because I'll assume his injury isn't as bad as it has been made out to be. I'm still sceptical with a new GM. Plus, again, not a huge need. Team needs leadership. Eichel has proven to be the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjeitheday Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Nonsense. Team doesn't need leadership. The future leaders of this team are Schneider, Lafreniere, Lindgren and Fox by his play. They just need time. The team needs players that can win freakin faceoffs and guys that can play big when the games get physical. That crap about Eichel not being a leader is just that. Crap. Buffalo is a loser organization. They have been drafting high forever and they still suck because the people running that organization are morons. I think Lundkvist will be a stud but we need a Schneider more than a Lundkvist. So if they sent Strome, Buchnevich, Jones and Lundkvist to the Sabres for Eichel and their highest 2 second rounders this year then do it. Eichel has played with schmucks his entire career. If he's physically sound, it's a win giving up a package like that. Me, I'd rather go for Horvat or Larkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Nonsense. Eichel has played with schmucks his entire career. If he's physically sound, it's a win giving up a package like that. But..... he hasn't He's had some decent pieces brought in to help him over the years, yet his teams fail. The common denomination is HIM. They've brought in multiple players with varying skillsets to help put it all together. The end results are the same. His teams suck and they get very little out of his supporting cast despite their success away from Buffalo, before or after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Nonsense. Team doesn't need leadership. The future leaders of this team are Schneider, Lafreniere, Lindgren and Fox by his play. They just need time. The team needs players that can win freakin faceoffs and guys that can play big when the games get physical. That crap about Eichel not being a leader is just that. Crap. Buffalo is a loser organization. They have been drafting high forever and they still suck because the people running that organization are morons. I think Lundkvist will be a stud but we need a Schneider more than a Lundkvist. So if they sent Strome, Buchnevich, Jones and Lundkvist to the Sabres for Eichel and their highest 2 second rounders this year then do it. Eichel has played with schmucks his entire career. If he's physically sound, it's a win giving up a package like that. Me, I'd rather go for Horvat or Larkin. Couldn't disagree this team lead by Dolan's recent moves and words has clearly made it seem obvious he's not waiting on those you mentioned to to lead this team today Capt wise (Fox being the only one worthy of the conversation). Frankly I think Dolan's days of ever looking past the upcoming season are over. So whatever some guys may or may not bring in the future leadership wise is rather irrelevant today which is what seems to matter most now. For me I don't necessarily care what guys have done in the minors or Jr's as far as leadership, it's an entire new world now. A guy like Laf played maybe 1/3 of last season where he wasn't entirely lost yet there's talk about him being named capt? Man for the life of me I just don't get it. Can they at least perform at a high level on a consistent basis for hell maybe a year or two before there's ever any serious consideration for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hearing rumors that Anaheim seems to be the likely spot having the number 3 overall pick. The only hold up is who is going the other way player wise. I’d rather see them get Eichel. Rumors of Tarasenko being available makes me want to make a move for him instead of Eichel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Rumors from who? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hearing rumors that Anaheim seems to be the likely spot having the number 3 overall pick. The only hold up is who is going the other way player wise. I’d rather see them get Eichel. Rumors of Tarasenko being available makes me want to make a move for him instead of Eichel. Tarasenko would at least be more risky than Eichel. The guy has been hurt the past two or three years and he's a wing. Not sure how going after him makes any sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Why do they need another winger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 We still think this happens for us? Why? Top two center depth is not our issue at all. 4th line, toughness, faceoffs, and a bit more leadership in terms of been there done that are our problems, not production from top centers. Eichel addresses none of that. Say no to laterals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 He's not necessarily a need but he's a damn talented hockey player. I think wherever he goes, he's going to produce. I don't think he's a need here, though. Plus, his neck issues and the fact I think his attitude stinks would make me very wary. There's just something about him in general I don't like. I just don't believe it's necessarily worth trading the assets it's going to take to get him. I would rather use that haul and maybe bring in one or even two players you really need. The only thing is there's the BU connection with he and Drury, that could play a factor. It's something, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 We still think this happens for us? Why? Top two center depth is not our issue at all. 4th line, toughness, faceoffs, and a bit more leadership in terms of been there done that are our problems, not production from top centers. Eichel addresses none of that. Say no to laterals He's not necessarily a need but he's a damn talented hockey player. I think wherever he goes, he's going to produce. I don't think he's a need here, though. Plus, his neck issues and the fact I think his attitude stinks would make me very wary. There's just something about him in general I don't like. I just don't believe it's necessarily worth trading the assets it's going to take to get him. I would rather use that haul and maybe bring in one or even two players you really need. The only thing is there's the BU connection with he and Drury, that could play a factor. It's something, at least. May the force be with you (both)....always! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Rumors from who? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I can’t find the article now, it had popped up in my feed, but now it’s not there. Edit: I just found it https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/nhl-rumors-weekly-jack-eichel-johnny-gaudreau-vlad-tarasenko-oilers-wild-and-kraken/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Tarasenko would at least be more risky than Eichel. The guy has been hurt the past two or three years and he's a wing. Not sure how going after him makes any sense at all. Yea no thanks to tarasenko Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Yea no thanks to tarasenko Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I love Tarasenko as a player, think he's absolutely elite. and I wouldn't trade for him. doesn't solve a need at all. I am reasonably comfortable going in with Zibanejad and Strome as our 1 and 2 C. If it aint broke, don't fix it. Strome works well with Panarin. Blueshirts Breakaway podcast put it very well with Strome when they said (paraphrasing) 'Strome is worth $1.50 to other teams but $2.25 to us' playing with Panarin. With that said, Eichel provides a big upgrade. If, on this completely made up value scale, Eichel is worth $3.50 I'm trading them Strome plus $1.25, not another $2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I can't wait for something to happen so we can finally discuss some real news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I can't wait for something to happen so we can finally discuss some real news. Same. Fiending for a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Same. Fiending for a trade. It's a matter of days. We're, somehow, 11 days from the expansion draft protection lists being finalized, 14 days from the expansion draft, 16 days from the entry draft. Tick, tock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Al Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 24 hours after the cup is given the buyouts can start Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ThirtyONE Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Vegas is in on everyone. I hope they get him. that way they can skate 14 guys instead of 15 next season when the cap shit hits the fan again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Don't know this guy but at 17:30 he says our current offer is Jones, Robertson, Buch, Chytil and #15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I want to wake up every morning with a full head of hair and 25 mill in the bank. As my grandfather once told me “shit in one hand and want in the other, tell me which fills up first” The Buffalo Sabres want a very lofty, steep, massive load - Thats what she said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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