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  1. tom webster
    It should be bonkers. Remember when we had 3 first round picks in two consecutive years and got John Tucker in the 2nd round. That didn't end well.
  2. tom webster
    No. I think he negotiated the extension on his own and when he got his hand slapped the press conference was cancelled and he had a tantrum.
  3. tom webster
    If this were true it would make PLF look even worse in my eyes as it isn't something that couldn't have allowed him to stay on till the end of the season. I'm going with he went and negotiated a three year deal with TN and even arranged a press conference last week Tuesday. When word got out, the brakes were put on and he eventually quit in a tantrum.
  4. tom webster
    You do know that McDavid is next year, right?
  5. tom webster
    GODD, we don't always agree but I have always respected your opinion. I find it insulting that I can't have a different opinion without being accused of sticking up for the front office. You asked for a scenario that makes the Sabres look good. Give me an example of something that could have come up in the last two weeks that justify a professional man of the presumed highest integrity to walk away from his comittment.
  6. tom webster
    It is time for my two cents on this whole thing. To answer GODD, there is no scenario that makes the Sabres look good in all of this but that doesn't necessarily mean that they look bad, or responsible either. Two weeks ago PLF was talking about this being his dream job, his destiny. Then he quits? There is nothing that could have happened during that time, short of him stumbling on something illegal or immoral that would justify him quitting on the team, the city and its fans. Grow up! You accepted the job of leading this business through some difficult times and at the first sign of trouble you abandon ship? You couldn't have been naive enough to think that you wouldn't have to answer to anyone. Make a few billion dollars if you want total control. Till then live up to your responsibility, your commitment, your hype.
  7. tom webster
    Who was it that was saying that nothing happens till noon on Wednesday?
  8. tom webster
    No arguing about Richard but Hasek was allowed to drink and act like it was the 70's as well.
  9. tom webster
    You are right, teams rarely give up great prospects, but it does happen. Can't do the research now to get you current examples but Brett Hull always sticks in my mind, although granted, that was a long time ago.
  10. tom webster
    Worst lush? I got some Hasek stories and people whose sole responsibilty was to babysit him that may disagree.
  11. tom webster
    No way Steven Wright is a healthy scratch on my team. He has got to get quality minutes.
  12. tom webster
    That is simply not true. Teams try to jump out in front all the time. Everyone points to all the defenseman injuries when the Sabres lost to Carolina but just as important was Rutherford beating everyone to the punch before the deadline. Last year there were two or three trades leading up to the deadline. Hell Darcy himself beat the deadline when he acquired Gratton and Gilmour in separate deals.
  13. tom webster
    Is Tyler Ennis on the move? Back after a two week layoff, plays well and now sitting because of general soreness? Or is he being punished for scoring a goal and helping them win?
  14. tom webster
    Interesting that Mike Hoffman was called up today by Ottawa. Maybe TM wants one more peek at him at this level.
  15. tom webster
    I would concur. From management to coaches to players, had only one bad experience dealing with anyone connected to the Sabres.
  16. tom webster
    Not just hockey players. If people knew the things that some of their "revered" heroes did before the internet and ESPN, etc. Mickey Mantle spent half his life in a drunkin stupor but nobody knew and nobody cared.
  17. tom webster
    But what if Tavares injury is long term and takes him into next year? They could be really bad next year with no Tavares, no Vanek and no one wanting to play for them. Do you risk giving away a potential franchise changer player?
  18. tom webster
    Tavares injury could be huge. We might get top 2 picks this year or they defer and we are in line for couple of top picks next year
  19. tom webster
    And since the Devils don't have a pick we can pretend it was the last pick of the first round if it makes someone happy
  20. tom webster
    I have to admit that I thought you were joking when you first posted that lack of shut outs was indicative of Miller's value. Now I'm not sure what to think. While I don't agree with PA and JJFIVE, at least they have well thought out, provocative reasons for their sentiments. In my opinion, shut outs rank right up there with the girls who thought Cyr should have been in the hall of fame because he was cute.
  21. tom webster
    As opposed to the first 62?
  22. tom webster
    I think you mean a large bit or just a lot. Just saying.
  23. tom webster
    Funny, but a rather typical response from a rather atypical poster.
  24. tom webster
    The continuous narrative about throwing teammates under the bus. Teammates who consistently vote him team MVP. Teamstes who now tell you he hasn't done but this year because he is comfortable with the team leadership. Or you could be right
  25. tom webster
    This whole Ehrhoff things is typical of how thing that are said enough become spoken as fact. I said it then and I will say it again. First, no one knows for sure what role TP played in the decision. Second, it is not like there were more then one elite, offensive defenseman available and TP said I want that one. He liked the obvious choice. What happens next year if the team has the first pick and TP says I really like that McDavid kid! Will that be meddling?
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