tom webster

I didn't know we restarted this, but I remember when Dick Duff was inducted due to a personal event.

Nine players playing in the NHL, maybe a tenth could be next year. How did rest of league do?

I was told it was Larkin, for what it’s worth but maybe after Larkin was selected 14th, he turned his attention to Tuch GMTM was a firm believer in quality over quantity and skill over safe so it sort of fits

He would’ve gotten 3 years, $3M so it’s a great value contract

I’ve said it before, I fully expect him to be in Buffalo next year.

There is one. Yes, terrible decision. Huberdeau wanted to stay.

I disagree. I think you’d be hard pressed to find more then five top line forwards or top pair defenseman they changed teams due to contract negotiations in the last five years.

McKee and Grier were hockey decisions. Dumont as well. All BAD hockey decisions but hockey decisions nonetheless

How many really good players have walked in free agency?

I’d rather stay 5 too, but the cap will be over $100M by year 6 and with the way they are set up, I could live with 8 if it kept the cap hit around $6M.

No, I think he wasn’t ready for the role at 20 but my contention is that it had little to do with his career path. Maybe, if he was forced to play in Rochester then he would have grown up sooner, but probably not. Ralph Krueger I have no explanation for but again, I see no part in Casey’s development.

I’m on record as saying that all that misused, badly developed stuff is garbage do I’m not going to change now. In my mind, Casey decided to grow up and matured both physically and mentally. I’ll admit, I’m surprised but I’m ecstatic as well. Casey turning into the guy he was hyped to be could put this team over the top. They’ll have some hard decisions to make but it’s going to be fun.

He had been a co-owner of Canadians(24%). I believe his main business is Healthcare related.

This, may be even more ridiculous than the original point I was referencing. You might think being condescending and smug is some sort of right but most of us deserve more respect than that. Your act is getting old.

It seems appropriate in this thread to emphasize once again that everyone has their own reasons for going where they go. Some people want to be close to home, some want to be as far away as possible, some want bright lights, party atmosphere, some want rural, quiet family life. Nothing is universal but the more reasons the better. Winning, proximity to Canada, taking care of your players, a progressive front office and coaching just add to the reasons to come.

I’m going to make a prediction here. There will be an acquisition in the next two years where the acquired player tells the media that Eichel spoke highly of the city.

I was going to stay out of this but this response is just ridiculous. You believe any little snippet has a negative effect but nothing has a positive effect.

I agree on Hanifin but I’ll continue to beat this drum in disagreement with you, they are looking for a veteran center. It’s third to a goalie and a defenseman but it’s real.

The Sabres have loved Gibson for awhile and while his numbers appear pretty bad lately, some analytics suggest that it’s more complicated then what some think. I don’t think he’s their number one choice but he’s a possibility.

Yeah, I’m familiar with Roby’s story including how he took out Gilbert’s knee, albeit accidentally. Just didn’t know he played for the Bisons.

Good question though. I had no memory of Robitaille playing for the Bisons and quite frankly, have no idea who Brian McDonald.

So Crozier Hamilton Dryden Mickey Schmautz Marshall Hillman

I think it’s a few more then thought

Ok, I’ll help. Larry Hillman Don Marshall

Again, I obviously know one (Roger) but for some reason I also remember Al Hamilton played for the Bisons as well. One of my first, favorite players.