7+6=13

I found that video captivating. It sounded like Hall's agent was communicating that Hall would have considered a longer term contract with the Sabres but it was in fact Adams that dictated it. Further, hearing Hall after signing the deal, clearly said he hopes things go well and he's a Sabre for a long time. Sabres fans proceed with caution because of all we've been through. However I think similar to the Bills getting Diggs we can't truly comprehend how different a player like Hall can make this team. The organization thinks he changes us instantly and I agree.

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Serious question. Does signing Sam to a over 5.5 to get to a long term deal, limit the ability to sign Hall should both sides be interested in that?

No it isn't. Could just as easily mean there wasn't a significantly better trade if we proposed to other teams, what would you give if we pay the bonus.

Oh that definitely proves they walked away from significantly better trades just to not pay the bonus.

There's no possible way you could know that.

Weird

I really thought when we got Jack, FA's would have a different attitude about coming to Buffalo. I wonder if the rumors are effecting things. If we can't build in this free agency climate - we're in serious long term trouble.

We complain about the H3's MPG yet we took it cross country.

It's hard for me to believe can't miss studs were drafted at #9 and #10.

See Jack, we're not rebuilding.

I'm perfectly fine with this. "We continue to have dialogue with his agent and made it clear that we’d like to continue those conversations going over the next couple days, so hopefully we get to a deal that works," Adams said. "I think he understands that we believe in him as a player and it was just a position where we weren’t able to get to a spot where we both felt comfortable, but we’re going to continue talking." - Adams

The estimate is too high and yes.

I appreciate you not crapping all over the selection and helping fans like me understand the pick better. I know you wanted Rossi leading up to tonight and even now. That is making the information you're providing more credible by each of your posts. Much appreciated.

I can remember what you've been saying about prospects but can't about Quinn. I know you have heavy leans toward proven stats backed up with historical data.. Is that your biggest issue with Quinn? That he's such a wildcard vs proven?

I have no ability to evaluate draft prospects but I just wanted Liger's choice to be there so we'd know if we wanted him or not. We'll.....

Maybe not by traditional definition but I think there's a possibility of a significant change to the starting lineup. That's rebuilding the roster.

I'm not even sure what Jack could mean by not wanting to rebuild. The team sucks and it's exactly what we're about to do.

C'mon man, don't be obtuse when you know the point being made. That's like me saying, why'd you leave Jack and Dahlin out of our high end talent? When i know you already count them. My personal post didn't necessarily say we're player for player with the games best teams, it's that we've acquired top talent and its so hard to get. It has to be home grown and ours are. Building the middle has been the disaster, we have to agree on that?

^ The above is why I have issues with thread starts like these. we have one of the most difficult things to get, high end talent. The last 2 GM's miserably failed to fill out the entire middle of the roster and goal tending. Adams has yet another opportunity to see if he can build the right combination of players to get into the playoffs and beyond - because of all the UFAs and RFAs, the roster can be built over again.. It shouldn't be this hard. These players are where the most movement is in the NHL and the price isn't outrageous.

You're not acting like a 1C if that helps.

Weak Follow the dialogue properly or butt out. That's pretty embarrassing, IMO. You go to funerals (using your analogy and words), to make fun of and poop on the deceased?

So you come here to make fun of and poop on yourself?

I think it's highly unlikely that post has any real credibility. It's easily consumed because of the perceptions.

You know all this, yet don't know what a 1C is or how many there are in the NHL? I guess I just don't believe, you don't think you know.