sabresouth

Ha, I'm just glad he's a sabre regardless of his number.

Um.... 15

Live in sw Arkansas, and already have my tix for the Dallas Sabres game. Looking forward to it. Also have my Eichel jersy ordered and will be wearing it to the game.

Info please.

If its the only one like it and I have the money, I'm willing to pay a little more than the next guy. There's only one ROR, and I believe GMTM thinks he's worth the extra cost. I'm not saying its the right move all the time. And yes I know he has overpaid before, I'm just saying that's his mindset. I think GMTM believes every player he goes after gives the sabres the highest percentage possibility of helping the team win the cup and is willing to pay a little more to guarantee he gets him.

People have different types of personalitys. I'm more like TM. Here's an example, when I buy a truck, I can buy a truck for $35000. But the truck I really want is $40000, my personality says if I'm going to spend $35000 I want the truck I want, so I'm going to spend the extra $5000 to get what I want. Some people are happier saving the money but not getting everything they wanted. That's fine too. I think GMTM says, if I'm going to spend the assets, I want the player I want. He could say I could get 75% of what I want over here for a little less. But I don't think that's his personality. He wants the player he wants and is willing to pay for him. That's fine with me, were already talking playoffs, that's not a bad thing. I can't wait for October!!!

100% agree X.

Wow what a night, must admit the first trade for sabres seemed a little shakey, but GMTM had a plan, and worked it all the way out. In GMTM I trust.Can't wait for the season to start!!!!

I agree 4th line with possible 3rd upside. Didn't he also step in and play defense a time or two mid game due to defense injury? I think he's an all around upgrade to Kaleta.

He's definitely worth keeping as a second or third line guy IMO.

I also voted 30-30 as well. I believe he will break 30 goals a couple of times in his career. I really like his energy as an example to the young guys.

I voted 20+ top 6. I think he could do better than that if lines jell together well. I am a little concerned he may start slow since he's been out basically a year and a half. I meant half of last season and then this off season. Still learning to get my thoughts strait.

Hi, first time poster here, been a lurker for a long time, yeah I know. I have enjoyed the many debates and have learned a lot from this board. I'm going to defend the long time posters here. A lot of new posters come in with a "something to prove" mentality. Most of you are polite and give them a chance and give good advice. I lived in Buffalo for a few years in the mid 70s as a young kid. We moved south and lost track of the Sabres for a long time. But thanks to satalite the last few years I have been able to watch them all the time now. Its been a rough couple of years but the future is indeed bright.