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Yep. It's called Free Market Economics and is what makes this great country work.

If you watched the press conference you would better understand. The captaincy removal was not a statement voluntarily made. He was asked directly by Paul Hamilton during the Q&A if Jack would still be Captain this year. I thought GMKA did a good job of being open as he could with all that's going on without disparaging anyone (especially Eichel). He answered the Q's he was asked. It is a tough situation and he is being above reproach in how he speaks about it in public.

I also wonder if GMKA has a goalie return planned as part of an Eichel trade. I'm holding off on my goalie situation condemnation thoughts until after Jack Jack is resolved. (And don't forget his potential score of future goalie depth with the add of Levi in the Samson trade return) Worst case scenario, we have our existing poor goalie lineup that keeps our record in solid drafting position for next year's stellar draft class, while at the same time the new young core gets their development this year under Meatballs. Next year will be much more important to have a solid stable of goalies. And who knows, maybe 6K surprises us (and the league) by the end of this year. One can dream. Go Sabres!

voted 2 As others have said, goaltending is capable of disaster but probably will be slightly less than serviceable. The young guns will find their way & identity in later portion of season after many opportunities of grinding & battling through adversity. Hoping they can surprise not only us, but the rest of the league in that regard. Also important to add the asterisk of what the team looks like post-Eichel trade (assets returning may even include a goalie). Let's get this party started!!!

I would be very interested in that novella, too. I've been covering the thought of having a fishing kayak for a few years, but have never been able to pull the trigger. Cost + my concerns about potential aggravating my lower back pain. Also so many friggin options it becomes dizzying trying to discern usefulness, necessity, or just plain marketing feature. Please do share your wisdom from experience on what features to look for and best value buy.

You need to study your Latin young man.

So grateful for your creation of, service to, and sacrifices for our beloved SS community. Happy Birthday & may it be a positively epic year ahead!

That is added proof to Jack's trade value, not to mention general opinion on health/ability to contribute this season. Fire up the talking heads and keep pumping the Eichel tires. All you lame low bidders, time to step up your game and become high bidders to win this World Class Elite Hockey Asset!!! GMKA hotline is open for business!

Spoiled entitled brat showing his immaturity and why he is a self-centered anti-leadership captain. Each passing day I get more disgusted that he is on our team and our captain. We get it, everyone is frustrated, but public displays in emoji format are juvenile at best and destructive at worst. Let's get this trade over and done. We have a positive future to execute sans Jack-Jack.

Not blaming you for others' actions. Just yours. Grateful you are an active contributor to this SS community. Just requesting you not pile on the poisonous hate. I understand the need to vent, just not at us.

Hate the team all you want (and justifiably so). Respectfully, please, just stop coming in here and spewing that hate. It is not helpful or productive to this community.

Yes, but not when it's ALL ABOUT ME.

That may be true. But he is in a position of responsibility. He is our CAPTAIN. He has not earned this role or displayed ANY Leadership qualities. Not necessarily his fault that he was given the C purely on hockey talent. That is the underlying problem though. He has never learned to lead men through adversity. He is not capable and hurting the team (and the city/community he "loves"). His immaturity as a man & more importantly as a leader of men is speaking so loudly that no one can hear (or cares) what he says. We need to remove the C and the player before we can remake this franchise.

Wondering if a 3 team deal has been introduced and the complexity is mucking up the timeline to pull the trigger???

Pure POSTURING. They wouldn't leak that if was otherwise. Minny is still all-in!

At a minimum, that person can NOT be the team's Captain.

Strategically looking at where this team will be for the next 2 seasons - Not yet ready for prime time, but developing a young talent prospect corps growing up together over time. Any UFA we bring in here, there is only one quality I want - Leadership. We need someone at the tail end of their career who has proven his leadership chops, and is not here for ego, but for the main purpose to MENTOR our next round of future Letter-wearers (to be earned by proving leadership in adversity, not given letters b/c of talent - see Eichel). Cozens shows early promise, but needs to sit as a Padawan learning under a Jedi-Master Leader of Men. We need to find that Leader/Mentor to train up a select few of these kids in the way they should one day soon lead.

WOW! We actually drafted a RUSSIAN! Anyone have comment/details on Prokhor Poltapov?

The pre draft presser they said it was all about how they rate the players PROJECTION longer term. Adams and Co. must have really liked some specific projection (also character/compete which is high on their list for building culture). We won't know for a few years. I'm giving Adams the benefit of the doubt on this one until he proves me wrong. Go Sabres!

Hope they pull off a trade (perhaps including the new 13th pick) to get another pick in top 3-5. That way we get Eklund too!!!

I hope the Sabres Media Team have multiple cameras recording the drama right now inside the Draft War Room fielding all the calls for trades (Jack & Samson). Would make an EPIC "Blue & Gold" Episode!!! Oh, to be a fly on that wall right now.

I hope the Sabres Media Team have multiple cameras recording the drama right now inside the Draft War Room fielding all the calls. Would make an EPIC "Blue & Gold" Episode!!! Oh, to be a fly on that wall right now.

Good to know we aren't all drinking alone. We are all glued to our screens and raising a glass to our beloved SS Community! So pumped for tonight and all that could happen in the next 30 minutes. Go Sabres!!! Love to you all!

No on that for Eichel. Throw in Philly's 1st and I'm OK with Reinhart package.