Randall Flagg Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 The Leafs aren't trading Marner, full stop. Unfortunately, their management seems incredibly competent, outside of that Matt Martin deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I've heard JVR fetches a 2nd pairing guy at best With Shattenkirk a pending UFA and apparently only willing to sign in a handful of places, is his trade value really much higher than a 2nd pairing guy? Honestly not sure it is. Unfortunately, their management seems incredibly competent, outside of that Matt Martin deal. That team got the better end of everything across the board. I hate them and their fans and their media. They're by far my most hated NHL team right now, and if something doesn't go wrong soon, they'll be at Patriots-level hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 That team got the better end of everything across the board. I hate them and their fans and their media. They're by far my most hated NHL team right now, and if something doesn't go wrong soon, they'll be at Patriots-level hate. I'm envious too, but it's better for the Sabres, and for us as fans, for the Leafs to be a good, exciting team. We could be looking at 7 years or so of a great rivalry, with a ton of talent at work and plenty of thrilling games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why is that guy's name auto-corrected to Mallon? Unless our very own BRAWNDO does not realise he's a M-A-L-K-I-N? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm envious too, but it's better for the Sabres, and for us as fans, for the Leafs to be a good, exciting team. We could be looking at 7 years or so of a great rivalry, with a ton of talent at work and plenty of thrilling games. I agree! ....so long as they're the worse team. I'm not sure it's trending that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm envious too, but it's better for the Sabres, and for us as fans, for the Leafs to be a good, exciting team. We could be looking at 7 years or so of a great rivalry, with a ton of talent at work and plenty of thrilling games. That's nice and all, but if it turns into a rivalry where Buffalo keeps losing to Toronto in the playoffs it's not going to be much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Have the Sabres ever lost to the Leaves in the playoffs? Off the top of my head I can't recall anytime. Mostly, because that weasel Ballard had them squirrelled away in the West for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm envious too, but it's better for the Sabres, and for us as fans, for the Leafs to be a good, exciting team. We could be looking at 7 years or so of a great rivalry, with a ton of talent at work and plenty of thrilling games. You should be defrocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Why is that guy's name auto-corrected to Mallon? Unless our very own BRAWNDO does not realise he's a M-A-L-K-I-N? Auto correct :( Edited January 26, 2017 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Per Craig Custance teams are calling about Kulikov. Nothing earth shattering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 So Linus has lost the minions helmet for a new one. Looked very generic and with the plain black and white pads and gear it seems he's saying "please f'n trade me..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Per Craig Custance teams are calling about Kulikov. Nothing earth shattering Trade him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Trade him If they do the playoffs are officially out of the picture for the Sabres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 #BREAKING: Who cares what the Toronto Queefs do. #ShouldbeanyBuffaloFan I would take Reinhart over Marner, with the extra size, and more physicality in his game there's more upside. Marner is a fantastic offensive prospect for sure. Eichel vs Matthews, is a close call, however, Eichel has more responsibility whereas Matthews is far more sheltered. Per Craig Custance teams are calling about Kulikov.Nothing earth shattering Bye now. I don't miss Pysyk and his whopping 7 points either. It was a worthwhile gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Per Craig Custance teams are calling about Kulikov. Nothing earth shattering If he can remain healthy, i think the Sabres can get a pretty solid haul back for him. Dmen in recent deadlines have fetched a ton... Yandle, Russell, Wasilewski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 If they do the playoffs are officially out of the picture for the SabresAs in we need him on the roster or it would be an indicator that Murray has given up on the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 As in we need him on the roster or it would be an indicator that Murray has given up on the season? IMHO but who am I? If he moves Kuli, he's selling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 IMHO but who am I? If he moves Kuli, he's selling... After making an effort to trade for him, then I believe you'd be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Trade him Except he is probably our third, some may argue fourth, best defenseman on our team. So it all depends what the return is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 As in we need him on the roster or it would be an indicator that Murray has given up on the season? Yes. Frankly, even if we are out of the playoffs, this team needs to start winning, and icing the roster most likely to achieve it. Selling means accepting losing again. We can't have that around our new core. Even if we are out, we should be at a point of making hockey trades, not selling for 2nd round picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Useful defencemen are at a premium at the deadline. Kulikov and Franson will generate worthwhile returns. Unless we are in the thick of the race, we have to take the best offer. The question is, what defines "in the race?" Four points out? Six? I don't want to trade Kane. The only way I consider it is if it is for that elusive puck-moving defenceman and I would be very surprised to see that kind of trade happen at the deadline. With Gionta, you do whatever he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Except he is probably our third, some may argue fourth, best defenseman on our team. So it all depends what the return is.With McCabe out he's easily second, when McCabe is healthy, he's at worst 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 There's a lot of time before the deadline to sort out where we stand. If out of the race, we should move assets that won't re-sign or are aging. The return can be prospects instead of draft picks. Some of them maybe NHL ready, like a Theodore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Useful defencemen are at a premium at the deadline. Kulikov and Franson will generate worthwhile returns. Unless we are in the thick of the race, we have to take the best offer. The question is, what defines "in the race?" Four points out? Six? I don't want to trade Kane. The only way I consider it is if it is for that elusive puck-moving defenceman and I would be very surprised to see that kind of trade happen at the deadline. With Gionta, you do whatever he wants. Disagree. It is time to build a culture with bigger expectations. You don't do that when you are selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 It is time to build a culture with bigger expectations. That only applies if we are still in the race. If we are already out and Kuli and Fanson aren't coming back I don't think keeping them around helps build expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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