Taro T Posted June 23, 2017 Report Posted June 23, 2017 Yes. That's the one. The 3rd best center on the team that is more valuable on the wing in that role. Perfect example. He's developed into a terrific winger. There is no need for backward steps now. And in '87 the 'Nucks had Super Mario on Wayne's wing vs the Russkies. The team was better for moving their 2nd best C to W so their 2 best players could be on the ice together. Not sure if the best lineup for Buffalo is 3C's, Sam on Jack's wing,or running O'Reichel. Definitely willing to give Jack & Ryan a look together & also looking at Sam on 3rd line (& 2nd). Sooooo miffed that Goober never let us see how those might work. So, let's experiment now. Quote
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Per Chris Johnson It sounds like the #pens have something brewing trade-wise. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 It took Sedin until he was 25 to have a season in which he scored as many points as Sam did this year. Sedin was not fast, Sedin was cerebral. No reason to trade Sam at 21, and no reason to not let him play a LOT of time at center to see if he can figure it out, while he's still 21. Twenty one. Quote
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Per Friedman Jim Rutherford said post-Cup he wanted to add some muscle. Rumblings tonight he's looking at Reaves from STL Quote
Thorner Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 And in '87 the 'Nucks had Super Mario on Wayne's wing vs the Russkies. The team was better for moving their 2nd best C to W so their 2 best players could be on the ice together. Not sure if the best lineup for Buffalo is 3C's, Sam on Jack's wing,or running O'Reichel. Definitely willing to give Jack & Ryan a look together & also looking at Sam on 3rd line (& 2nd). Sooooo miffed that Goober never let us see how those might work. So, let's experiment now. Good post. It took Sedin until he was 25 to have a season in which he scored as many points as Sam did this year. Sedin was not fast, Sedin was cerebral. No reason to trade Sam at 21, and no reason to not let him play a LOT of time at center to see if he can figure it out, while he's still 21. Twenty one. Agreed. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Per Friedman Jim Rutherford said post-Cup he wanted to add some muscle. Rumblings tonight he's looking at Reaves from STL I legitimately don't understand this. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) I legitimately don't understand this. Canadians, man. They can try as hard as possible to stay away from the grit n' grind, enforcing, good ol' canadian boy culture, but it always wins in the end. Apparently even when they win two cups in a row doing the exact opposite. It's also why not-quite-good-enough Canadian defensemen get their Norris trophies because of the years they had to wait for one, and not because they were the best defenseman that year. Can't let that Karlsson have too many. Shea Weber, you're next. Edited June 24, 2017 by Randall Flagg Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Canadians, man. They can try as hard as possible to stay away from the grit n' grind, enforcing, good ol' canadian boy culture, but it always wins in the end. Apparently even when they win two cups in a row doing the exact opposite. Pierre, just now: If you want to mess with the stars on Pittsburgh, you'll have to go through Ryan Reaves. Except, ya know, when he's scratched for every playoff game? Quote
Iron Crotch Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Ooh... From Darren Dreger: "Matt Duchene's agent, Pat Brisson had a quick chat with Joe Sakic at the end of 1st round and is now in discussion with David Poile." Quote
WildCard Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Pierre, just now: If you want to mess with the stars on Pittsburgh, you'll have to go through Ryan Reaves. Except, ya know, when he's scratched for every playoff game? So they're the first team to win back to back cups in over a decade, and they're thought is to completely change their style of play? After Crosby has had 4 concussions? Bowman and Rutherford had better have been high today Quote
Thorner Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 So they're the first team to win back to back cups in over a decade, and they're thought is to completely change their style of play? After Crosby has had 4 concussions? Bowman and Rutherford had better have been high today It's just one goon, dude. Although I hear Reaves is giving Sid private lessons. Quote
WildCard Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) It's just one goon, dude. Although I hear Reaves is giving Sid private lessons. Private lessons on what? Edited June 24, 2017 by WildCard Quote
Thorner Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Private lessons on what? A great many things, I've heard. Quote
North Buffalo Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 A great many things, I've heard. water is cold and deep too.... :w00t: Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Well, that's gotta be a thing, right? Womp womp. Quote
woods-racer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Private lessons on what? The use of whips and hancuffs for foreplay. Quote
dudacek Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) They aren't going to choose Sam over ROR for long passes though. No doubt he's improved. He's still trying unseat two centers that are better than him, and he's not dynamic enough to be as effective with our 3rd line wingers as he is on Jack's wing. "We just think he can fit well within our group of dynamic players such as Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart within the next couple years." - Jason Botterill in the Buffalo News Well, at least our GM thinks Sam is dynamic. ???? Edited June 24, 2017 by dudacek Quote
Thorner Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 "We just think he can fit well within our group of dynamic players such as Jack Eichel, Ryan O’Reilly and Sam Reinhart within the next couple years." - Jason Botterill in the Buffalo News Well, at least our GM thinks Sam is dynamic. In all honesty, it made me happy to read this quote. Quote
woods-racer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) In all honesty, it made me happy to read this quote.Me too.Him and the coach have finally had time to sit down and start reviewing players. He's getting the big picture now, and not just using league known names... Molson, Ennis. Edited June 24, 2017 by Woods-Racer Quote
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Friedman reporting that Calgary and Toronto are still in on Hamonic. Toronto and NYI maybe working on a larger deal Quote
Eleven Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Calgary is getting Hamonic. Per Friedman. Edited June 24, 2017 by Eleven Quote
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Flames have acquired Travis Hamonic Quote
LGR4GM Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Flames have acquired Travis Hamonic Yup sounds like 2 picks and a player going the other way. Wonder if Calgary is going to trade a defender... Quote
dudacek Posted June 24, 2017 Report Posted June 24, 2017 Puts Stone into the UFA market. Should we have interest? Quote
Brawndo Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Posted June 24, 2017 Toronto was the other team rumored to be in on him as well. Glad Calgary got him Quote
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