2020-21 Trade Rumors and Speculation

[Shootica]

To be fair, there shouldn't be anything wrong with openly speculating on trade ideas in a thread titled "trade rumors and speculation".  I'd imagine many of us spend time here in the off-season because we enjoy talking about moves the team could make or players we'd like them to target.

I don't have an issue with people posting rumors from less than credible sources, it can generate interesting discussion even if the rumor is bogus.  But I do think it would be beneficial to give a bit of a disclaimer if you're going to do that, just to separate the 'real' from the fake.

[dudacek]

6 minutes ago, Shootica said:

To be fair, there shouldn't be anything wrong with openly speculating on trade ideas in a thread titled "trade rumors and speculation".  I'd imagine many of us spend time here in the off-season because we enjoy talking about moves the team could make or players we'd like them to target.

I don't have an issue with people posting rumors from less than credible sources, it can generate interesting discussion even if the rumor is bogus.  But I do think it would be beneficial to give a bit of a disclaimer if you're going to do that, just to separate the 'real' from the fake.

This. Please tell me the source, whether it’s Friedman, some guy who knows a guy, or your imagination.

Its making conversation.

If people don’t like this stuff, stay out of the thread.

[spndnchz]

Ding ding 💃💃

[Weave]

5 hours ago, Zamboni said:

Before posting a rumor or speculation… See if a credible long-standing writer, reporter, journalist, or blogger is saying the same rumor or speculation. If the answer is no then don’t post that garbage in a thread. I don’t know maybe it’s just me but I find that rule pretty simple to follow.

Its a trade rumors thread.  You're expectations are waaaayyyyy too high.

[JohnC]

5 hours ago, Shootica said:

To be fair, there shouldn't be anything wrong with openly speculating on trade ideas in a thread titled "trade rumors and speculation".  I'd imagine many of us spend time here in the off-season because we enjoy talking about moves the team could make or players we'd like them to target.

I don't have an issue with people posting rumors from less than credible sources, it can generate interesting discussion even if the rumor is bogus.  But I do think it would be beneficial to give a bit of a disclaimer if you're going to do that, just to separate the 'real' from the fake.

The fun part about talking about a highly speculative trade is that you are placing a value on the player you are offering and also the player you are trading for. How many different values have been assigned to Risto over the years in a speculative trade and to the targeted player in the receiving side? On this site there were numerous values place on Reinhart for an imaginary deal. That in itself is interesting. This is good bar talk at the keyboard without the imbibing and slurring of speech.   

[Scottysabres]

So with training camp set to start the 31st, the NHL schedule being finalized, can we expect the Sabres to make an additional move via the trade market prior to the start of the season?

[Marvin]

3 hours ago, Scottysabres said:

So with training camp set to start the 31st, the NHL schedule being finalized, can we expect the Sabres to make an additional move via the trade market prior to the start of the season?

I hope so.  Our division is brutal.

[SABRES 0311]

9 minutes ago, Marvin, Sabres Fan said:

I hope so.  Our division is brutal.

Dman for a goalie? 

Edited December 23, 2020 by SABRES 0311

[Doohicksie]

On 12/17/2020 at 7:03 PM, JohnC said:

This is good bar talk at the keyboard without the imbibing and slurring of speech.

You say that like it's a good thing.

[North Buffalo]

On 12/17/2020 at 1:49 PM, Zamboni said:

Before posting a rumor or speculation… See if a credible long-standing writer, reporter, journalist, or blogger is saying the same rumor or speculation. If the answer is no then don’t post that garbage in a thread. I don’t know maybe it’s just me but I find that rule pretty simple to follow.

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[LGR4GM]

13 hours ago, Scottysabres said:

So with training camp set to start the 31st, the NHL schedule being finalized, can we expect the Sabres to make an additional move via the trade market prior to the start of the season?

I think in the next week things will heat up. It really depends on when the cap compliance day is. Usually I think it is either 24 hours or maybe at noon or something like that the day of the season starting. Someone with more CBA knowledge will have to chime in, but there is a date teams have to be cap compliant and I bet in the 4-5 days leading to that we see a bunch of stuff. 

[JohnC]

10 hours ago, Doohickie said:

You say that like it's a good thing.

What's bad about it? What's the harm? More than half of what is posted relates to opinions as opposed to facts. And without a doubt some of the opinions are bat shiiit crazy. Being introduced to crazy shiiit doesn't hurt you unless you allow it. And if that is the case then you got bigger issues to contend with.  

[Sabres Fan in NS]

I traded my old man Blackberry for a young(ish) man iPhone.

E5

[Doohicksie]

7 hours ago, JohnC said:

What's bad about it?

I'd rather be imbibing and slurring my speech in a bar.  😛

Edited December 23, 2020 by Doohickie

[LaPerreausek]

On 12/17/2020 at 11:49 AM, Zamboni said:

Before posting a rumor or speculation… See if a credible long-standing writer, reporter, journalist, or blogger is saying the same rumor or speculation. If the answer is no then don’t post that garbage in a thread. I don’t know maybe it’s just me but I find that rule pretty simple to follow.

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

[Eleven]

2 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

What's wrong with Eklund?  (Kidding.)  Nice user name.

[Taro T]

3 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

 

56 minutes ago, Eleven said:

What's wrong with Eklund?  (Kidding.)  Nice user name.

Agree on the User Name.  Should Eichel & Dahlin continue to head towards their draft day potential, might have to add a 1st name of Rasack to go with the last name to keep all the top Sabres involved.  Maybe even Tayrasack, should Hall re-sign and stay elite a few more years.

Welcome.  🍺

[JohnC]

14 hours ago, Doohickie said:

I'd rather be imbibing and slurring my speech in a bar.  😛

That means that you are not abiding by the Covid stay at home protocols. You are a scofflaw. 😛

[inkman]

4 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

[Eleven]

45 minutes ago, JohnC said:

That means that you are not abiding by the Covid stay at home protocols. You are a scofflaw. 😛

He's in Texas.  There are no protocols.

[JohnC]

1 hour ago, Eleven said:

He's in Texas.  There are no protocols.

Texas was very cavalier about the virus until it started spiraling out of control. So the hard core resistant governor and his political cohorts out of fear had to change course. So even Texas has mask mandates. So if one doesn't want to be a Texas scofflaw just follow the protocol. ☠️

Mask Laws - COVID-19 & Texas Law - Guides at Texas State Law Library

[Sabres Fan in NS]

6 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

Welcome!!

Sent you a beer.

As far as Eklund goes ... he shall remain nameless around here.

[DarthEbriate]

7 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

Welcome to 'breSpace... the final frontier. 🍺

[Zamboni]

7 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

Hey welcome! You’ll find that “legitimate” source is used very loosely here or avoided altogether. Or you see a lot of “is this a legitimate source?”  😂 

I kid I kid 

And Harrington still has clout in these parts.
But seriously, welcome 👍🏼

[Marvin]

7 hours ago, LaPerreausek said:

I just hopped over here from the Communist HFBoards....I hope no one here thinks Eklund is a legitimate source 😄

First, welcome to SabreSpace.

Second, no, none of use think Eklund is legitimate.