bbb Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 LOL. Well, I would normally root for the Catholic school, anyway! I just hope that Eichel doesn't decide he has to stay there to finish the job now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 LOL. Well, I would normally root for the Catholic school, anyway! I just hope that Eichel doesn't decide he has to stay there to finish the job now. He's gone. Don't worry about it... Especially after we win our 20% long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 That's good then. You've still got 5 national championships............And, that '09 one had to be the most heart breaking one in sports history (for Miami) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) That's good then. You've still got 5 national championships............And, that '09 one had to be the most heart breaking one in sports history (for Miami) I kind of hate that 2009 is my favorite sports moment. I was there for it and it was pure joy. I want a Buffalo team to have that moment for me, not a Boston team. Edited April 12, 2015 by shrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 If he's not going to be around for the rebirth, why did we sign him? To lead a heroic run to 29th? To meet the salary floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It seems to me that in hockey, when somebody is like a Gretzky, Mario, Orr, Crosby - a wunderkind who people know about for years - they never seem to flop. That is what McDavid is............And, Eichel isn't far behind. McDavid scored 5, yes 5!, goals last night in a PLAYOFF game! Eichel had two goals and an assist and dominated the Frozen Four on Thursday, became the first freshman to win the Hobie Baker since Paul Kariya 25 or so years ago on Friday, and will win the NCAA chamionship tonight! They don't really flop in any sport. They maybe just don't come around as often in others - LeBron and Luck is I think about the exclusive list of the last 20yrs. Totally on this bandwagon and I don't even feel bad about it. Sports are supposed to be fun and being a diehard Bills/Syracuse fan has been the opposite of fun for so long. Do I get a blue or white jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 To meet the salary floor. I think he is here next year...teach the boys how to win and all that. If he is as good a captain as they all say, he will come in handy next year. I mean, 45 pts or whatever it is the Sbres were from a playoff spot a lot to make up in one year....so I tnink a lot of losing in store for next year as well. Hope I be wrong, but that's a big frighten jump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I think he is here next year...teach the boys how to win and all that. If he is as good a captain as they all say, he will come in handy next year. I mean, 45 pts or whatever it is the Sbres were from a playoff spot a lot to make up in one year....so I tnink a lot of losing in store for next year as well. Hope I be wrong, but that's a big frighten jump! It's definitely a lot to make up but there were a lot of close games, especially towards the end of the year. A little more offense and a goal here or there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I think he is here next year...teach the boys how to win and all that. If he is as good a captain as they all say, he will come in handy next year. I mean, 45 pts or whatever it is the Sbres were from a playoff spot a lot to make up in one year....so I tnink a lot of losing in store for next year as well. Hope I be wrong, but that's a big frighten jump! It's a big jump but it can be done. Murray has the tools at his disposal. He needs to find a few impact free agents and/or guys who are available because other teams have cap issues. He got done what he wanted to next year but now the excuses aren't going to be accepted. The recipe is pretty easy: 1. If Babcock or McClellan are available, get one of them. 2. If there are guys available like Boychuck and Leddy were this year, be in the mix. 3. Sign an impact free agent or two. 4. Develop what you've already got. 5. Find a goalie (maybe find two?) I have zero doubt this team could be 35-40 points better without much difficulty. McEichel, Reihardt, Pysyk, and Evander Kane will all contribute more next year than whoever they replace. A guy like Ennis will be sick with more talent around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I like you I hate youYou seem conflicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 To meet the salary floor. Murray should have got a less "captainy" guy then...........This kind of makes me dislike Gianta even more. We're fans for 45 years - and will be fans when he leaves. And, he makes it his mission to screw us?...............I figured he'd be around for at least the beginning of the dynasty! They don't really flop in any sport. They maybe just don't come around as often in others - LeBron and Luck is I think about the exclusive list of the last 20yrs. Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 You seem conflicted. Happens to me a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Murray should have got a less "captainy" guy then...........This kind of makes me dislike Gianta even more. We're fans for 45 years - and will be fans when he leaves. And, he makes it his mission to screw us?...............I figured he'd be around for at least the beginning of the dynasty! Good point! I don't think Gionta was really trying to screw us, they just wanted to win. Players and coaches have a delusional mind set that they can win with who they have and don't need any help. To purposely lose in their minds means admitting they aren't good enough and no player wants to do that and is the reason most players play past their primes (it's why I still compete in powerlifting ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 That's good then. You've still got 5 national championships............And, that '09 one had to be the most heart breaking one in sports history (for Miami) Yeah that sucked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It's a big jump but it can be done. Murray has the tools at his disposal. He needs to find a few impact free agents and/or guys who are available because other teams have cap issues. He got done what he wanted to next year but now the excuses aren't going to be accepted. The recipe is pretty easy: 1. If Babcock or McClellan are available, get one of them. 2. If there are guys available like Boychuck and Leddy were this year, be in the mix. 3. Sign an impact free agent or two. 4. Develop what you've already got. 5. Find a goalie (maybe find two?) I have zero doubt this team could be 35-40 points better without much difficulty. McEichel, Reihardt, Pysyk, and Evander Kane will all contribute more next year than whoever they replace. A guy like Ennis will be sick with more talent around him. Why is everybody talking about Babcock? Is he butting heads with the Wings front office? I don't think Gionta was really trying to screw us, they just wanted to win. Players and coaches have a delusional mind set that they can win with who they have and don't need any help. To purposely lose in their minds means admitting they aren't good enough and no player wants to do that and is the reason most players play past their primes (it's why I still compete in powerlifting ) There's a huge difference between not losing on purpose, and the crap the Sabres players did at the end of the year. Yeah that sucked... I can't even imagine. I always root for Miami to get back there and win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Why is everybody talking about Babcock? Is he butting heads with the Wings front office? He is only under contract through the end of this year, and has refused to sign an extension. Rumors are he sees the writing on the wall in Detroit with an aging team and not a great prospect pool . Rumor as I heard on GR and elsewhere is he is going where McDavid ends up. BTW, people always say follow the Detroit model....but getting Datysuk and Zetterburg in the 6th round ain't happening anymore... As an aside, this Masters is as boring as that Sabre game last night. Edited April 12, 2015 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 One of you talented fellows needs to rework this to "Tanks for the Memories" and include it as background to the 2014/15 "highlight" reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 He is only under contract through the end of this year, and has refused to sign an extension. Rumors are he sees the writing on the wall in Detroit with an aging team and not a great prospect pool . Rumor as I heard on GR and elsewhere is he is going where McDavid ends up. BTW, people always say follow the Detroit model....but getting Datysuk and Zetterburg in the 6th round ain't happening anymore... As an aside, this Masters is as boring as that Sabre game last night. it sounds like a real possibility he could end up in Bflo if we get mcdavid. Pegs will pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 First piece in place. Nolan gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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