Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 McDavid had that look when you open a Christmas present from your grandparents and it's socks :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 http://youtube.com/watch?v=OUDmfdTxLew I wonder if being too drunk was the reason he didn't show up for the selection show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 One thing you can say about Edmonton winning the lottery - it definitely wasn't fixed. Last thing in the world the NHL wanted was McDavid going to a small market, Western team that now has had 4 of the last 6 number one overall picks. yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 A fitting end to the tank....The Consolation Prize. And, you show your ignorance once again - this is what it was all about. Not the extra 6.5% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 And yet all 3 are still better places to play hockey than Phoenix. Are they? I hate the desert, and would never live in AZ, but LOTS of people love it there. Are you so sure that for pro hockey players, devoted fanbases are more important than living conditions? I'm not, and a friend of mine that worked for the Sabres for years, and is a close friend to many former players, made it clear to me that it's just a job to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Aaron Williams is awesome @ajwilliams23: @Jack_Eichel11 I know we haven't drafted you yet but man you're gonna love the city of buffalo. Promise you that! #OneBuffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 What if McDavid did a Eli Manning and wanted to be traded to Buffalo for Eichel+ to be close to home near Toronto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 And, you show your ignorance once again - this is what it was all about. Not the extra 6.5% C'mon man. Everybody knows McDavid was the top prize. "6.5%"...really, you have put a number on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Edmonton is going to have to deal a forward for some defense. How would you feel about a Nakita Zadorov for Jordan Eberle swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Edmonton is going to have to deal a forward for some defense. How would you feel about a Nakita Zadorov for Jordan Eberle swap? I wouldn't do it straight up. Sweeten the pot a little bit for the return to Buffalo and maybe. The thing that kills me is the idea that somehow we "lost" by not winning the lottery. I'm happy as hell we are ending up with Eichel. I think it would've been a nice bonus to get McDavid but it's not going to damper my optimism for rebuilding this franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 C'mon man. Everybody knows McDavid was the top prize. "6.5%"...really, you have put a number on it? Are you really this stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Admittedly, I don't follow college hockey at all. Why are people saying that Eichel played against scrubs in the NCAA? Is there any truth to that? I find it hard to believe that NHL talent scouts wouldn't take that into account, so whats the counter to that? C'mon man. Everybody knows McDavid was the top prize. "6.5%"...really, you have put a number on it? If we didn't have last place, we likely wouldn't have Eichel or McDavid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Edmonton is going to have to deal a forward for some defense. How would you feel about a Nakita Zadorov for Jordan Eberle swap? who would you trade for McDavid? I'm thinking Girgensons, Ennis, Grigorenko, Meszaros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 who would you trade for McDavid? I'm thinking Girgensons, Ennis, Grigorenko, Meszaros I don't think there is any way EDM is dealing McDavid. They've already taken too much heat for Number 1 overall picks that have underperformed. They desperately needed a home run and tonight they got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I don't think there is any way EDM is dealing McDavid. They've already taken too much heat for Number 1 overall picks that have underperformed. They desperately needed a home run and tonight they got one. maybe, those guys are the old Sabres. Do they have anyone that would make us better that we could trade for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Are they? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 There is some bad blood between mcdavid and edmonton ownership. He definitely is very unhappy with this result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Admittedly, I don't follow college hockey at all. Why are people saying that Eichel played against scrubs in the NCAA? Is there any truth to that? I find it hard to believe that NHL talent scouts wouldn't take that into account, so whats the counter to that? If we didn't have last place, we likely wouldn't have Eichel or McDavid. I know, thanks. McDavid was the preferred player...just letting you know. Should they tank again this next season while Eichel gains experience? It's probably the right thing to do. I mean, they aren't going to win the cup next year, so they may as well finish last. Yes. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Should they tank again this next season while Eichel gains experience? It's probably the right thing to do. I mean, they aren't going to win the cup next year, so they may as well finish last. no it is a proven fact that last place never wins the lottery so coming in 28/30th should be ideal which gives us room for improvement and there in no McEichel to play for so now it's full steam ahead. There is some bad blood between mcdavid and edmonton ownership. He definitely is very unhappy with this result. how can that be, he hasn't even been there yet? (maybe we can still get both, like we got Cornelius Bennett and Shane Conlan. Maybe he holds out and they ultimately trade him to us, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) I know, thanks. McDavid was the preferred player...just letting you know. Should they tank again this next season while Eichel gains experience? It's probably the right thing to do. I mean, they aren't going to win the cup next year, so they may as well finish last. No. No problem. You just seem to be confused. The whole reason people wanted them to tank and get last place was because it guarenteed us one of the two. It was always a long shot that we would get McDavid, and people wouldn't be as invested in tanking if it was solely McDavid and the 20% shot. You don't tank for a 20% shot. You tank for the 100% shot at getting 1 of 2 supposed generational talents. Otherwise we end up like the Arizona Coyotes. Which do you think is better for the franchise? As a side note I am not even pro tanking, and even I see the sense in this one. I absolutely despise week 10 in football when people start complaining when the players celebrate winning games and we are 3-6. It ain't over til its over. But this? The GM is in full rebuild mode (which is a legitimate strategy) and the players were still trying. They just aren't very good. Edited April 19, 2015 by What a Tuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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