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Poe969 · 06-28-2020, 05:38 PM

Say your the GM of the sabres. You have an elite generational foundation player in Eichel. Now he's come out and said he wants to win and he's tired of losing. Does that mean he wants to be traded, is he thinking about a trade is he giving them one last chance? Whatever it is, it's something to be concerned about. They need to make him happy, they need to get him an elite player who can make the sabres a force, someone who will not only put up a point per game but elevate your star player. And someone who will be there more than just one year, and preferably on a decent contract in case there's the option to add more good players.

Johnny fits that bill.

If they get Johnny and he pans out, the sabres become relevant for the first time in a long time. If not, they are showing their franchise player that they will do what it takes to make him happy and win. Now they have Cozens and Middlestad and other young prospects that might make the jump soon. That's awesome...for the future, not too great for now. Who else are they going to go after? What other elite player under a pretty good contract is available? Now how much are those players worth? The Flames are dealing from a position of strength because, well they don't have to deal at all. They can keep Johnny and the sabres can take their chances with finding someone else. Then you have to take into consideration that other teams are likely going to wanta shot at Johnny. Philly, NJ, maybe Boston, the NY teams and who knows what other surprise team might make an offer.

So are you going to give up futures that will likely help your team in the future but not really do anything to appease your franchise player now? Are you really going to take that risk? Or are you going to pay the price for a proven elite player?

Oh ya, one more thing. If you're the GM of the sabres, you really have no say in anything. You're just a YES man to your billionaire owner's girlfriend who doesn't seem to know too much about hockey. So it doesn't matter if you think it's a good deal or not, it's her decision.

06-28-2020, 05:38 PM	#492
Poe969 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Exp:	Say your the GM of the sabres. You have an elite generational foundation player in Eichel. Now he's come out and said he wants to win and he's tired of losing. Does that mean he wants to be traded, is he thinking about a trade is he giving them one last chance? Whatever it is, it's something to be concerned about. They need to make him happy, they need to get him an elite player who can make the sabres a force, someone who will not only put up a point per game but elevate your star player. And someone who will be there more than just one year, and preferably on a decent contract in case there's the option to add more good players. Johnny fits that bill. If they get Johnny and he pans out, the sabres become relevant for the first time in a long time. If not, they are showing their franchise player that they will do what it takes to make him happy and win. Now they have Cozens and Middlestad and other young prospects that might make the jump soon. That's awesome...for the future, not too great for now. Who else are they going to go after? What other elite player under a pretty good contract is available? Now how much are those players worth? The Flames are dealing from a position of strength because, well they don't have to deal at all. They can keep Johnny and the sabres can take their chances with finding someone else. Then you have to take into consideration that other teams are likely going to wanta shot at Johnny. Philly, NJ, maybe Boston, the NY teams and who knows what other surprise team might make an offer. So are you going to give up futures that will likely help your team in the future but not really do anything to appease your franchise player now? Are you really going to take that risk? Or are you going to pay the price for a proven elite player? Oh ya, one more thing. If you're the GM of the sabres, you really have no say in anything. You're just a YES man to your billionaire owner's girlfriend who doesn't seem to know too much about hockey. So it doesn't matter if you think it's a good deal or not, it's her decision. __________________ Fan of the Flames, where being OK has become OK.