Seravalli: Buffalo may not have a choice but to trade Peterka

[tsujimoto74]

Stupid question but is Tuch just completely cooked at center? At this point if Cirelli went to Buffalo, he or Thompson going back makes sense. We need centers in the worst way

Lmao you’re not getting Thompson, least of all for Cirelli. And Tuch has never, at any point in his professional career, ever been a center. And he’s also not going anywhere unless he refuses to re-up.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Well tbf Munich is a former Olympic city with almost 6 million people in it's metro area

It's was pretty sleepy last time I was there. Was a nice base for Bavarian castles, lakes, Switzerland etc. Preferred esoteric Berlin myself.

These hockey guys should know despite NYS taxes, cost of living in WNY is quite low overall. Wait until they see housing prices/taxes in other cities/states where a mil u.s. gets you hardly anything these days.

If he is spending all day playing video games in his condo/apartment rather than getting out, exploring, making friends, I could see how he could be a malcontent though.

If he thinks a WNY winter is tough he should try Canada!

 

[atlanticobserver]

Stupid question but is Tuch just completely cooked at center? At this point if Cirelli went to Buffalo, he or Thompson going back makes sense. We need centers in the worst way

Dude, we are not getting Tage Thompson for Cirelli. Get real. Tuch is not a center. And he's not young either. Bad move for both sides.

 

[Barsky]

It's was pretty sleepy last time I was there. Was a nice base for Bavarian castles, lakes, Switzerland etc. Preferred esoteric Berlin myself.

These hockey guys should know despite NYS taxes, cost of living in WNY is quite low overall. Wait until they see housing prices/taxes in other cities/states where a mil u.s. gets you hardly anything these days.

If he is spending all day playing video games in his condo/apartment rather than getting out, exploring, making friends, I could see how he could be a malcontent though.

If he thinks a WNY winter is tough he should try Canada!

Same temps in Ottawa, with less snow and one of his best friends to set him up. If he really does want out, Ottawa is likely high on his list just cause of Timmy

 

[atlanticobserver]

Same temps in Ottawa, with less snow and one of his best friends to set him up. If he really does want out, Ottawa is likely high on his list just cause of Timmy

I just question whether or not Ottawa wants to take on another big money contract. They are a bit reluctant to spend and I would think their priority would be a RHD and recouping some depth with Gaudette likely on his way out. Plus, they might have to be replacing Giroux at center, which might be a big loss.

 

[Barsky]

I just question whether or not Ottawa wants to take on another big money contract. They are a bit reluctant to spend and I would think their priority would be a RHD and recouping some depth with Gaudette likely on his way out. Plus, they might have to be replacing Giroux at center, which might be a big loss.

G isn't a centre and JJP would be his replacement next to Timmy, though I still expect G to sign, just less optimistic about it at this point. Plus the issue atm is cash over cap (+4mil), so signing JJP to a back loaded deal would help with that. A top forward and RD are both high priorities this summer

 

[Captain97]

Since when did Munich become a thriving Metropolis ? It's certainly not Berlin.
Homesick is usually something 16 year olds have at summer camp.

1. Munich is 7 times larger than Buffalo by population.

2. Homesick happens to everyone who is far away. I'm only 300 miles from home and family miss it every day.

 

[atlanticobserver]

G isn't a centre and JJP would be his replacement next to Timmy, though I still expect G to sign, just less optimistic about it at this point. Plus the issue atm is cash over cap (+4mil), so signing JJP to a back loaded deal would help with that. A top forward and RD are both high priorities this summer

Giroux literally led the NHL in faceoff percentage this year, he took 976 faceoffs. I'm pretty sure he qualifies as a center even if he does play some wing. Also, Sens need to figure out what they are doing with Zetterlund. They have $15 mil in cap room right now with 9 FAs to sign, so I think even if you backload JJP's contract, it might still be more than that ownership group is looking to spend. Plus, I don't know what solidified NHL talents Ottawa has that fit the mold of players Ottawa would give up and players Buffalo would want.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

1. Munich is 7 times larger than Buffalo by population.

Careful what you wish for, 7 million people and not many of them smile on the U-bahn.
The bier garden/halls were nice though.

2. Homesick happens to everyone who is far away. I'm only 300 miles from home and family miss it every day.

You can hop in the car for 4 hours then, and likely had to move for work or life. Most NHL guys make millions. If he thinks going to New York City is going to help his blues he has another life lesson to learn.

Despite the loosing, he's likely the latest little boy on that team having a tantrum because Ruff spoke the truth at a post game scrum about his poor back checking. They need to grow up!

 

[Barsky]

Giroux literally led the NHL in faceoff percentage this year, he took 976 faceoffs. I'm pretty sure he qualifies as a center even if he does play some wing. Also, Sens need to figure out what they are doing with Zetterlund. They have $15 mil in cap room right now with 9 FAs to sign, so I think even if you backload JJP's contract, it might still be more than that ownership group is looking to spend. Plus, I don't know what solidified NHL talents Ottawa has that fit the mold of players Ottawa would give up and players Buffalo would want.

He only plays wing for Ottawa, so no, not a centre but yes, he took most of the draws cause he was so good at'em. I threw out there Zub, Zett and Buff's 2nd and many Sabres fans were on board. If a bigger ticket like JJP comes in, a guy like Perron would have to go and in the case Zub goes for JJP, though not ideal, still gives them enough room to stay well under

 

[Djp]

Comparing Munich to Buffalo( or Edmonton) is bizarre. Munich has a metro population of 6M. Buffalo's 1.125M. Munich has history and culture going back to medieval times, if not further(Roman?). Buffalo, well... back in 1900 it was one of the most important cities in the US, but there has been a steady, if not precipitous decline since then. The decline of local steel mills more or less finished it off, taking away the good paying blue collar jobs.

I defy anyone to visit Munich, then Buffalo, and tell me that why are similar type cities. And I say this as someone who has a soft spot for Buffalo... I have been there numerous times, and used to live just up the way in the Falls.

Time/ history Europe e needs US by hundreds of years. That's s stupid argument

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Stupid question but is Tuch just completely cooked at center? At this point if Cirelli went to Buffalo, he or Thompson going back makes sense. We need centers in the worst way

Thompson isn't available. Tuch was never a center.

1. Munich is 7 times larger than Buffalo by population.

False.

You need to vomoare appked to apples.

Munich ans metro Buffalo are around the same square miles and population.

buffalo netro doednt count the canadian population nore the rocjester population that is withjn 7 t miles/ drive time.

Sfor example Seattle netro population counts 70 miles north and south. Fir equivalence Buffalo metro should be tichester to Hamiltoro

2. Homesick happens to everyone who is far away. I'm only 300 miles from home and family miss it every day.

I don't think it's " home sick" in today's world of instant communication and zoom it's a non issue.

 

[SavBigMoneyAtBedards]

To Buf:

#3 overall
Lukas Reichel
Nolan Allan*

To Chi:

JJ Peterka
#9 overall

*can substitute Ethan Del Maestro or Louis Crevier

 

[tsujimoto74]

To Buf:

#3 overall
Lukas Reichel
Nolan Allan*

To Chi:

JJ Peterka
#9 overall

*can substitute Ethan Del Maestro or Louis Crevier

So basically Peterka to move up 6 spots in a draft that isn’t even good. Absolutely the f*** not.

 

[Barsky]

Time/ history Europe e needs US by hundreds of years. That's s stupid argument

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Thompson isn't available. Tuch was never a center.


False.

You need to vomoare appked to apples.

Munich ans metro Buffalo are around the same square miles and population.

buffalo netro doednt count the canadian population nore the rocjester population that is withjn 7 t miles/ drive time.

Sfor example Seattle netro population counts 70 miles north and south. Fir equivalence Buffalo metro should be tichester to Hamiltoro



I don't think it's " home sick" in today's world of instant communication and zoom it's a non issue.

Do you ever read back what you type?

 

[SavBigMoneyAtBedards]

So basically Peterka to move up 6 spots in a draft that isn’t even good. Absolutely the f*** not.

Peterka gets you up 6 spots to #3 plus a 22yr old 3rd/4th line center plus a 21-yr old D.
Both former 1st round picks.

 

[DJN21]

Same temps in Ottawa, with less snow and one of his best friends to set him up. If he really does want out, Ottawa is likely high on his list just cause of Timmy

I'd stay away from Ottawa just because of Timmy....more dives there than Olympic pool.....jk jk jk....kinda

 

[Barsky]

I'd stay away from Ottawa just because of Timmy....more dives there than Olympic pool.....jk jk jk....kinda

He goes down just as much when no one is near him tbf. He's just always pushing his edges, he'll learn... hopefully

 

[Captain97]

Careful what you wish for, 7 million people and not many of them smile on the U-bahn.
The bier garden/halls were nice though.


You can hop in the car for 4 hours then, and likely had to move for work or life. Most NHL guys make millions. If he thinks going to New York City is going to help his blues he has another life lesson to learn.

Despite the loosing, he's likely the latest little boy on that team having a tantrum because Ruff spoke the truth at a post game scrum about his poor back checking. They need to grow up!

I was more so replying to the idea that only kids get homesick on that front. You are right I moved for school then later work. But people missing home isn't a crazy idea. Or even people wanting to live in a different environment that's more similar to home isn't crazy.

 

[Barsky]

I was more so replying to the idea that only kids get homesick on that front. You are right I moved for school then later work. But people missing home isn't a crazy idea. Or even people wanting to live in a different environment that's more similar to home isn't crazy.

Ya, for a example a European not wanting to live in the US atm, given the political climate, wouldn't be too shocking

 

[ValJamesDuex]

I was more so replying to the idea that only kids get homesick on that front. You are right I moved for school then later work. But people missing home isn't a crazy idea. Or even people wanting to live in a different environment that's more similar to home isn't crazy.

Love your family while they are still here. Hug your kids every day. Agreed 100%!

 

[Captain97]

Ya, for a example a European not wanting to live in the US atm, given the political climate, wouldn't be too shocking

Especially a German, politics there are very different by nature than the states. They have many political parties the a coalition usually formed around the Centre - Centre right of the spectrum. My Dad's family was originally from Bavaria (similar to Peterka funny enough) so I tend to follow there politics as well. There is stable continuity no big swings left or right.

Not commenting on the policy of any of these governments as HF ain't the place, but the culture around it is very different in America and most germans would find it strange and/or off putting.

 

[Barsky]

Especially a German, politics there are very different by nature than the states. They have many political parties the a coalition usually formed around the Centre - Centre right of the spectrum. My Dad's family was originally from Bavaria (similar to Peterka funny enough) so I tend to follow there politics as well. There is stable continuity no big swings left or right.

Not commenting on the policy of any of these governments as HF ain't the place, but the culture around it is very different in America and most germans would find it strange and/or off putting.

Yup, my thoughts exactly

 

[Oilslick941611]

Why does Buffalo always seem to have issues with so many players etc. Seems there is always drama. It is no wonder they never make the playoffs. So unstable for one reason or another.

Thier owner doesn’t seem to care about winning, the GM doesn’t seem to care about. The coach doesn’t seem to care about winning and most of the players don’t seem to care about winning

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Thier owner doesn’t seem to care about winning, the GM doesn’t seem to care about. The coach doesn’t seem to care about winning and most of the players don’t seem to care about winning

I think the owner cares, I just don't think he has the right people in place.

I think Ruff should be promoted team president.

Lavy should be hired as coach.

And then you bring in a GM with credibility.

That's the issue there is almost nobody with credibility.

Except Ruff but to me his time as head coach has passed.

Make him team president

 

[DickSmehlik]

I think the owner cares, I just don't think he has the right people in place.

I think Ruff should be promoted team president.

Lavy should be hired as coach.

And then you bring in a GM with credibility.

That's the issue there is almost nobody with credibility.

Except Ruff but to me his time as head coach has passed.

Make him team president

Ruff has no front office experience, so it would appro for this franchise to promote their very mediocre coach as team president.