Speculation: Roster Building Thread - Part XXII

[Daves a mess]

Would set this place on fire if it was a

 

[Fitzy]

I think he was traded. But I think he was traded somewhere he doesn't want to go...

That would be a very, very bad start to his career there if he reacted this way.

 

[Ola]

NHL Insider Mike Futa, who is apparently a real person, said Eichel's been "quite clear" about wanting to go here, but that could just be speculation

Why Rangers might be last place on earth Sabres want to trade Eichel - Sportsnet.ca

I just find it so interesting that an “expert” can claim that Eichel is just one of a few players in the world that you alone can build a franchise on.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

That would be a very, very bad start to his career there if he reacted this way.

2021 version of Jeff Carter

 

[SA16]

That would be a very, very bad start to his career there if he reacted this way.

If he doesn’t want to be traded somewhere, say Anaheim, all he has to do is release a statement saying “I don’t want to play for Anaheim” and then they won’t trade for him because they won’t want a player who doesn’t want to play there

 

[Ola]

Also, not that it matters one bit, but if someone got bona fide insider information that (a) Eichel has a “preferred destination” and (b) it’s NYC — I think that somebody would make a bigger deal of it than just a remark flying by in an interview like that.

I think 100% it’s just someone trying to know more than he does, who believes that Eichel wants to go here.

 

[Ola]

That would be a very, very bad start to his career there if he reacted this way.

It would be pretty cool if he was like traded to Anaheim and then Eichel instantly tweeted something like “What I have done to piss off the universe, first Buffalo and now this shit hole???”

 

[bobbop]

That's really not that bad at all.

If Goodrow goes Belesky on us, we will be doing a buyout of Drury

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

NHL insiders are all at their cottages with zero cell reception so it's not like we're going to get any info.

 

[EpicDing]

Also, not that it matters one bit, but if someone got bona fide insider information that (a) Eichel has a “preferred destination” and (b) it’s NYC — I think that somebody would make a bigger deal of it than just a remark flying by in an interview like that.

I think 100% it’s just someone trying to know more than he does, who believes that Eichel wants to go here.

Mike Futa was assistant GM for the Kings up until like a year ago, he's pretty legit.

 

[bobbop]

NHL Insider Mike Futa, who is apparently a real person, said Eichel's been "quite clear" about wanting to go here, but that could just be speculation

Why Rangers might be last place on earth Sabres want to trade Eichel - Sportsnet.ca

Mike Futa was the Head of Scouting for the Kings Stanley Cup teams.

 

[Barnaby]

It's made zero sense to me that Anaheim was ever in this thing, so maybe he's going there

I wouldn’t say going from dreary Buffalo to SoCal would be the worst move.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I wouldn’t say going from dreary Buffalo to SoCal would be the worst move.

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

 

[tlk]

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

Guess it has to be about the org

 

[NYblades]

Also, not that it matters one bit, but if someone got bona fide insider information that (a) Eichel has a “preferred destination” and (b) it’s NYC — I think that somebody would make a bigger deal of it than just a remark flying by in an interview like that.

I think 100% it’s just someone trying to know more than he does, who believes that Eichel wants to go here.

I would think that Boston would be at the top of his list for preferred teams above the Rangers anyway.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

NHL insiders are all at their cottages with zero cell reception so it's not like we're going to get any info.

They'd find a way if there was any sort of breaking trade. Their livelihood depends on it.

 

[TheBloodyNine]

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

It's bad.

 

[LORDE]

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

It's been downhill ever since they got electricity

 

[Barnaby]

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

Im not sure when you went, but it’s pretty bad IMO. Especially in the winter during the season.

Gray skies, high crime, freezing temp, and that dirty snow that doesn’t want to melt. I’m sure there are some pluses, but if I had a limited NTC then Buffalo would be near the top of my list.

 

[tlk]

Im not sure when you went, but it’s pretty bad IMO. Especially in the winter during the season.

Gray skies, high crime, freezing temp, and that dirty snow that doesn’t want to melt. I’m sure there are some pluses, but if I had a limited NTC then Buffalo would be near the top of my list.

Lefty democrat mayor?

 

[Fitzy]

Is Buffalo really that dreary? I've been there and it was not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be IMO

Depends on your vibe.

It’s cheap for a city of its size.

But the weather is poor, lots of sprawling ghettos etc.

I like snowy weather but I know I’m outnumbered in that category by people who like beaches and warm temperatures.

 

[Barnaby]

Depends on your vibe.

It’s cheap for a city of its size.

But the weather is poor, lots of sprawling ghettos etc.

I like snowy weather but I know I’m outnumbered in that category by people who like beaches and warm temperatures.

I enjoy snow as well, but it gets pretty dramatic up there

 

[NYR Viper]

The people in Buffalo are amazing. The fans are phenomenal honestly for all the shit talking many people do. They have a very small market and their fans are rabidly loyal.

The downtown is poor but the suburbs aren't bad and they have some pretty good restaurants/sports bars/etc.

I went to school up there and I can understand some people not wanting to be up there but it's not as bad as many people claim.

 

[Fitzy]

I enjoy snow as well, but it gets pretty dramatic up there

I used to live in Syracuse, which is pretty much Buffalo's disappointing younger sibling, so I feel that.

 

[Fitzy]

The people in Buffalo are amazing. The fans are phenomenal honestly for all the shit talking many people do. They have a very small market and their fans are rabidly loyal.

The downtown is poor but the suburbs aren't bad and they have some pretty good restaurants/sports bars/etc.

I went to school up there and I can understand some people not wanting to be up there but it's not as bad as many people claim.

UB, Buff State, Niagara, or Canisius?