LEAFANFORLIFE23
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Blue jackets are in a win now mode
No they aren't
Blue jackets are in a win now mode
No I forgot because the term "straw man" on this board made me REALLY tired. I may have nodded off...I am getting really, really, really tired of this constant reuse of the strawman that the proposal was Power For Jenner. Yes, it's the latest in-thing to mock Jackets fans for not wanting to move Jenner. We also don't want to move Zach Werenski - remember him?
And I acknowledged that it's worse than garbage for Buffalo and that all the players involved are awesome but that hasn't stopped everyone and their nephew from taking their turn to freak out over not immediately proclaiming it as a G-dsend for Columbus, usually by pointing out the top asset on the Buffalo side and the secondary asset on the Jackets side and acting like that was the whole trade and going on multipost tirades about it.No I forgot because the term "straw man" on this board made me REALLY tired. I may have nodded off...
No one mocked you or your team or fans. I acknowledged how important leadership is. I also acknowledge the trade AS A WHOLE is terribly off base as several other fans from other teams and our team have mentioned. If you're really that tired then take a break from defending the ruin of your franchise wagered on Boone Jenner...sounds exhausting.
I can say three things with absolute no mockery or anything lost in translation on a message board...And I acknowledged that it's worse than garbage for Buffalo and that all the players involved are awesome but that hasn't stopped everyone and their nephew from taking their turn to freak out over not immediately proclaiming it as a G-dsend for Columbus, usually by pointing out the top asset on the Buffalo side and the secondary asset on the Jackets side and acting like that was the whole trade and going on multipost tirades about it.
Buffalo sends Power, Mittlestadt, Rosen, Savoie and a 2nd .
Blue Jackets send the Sabres Jenner and Werenski.
No they aren't
We need words other than "win now mode" and "rebuild" to describe where teams like the Sabres and Jackets are at.
I tried coining "have already collected their future stars inside the org but need time and veteran stability to develop the future core in a competitive environment" and it didn't really take off for some reason.
It probably says something about how much of a geek I am that the first thing that came to mind was "which edition, first or second?"Pathfinder mode? They've geared up, now they need guides to help the novices on the journey?
Honestly, I can see a Couzens for Jiricek trade. I love the workhorse from Whitehorse.Is this a joke? Return from CBJ wouldn't even be close to enough for Power alone. And Werenski isn't even a righty so no real need for the Sabres.
Something around Rosen or Savoie for Jiricek has been talked about, I'm not sure however if I want a young malcontent in this Sabres locker room.
Maybe some prospect deal around Ceulemans could make sense.
And how does that help Columbus? They've got plenty of excellent forward prospects and exactly one RHD prospect: Jiricek himself. Who has no leverage and most importantly has not even requested a trade.Honestly, I can see a Couzens for Jiricek trade. I love the workhorse from Whitehorse.
in before someone mutters something about CeulemansAnd how does that help Columbus? They've got plenty of excellent forward prospects and exactly one RHD prospect: Jiricek himself. Who has no leverage and most importantly has not even requested a trade.
Please, mods, can we lock this thread already?
Agree Power is gong to be a super stud. He’s still a pup. All Buffalo is short on now is the D maturing and consistency in net. UkaPekka looks Veznia like some games and AHL I. Other games. It been a long haul for Sabers but they are almost there. Tage Thompson is the best power forward to come along in years. The team is enjoyable to watch.
And how does that help Columbus? They've got plenty of excellent forward prospects and exactly one RHD prospect: Jiricek himself. Who has no leverage and most importantly has not even requested a trade.
this is horrible for BuffaloBuffalo sends Power, Mittlestadt, Rosen, Savoie and a 2nd .
Blue Jackets send the Sabres Jenner and Werenski.