Insomniac99
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That the Sabres are interested. But it's just twitter rumors so take it with a grain of salt.
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Misunderstood. It's Brian Boyle
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That the Sabres are interested. But it's just twitter rumors so take it with a grain of salt.
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Misunderstood. It's Brian Boyle
Zman5778
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Just target the right vets, overpay them and give them term (3-5 years) if you have to. Tell them their job is basically show these kids how to be a professional.
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Tim Murray said they got a top 6 center out of the draft, so if Samson has a strong camp, I do not see how he does not make the team for at least the first 9 games.
It'd be really fun to see them and Ennis together.
I forgot what it's like to have a couple players on a line who have the ability to possess the puck for a decent period of time.
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I think Reinhart is one of those few kids who won't be impacted by the losing...He is just so mentally strong.
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Paxon
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I don't think losing matters to development. I'd only worry about a toxic environment where everyone is miserable, there's no camaraderie, etc. That, as best we can know, didn't exist under the Nolan portion of last season. It's not something I anticipate happening this year, so my only concerns with Reinhart are if he's ready and if they have a good plan to support him on the ice.
That's a bingo.
Watching pros go through the motions because it's a tough spot...that's a negative. Competing and failing for a year and a half...that's not the same thing as long as you keep competing.
Should we be worried about Girgensons? Because you know we shouldn't be.
Zman5778
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Ditto that.....and as long as the term isn't ridiculous, I'd slap the C right on Boyle.
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I wouldn't. We have a young player on this team who is gonna be the long-term captain, we just don't know who it is yet. It'd be awkward taking it away from Boyle in a year or two. I'd rather they just not have a captain for the season.
These are the most important years of having a good leader though. And he might only be on the team for 3-4 years.
It's not about his mentality.
As an 18 year old kid he's not going to come in here and start say "Hey guys, this locker room is no good, lets change it up".
He's going to keep his head down and try to deal with playing with 16 year olds top playing with 29 year old. He's not going to know what to do with the millions suddenly in his bank account, what to do with his free time, how much time to spend in the weight room, etc.
Put him on a team where nobody gives a **** and players are just here for their paycheck? It really matters. We need a team that can show him how much work you have to put in at the NHL Level, how to handle yourself, how to take care of yourself. There's a ton more to being a NHLer than showing up to play.
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Dan Boyle will have multiple offers tomorrow on a 2 yr deal. TB, Tor, Det, NYR and Mtl believed to be his top 5. #TSN
Dan Boyle will have multiple offers tomorrow on a 2 yr deal. TB, Tor, Det, NYR and Mtl believed to be his top 5. #TSN
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Bruins and Iginla continue to discuss a one-year deal. Iginla wants 2-years, but could accept 1-yr if $ is right.
Bruins and Iginla continue to discuss a one-year deal. Iginla wants 2-years, but could accept 1-yr if $ is right.
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More than 10 teams have expressed interest in Matt Niskanen. The plan is to cut that list down today.
More than 10 teams have expressed interest in Matt Niskanen. The plan is to cut that list down today.
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