Sabres acquire rights to Vesey for 3rd Rounder in 2016

[The Jokeman]

Well believe it... because he just did.

And things could change in the next 40 something days that he might elect to sign here. Maybe more talks with Eichel will convince him. I get he feels he wants to sign with his hometown team in Boston but if the kid is as smart as one would think his Harvard education would a lot him a team like Buffalo that seems to be on it's way up makes more sense. Of course if he wants to reunite with his dad and brother in Toronto that's another story but to me that's too much pressure on him to succeed IMO. Of course I'm a biased Sabres fan and want him here.

[trapezeus]

you have to dismiss most of what coastal says because its nonsense.

that being said the Vesey signing isn't a sure thing, but I'd give up one of 4 3rd rounders to show the guy a level of commitment and have a focused pitch to sell him the sabres exclusively. put him up in housing, have him near eichel, have eichel's positive experience of being on the team, have a fan support day where people show him some outpouring of support that makes him see what playing for the sabres means and then if he still wants to go to free agency, know that you made your best pitch possible. the sabres aren't competing on money. he's going to make $900k where ever he goes.

[coastal]

Like I said... ugliest girl at the prom wondering why no one wants to get stinky fingers with her.

[Skooby]

He's signing a rookie contract, regardless of how anyone wants to look at it. I'm certain that wherever he decides to go will be based on the opportunity available there and some type of assurance that he will be playing in the NHL, not the minors. That all being said, I've been watching videos of his play and he's good but not on Jack's scale.

I hope the Sabres bring in some big name FA that make the team more attractive and successful for the other role players. We need some help, it's not all going to come from within.

[trapezeus]

I would rather get better younger contracts and see how this team adapts to those players than to get two high priced stars that require longer term so when reinhart, eichel and a few other young players are due, we don't have the means to keep them.

[Dude]

Well believe it... because he just did.

Oh cool. So GMTM is a personal friend? Can you ask him to post here?

[Skooby]

I would rather get better younger contracts and see how this team adapts to those players than to get two high priced stars that require longer term so when reinhart, eichel and a few other young players are due, we don't have the means to keep them.

Our best years came about when we had Briere and Drury were here, after they left we had nothing left. We need an injection of major talent and mix it in with our youth to learn / grow together, lets not forget the past.

[coastal]

Oh cool. So GMTM is a personal friend? Can you ask him to post here?

I don't think Murray has a friend in this world.

doesnt matter though.. he admittedly came out and said he had the pick to blow so why not try to negotiate with him exclusively.

The player's agent responded by saying the Sabres are Nashville... c u Aug 15th.

[swiper]

Well believe it... because he just did.

Go tongue your Canadian friends ass some more.

[swiper]

you have to dismiss most of what coastal says because its nonsense.

No we can hold it to tell him, once again, what an idiot he is when GMTM signs this player.

[coastal]

No we can hold it to tell him, once again, what an idiot he is when GMTM signs this player.

Who called ROR last year... almost the exact trade?

Looks like if we can trade up to four I will have called that exact trade as well.

dont u have a Medicaid patients butthole to scope?

[SpikedLemonade]

Like I said... ugliest girl at the prom wondering why no one wants to get stinky fingers with her.

But, but, the GM is an excellent driver....

[SpikedLemonade]

Go tongue your Canadian friends ass some more.

Looks like someone is getting jealous.

[gebobs]

Like I said... ugliest girl at the prom wondering why no one wants to get stinky fingers with her.

Drop her off at Harbour and Yonge. Short walk home from there.

[DetDannyWilliams]

How Jack Eichel could be helpful to Sabres' recruitment efforts & more from today's presser: https://t.co/AkYr4F6NiP pic.twitter.com/dZOS0Cs7DH

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 21, 2016

[gebobs]

Signing Vesey is a long shot, just as it's a long shot for him to be an impact player in the bigs. But dropping a 3rd rounder for him is worth it IMHO.

I'd bet dollars to donuts he signs with Boston. Lotsa luck. That ship is sinking while the Sabres are just gathering steam.

Still, if I was in his shoes, I'd want to play in my hometown too, but I'm a sucker for loyalty.

[gebobs]

And things could change in the next 40 something days that he might elect to sign here. Maybe more talks with Eichel will convince him. I get he feels he wants to sign with his hometown team in Boston but if the kid is as smart as one would think his Harvard education would a lot him a team like Buffalo that seems to be on it's way up makes more sense. Of course if he wants to reunite with his dad and brother in Toronto that's another story but to me that's too much pressure on him to succeed IMO. Of course I'm a biased Sabres fan and want him here.

That's certainly true. The Sabres get the inside edge now that they are the only team that can talk to Vesey. It may not be enough, but it's worth a shot. Faint heart never won fair lady.

[YardRat]

Murray didn't sound too confident about being able to sign him in today's presser. Considering the value of a third rounder in the NHL and Buffalo having four of them to play with, it's still worth the risk and effort.

[swiper]

Who called ROR last year... almost the exact trade?

Looks like if we can trade up to four I will have called that exact trade as well.

dont u have a Medicaid patients butthole to scope?

You're a legend in (only) your mind. Everybody else sees the inner idiot in you. Surf's up, tide's out.

[swiper]

Murray didn't sound too confident about being able to sign him in today's presser. Considering the value of a third rounder in the NHL and Buffalo having four of them to play with, it's still worth the risk and effort.

Murray said it was a gamble. This player is not going to be looked upon in a very good light by any team if he shuns two NHL teams that tried to sign him.