Tim Murray confidently strides to a microphone. He's on a stage alone. Assembled in front of him is every member of the Buffalo Sabres organization, hushed in anticipation. Behind him, a curtain is drawn.
Before he speaks, he signals to someone off stage.
The curtain opens. The crowd gasps.
"Behind me is the Murray Tank 2015, the greatest tank ever assembled in the history of the NHL. This tank is a wrecker of worlds, an unstoppable machine capable of guaranteeing loss after loss until the season is vaporized. With our latest changes Wednesday, this tank will role into Erie, Pennsylvania, and drive Connor McDavid back to Buffalo in June!"
Terry Pegula rises and applauds. Tears of joy drip down his face. The crowd roars.
Maybe—maybe—that's not how this blockbuster, historic tank trade between the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres happened, but it would be understandable if it did. Murray is a genius.
The principles: Buffalo sent NHL players Tyler Myers and Drew Stafford along with prospects Joel Armia and Brendan Lemieux and a conditional first-round pick (the lowe ...
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