465 million dollars on one person dont think so.
- hubie

The Russian oligarchs who own sports teams (Like Chelsea and Manchester United, for example) have more money than god. Pegula would roll up to some of these guy's houses and they'd think he was there to do the lawn.

1 us dollar = 32.11 rubels

15 x 32.11 = oh sorry 481.65 ergo 481,650,000
- hubie

you realize the amount of money people make in other countries is relative to the inflation of their currency? 481 million rubels is 15 million dollars still.

DENVER POST: Adrian Dater reports Buffalo Sabres director of amateur scouting Kevin Devine said his club has contacted the Colorado Avalanche to express interest in the first overall pick. Dater wrote “immediate speculation” on one deal “goes like this: goalie Ryan Miller, center Mikhail Grigorenko, a defensive prospect and the No. 8 pick to the Avs for the first pick.” He believes the Avs should reject such an offer, citing Miller’s age, salary and UFA status next summer, and doesn’t consider Grigorenko in the same class as Nathan MacKinnon.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: I don’t know where Dater got that “immediate speculation” from, as I doubt that’s what’s been offered by the Sabres, if they’ve made a serious pitch at all. Still, I agree with Dater such a package offer from the Sabres wouldn’t be worthy of parting with the first overall pick.


In case anyone didn't see.

thats a good. One. About to be the father of twins... fun abounds
- Dr3aMWeav3r

congrats, from seeing my best friends boys be prepared to run

SabresBuzz ‏@SabresBuzz 13 Jun
Pens sign Malkin to mammoth extension: 8 years, $76M. $9.5M cap hit. KHL reportedly offered him $15M per season
- BuffaloHardHat

He signed an 8.7 per year deal 4 years ago. Now it's up to 9.5. Both still lower than the AAV Ovechkin signed for way back when. Not really mammoth. Who wouldn't prefer to have Malkin's 9.5 on their team to the 8.6 Corey Perry is getting?

The Russian oligarchs who own sports teams (Like Chelsea and Manchester United, for example) have more money than god. Pegula would roll up to some of these guy's houses and they'd think he was there to do the lawn.
- nfph

fair point but intheory but chelsea and man u make british pounds

guess i just have disconnect that these russians have that kind of scratch to throw around.

for example, the KHL salary cap is 1.1 billion rubels

fair point but intheory but chelsea and man u make british pounds

guess i just have disconnect that these russians have that kind of scratch to throw around.
- hubie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation

It's probably been addressed, but you know this extension has no effect on them next year?

for example, the KHL salary cap is 1.1 billion rubels
- robz228

ur making more sense to me now. I guess I was just over thinking

congrats, from seeing my best friends boys be prepared to run
- hubie

Thanks. Heh yeah at least I'm still young. But learning some patience is going to be the real challenge.

no more malkin rumors! yay for Ek!

also anyone else feel exhausted not from a baby (congrats btw) but cause that game took so damn long! i am moving realllllll quick at work.......
- Beezer33

It's a sign and trade!!!!

It's probably been addressed, but you know this extension has no effect on them next year?
- Blackstrom2

Thank you. This contract has zero to do with the cap shrinking next year.
It does impact Letang, though.

DENVER POST: Adrian Dater reports Buffalo Sabres director of amateur scouting Kevin Devine said his club has contacted the Colorado Avalanche to express interest in the first overall pick. Dater wrote “immediate speculation” on one deal “goes like this: goalie Ryan Miller, center Mikhail Grigorenko, a defensive prospect and the No. 8 pick to the Avs for the first pick.” He believes the Avs should reject such an offer, citing Miller’s age, salary and UFA status next summer, and doesn’t consider Grigorenko in the same class as Nathan MacKinnon.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: I don’t know where Dater got that “immediate speculation” from, as I doubt that’s what’s been offered by the Sabres, if they’ve made a serious pitch at all. Still, I agree with Dater such a package offer from the Sabres wouldn’t be worthy of parting with the first overall pick.


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- SABRES 89

Miller + Grigo+8th and a prospect ?? IMO that's a lot

Thanks. Heh yeah at least I'm still young. But learning some patience is going to be the real challenge.
- Dr3aMWeav3r

although its a lot of fun with twins wish ill be lucky enough to have twins which runs in my family.

but say my best friend saysfor them its like having your best friend sleep over every single day

It's probably been addressed, but you know this extension has no effect on them next year?
- Blackstrom2

This is absolutely correct, but never let facts get in the way of a sensationalistic premise that isn't grounded in reality.

Miller + Grigo+8th and a prospect ?? IMO that's a lot
- sbroads24

A lot but is worth it, some would say the Lafontaine was a lot to give up to get and in the end worth it

This is absolutely correct, but never let facts get in the way of a sensationalistic premise that isn't grounded in reality.
- Emperor Filonius

swoon me with your linguistics

swoon me with your linguistics
- robz228

This is sober, you should see me when I've had a few, lol.

although its a lot of fun with twins wish ill be lucky enough to have twins which runs in my family.

but say my best friend saysfor them its like having your best friend sleep over every single day
- hubie

Yeah I'm starting to get more excited about the idea. Wasn't exactly planned.. Now I'm just waiting for the word on sex. Hope its one of each. That way theres no reason to have another anytime soon

Yeah I'm starting to get more excited about the idea. Wasn't exactly planned.. Now I'm just waiting for the word on sex. Hope its one of each. That way theres no reason to have another anytime soon
- Dr3aMWeav3r

Thats my dream scenario, although I fear every day ill have a daughter turn out just like me

These players realize that these outrageous contracts hinder the ability of the organization to surround them with better talent, no?

These players realize that these outrageous contracts hinder the ability of the organization to surround them with better talent, no?
- ImThatGuy

Malkin has his cup im sure he doesnt care never struck me as a team first player

Thats my dream scenario, although I fear every day ill have a daughter turn out just like me
- hubie

Haha yeah being 23, I just hope I dont rub off on them too early.

These players realize that these outrageous contracts hinder the ability of the organization to surround them with better talent, no?
- ImThatGuy

I always like to think if it were me in that situation, I'd take a pay cut for say, 6- 7 million. Because hey, I'm not greedy.

Who knows what I'd do with the 9.5 contact sitting in front of me though.