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TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 18 @ 3:22 PM ET
Emma Stone is 5'5 and Scarlett Johansson is 5'2


I win


- Sabresfan-365


I'd bring the wrecking ball in on those women.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Jun 18 @ 3:22 PM ET
Can he play checking minutes? If so, I'd throw 2.5 at him.
- TheSabresTaco



Seto is a 3rd liner that can play 2nd line mins if injuries happen.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 18 @ 3:23 PM ET
Seto is a 3rd liner that can play 2nd line mins if injuries happen.
- dadeadhead

He'd probably be on the 1st line here 10 games into the season.... Or from the start.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 18 @ 3:24 PM ET
Something I learned while in the collection industry from the owner of the company, "Don't throw away good money going after bad money". That is big time UFA shopping this offseason for a team like Buffalo.
- dadeadhead


yeah I don't want to go all NYR on this team in the slightest. But if you GOTTA spend money.......

2-3 guys who stack up to 12m wouldn't be the worst. Trades or FA.
dadeadhead
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I don't want to say Greztky was a dude when I was watching. Mentalorgasm5 , NY
Joined: 07.16.2006

Jun 18 @ 3:25 PM ET
He'd probably be on the 1st line here 10 games into the season.... Or from the start.
- jochfr



IMO he's not a better option than Staff or Stewart at this point. Put him on the 3rd line.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 3:26 PM ET
I'd bring the wrecking ball in on those women.
- TheSabresTaco

i would use my male member... but to each his own
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 3:28 PM ET
yeah I don't want to go all NYR on this team in the slightest. But if you GOTTA spend money.......

2-3 guys who stack up to 12m wouldn't be the worst. Trades or FA.

- TheSabresTaco

we will probably need a guy or two.. overpay a few older character guys that the youngins can learn from on one or two year deals
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 18 @ 3:28 PM ET
i would use my male member... but to each his own
- IndianaSabresFan


Two ways to say the same thing Indy.
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 18 @ 3:34 PM ET
IMO he's not a better option than Staff or Stewart at this point. Put him on the 3rd line.
- dadeadhead

Staff can eat a bag of Richards, IMO.
Maximum Signal
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 18 @ 3:34 PM ET
But that's the problem though, if they plan on competing in 2 years, his cap hit will still be a problem for this team.
- Sabresfan-365


This team is not competing in 2 years . They don't even sniff the playoffs till 16 -17 . Cup contenders in 18 -19 . Your new superstars will still be on opening contracts. Or RFA's . We finally get a player that actually wants to come to Buffalo and folks are insisting he get no more than a three year deal . Moulson will still be an effective player . You can always trade him at one of the drafts in future years if you feel you need to clear space.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 3:37 PM ET
Two ways to say the same thing Indy.
- TheSabresTaco

i know this....


ball
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 3:38 PM ET
Staff can eat a bag of Richards, IMO.
- jochfr

that is just mean
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jun 18 @ 3:47 PM ET
that is just mean
- IndianaSabresFan

I'm cranky
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

Jun 18 @ 3:54 PM ET
This team is not competing in 2 years . They don't even sniff the playoffs till 16 -17 . Cup contenders in 18 -19 . Your new superstars will still be on opening contracts. Or RFA's . We finally get a player that actually wants to come to Buffalo and folks are insisting he get no more than a three year deal . Moulson will still be an effective player . You can always trade him at one of the drafts in future years if you feel you need to clear space.
- Maximum Signal


None of that is guaranteed, won't be too many teams lining up for a guy with 4 more years left at 6 million if he's producing at a minimal pace.

And assuming our top pick this year and next play right away, they'll probably be due for Hall like contracts in 16-17 and 17-18.

It's nice that he wants to be here but I would hate to see this team overpay for someone just because he says he comfortable here. I bet Clarkson's really comfortable in Toronto.
Maximum Signal
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 18 @ 4:05 PM ET
None of that is guaranteed, won't be too many teams lining up for a guy with 4 more years left at 6 million if he's producing at a minimal pace.

And assuming our top pick this year and next play right away, they'll probably be due for Hall like contracts in 16-17 and 17-18.

It's nice that he wants to be here but I would hate to see this team overpay for someone just because he says he comfortable here. I bet Clarkson's really comfortable in Toronto.

- Sabresfan-365


And you know for sure he won't be effective and won't be tradable ? Nothing is a sure thing . He is a non physical player . He will be fine . Give him 5 years. #1 pick this year goes back to junior any ways . That means he is on an entry level deal 4 years into Moulson's 5 year deal . We have to spend money to make cap floor . He has not had 1 good year like Clarkson.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jun 18 @ 4:43 PM ET
And you know for sure he won't be effective and won't be tradable ? Nothing is a sure thing . He is a non physical player . He will be fine . Give him 5 years. #1 pick this year goes back to junior any ways . That means he is on an entry level deal 4 years into Moulson's 5 year deal . We have to spend money to make cap floor . He has not had 1 good year like Clarkson.
- Maximum Signal

Why take the chane he won't be though?

I know people like Moulson, I like him too, but leadership and being a decent goal scorer isn't something he possesses in such a greater magnitude that we need to sign him to a long term deal (assuming that's what he wants)
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 18 @ 4:50 PM ET
Fun fact: Sidney Crosby is under 6 foot.



- HonkFortheGoose

His size is holding him back to blossom as a player
Irish 14
Location: South Buffalo
Joined: 01.25.2007

Jun 18 @ 4:52 PM ET
Sab's have 4 that were invited to the USA Jr Camp!
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 18 @ 4:52 PM ET
Man....

Eklund gives it a kiss of death...


I am really really wishing that we can bring back Moulson.

hard working two way guy who never takes a night off and could pot 30 goals if on the right line combo..

I like out top 6 a lot more with Moulson, Staff, and Stewart. Some vets!
Mentalorgasm5
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "F-" Robert, NY
Joined: 06.29.2007

Jun 18 @ 4:53 PM ET
And you know for sure he won't be effective and won't be tradable ? Nothing is a sure thing . He is a non physical player . He will be fine . Give him 5 years. #1 pick this year goes back to junior any ways . That means he is on an entry level deal 4 years into Moulson's 5 year deal . We have to spend money to make cap floor . He has not had 1 good year like Clarkson.
- Maximum Signal

Do you know if for a fact that he will still be effective, as you stated he would be?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 4:55 PM ET
JJ just posted in the Hawks blog that they are looking for a C and he mentioned Leino of all people.
JVince11
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Alright Sigfreid, Lets Go Roy... Eye of the freaking Tiger!!!, AK
Joined: 07.13.2011

Jun 18 @ 4:55 PM ET
JJ just posted in the Hawks blog that they are looking for a C and he mentioned Leino of all people.
- SABRES 89



Maybe for their AHL team...


wait... no... too high
Maximum Signal
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 18 @ 4:56 PM ET
Why take the chane he won't be though?

I know people like Moulson, I like him too, but leadership and being a decent goal scorer isn't something he possesses in such a greater magnitude that we need to sign him to a long term deal (assuming that's what he wants)

- sbroads24


Much better than signing Callahan for 7 . he provides some glue even though it is not WNY Callaglue . I don't want to sign all scrubs. No matter who you sign there is a chance of something going wrong . There a lot worse signings that can be made than Moulson. His relationship with Nolan is what sells me . He is not going to be going behind Nolan's back and chirping to the younger players.
Maximum Signal
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 07.11.2008

Jun 18 @ 4:57 PM ET
Do you know if for a fact that he will still be effective, as you stated he would be?
- Mentalorgasm5


And you know he won't ? You are getting him without losing anything . You can always trade him for a bag of pucks . Someone will take him.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 18 @ 5:01 PM ET
Much better than signing Callahan for 7 . he provides some glue even though it is not WNY Callaglue . I don't want to sign all scrubs. No matter who you sign there is a chance of something going wrong . There a lot worse signings that can be made than Moulson. His relationship with Nolan is what sells me . He is not going to be going behind Nolan's back and chirping to the younger players.
- Maximum Signal

IMO both Moulson and Callahan would be a nice choice but it's still early with both players to tell for sure.
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