I don't understand how people don't want him

He scores 5 on 5 better than any of our D, scores on the PP and can move the puck. This is the literal description of what we are missing
- sbroads24

If he's a number one defenseman (Idk, is he?), then you've got to pay him like one. A guy that puts up points like that is going to get paid.

We need him, or a guy like him, like you said.

And a guy like that takes a TON of pressure of Risto, McCabe, etc

You question that comment ?

Its like , picking wings or fingers at a place you never heard of .
- cabin

Draisaitl Is already in the ranks with Jack etc Sam not so much

If he's a number one defenseman (Idk, is he?), then you've got to pay him like one. A guy that puts up points like that is going to get paid.

We need him, or a guy like him, like you said.

And a guy like that takes a TON of pressure of Risto, McCabe, etc
- Powerslave

remember Assists are a product of having finishers . Pads points IMO.

If he's a number one defenseman (Idk, is he?), then you've got to pay him like one. A guy that puts up points like that is going to get paid.

We need him, or a guy like him, like you said.

And a guy like that takes a TON of pressure of Risto, McCabe, etc
- Powerslave

Build from the net out and Shattenkirk might be a good start it's just his price tag is high.

You know the age of Shattenkirk and Alzner ?
- SABRES 89

Shattenkirk is 28...which for dman is just coming into prime.....he is a good player and would fill the #2 role next to Risto perfectly.... take the money out of the equation and I would love to have this pair of d-man. It not my money, so I say go for it.

I'm also of the opinion that the new system will reveal some major improved play from the backend.

Draisaitl Is already in the ranks with Jack etc Sam not so much
- GERBE!!!75PTS

We will see this season I guess.

Build from the net out and Shattenkirk might be a good start it's just his price tag is high.
- SABRES 89

Just like any D like him on this team would be . Question is, do we chance it ?

Shattenkirk is 28...which for dman is just coming into prime.....he is a good player and would fill the #2 role next to Risto perfectly.... take the money out of the equation and I would love to have this pair of d-man. It not my money, so I say go for it.

I'm also of the opinion that the new system will reveal some major improved play from the backend.
- gordong

New REAL coach should make for better play.




Hatty Biotches

Shattenkirk is 28...which for dman is just coming into prime.....he is a good player and would fill the #2 role next to Risto perfectly.... take the money out of the equation and I would love to have this pair of d-man. It not my money, so I say go for it.

I'm also of the opinion that the new system will reveal some major improved play from the backend.
- gordong

his best years are probably this year and next, makes sense for a contender to pay big. not a team that just finished 5th last

his best years are probably this year and next, makes sense for a contender to pay big. not a team that just finished 5th last
- Sabresfan-365

3yrs could work

and to add to my last post if we add Shattenkirk we added 3 new d-man who are very mobile... unlike the previous 3. Increased team speed will do wonders for better play in the d-zone.

Just like any D like him on this team would be . Question is, do we chance it ?
- cabin

Hard to say, Botterill may fly under the radar, he may sit and wait to see what comes along for Saturday. Gotta look at Shattenkirk if he's still there.

Shattenkirk is 28...which for dman is just coming into prime.....he is a good player and would fill the #2 role next to Risto perfectly.... take the money out of the equation and I would love to have this pair of d-man. It not my money, so I say go for it.

I'm also of the opinion that the new system will reveal some major improved play from the backend.
- gordong

Very true, we need to upgrade the D that is for sure.

3yrs could work
- cabin

maybe, id still pass. I like him but to get him here wed have to give a massive deal

and to add to my last post if we add Shattenkirk we added 3 new d-man who are very mobile... unlike the previous 3. Increased team speed will do wonders for better play in the d-zone.
- gordong

And three D who can PROPERLY get the puck to the forwards

and to add to my last post if we add Shattenkirk we added 3 new d-man who are very mobile... unlike the previous 3. Increased team speed will do wonders for better play in the d-zone.
- gordong

Better than what we had .


We need points from them. What we had , doesn't do it . Best defense is a productive offence

And three D who can PROPERLY get the puck to the forwards
- Powerslave

Whats that ?

Better than what we had .


We need points from them. What we had , doesn't do it . Best defense is a productive offence
- cabin

I would have bought out Gorges

Mowed an acre and a half lawn tonight.

I'm whooped

I would have bought out Gorges
- SABRES 89

Still have a window ? Could happen. Seems the experience is wasting cap space.

At first I hated the idea of signing the past tense of poop(shat).

But at 28, for 7 years at 7 million, his contract ends when he is 35, which is honestly a good duration and end.

However, its the same problem as with ROR. You sign a guy at 28 who I doubt he gets us over the hump and you waste a good 2 years of his prime with the current state of the team, which, IMO, is still missing the playoffs for the foreseeable future.

At 35, defenseman either fall off the face of the planet, or they find a way to play in a league where 90% of the opposition is faster. At this point you either get smarter from your experience or have to learn angles and anticipate things, or in other words, dictate the play.

Whats that ?
- cabin

Been awhile since we've seen that

TheFourthPeriod.com
The Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams highly interested in defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who can hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent July 1.
The Leafs, along with the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils, are among the teams in pursuit of Shattenkirk.

At first I hated the idea of signing the past tense of poop(shat).

But at 28, for 7 years at 7 million, his contract ends when he is 35, which is honestly a good duration and end.

However, its the same problem as with ROR. You sign a guy at 28 who I doubt he gets us over the hump and you waste a good 2 years of his prime with the current state of the team, which, IMO, is still missing the playoffs for the foreseeable future.

At 35, defenseman either fall off the face of the planet, or they find a way to play in a league where 90% of the opposition is faster. At this point you either get smarter from your experience or have to learn angles and anticipate things, or in other words, dictate the play.
- BeadyEyedDouche

As with most free agents, I think teams don't worry about that magic age of 35. With wheels like his, he'll probably play at a high level for 5 years. I say, worry about the last two years when he's 33.

That being said, he'll sign somewhere else

As with most free agents, I think teams don't worry about that magic age of 35. With wheels like his, he'll probably play at a high level for 5 years. I say, worry about the last two years when he's 33.

That being said, he'll sign somewhere else
- Powerslave

Shattenkirk turned down a 42 mill offer from the Bolts in January.