lehner's an nhl starter, for a comparable we're looking for one of those to at least become a top-six forward or top-four d-man - Michael Pachla
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Life like hockey is neither black nor white, rather shades of grey viewed through the context of a specific time and place. No matter the depth of hate for Terry Murray, who made decisions based on what he perceived to be most beneficial for the Buffalo Sabres , even if solely for self-serving reasons. If you truly need to critique a rookie GM in the NHL expect to find a few errors. It's only when the same errors are ignored hindering growth/experience of both GM, staff, players does a discussion on replacement arise, hence it was only logical and rationale to relieve Terry Murray/staff from their positions.
After a little back reading and deciding to skip the rest when it comes to Lehner:
The Sabres get to pick the term when it comes to arbitration. Meaning they will elect for the 1 year deal so when that contract expires Lehner is still a RFA and they control his rights.
If it is a 2 year deal that would take him to UFA status. If the Sabres are unsure of what they have in him there is no way they don't do a 1 year deal. My guess is that is what is holding up his contract to begin with.
I still think he gets between $4.5-$5.5 in arbitration but I wouldn't be surprised if it is in the $5.5-$6 million range.
1 year prove it deal, sink or swim. - Stripes77
Hmm.. I didn't think of the RFA thing still there after one more year. Seems like a good reason to actually let it go to arbitration, considering even if Lehner gets a favorable judgment, we have plenty of cap to handle it.
Life like hockey is neither black nor white, rather shades of grey viewed through the context of a specific time and place. No matter the depth of hate for Terry Murray, who made decisions based on what he perceived to be most beneficial for the Buffalo Sabres , even if solely for self-serving reasons. If you truly need to critique a rookie GM in the NHL expect to find a few errors. It's only when the same errors are ignored hindering growth/experience of both GM, staff, players does a discussion on replacement arise, hence it was only logical and rationale to relieve Terry Murray/staff from their positions. - MEBSabresFAN
I think GMTM did a good job (I like his trades more than most), and we all liked him for his non-filter. His greatest failure, and probably should have been the easiest thing for him to fix, was his disaster in Rochester.
I think GMTM did a good job (I like his trades more than most), and we all liked him for his non-filter. His greatest failure, and probably should have been the easiest thing for him to fix, was his disaster in Rochester. - turbo044
I think if he did a great job, we would have been sniffing a playoff spot last year, not taking a step back
his first few drafts blah
his last draft looks decent
brutal at fixing the d
honestly, it was as if he was in panic mode the last 12 months here
He has another year. Im guessing he will finish but id like to see him signed - MCGUIZZY
you mean another one after this season? Thought this coming season was his last but i think hed sign after this year either way assuming he had another good to great season
you mean another one after this season? Thought this coming season was his last but i think hed sign after this year either way assuming he had another good to great season - Sabresfan-365
Sorry i think i misread. I meant he just finished his Junior year and is entering his senior year. But yea He stood out to me when i was at dev camp day 1. Would look nice in Rochester
