I don't think so. I'm not a fan of Lebron, but I respect his SICK talent!

The Best Player in the World certainly doesn't need excuses, the way he simply held his head, when his team was STILL TRYING to win the game! It was inexcusable, I've never seen anything like it, it was as if he had decided it was over. Delly and J.R. Smith start nailing 3's and next thing we know its a 6pt game with over a minute to play! 2 Shots!

Where was James, was he franticly trying to keep the team hyped up and ready to make a play? Nope, just walking around like I'm done, so I'll just brick three straight shots with a Championship on the line, I mean his body language alone while shooting was defeated!

I've NEVER seen that in JORDAN, BRADY, KOBE, TOEWS there is something missing and its not TALENT, he is TALENTED in spades, it will be interesting how Cleveland gets that rostor improved and or healthy.
- MEBSabresFAN

Is this real?

You make me happy, just knowing how much you care

P.s. What do you think about OFFER SHEETING???

Would you support it? Who would you think we would have the best chance of snagging?
- MEBSabresFAN

It would be a horrible move. Tarasenko would cost 4 first round draft picks.

Is this real?
- sbroads24

I am warning you now, walk away........



.............walk away

Is this real?
- sbroads24

Sarcasm sometimes gets the best of us......

I would offer Sheet him up to the 2nd Highest Level, think its like 7.3 Million over 7
I think thats 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

He just fits as our "Patty Kane" and would be a beast with Rinehart or Echiel!
- MEBSabresFAN

The second level is two first, a second, and a third. If the Sabres like what they have already drafted, I think I would do it.

But I think St Louis wants to retool instead of rebuild. If that is the case, they match an offer of Tarasenko

http://www.blueshirtbante...faith-in-the-buffalo-talk

It would be a horrible move. Tarasenko would cost 4 first round draft picks.
- Mentalorgasm5

No I believe the changed the Picks against the Cap rewards

You can go up to like 7.3 or 7.4 and its the 2nd highest teir, after that amount its 4 1st rounders.

I would take him for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and pay up for that top end talent take him for 7 yrs!

Instead of offer sheeting Tarasenko, and giving up a poop load of picks

try to prey steen in a trade

or shattenkirk


hell they could probably get jay bow on the cheap, and they can take on his contract

The second level is two first, a second, and a third. If the Sabres like what they have already drafted, I think I would do it.

But I think St Louis wants to retool instead of rebuild. If that is the case, they match an offer of Tarasenko
- rmiethaner

I do believe the Blues know they have to get to work, I just hope Murray is all over it, cause if they match, we need to focus on who they let go......

No I believe the changed the Picks against the Cap rewards

You can go up to like 7.3 or 7.4 and its the 2nd highest teir, after that amount its 4 1st rounders.

I would take him for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and pay up for that top end talent take him for 7 yrs!
- MEBSabresFAN

Less than $1,205,377 Nothing
$1,205,377-to-$1,826,328 Third-round pick
$1,826,328-to-$3,652,659 Second-round pick
$3,652,659-to-$5,478,986 First and third-round picks
$5,478,986-to-$7,305,316 First, second and third-round picks
$7,305,316-to-$9,131,645 Two firsts, a second and third-round picks
$9,131,645 or greater Four first-round picks

No I believe the changed the Picks against the Cap rewards

You can go up to like 7.3 or 7.4 and its the 2nd highest teir, after that amount its 4 1st rounders.

I would take him for a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and pay up for that top end talent take him for 7 yrs!
- MEBSabresFAN

I understand the RFA tender compensation. And it would cost 4 1st round picks for st louis not to match.

I do believe the Blues know they have to get to work, I just hope Murray is all over it, cause if they match, we need to focus on who they let go......
- MEBSabresFAN

this

Instead of offer sheeting Tarasenko, and giving up a poop load of picks

try to prey steen in a trade

or shattenkirk


hell they could probably get jay bow on the cheap, and they can take on his contract
- homiedclown

Its only a 1st, 2nd and 3rd ( We have picks to burn if thats whats stopping you) Tarasenko is definately worth that! I hope Murray goes after it

I understand the RFA tender compensation. And it would cost 4 1st round picks for st louis not to match.
- Mentalorgasm5

2005 Averaged Salary 2015-16 Averaged Salary Draft Pick Compensation
$660,000 and below $1,205,377 and below No compensation
$660,001 to $1,000,000 $1,205,377 to $1,826,328 Third-round pick
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000 $1,826,328 to $3,652,659 Second-round pick
$2,000,001 to $3,000,000 $3,652,659 to $5,478,986 First- and third-round pick
$3,000,001 to $4,000,000 $5,478,986 to $7,305,316 First-, second-, and third-round pick
$4,000,001 to $5,000,000 $7,305,316 to $9,131,645 Two first-round picks and a second- and third-round pick
$5,000,001 and above $9,131,645 and above Four first-round picks

Its only a 1st, 2nd and 3rd ( We have picks to burn if thats whats stopping you) Tarasenko is definately worth that! I hope Murray goes after it
- MEBSabresFAN

it would be a long term contract, and on the books when the kids need to get paid

not a deal breaker but something to consider

I guess if you think he becomes a 5 time all star player for the next 7 years, it makes sense

Less than $1,205,377 Nothing
$1,205,377-to-$1,826,328 Third-round pick
$1,826,328-to-$3,652,659 Second-round pick
$3,652,659-to-$5,478,986 First and third-round picks
$5,478,986-to-$7,305,316 First, second and third-round picks
$7,305,316-to-$9,131,645 Two firsts, a second and third-round picks
$9,131,645 or greater Four first-round picks
- homiedclown

Thanks

I just think its worth a shot and be there to sweep up if they match, hell Murray could offer up a good trade that benefits both teams if they were willing to negotiate, wouldn't be a bad move to at least work within the rules and be wise about it

2005 Averaged Salary 2015-16 Averaged Salary Draft Pick Compensation
$660,000 and below $1,205,377 and below No compensation
$660,001 to $1,000,000 $1,205,377 to $1,826,328 Third-round pick
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000 $1,826,328 to $3,652,659 Second-round pick
$2,000,001 to $3,000,000 $3,652,659 to $5,478,986 First- and third-round pick
$3,000,001 to $4,000,000 $5,478,986 to $7,305,316 First-, second-, and third-round pick
$4,000,001 to $5,000,000 $7,305,316 to $9,131,645 Two first-round picks and a second- and third-round pick
$5,000,001 and above $9,131,645 and above Four first-round picks


- MEBSabresFAN

you also have to get him to sign that offer sheet

Its only a 1st, 2nd and 3rd ( We have picks to burn if thats whats stopping you) Tarasenko is definately worth that! I hope Murray goes after it
- MEBSabresFAN

Read somewhere on HFboards (i don't know if this rule has changed or not) but as i remember it offer sheets greater than 5 years have the total contract number divided by 5 to determine compensation


so while 49mil over 7 on paper would be two firsts a second and a third it would actually be calculated as 49/5 which would require four firsts as compensation. Not sure if this rule is still around or not

If the Bolts offer Bishop to the Sabres for pick 31, and your the gm do you make that trade?

you also have to get him to sign that offer sheet
- homiedclown

True........

Why do I find it so easy to spend Terry's money.........I just wouldn't worry about some kind of NHL hatred on Murray, based upon the teams that have done it, Philly, Edmonton, there are more, but I doubt a GM would shut out a possible chance to make their team better and hold a grudge over it.....

"As expected, the salaries necessary to get the biggest compensation are higher than ever before, meaning a team could offer up to $3.65M per year to a restricted free agent, have a team not agree to the deal, and only forfeit a second round pick."


http://www.habseyesonthep...x-galchenyuk-brandon-saad

Read somewhere on HFboards (i don't know if this rule has changed or not) but as i remember it offer sheets greater than 5 years have the total contract number divided by 5 to determine compensation


so while 49mil over 7 on paper would be two firsts a second and a third it would actually be calculated as 49/5 which would require four firsts as compensation. Not sure if this rule is still around or not
- Sabresfan-365

Wow....thats some fine print, I guess you offer up to the actual threshold of that second teir, I wouldn't want to give up 4 1st Round Choices to do it......

So I guess, the Accountant Numbers men/women would have to extend length or mix the amount with length etc....He would be crazy not to sign it......He'd be giving up MILLIONS , St. Louis would have to make a very hard decision, thats why its tempting, if that team had major Cap room, I wouldn't even bother....

"As expected, the salaries necessary to get the biggest compensation are higher than ever before, meaning a team could offer up to $3.65M per year to a restricted free agent, have a team not agree to the deal, and only forfeit a second round pick."


http://www.habseyesonthep...x-galchenyuk-brandon-saad
- homiedclown

A rebuilding team could take that chance on grigorenko, especially if they can offer him the ice time.

teams up against the cap

habs
blues
pens
rangers
wild
bruins
hawks
bolts
kings
nucks

Wow....thats some fine print, I guess you offer up to the actual threshold of that second teir, I wouldn't want to give up 4 1st Round Choices to do it......

So I guess, the Accountant Numbers men/women would have to extend length or mix the amount with length etc....He would be crazy not to sign it......He'd be giving up MILLIONS , St. Louis would have to make a very hard decision, thats why its tempting, if that team had major Cap room, I wouldn't even bother....
- MEBSabresFAN

you could do it on 4 years but then you run the risk of losing the player to free agency.