Two questions...

1- what’s it take to get him
2- what’s it take to resign him?

Ok. 3....

Who’s playing center on a ....

Skinner - ? - Hoff line?

Ok 4... did he merry the crazy girlfriend?
- Gr8daygo

1- D, Picks, Mitts
2- Probably looking at 7.5 or so if he would resign
3- Skinner-Mojo-Hoffman until Cozens is ready
Girlfriend would fit right in with all the crazy Chicks in Buffalo

I don't see a Bogo for Galchenyuk type of move. They don't need a RD, maybe a LD depending on how long Dumoulin will be out.
- mhp

Scandella

It's not a binary that when a player asks for a trade it's bad or a GM makes a move it's good because one benefits the team, it's an unfair portrayal of what we're saying.

I have no problem with players asking for trades in general, I'm a business guy. If I have a better offer, I'm giving my employer fair notice I'm leaving no matter what I'm working on. Players have a right to look after themselves the same way I do. I applaud that.

To say someone who has played a TERRIBLE stretch of games after the organization supported him through ALL his injuries is asking for a trade....that's different.

It's a jerk move. If he was playing great and was getting scratched in favor of a young guy, I'm with you. I'm not in your plans, that's OK, I'll play and be a part of the team until you find a trade, but please start looking. I'm good with that. That didn't happen here, it was reported the team handled a charity event for him because he was a no show. If that's true, bye.

For crying out loud, Eichel considers Bogo his best friend and he was SHOCKED when he heard. If I'm Bogo and that isn't true, I'm getting out there immediately. It had to be a quick decision is Jack didn't know.

For crying out loud, OBJ isn't this tone deaf.

Head to Cincy or Roch and see what that does for your next contract.
- gcomella34

All I'll say is I doubt he asked for a trade for getting scratched once. You don't know if he had asked for a trade a while ago. I'm not trying to be the one defending him here, or his play, but you don't know if he was straight told that he'll be the 7th D man going forward. I honestly think it's you that's kinda being tone deaf here, as you don't actually know the story but want to jump to conclusions other then the guy literally just wants to play and won't here. And as far as I'm concerned (As a Sabres fan) this is a good thing.

All I'll say is I doubt he asked for a trade for getting scratched once. You don't know if he had asked for a trade a while ago. I'm not trying to be the one defending him here, or his play, but you don't know if he was straight told that he'll be the 7th D man going forward. I honestly think it's you that's kinda being tone deaf here, as you don't actually know the story but want to jump to conclusions other then the guy literally just wants to play and won't here. And as far as I'm concerned (As a Sabres fan) this is a good thing.
- SDSabre

Bump: But I'd even say 8th Dman.

Scandella
- Buff36

That would be more likely, yes. Still have to find a team for Bogo. I would expect a 4th or 5th rd pick for him.

All I'll say is I doubt he asked for a trade for getting scratched once. You don't know if he had asked for a trade a while ago. I'm not trying to be the one defending him here, or his play, but you don't know if he was straight told that he'll be the 7th D man going forward. I honestly think it's you that's kinda being tone deaf here, as you don't actually know the story but want to jump to conclusions other then the guy literally just wants to play and won't here. And as far as I'm concerned (As a Sabres fan) this is a good thing.
- SDSabre

I definitely agree there.

It's a total slap in the face though. I'm sure the Sabres would have loved to trade him when he was missing some of his 38% of his games due to injury and were paying him some of the $30m total they've given him.

Good riddance to him and his business

Him no-showing for his charity is just garbage. I mean, the staff probably pulled an audible because of the report, but it's not like there's any reporters there asking him questions. Just Sabres film crew. The report came out basically the same time, even maybe a bit after he's supposed to meet with the vet.

Just bad optics.

That would be more likely, yes. Still have to find a team for Bogo. I would expect a 4th or 5th rd pick for him.
- mhp

Be smart, trade him for another Olofsson. Guy who's clearly talented and clearly 3 years out.

Him no-showing for his charity is just garbage. I mean, the staff probably pulled an audible because of the report, but it's not like there's any reporters there asking him questions. Just Sabres film crew. The report came out basically the same time, even maybe a bit after he's supposed to meet with the vet.

Just bad optics.
- TheSabresTaco

Very disrespectful

I definitely agree there.

It's a total slap in the face though. I'm sure the Sabres would have loved to trade him when he was missing some of his 38% of his games due to injury and were paying him some of the $30m total they've given him.

Good riddance to him and his business
- jcragcrumple

It does suck though, I think he has the makings of a good 3/4 on a legit team, but injuries just derailed him. I think it was goose who always pointed out that he would play well, get injured, and when he came back it would take 5/10/15 games to get back to playing well. Wish him nothing but the best, but... bye?

SPOILER ALERT!!!!!

Are you saying that is not her real ghost?
- jochfr

Probably.

That would be more likely, yes. Still have to find a team for Bogo. I would expect a 4th or 5th rd pick for him.
- mhp

Yeah, might have to eat some salary coming back

Yes kinda like all of the contracts that all us posters have signed to play right? Believe it or not, he's going to sign another NHL contract. He prolly has a belief, and rightfully so based on GM history, showing that you can play for 30 or so games will get him closer to a 2/3x2.5/3 contract vs a 1 year prove it vet league min contract.
- SDSabre

it was a joke.. lighten up francis

it was a joke.. lighten up francis
- SabresFaninIndiana

I will not lighten up, and you will respect that. Also, I did you find out my name

1- D, Picks, Mitts
2- Probably looking at 7.5 or so if he would resign
3- Skinner-Mojo-Hoffman until Cozens is ready
Girlfriend would fit right in with all the crazy Chicks in Buffalo
- Buff36

I’d have to gauge his interest in resigning before I give up big assets for him... but I’m picking up the phone if I’m botts.

Botts should just pull the old have your agent find a deal and GTFO

I’d have to gauge his interest in resigning before I give up big assets for him... but I’m picking up the phone if I’m botts.
- Gr8daygo

Oh I agree, no way I make a trade unless he's resigning

I can’t see bogo just getting waived. I think botts believes that all players have some sort of value. No matter how low.
- Sabretooth9

Probably right but waiving Bogo- ideally someone picks him up (unlikely) gives us some cap flexibility and we can call up Pilut if anyone goes down

Probably right but waiving Bogo- ideally someone picks him up (unlikely) gives us some cap flexibility and we can call up Pilut if anyone goes down
- mattmoulson

Nobody is claming Bogo... better players cleared

1- D, Picks, Mitts
2- Probably looking at 7.5 or so if he would resign
3- Skinner-Mojo-Hoffman until Cozens is ready
Girlfriend would fit right in with all the crazy Chicks in Buffalo
- Buff36

Borgen, picks, Mitts might make FL consider it. Hoffman is on an expiring contract and they might not have cap space to re-sign him. Hoff's been good here, and no word or hints of any off-ice drama. Mitts intrigues me because he's obviously a talented kid, just hasn't progressed as hoped/expected. It reminds me somewhat of how some here were ready to trade Huberdeau for a bag of pucks after his second and even third year. Many of you think Mitts needs AHL time, at least a new team wouldn't be bound by any promises possibly made to college student Mitts about not going to the AHL.
Don't think FL would move Hoffman (especially to a division rival) unless they fall out by the TDL, but, who knows? An offer too good to refuse and they might pull the trigger, and then bring Tippett up to be the PP sniper. I think that's who they're expecting to be there next season, if they can't afford re-signing the Hoff.

Borgen, picks, Mitts might make FL consider it. Hoffman is on an expiring contract and they might not have cap space to re-sign him. Hoff's been good here, and no word or hints of any off-ice drama. Mitts intrigues me because he's obviously a talented kid, just hasn't progressed as hoped/expected. It reminds me somewhat of how some here were ready to trade Huberdeau for a bag of pucks after his second and even third year. Many of you think Mitts needs AHL time, at least a new team wouldn't be bound by any promises possibly made to college student Mitts about not going to the AHL.
Don't think FL would move Hoffman (especially to a division rival) unless they fall out by the TDL, but, who knows? An offer too good to refuse and they might pull the trigger, and then bring Tippett up to be the PP sniper. I think that's who they're expecting to be there next season, if they can't afford re-signing the Hoff.
- Ratsreign

I'd listen to trade offers for him but not for a pending UFA. Same with Borgen

I mean.. yeah.. doesn't mean I can't still want him to be there.
- TheSabresTaco

33 games later for phail?

He can wait a bit in my opinion.

I'd listen to trade offers for him but not for a pending UFA. Same with Borgen
- jcragcrumple

I wouldn't either unless a extension was already in place for Hoffman

Very disrespectful
- Buff36

Bogo has been supporting the troops since matt moulson left a few years ago.

I'd say he's been pretty respectful for years, no one else on the Sabres is doing this.

Waiting to hear the full story myself

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