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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 7 @ 8:05 AM ET
I do too, though I think "to make a living" is a bit of an exaggeration. Most of the guys going over already have comfortable incomes. This is about using their talent to make obtain more available money, and there's nothing wrong with that.
- buffalofan19

many guys that finish in the mid 30's on the minor league golf tour, korn ferry tour, don't break even at the end of the week once you figure expenses
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 7 @ 8:22 AM ET
Aren't you just sh!tting on everyone's parade!!🙃🙃
- Buff36



Haven't we all learned by now to lower our expectations?

Both Gerbe and 89 have basically said they're not going "big game hunting".

I expect a goalie, a vet D and either they get a middle 6 F or bring a guy like Vinnie back.

It is what it is.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 8:25 AM ET
Haven't we all learned by now to lower our expectations?

Both Gerbe and 89 have basically said they're not going "big game hunting".

I expect a goalie, a vet D and either they get a middle 6 F or bring a guy like Vinnie back.

It is what it is.

- Powerslave

I know, was just having fun
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 7 @ 8:29 AM ET
I know, was just having fun
- Buff36

jays had fun last night

lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 8:34 AM ET
Haven't we all learned by now to lower our expectations?

Both Gerbe and 89 have basically said they're not going "big game hunting".

I expect a goalie, a vet D and either they get a middle 6 F or bring a guy like Vinnie back.

It is what it is.

- Powerslave


I have expectations in goalie. I think every Sabre fan has a right to be irate if they don't spend on a real goalie. Everything else is a pipe dream.

Would all of us be shocked really though if Terry went nuts and told KA to offer max deals for a forward or two? The guy has spent money for this team many times.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 7 @ 8:35 AM ET
many guys that finish in the mid 30's on the minor league golf tour, korn ferry tour, don't break even at the end of the week once you figure expenses
- homiedclown


Even that's a bit misleading, though. When you're talking about pure tournament winnings, yes, that's true. What that doesn't factor in are sponsorships and whatnot. Just about every player on one of those tours that's not an amateur has one, albeit not as lucrative as the top tour guys. Does it make you a millionaire? No, but we're not talking about broke college kids here.

Still, to your point, why play on a tour to lose money week to week, when you can almost guarantee yourself to end up in the red in a different one? It's about being smart, not survival, which, again, is okay. That being said, the LIV tour is putting out lucrative amounts of money to draw players in. That's not going to last. If this takes off and becomes a fixture in the professional golf world, those entrance and appearance fees will decrease dramatically. Otherwise, it will go bankrupt.

Also, Dustin Johnson just officially resigned from the PGA Tour.
HenryHockey
Season Ticket Holder
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Gwinn, MI
Joined: 01.26.2020

Jun 7 @ 8:37 AM ET
Well Hank, at least you didn't plan the homecoming parade for Patrick Kane!
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 7 @ 8:37 AM ET
Well Hank, at least you didn't plan the homecoming parade for Patrick Kane!
- HenryHockey


Oh, there are still plans. They just haven't been finalized yet.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 7 @ 8:39 AM ET
I know, was just having fun
- Buff36


Here you go. Plan the parade 😂


This one is sure to get some mixed replies.

There’s a chance the #Sabres will add a veteran center this summer. While Johan Larsson is a member of the failed “old core” his skill set would be undeniably useful for this young core.

https://t.co/O2EYR4TX0B
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 8:43 AM ET
Hank, I enjoy your fantasy team, but I'm sticking with mine:

MAF 2 × 10
Bergeron 3 x 13
Letang 2 x 10
Resign Vic
Trade the Vegas 1st and either, Mitts, Krebs or Cozens for Pat Kane and get the parade ready.

Of course, in this fantasy world, all of these players want to come to Buffalo.
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 8:43 AM ET
Here you go. Plan the parade 😂


This one is sure to get some mixed replies.

There’s a chance the #Sabres will add a veteran center this summer. While Johan Larsson is a member of the failed “old core” his skill set would be undeniably useful for this young core.

https://t.co/O2EYR4TX0B

- Powerslave


Oh ffs.
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 7 @ 8:44 AM ET
I have expectations in goalie. I think every Sabre fan has a right to be irate if they don't spend on a real goalie. Everything else is a pipe dream.

Would all of us be shocked really though if Terry went nuts and told KA to offer max deals for a forward or two? The guy has spent money for this team many times.

- lacaprup



I agree with you. I just don't know if it's a top guy. But you're right, maybe they surprise us.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 7 @ 8:45 AM ET


Also, Dustin Johnson just officially resigned from the PGA Tour.

- buffalofan19



OH MY
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Jun 7 @ 8:45 AM ET
Oh ffs.
- lacaprup



They want to corner the market on all the Selke Larry's.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 8:46 AM ET
jays had fun last night


- homiedclown

Good team, unfortunately the Yanks are on Fire to.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 8:47 AM ET
Here you go. Plan the parade 😂


This one is sure to get some mixed replies.

There’s a chance the #Sabres will add a veteran center this summer. While Johan Larsson is a member of the failed “old core” his skill set would be undeniably useful for this young core.

https://t.co/O2EYR4TX0B

- Powerslave

Yeah
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 8:51 AM ET
They want to corner the market on all the Selke Larry's.
- Powerslave


I'd love to ask the three geniuses who gave Asplund Selke votes to name the games this season where his line had a top defensive responsibility for the Sabres.

And, in re: the article, if Asplund can't fill that role for the Sabres going forward, then why is he on the team?
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 7 @ 8:55 AM ET
https://www.celebritynetw...-broncos-for-4-5-billion/
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 9:01 AM ET
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/sports-news/800-million-officially-slips-through-john-elways-fingers-as-rob-walton-agrees-to-buy-the-broncos-for-4-5-billion/
- Anderdog


Hmph... $900,000,000. Poor John Elway. I honestly feel bad for this wildly successful multi millionaire. At least he won't have a ton of trouble getting over it, but ouch.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 7 @ 9:08 AM ET
I'm big into this but Bjustef should replace OG Larry, maybe.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../armchair-gm/team/3310032
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jun 7 @ 9:09 AM ET
Here you go. Plan the parade 😂


This one is sure to get some mixed replies.

There’s a chance the #Sabres will add a veteran center this summer. While Johan Larsson is a member of the failed “old core” his skill set would be undeniably useful for this young core.

https://t.co/O2EYR4TX0B

- Powerslave


well im glad i stuck larry in there cause i was honestly just (frank)ing with Hank
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 7 @ 9:11 AM ET
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/sports-news/800-million-officially-slips-through-john-elways-fingers-as-rob-walton-agrees-to-buy-the-broncos-for-4-5-billion/
- Anderdog

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

Jun 7 @ 9:14 AM ET
Hank, I enjoy your fantasy team, but I'm sticking with mine:

MAF 2 × 10
Bergeron 3 x 13
Letang 2 x 10
Resign Vic
Trade the Vegas 1st and either, Mitts, Krebs or Cozens for Pat Kane and get the parade ready.

Of course, in this fantasy world, all of these players want to come to Buffalo.

- lacaprup


jesus look at these narnia signings
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jun 7 @ 9:22 AM ET
OH MY
- homiedclown


The (frank)ing prize money for these events.


https://www.golfmonthly.c...-schedule-and-prize-money
lacaprup
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 07.23.2006

Jun 7 @ 9:24 AM ET
The (frank)ing prize money for these events.


https://www.golfmonthly.c...-schedule-and-prize-money

- buffalofan19


Amazing courses too

The PGA has tight buttholes today. I wonder how they feel about screwing Trump's courses now. Team Championship $50 mil at Trump National Doral
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