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Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jun 28 @ 5:45 PM ET
if they signed him for 3 years at 5.6 per

I doubt anyone would complain

- homiedclown


If we learned anything from the avs is ….. you must be a great skater in the nhl and play with speed

Olofsson does not do that. When this team is good. He’s most likely his one trick pony and on the 3rd line.

My next major issue with him is battling in the corner. He is so soft in corners and lacked battle and compete.

All that should lead him traded

If you suck at skating. I don’t want you
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 28 @ 5:46 PM ET
For anyone who doesn't watch, here's his top 3 interesting names at 9, 16, and 28. Kulich is the one he seems most excited by.

9
Nazar
Mintyukov
Gauthier

16
Kulich
Mateychuk
McGroarty

28
Odelius
Chesley
Luneau

- Lunaion

Luneau is interesting at 28, McKenzie has him at 32, and McGroarty is 27th on his list
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 5:48 PM ET
mateychuk at 24 in mckenize's rankings was nuts. Id trade up a bit from 28 if that happened.
- Michael Ghofrani


He made a strong case that they loaded up on wingers last year and have almost nothing in the pipeline at C and D.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jun 28 @ 5:49 PM ET
One of the biggest question marks heading into the Sabres offseason will be what will the goaltending situation look like. One name being mentioned by Adams for goalie is Craig Anderson. “Craig gave us a chance to win when he was in net. He gave our team confidence.” Adams also reiterated that the team is in on every trade conversation and stated that the Sabres believe in a plan they have internally when it comes to goalie.

https://www.audacy.com/wg...he-howard-and-jeremy-show

- homiedclown


I am okay with anderson. As long as they get someone else that can sorta carry the mail. In the nhl world. Goalies no longer start 70 games

So 50 games and the rest can go to anderson or upl (if upl earns it)
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 5:56 PM ET
I am okay with anderson. As long as they get someone else that can sorta carry the mail. In the nhl world. Goalies no longer start 70 games

So 50 games and the rest can go to anderson or upl (if upl earns it)

- Sabretooth9


I'm annoyed that their plan hinges on Anderson.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jun 28 @ 5:57 PM ET
He made a strong case that they loaded up on wingers last year and have almost nothing in the pipeline at C and D.
- Lunaion


It's a fair point but at this stage im more concerned with value. At some point they're going to need to make a splash or two and you can't do that if your prospect pool doesn't have high end potential. Even if it's an LD, it gives you a lot of flexibility.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jun 28 @ 5:57 PM ET
I'm annoyed that their plan hinges on Anderson.
- Lunaion


I don't think this is true.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 5:59 PM ET
I don't think this is true.
- Michael Ghofrani


Did you listen to KA's interview today?
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jun 28 @ 6:00 PM ET
Did you listen to his interview today?
- Lunaion



I did, I know they like him and I know they might bring him back, but I still don't think he's their starter next year (I don't think it's luukkonen either).
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 6:08 PM ET
I did, I know they like him and I know they might bring him back, but I still don't think he's their starter next year (I don't think it's luukkonen either).
- Michael Ghofrani


They created a bit of a mess for themselves. UPL deserved more NHL games last year.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jun 28 @ 6:10 PM ET
They created a bit of a mess for themselves. UPL deserved more NHL games last year.
- Lunaion



Last season was such a mess off ice that they wound up forced into this salad mix goaltending carousel.

I believe they've rehabbed their image just enough to have a shot at overpaying an"average" goalie. Whether thats the right move is an entirely different discussion, but I believe they'll get after it.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: WE'RE PRACTICING THE POWER PLAY!, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Jun 28 @ 6:10 PM ET
Geekie at 9. Mark it down and put it in a safe place. The next time i'm wrong will be the first time.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 6:15 PM ET
Last season was such a mess off ice that they wound up forced into this salad mix goaltending carousel.

I believe they've rehabbed their image just enough to have a shot at overpaying an"average" goalie. Whether thats the right move is an entirely different discussion, but I believe they'll get after it.

- Michael Ghofrani


I'm still angry at how they used their recalls last year. Quinn and UPL deserved better.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jun 28 @ 6:16 PM ET
What about Greiss cereal though?
- BeadyEyedDouche


Tomato tomato
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

Jun 28 @ 6:19 PM ET
I'm still angry at how they used their recalls last year. Quinn and UPL deserved better.
- Lunaion


Didn't UPL get hurt? Figured he would've gotten the starts at the end otherwise.

The Quinn thing was interesting. It looked like he was stick around for the rest of the year. I guess they used his injury as an excuse to slide his ELC?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 28 @ 6:21 PM ET
I'm annoyed that their plan hinges on Anderson.
- Lunaion


Or that’s what Adams is saying publicly bc he doesn’t want teams thinking/knowing that we’re “desperate” for a goalie
That would only drive the price up, even on UFAs

Anderson coming back as part of their plan (if it even is actually part of the plan) could be as a 2/3 guy, and not the starter
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 28 @ 6:21 PM ET
https://www.facebook.com/...rsD7LhPA4MrQnKXf6WfR97fl/
Pegulas statement
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jun 28 @ 6:23 PM ET
I did, I know they like him and I know they might bring him back, but I still don't think he's their starter next year (I don't think it's luukkonen either).
- Michael Ghofrani


^this
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Jun 28 @ 6:24 PM ET
Lot of good posters on here
But a bunch of members of the lonely Richard club to

Spreading nothing but lies
Arguing over stupid chit

Place would be so much better without them
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jun 28 @ 6:25 PM ET
Didn't UPL get hurt? Figured he would've gotten the starts at the end otherwise.

The Quinn thing was interesting. It looked like he was stick around for the rest of the year. I guess they used his injury as an excuse to slide his ELC?

- Michael Ghofrani


UPL got hurt in January with Buffalo and in the playoffs for Roch. Don't think he missed time otherwise.

I think they made the decision not to burn a year on Quinn from the start.

Also think they just got a little too focused on the AHL playoffs.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 28 @ 6:26 PM ET
Lot of good posters on here
But a bunch of members of the lonely Richard club to

Spreading nothing but lies
Arguing over stupid chit

Place would be so much better without them

- Anderdog

Oh my!! Feisty Dog.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jun 28 @ 6:26 PM ET
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Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jun 28 @ 6:27 PM ET
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- SABRES 89

Happy to be here?
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Jun 28 @ 6:28 PM ET
The predicted AAV on a 7 year deal for Olofsson by Evolving Hockey is $5.6M per.
- kingcong39


What is the likelihood of a 7 year deal?
I think 5 was most likely
7 has to be relatively low, no?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Jun 28 @ 6:29 PM ET
Lot of good posters on here
But a bunch of members of the lonely Richard club to

Spreading nothing but lies
Arguing over stupid chit

Place would be so much better without them

- Anderdog
I like black olives
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