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The_Inkwell
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.29.2006

May 24 @ 5:05 PM ET
In all seriousness, I don't see how they can bring back Girgensons now. They absolutely will, but I don't see how
- Hank Balling


Agreed. Hopefully this means we're moving on from Girgs. Plenty and younger, cheaper options in the pipeline with potential to contribute more.

I am okay with bringing back Okposo.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

May 24 @ 5:05 PM ET
My understanding is he's going to FA. He wants term, and I think the org isnt gunna do that with their 4th line anymore.
- Michael Ghofrani


They should move on. I'm not sure they actually will though. The siren song of gus calls to Terry
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 24 @ 5:08 PM ET
I chuckled ngl.

In all seriousness, I think its fine. Deflating sure but id rather get those moves out of the way first. I believe he was gunna get a 2 year deal in fa so they're paying to avoid that.

But more importantly, like it or not, if he chooses not to retire and they let him walk I think more than a few players on the team would be a bit ticked. Its a largely inconsequential move that keeps ppl happy.

I dont like it, i don't hate it. It /shouldn't/ stop them from doing the things they need to do in order to be a playoff team next year.

- Michael Ghofrani


I'm in Hank's court. Kinda knew they'd bring one of Larries back. Hoped they'd just move on entirely, but braced for both.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:09 PM ET
They should move on. I'm not sure they actually will though. The siren song of gus calls to Terry
- Hank Balling


lmao im picturing this.

Id still bet on him walking though. Bigger surprise may be Jost
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:10 PM ET
I'm in Hank's court. Kinda knew they'd bring one of Larries back. Hoped they'd just move on entirely, but braced for both.
- Lunaion


It is what it is. Every team, even the best ones, have one or two larries on them. Keeps ppl happy, probably.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

May 24 @ 5:15 PM ET
lmao im picturing this.

Id still bet on him walking though. Bigger surprise may be Jost

- Michael Ghofrani


That he's back or isn't back?
ImThatGuy
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I AM MY OWN DAMN SOURCE!, NY
Joined: 11.04.2010

May 24 @ 5:15 PM ET
lmao im picturing this.

Id still bet on him walking though. Bigger surprise may be Jost

- Michael Ghofrani

Surprise as in Jost re-signing or walking?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 24 @ 5:17 PM ET
It is what it is. Every team, even the best ones, have one or two larries on them. Keeps ppl happy, probably.
- Michael Ghofrani


There's somethin unique about these two. Expected to be top 6 contributors, now hanging onto grinder roles. Lack of leadership when the group needed it, now considered irreplaceable for their leadership. Just a lot of disappointment associated with them.

Felt like time to finally turn the page.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:17 PM ET
Surprise as in Jost re-signing or walking?
- ImThatGuy



sorry i shouldve been more clear, walking/moved. I dont think his return is as clear cut.

Every player moved in the time that granato has been HC has had a similar trend with their ice time.

First, their leverage/meaningful minutes are reduced. Then their actual TOI gets reduced.

Fitzgerald, Asplund, Hinostroza all followed that pattern. And the most recent player to follow it has been Jost.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 24 @ 5:18 PM ET
Dammit
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 24 @ 5:21 PM ET
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Dallas’ Jamie Benn has been suspended for two games for Cross-checking against Vegas’ Mark Stone.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:22 PM ET
There's somethin unique about these two. Expected to be top 6 contributors, now hanging onto grinder roles. Lack of leadership when the group needed it, now considered irreplaceable for their leadership. Just a lot of disappointment associated with them.

Felt like time to finally turn the page.

- Lunaion


If you changed their names and they were FA signings bringing the on ice impact they do in the 4th line, Id say they were good adds. Its awkward cause of their history here, but the players really like him. It's sort of a hard sell internally to a team whose average age looks like a graduating class from university, that they dont need the vet they all like back there anymore.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 24 @ 5:24 PM ET
Okposo 1 year, $2.5

Whelp, good for him

- Hank Balling



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

May 24 @ 5:24 PM ET
Dammit
- Buff36

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 24 @ 5:25 PM ET

- homiedclown

Ridiculous
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

May 24 @ 5:26 PM ET
It is what it is. Every team, even the best ones, have one or two larries on them. Keeps ppl happy, probably.
- Michael Ghofrani



Sabres need muscle Larry not brain dead Larry
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 24 @ 5:27 PM ET
If you changed their names and they were FA signings bringing the on ice impact they do in the 4th line, Id say they were good adds. Its awkward cause of their history here, but the players really like him. It's sort of a hard sell internally to a team whose average age looks like a graduating class from university, that they dont need the vet they all like back there anymore.
- Michael Ghofrani


The sell is that it's time for the next leadership group to takeover. Markets well too.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:28 PM ET
The sell is that it's time for the next leadership group to takeover. Markets well too.
- Lunaion


He's captain in so far as he has the extra stitches on his jersey and is the one who talks to the refs.

But the next leadership group is more or less driving the bus already IMO.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 24 @ 5:31 PM ET
If Adams brings Girgensons back, he hasn't made 1 hard decision for this Franchise. I hope Kyle comes in and stays healthy. But Dammit it's time to move this Franchise forward. I really hope the offseason gets better.
Michael Ghofrani
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 01.14.2020

May 24 @ 5:32 PM ET
If Adams brings Girgensons back, he hasn't made 1 hard decision for this Franchise. I hope Kyle comes in and stays healthy. But Dammit it's time to move this Franchise forward. I really hope the offseason gets better.
- Buff36


if he had let them walk he still wouldnt have made a hard decision.

Moves on the margins arent tough calls to make. Deciding which high end prospect has a future here and which needs to be sold high on, those are the tough decisions.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

May 24 @ 5:33 PM ET
If Adams brings Girgensons back, he hasn't made 1 hard decision for this Franchise. I hope Kyle comes in and stays healthy. But Dammit it's time to move this Franchise forward. I really hope the offseason gets better.
- Buff36


Don't underestimate waiving Fitz, gut-wrenching decision for him.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

May 24 @ 5:37 PM ET
if he had let them walk he still wouldnt have made a hard decision.

Moves on the margins arent tough calls to make. Deciding which high end prospect has a future here and which needs to be sold high on, those are the tough decisions.

- Michael Ghofrani


Mittelstadt could be grouped in there as well imo
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

May 24 @ 5:37 PM ET
Jamie Benn:

"I would have liked to not fall on him and use my stick as a landing point." -- Benn on what he would have liked to do different in that situation.“


Discuss.

- ImThatGuy

I’ll take “Dishonest Statements” for 500
SabreWest
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BC
Joined: 03.02.2015

May 24 @ 5:39 PM ET
If Adams brings Girgensons back, he hasn't made 1 hard decision for this Franchise. I hope Kyle comes in and stays healthy. But Dammit it's time to move this Franchise forward. I really hope the offseason gets better.
- Buff36


I'm OK with them bringing Oko back for 1 year, as long as his buddy Girgs isn't brought back as well. We need a good PK specialist in Z's spot.


Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

May 24 @ 5:39 PM ET
I’ll take “Dishonest Statements” for 500
- Jet Jaguar BD


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