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Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 1:58 PM ET
"being able to play" is a loose definition in this context. He's a third line caliber player, 30+ player who provides defensive play and complimentary offense. I'm not giving that guy a big term or number. His leadership is likely his top quality.
- TheSabresTaco


Fair enough

I like to pay for leadership/ toughness, although foligno could play some pp and sh as well.

No need for 36+ year old players though... 👍
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 4 @ 1:58 PM ET
Thought more so on the Coleman deal, but don't these seem a tad high?
- RhinoFan


They're based on hundreds of previous deals using the percentage against the cap when they were signed compared with the $81.5M cap for next season.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 1:59 PM ET
Understand that
- Buff36


Regardless I think you're only signing Ertz for a year to see how he fits. Don't think that removes Hurst from the conversation.
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

May 4 @ 1:59 PM ET
3ER. This is an outstanding post

I appreciate the post. My understanding was the " leadership" or "letter" is very important to viking55.

There are so many guys that bring absolutely ZERO, to this team. Skimmer being the worst, okposo.....

- Boss34

I think I'm good with Sam sticking around too. He looks different since Eichel hasn't been around the team.

7 x 7-7.5 will get it done. Got some good role players now. Just need to cash in on the Eichel trade. Can't get a SSTT type return.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 1:59 PM ET
My gut says these EW projections fall short for the middle class and lower class. But for guys like Landeskog, Ovie and maybe Hall, they'll still get their money.
- TheSabresTaco


I'd be surprised if Hall gets paid big $ or term.

Bruins 3 x 5.75
Pandemic pricing


39 please correct me again 🙂
Carubba-Kaleta
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.27.2013

May 4 @ 2:00 PM ET
My worst fear is being trapped in a well with thousands of snakes and the spooky girl from The Ring
- jcragcrumple

Haha, thanks now I have a worst fear.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 4 @ 2:00 PM ET
My gut says these EW projections fall short for the middle class and lower class. But for guys like Landeskog, Ovie and maybe Hall, they'll still get their money.
- TheSabresTaco


Your gut versus the data: stay tuned this summer for the conclusion of the epic battle 😂😅
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:00 PM ET
Fair enough

I like to pay for leadership/ toughness, although foligno could play some pp and sh as well.

No need for 36+ year old players though... 👍

- Boss34


Depends on their effectiveness. I'm not saying no to a 35 year old Ovie. Outlier example, but if you're still effective on the ice and in your role, I'm not outright saying no to a 36 year old. Here's a one year contract, here's your lower term, go out and do the thing you're good at.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

May 4 @ 2:01 PM ET
My worst fear is sam signing with boston to replace david krejci
- gerbe75pts


At that point, it should be a long term deal or trade him out west... no 1 year walking him into UFA.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:01 PM ET
Your gut versus the data: stay tuned this summer for the conclusion of the epic battle 😂😅
- kingcong39


They say I have a steel stomach


The twins fare little chance against me.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 2:02 PM ET
I think I'm good with Sam sticking around too. He looks different since Eichel hasn't been around the team.

7 x 7-7.5 will get it done. Got some good role players now. Just need to cash in on the Eichel trade. Can't get a SSTT type return.

- Hatboro_Swords


Absolutely. I've liked sam since april 14th 2021.
So I'm with you on resigning him.

Could the off ice rumors be true, drug buddies ect.

We've all had friends that being us down in life.
Maybe eichel wants to ride the bike with a seat now?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

May 4 @ 2:02 PM ET
I'd be surprised if Hall gets paid big $ or term.

Bruins 3 x 5.75
Pandemic pricing

39 please correct me again 🙂

- Boss34


Top 2 predicted deals for Hall are 7 years at $7M per and 4 years at $6.4M per.

He also has 5 goals and 5 assists in 12 games with the Bruins.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 4 @ 2:02 PM ET
Your gut versus the data: stay tuned this summer for the conclusion of the epic battle 😂😅
- kingcong39

This summer will be interesting
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:03 PM ET
Haha, thanks now I have a worst fear.
- Carubba-Kaleta


What about being stuck in a well and the only way out is to offer 8 year extensions to Ristolainen and Eakin?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:04 PM ET
Top 2 predicted deals for Hall are 7 years at $7M per and 4 years at $6.4M per.

He also has 5 goals and 5 assists in 12 games with the Bruins.

- kingcong39


I think with some more time with Donnie, he'd have started to put together this kind of game. It's a shame.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 2:04 PM ET
Depends on their effectiveness. I'm not saying no to a 35 year old Ovie. Outlier example, but if you're still effective on the ice and in your role, I'm not outright saying no to a 36 year old. Here's a one year contract, here's your lower term, go out and do the thing you're good at.
- TheSabresTaco


Again, I completely agree.

But, foligno isnt choosing buffalo on a 1 year deal.

He's gonna have plenty of opportunities.

Still would offer him a 3 year deal.
Although, anything more could become another mistake.

Ridiculous that we have to overpay guys to join our terrible franchise.
Carubba-Kaleta
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.27.2013

May 4 @ 2:05 PM ET
What about being stuck in a well and the only way out is to offer 8 year extensions to Ristolainen and Eakin?
- TheSabresTaco

You're a sick individual lol jk
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:06 PM ET
Again, I completely agree.

But, foligno isnt choosing buffalo on a 1 year deal.

He's gonna have plenty of opportunities.

Still would offer him a 3 year deal.
Although, anything more could become another mistake.

Ridiculous that we have to overpay guys to join our terrible franchise.

- Boss34


Bills don't have to do it anymore. Wonder why. I say it often. Kevyn should be sleeping in Beane's office.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 4 @ 2:06 PM ET
What about being stuck in a well and the only way out is to offer 8 year extensions to Ristolainen and Eakin?
- TheSabresTaco

https://images.app.goo.gl/hgSNqaRdvX8Q1G679
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

May 4 @ 2:06 PM ET
You're a sick individual lol jk
- Carubba-Kaleta



Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 2:07 PM ET
Top 2 predicted deals for Hall are 7 years at $7M per and 4 years at $6.4M per.

He also has 5 goals and 5 assists in 12 games with the Bruins.

- kingcong39


Thank you 👍

I personally think money is gonna be short again this offseason.

I hope he signs with boston for 7 x 7. Its gonna be regrettable.

Yesterday's game was the best game in a long time.
Rooting for the longtime ahl goalie and seeing how our Sabres played in front of him vs. A good team...

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

May 4 @ 2:08 PM ET
https://images.app.goo.gl/hgSNqaRdvX8Q1G679
- Buff36


The gates? Bro we're already on level 6.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

May 4 @ 2:09 PM ET
Bills don't have to do it anymore. Wonder why. I say it often. Kevyn should be sleeping in Beane's office.
- TheSabresTaco

https://tenor.com/view/st...se-break-fail-gif-4570768
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

May 4 @ 2:10 PM ET
Bills don't have to do it anymore. Wonder why. I say it often. Kevyn should be sleeping in Beane's office.
- TheSabresTaco


Crazy how things change quick when we're winning.

Wny is a prime spot for older family type nhl players.
Proximity to canada , schools, cost of living ect.


Things will turn around as soon as they remove skimmer and his league worst contract.
I would consider packaging okposo and skimmer with our 1st to Seattle for a couple mid range prospects and cap relief
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

May 4 @ 2:12 PM ET
See what the Sabres got tonight. Isles gonna be hungry for points. Look on the bright side, at least we get to see the greatest goal in Sabres history(?) on the This Date in Sabres History segment.
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