I think you might see some UFA's take 2-3 year deal so they can cash out when the cap goes up significantly.

At 31 he can still sign another 5 year deal and get more AAV
- Stripes77

That is a mighty large chance he'd be taking, banking on that. His agent should shut down that idea right away.

You're talking about a player that rivals Pietrangelo in terms of on ice impact.

I think you might see some UFA's take 2-3 year deal so
they can cash out when the cap goes up significantly.

At 31 he can still sign another 5 year deal and get more AAV
- Stripes77

And then get hurt and not be able to sign a lucrative deal.... not gunna happen. They're not going to wait to get paid. Someone will pay them and give them the term.

I'm thinking that for Reinhart and Sabres.

Between 3-5
- jcragcrumple

That would be pointless for sam imo 3 yesrs

That would be pointless for sam imo 3 yesrs
- gerbe75pts

I would think 5 or 6 yrs would be good for Sam. Gives him another chance to sign, Sam seems to be that kind of player who won't age bad, he just never gets serious injuries.

I would think 5 or 6 yrs would be good for Sam. Gives him another chance to sign, Sam seems to be that kind of player who won't age bad, he just never gets serious injuries.
- Buff36

No one ever does.... till they do

No one ever does.... till they do
- DirtyDan

Very true, hopefully he doesn't, but he is always out there does not miss games, very reliable in that aspect.

Tough call. I wouldn't if I were the Sabres. Close but not close enough.
- Michael Pachla

Seems to be the opinion of the group. This is what he gets for always letting a blooper in with 38 seconds left to ruin his own shutout.

I think you might see some UFA's take 2-3 year deal so they can cash out when the cap goes up significantly.

At 31 he can still sign another 5 year deal and get more AAV
- Stripes77

that's what I'd try to sell them on. It gives him a chance to maybe add a cup to his resume and still have time to cash in big one more time.

I know, it's a pipe dream, but you'd be dumb not to try and sell it to him anyway.

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- Eklund

nice blog

I still vote for hank

They are both predicted to get big increases.

Do you think Carolina is ready to offer $72M for 8 years for Hamilton?


- kingcong39

close to 30 mil a year on that blue line

close to 30 mil a year on that blue line
- homiedclown

One of Skjei or Gardiner will be gone in the expansion draft.

Seems to be the opinion of the group. This is what he gets for always letting a blooper in with 38 seconds left to ruin his own shutout.
- RhinoFan

Right? He also let in many softies. But he did some remarkable work in the crease more often than not

Right? He also let in many softies. But he did some remarkable work in the crease more often than not
- Michael Pachla

Figure those softies would have increased his save percentage to where he would be most certainly be a lock to get in

Figure those softies would have increased his save percentage to where he would be most certainly be a lock to get in
- Stripes77

Couldn't hurt. A gold would've helped, but he was stellar in that tourney. USA didn't have the horses and he's the only reason the got that far

One of Skjei or Gardiner will be gone in the expansion draft.
- BINGO!

Foegele or Fast

Foegele or Fast
- homiedclown

Maybe. My guess is they don't even try to sign Foegele until after the expansion draft.

Couldn't hurt. A gold would've helped, but he was stellar in that tourney. USA didn't have the horses and he's the only reason the got that far
- Michael Pachla

People forget how good he was in that Olympics


The American squad had no business making it to the semi finals let alone the gold medal game

That's why I think the Luongo/Florida comparison is his best bet. They both played parts of 11 seasons with their teams. Neither won anything. I wouldn't retire his number but that's the case for it to be done.

Good on him if they decide to do it though. I really don't have strong feelings either way
- jcragcrumple

Don't use other teams bad PR moves as justification to do the same.

Should be reserved for all time NHL greats. Miller was above average to good. No where near a NHL great.

People forget how good he was in that Olympics


The American squad had no business making it to the semi finals let alone the gold medal game
- Stripes77

Brings back memories of the good ol days at the BSG.

OH MY GOD

Either the kid has a sense of humor or he just doesn't know but the kid drafted by the Bills with the last night Wildgoose picked number 32...

Let's send him on a wild goose chase

Brings back memories of the good ol days at the BSG.
- Carubba-Kaleta

BSG and Flatterys depending on if I was with Janina at the time



Or if Gordon was bartending

People forget how good he was in that Olympics


The American squad had no business making it to the semi finals let alone the gold medal game
- Stripes77

Let alone Overtime in that gold medal game....

Couldn't hurt. A gold would've helped, but he was stellar in that tourney. USA didn't have the horses and he's the only reason the got that far
- Michael Pachla

game 1 vs swiss stopped 14 of 15 in 3-1 win
game 2 vs norway stopped 10 of 11 in 6-1 win
game 3, he was huge stopped 42 of 45 in 5-3 win over canada

quarterfinals stopped all 19 in 2-0 win over swiss
semi finals stopped all 18 in a 6-1 win over finland thomas replaced him later in the game as they had big lead
finals stopped 36 of 39 vs canada in the 4-3 ot loss

I think you could make a case if he stopped crosby in the finals and they won, he could be a fringe guy

in the end crosby owned him at every spotlight moment




first ballot for hall of good

OH MY GOD

Either the kid has a sense of humor or he just doesn't know but the kid drafted by the Bills with the last night Wildgoose picked number 32...

Let's send him on a wild goose chase


- Stripes77

Im lost ?

Maybe. My guess is they don't even try to sign Foegele until after the expansion draft.
- BINGO!

rfa so they could pluck him either way

I am hoping for chaos with the hurricanes