SHAAAUGHT!!!

I think a good GM builds some level of flexibility into his lineup. You can’t do that if you have 8 guys in the core where they are all making 7-10MM+.

I’ve been thinking about this contract a lot lately. Sabres have their core, but Casey is a nice Core+1. So what does a Core+1 get paid? I’m thinking less term, less money than the core, but enough money to keep him feeling good about his situation, but also low enough to make him easy to trade, while giving him a chance to sing another 6-7 year deal when that one expires. Im coming in around 4x6.5 with no special clauses.

Ryan Johnson had 8:20 of ice time, and Bryson had 6:27. We need a poll on when Bryson gets traded or sent down because it’s not if it at this point it’s when

I hope they trade him for a 3rd/4th round pick (assuming the Sabres would have to send a 6th or 7th back the other way). I think he carries enough value to get picked up if he hits waivers so we should be trying to get value out of him.

NHL app is terrible. Still isn’t showing the Peterka goal for some reason. I had to go back through the game thread to make sure I didn’t imagine that goal….

I typically stay away from former athletes/coaches books because it’s typically self-indulgent BS, but I’m really excited to read this book.

Pretty sure that’s a different thread my guy 😂

Idk, worst case Ontario we get and offensive defensemen that gets 70+ points a year that can quarterback the 1st or second power play (depending on how we utilize Dahlin on the PK. That is worth an $8M AAV in 2-3 years no problem

Granato was taking about how he needs to coach differently now that the players are older and the playoff window has opened. I’m expecting GMKA to take the same approach. This to me is the biggest question mark on his tenure. Can he play the trade deadline and FA market correctly for the team we have going forward? Right now that’s definitely a TBD

This right here is exactly why I’m ok with the $8.35M. I don’t think people realize how much additional cap space there will be 3-4 years from now, and that it will allow GMKA a lot of flexibility to sign coveted free agents that add key attributes to the team that we may need to make a deep playoff run. I’ve been negotiating contracts (albeit not for sports teams) for 16 years and GMKA continues to impress me with his ability to correctly quantify a players value to the franchise. This is why I still hold out hope for Bryson…

Dahlin may have been asking for full term, but his agent may have been using a 5 year deal to negotiate a higher AAV for an 8 year deal. Either way I’m glad it’s done, I’m glad it’s 8 years, and I’m glad it’s at a reasonable AAV

Fitzgerald and Bryson are equivalent, as in they are both waiver wire fodder. Bryson missed the wire today but he will be there by the end of the season because he’s JAG Im glad the Sabres are done picking up guys like Fitzgerald. Stillman is literally the worst D we should have in this team, and I’m not even tying to be mean aboot it. Stillman’s a decent defensemen, he’s just has his obvious flaws

If Anaheim isn’t able to sign their core RFAs they are going to have to rebuild or at least retool. So they might be willing to take on some short term “garbage” to move $s. Plus I don’t think VO, Joker, or UPL are garbage, I just don’t like Jokers or VOs game for this team and UPL still has value. Throw in a 1st and a young high end prospect this could make sense to a team like that. Remember, this is the same team that just overpayed Gudas, traded for Boosh, and has Kassian on PTO. I don’t think it’s that far fetched.

If Zegras is looking for a Cozens deal and Anaheim isn’t willing to do it I’d hope Adams is working on this. Trade VO, UPL, Joker and/or a euro prospect (I really want Benson and Savoie to play the season together in juniors so that is why I’m not moving them) and a 1st to get Gibson, Zegras, and a 3rd and sign Zegras for 7x7. He can play wing or center with Mitts on the 3rd line, or wing with Cozens on the 2nd line. He’s an offensive, fast, creative player so I think he would do well moving to wing. Plus we have a couch that does well with younger players so I think he can help him a lot in that move.

Welcome back. Definitely a team worth paying attention to now that these picks are starting to mature.

If I was on the other team I’d be chirping him about the white goo on the front of his mask. What is that supposed to be???

Anyone blindly defending TP at this point has exposed their true character, and it’s not good. Same for anyone assuming everything Trotter said is true. Let’s see what evidence and statements come out of this case. I appreciate the legal discussion earlier in the thread, and those calling out the ignorance (pretend I said silliness if the truth cuts too deep) of saying someone married to a minority or cannot be racists towards another culture or race.

I’ve been thinking about this and maybe both are true? Maybe both parties have an agreed upon range based on what the salary cap and some of the other signings around the league come in at? As this information started to become finalized, that would change the number on the contract while also adhering to the “agreement.” This really just might be KA and the Sabres FO managing the salary cap and using that to negotiate these team friendly and/or fair market contracts with his core.

Yeah, I’m going to make sure I see him at some point on this tour, even if it was a different city. Before I grabbed the Syracuse tickets I seriously considered making the drive to see the Asbury Park show.

Oh I plan on it! 😁

Picked up a couple tickets to see the Boss on Thursday in Syracuse. First time I’m getting a chance to see him. Also, some shameless promotion for my band. Playing Friday at Timeless Babez on Allen St. And check out our video for “Sunday Paper” we release last Friday if punk/metal/thrash is your thing 😁

I was at this too and was pleasantly surprised how good the Offspring sounded. This was real funshow

Just checked the GMKA thread and Dahlin didn’t sign his bridge deal until Sept so maybe that is a more likely timeline: Sept. 22nd 2021 … Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin. Three years. AAV of $6 mil.