Sabres Fan in NS

The franchise will survive, but some fans won't stick around.

NO!! You don't need @Taro T for this. See my post above. I'm a CPA dammit!! lol!!

FUCALE!! 😎

They are perpetuating the myth that there is a huge tax difference between NY and FL. Not really the case. There is some difference, but not huge the way the players are paid, especially for road games. The CBA smooths it all out pretty much. We have had discussions about this over the years. Income tax is not a very valid reason for a player not to play in Buffalo. They are making a million bucks a year, or more, many a lot more, so boo hoo.

Maybe it's chz in a Vanek mask for Halloween? It is Vanek, or a great disguise. I don't think either of the lacher-oners is chz.

Hoping that it's just one of those things and nothing major. I will keep you in my prayers and say a few extra ... I just did now.

Welcome!! Sent you a beer. Is Genesis still a touring thing? Are there any original members left? Genesis was great until about 1973 and then they did Lamb on Broadway in '75 (I think) and that was it really.

I agree, but he is not like that. If he signs a contract as I outlined he would have made over $100M for his career by te time it ends. He and his family will be very content. He is anything, but greedy.

Which one of the 3 are you? I hope you are one of the nice smiling young lasses and not the pouty faced one.

MacKinnon has 2 years left and I think he will sign an extension next summer. I know Nathan a bit and he is a regular and down to earth guy and I expect another very team friendly extension. 8 years at $7.5M, which may be his last contract.

Barkov and Marchand gave big home team discounts and MacKinnon is the best deal in the NHL from the team perspective. Huge bargains on all, but especially MacKinnon.

Every single GM and those damn bridges. I blame JBOT mostly. KA better not start this nonsense with Rasmus.

That's right, but the key is 'for pay'. Does the ELC start the minute they play in the NHL game one, or do they get the 9 games that CHL players get and don't get paid?

I don't think they will if he plays, but I can't see him playing at the start of the season. Not for the Sabres and it doesn't look like he will be traded soon enough for him to be ready for the start of the season. If he does not play, but is not traded, he will relinquish the 'C' voluntarily or otherwise. Baring unforseen situations I believe KO will wear the 'C' for the Sabres for this coming season and as long as he is a Sabre.

I miss him.

Unless it spontaneously cumbusts, or something ... 500+

Just being realistic, eh. Hoping for sooner, but not really expecting it if he does this rebuild properly.

I don't think we should count his first year, or last year, as neither where really part of this restart, eh. So, I am starting to count this coming season as year 1. Therefore, I as looking for improvement (not standings) in this season, but standings improvement in the 22/23 season. Real improvement in the 23/24 and really starting to compete for playoffs in 24/25, when Rasmus will be getting into his prime years and Power will have 2 full seasons and Cozens is Captain and a legit 2+ C, as is Mitts, both alternating in the 1 C role. And the other kids have matured into a decent team that plays hard every night. 2026 will be our year, which is a lot better than my 2112 (😎) prediction.

2022/23 season. Maybe 2023/24.

No posts in 8 hours. That's weirder.

It’s not Punch. It’s Nash the Slash 😎

The Sabres won’t be able to bring Espo out of retirement. RIP Tony You we’re one of the best ever.

Welcome!! Sent you a beer. I remember the smoking section in the Aud. Man, have times ever changed. Probably for the better in this case. Nice post.

Maybe, but I see more offensive upside, therefore Korab. Korab was a big and tough as nails defender, especially in front of our net, but also could contribute on the score sheet.

Yeah. So, I am in a formal relationship with the dude, so I am using his given name. Some others around here are, or were, too. Welcome!! Sent you a beer. What in blazes is that thing with John?