Cheektorado

A good a place as any to ask the question to the board, what are the terms that make sense if GMKA wants Jost back? Would it be a repeat of his last 2-year $4M total contract? My untrained hockey eye sees him playing very hard to end the season. I think he has a place on the team for another 2 years. Of course, he like so many other Sabres, is weak on FOs. He is getting some decent PK time, not sure how his play is there. With KO and Girgs maybe both leaving (I am leaning on Grigs getting another 2 year) it's leaving a hole on the PK. I do like his hustle and tenacity.

He was a boy among men his first 3 seasons and no doubt had a lot of conflicting coaching during that timeframe. His injury last season didn't help his growth. Casey has shown me that sometimes we can't accurately predict how a player develops. His $2.5M hit next season will most likely be a steal. I for one am not sure if GMKA should give him the new contract during the summer or wait out his last year. It's a tough call and could be good or bad in both scenarios. Casey does need to improve his shooting, FOs and general growth as a 2-way player. Next season could be the most important in his career and I look forward to seeing how he plays.

NHL Shootout Rules FAQs Can the Puck Go Backwards in an NHL Shootout? The designated shooter must keep the puck moving forward at all times until releasing it at the net. However, when stickhandling and trying to deke the goalie a player may move the puck sideways and backwards while in possession. Can You Completely Stop in an NHL Shootout? If the puck or player comes to a complete halt in a shootout then the player’s attempt is disqualified. A shootout attempt is considered to be complete once the players shoots the puck or the puck passes across the goal line.

Actually, an Islanders OT loss could work.

Believe.

LEVI!

OWEN!

I can't believe nothing went in. OK young man it's up to you!

Gettin our money's worth tonight. Finish them off quickly in OT!

So close.................................

Jost so deserves a goal this game. He is one hustling SOB.

Casey! Good play from Tuch!

It would be nice if one of the secondary scorer's net one early in the 3rd. The boys got to let it all out and hope Levi can hold the fort.

LOL. That last comment got him a "timeout" from me.

Nice pass. Tough goal.

JJ with a good shift and a good goal.

If Johnson is that crappy of a prospect then whatever KA wants to do is fine. I would imagine they know more about his worth then us.

I get the ELC burning of a year is a disadvantage but in the big picture I don't think it matters that much. If he plays 3rd pairing, he is not going to cost too much with his first RFA. If something crazy happens with him and he's burning it up, will that be bad? You either pay him or trade him. He'll only have a 2-year window to show what his initial worth is. He's going to be 22 years old by camp. What's the difference if he would have signed last year and burned a year down in Rochester? If signing him now gets him signed, do it. It's better than him moving on to another team.

Casey is growing both in his game and body. He's stepped up to the challenge this year and definitely can continue to improve. A couple more pounds of muscle added this summer won't do him no harm. I'm happy for the young man.

83 points. Most in a season since 2011-2012. Keep pushing.

Way to go boys. The home game against the Canes means "something".

Might Quinn!

Holy crap!

Skinner on a meat hook!