Broken Ankles

To the bold, their GM Said they would not pursue PK at any price. Goes a step further than saying he is “key” to resign. All reports are good locker room guy, but what does that say when you are a rebuilding team with $25m+ in cap space and you don’t want a veteran D at 50% or less. And they need to fill at least one, maybe two spots on the blue line. Should be interesting to see who they sign. If KO was in the last year of his deal, would the Sabres not entertain resigning him to a reasonable extension? Yes, Kyle had a much better on ice performance but their ages are about the same and perception of veteran presence in the locker room are similar. The fact Fitz doesn’t want to sign him is suspect. For me this pushes him way down on list for RD. Plan K-M.

A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” ~ Confucius “A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” ~ George S. Patton

Zemgus and KO were extremely low on the totem pole as to reasons for losing over the past few years and this year (without other voices in the room) had a lot to do with them winning. Going into the season I viewed KO as an aging vet and potential anchor (like many). Wrong! This a goaltender thread so I won’t derail, but these two are definitely important to the growth of the team. Talented players and quality leadership for a young core which had been rudderless is vital, regardless if they are a 4th line. Yes a 4th line exceeding $10m AAV is not ideal, but this will correct itself in the next negotiation.

After tonight’s performance maybe the comments about his poor +/-, and regression over the last few years is warranted. Really poor play by Manson. Mental mistakes too.

1. Maybe Drury knew what Jack was worth and was negotiating based on the value he saw. 2. NYC/ Bos/ Toronto - all big city fans are annoying. 3. Rangers have more drafted players on their roster than Tampa or Carolina, not including Fox and Giorgiev who weren’t drafted by the Rangers but you could say are home grown. 4. agreed. I dislike both organizations but just hate Carolina a little bit more. The original 6 things plays a small factor in the Rangers favor and of course the 2006 playoffs and me paying up on a $100 bet against a North Carolinian whom I was working with at the time sets it over the edge. Does it matter? Is anyone going to solve Vasilevskiy?

Definitely a kick. The problem is the referees/League hardly ever over turn a goal. I’d disqualify half of the goals directed in with a skate. But we get so tied up with language like distinct kicking motion. Get rid of all goals that go off an offensive player and we won’t have to argue about this anymore.

How about this guy? Checks most of the boxes. Probably would expect term of 5 years.

Nate breaking ankles like only he can do.

More Hank, and less Biz is a good thing. Lose Koho next.

I’m starting to think Andrew Copp should be the focus of the Sabres attention this summer. His contributions thus far in the playoffs is impressive. Ten points in 11 games. Considering he is one of these mid-range UFA, he could be what Phillip Danault was to the Kings this year. Brought in to be a middle six player with defensive responsibility but blossomed into a premier 2C with a career high in goals. Copp has improved each year and it shows. It’s not like you would break the bank to sign him to a longer term deal, and he strikes me as the kind of guy that would have no issue sliding down in years to come when others assume a top six role. Can play wing or Center. Sturdy and reliable. Can play on PP and PK. Why not?

Entertaining. Some of the names on Defense thrown out there were interesting. I also had no idea that @thewookie1 was a co-host of the podcast. I'm just assuming based on the idea of an $8M AAV offer for Letang. Or maybe he's just reading Wookies posts here on SS.

Hot take - Barry Melrose needs to retire. I remember him on ESPN back in the mid 90’s after he quit coaching. Seems like ESPN is grasping to some kind of nostalgia from that era, now that they have NHL games again. On a side note, Melrose is 65 and Chelios is 60. Cheli looks a decade plus younger.

Did you hear the last comment by RT? Gretzky told Koho to “stay hot”.

Least valuable rules analyst in all sports. Without question.

https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/mapleleafs They have $7.8m to sign one forward, two D and a goalie. As stated by others, the Mrazek contract and money they will need to pay Campbell is the most troubling. I see Nylander as the collateral damage this offseason.

That clip was perfect. Two different angles of the hit and it ended before Koharski spoke. Thank you!

I too would take Rasmus going forward, but he didn’t display those skills that differentiate him until February of this year. You could argue Dahlin’s defensive lapses in his second and third years left him behind Hughes in comparison. Demonstrated in Hughes contract extension vs Rasmus’ bridge deal. I don’t consider the comment that outrageous at all.

No surprise. The coaching carousel that is the NHL. Trotz prior to this firing was the 5th most tenured coach with a team. Only Cassidy, Bednar, Sullivan and Cooper have been in their respective positions longer. Really makes you appreciate what Lindy did in Buffalo.

He can go straight to hell. ***** the station for adding a no talent ***** like him to their broadcast team. It’s not funny, it’s not a schtick, it’s pathetic. Bissionette makes Kevin Bieksa look like Kelly Hrudey.

Came for the catnip of a Sweet Lou trade idea, stayed for the pedanticism. Trade idea - Mitts and Bryson for Killorn and Cernak.

5-1 =4. Unless you mean when KO and Zemgus move on.

Brad doing Brad-like things

The Carolina / Boston series is getting chippy…….and I’m liking it.