Zamboni

I think the title is ... Fantasy Island: Buffalo Sabres on the warpath. It went right to DVD.

Ok. Agree to disagree. All good. for clarity sake I’m not disagreeing with anything that you’re saying stat wise. I’m just of the belief that even if you had an upgrade in goaltending last year, The team in front of them were so bad that their numbers would be close to what Ullmark had. It’s OK that we disagree… No skin off my nose. 👍🏼

I’m not saying Ullmark doesn’t need to improve.... but if you put Osgood in front of last year‘s team he’d have similar numbers… If you put Fleury in front of last year‘s team he’d have similar numbers. If you put Rask in front of last year‘s team he’d have similar numbers. The team as a whole was abysmal. Including goaltending, not in spite of it, and not the only position that needs improvement.

Agreed… That’s definitely not developing more… That’s just getting more opportunity and cashing in on it.

He’s far far removed from being a rookie. VO is a developed finished product.

I guess it’s a matter of opinion. I think he passes or more specifically sees the ice (for passes) better than either of them. Eichel is very close. Dahlin is nipping at Eichel’s heels. No skin off my nose if no one agrees. 🤷‍♂️

Does anyone have a link to the first 6 months of JB’s tenure? That would be an interesting read. To contrast and compare what fans were saying the first 6 months of JB to what fans are saying of KA to this point.

Nice! Fair deal.

Not to mention he’s the best passer on the team. Well, he was last season. I wonder if Staal or Hall are going to be as good or better.

I’m not pointing fingers, but There will always be fans who are blissfully ignorant in regards to Reinharts ability and skill. Or just refuse to believe anything other than what they want to believe. It’s a waste of time to attempt dialogue or debate. Sam has been getting better and better every year. As much as he benefits from playing with Eichel, Eichel or anyone he plays with benefits just as much. This is a very good contract for the Sabres. “Fair” would have been 6 mil. He left money on the table. No doubt.

Nice deal!

As the Sabres, Would you walk away from the arbitrator awarding one year contracts for ... VO for 2.8 mil. LU for 3.8 mil. SR for 6.5 mil.

Some how, some way, Buffalo politicians or the dictator of NY will sn atch defeat from the jaws of victory on this one 😂😕

I had spectrum. Had the cable boxes. Price got too high. Switched to FuboTV thru Roku device. Three months later spectrum slashed their rates and wanted me back. Now I’m back to streaming spectrum thru Roku device. Comparing spectrum rate over three months ago to today .... I’m saving $60 a month. So it was worth leaving spectrum for three months.

Yep. And others are catching on. So not worth it.

Theres too many unknowns ... IF Hall has a good year with little to no injuries. IF Hall even wants to sign a multi year deal with the Sabres. IF what Hall would request as a salary is in the ballpark of reality or what the Sabres are willing to pay him. And then repeat the same IF’s for Reinhart. Too many unknowns....

Maybe he did look elsewhere… Maybe the agent did call around… Maybe there was really no significant interest in his services… So he circled back around to the Sabres.

Updated OP 👍🏼

Obvious is obvious ...

I was piggybacking off of the “I have my doubts” part. I didn’t assume you thought Kane would definitely want to come here or can come here.

IF And it’s a big IF Kane even entertained the idea of coming to Buffalo to finish his career... if Chicago retained 30 - 35% of his salary, AND The biggest piece (among other pieces) going back was a first round draft pick in 2021, along with Mitts, then I would consider it. Just… Consider it. Kane is not the same player he was 3, 4, 5 years ago… And that has to be strongly considered. And excepted. No nostalgia of yesteryear of what once was.

Oh memories ...

And just because he was squirted out in Buffalo, doesn’t necessarily mean that Kane wants to come back home and play for the Buffalo Sabres. It’s assuming an awful lot that Kane definitely without a doubt without question wants to play here. I’m not saying he doesn’t… But I think it’s dumb to assume he definitely does just because he has family and friends here.