Taro T Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Because he's almost 31 years old, on the downside of his career, will be significantly diminished as a player by the time we are good and will want him to be, but he will still be taking up 5 mil of cap space, and he doesn't do anything in particular that I want the young guys to emulate. I would rather pay him 3 years, 21 mil than 5x5. But how would other guys look at him getting $7MM/yr when they aren't getting close to that? As long as this is the only bad contract, it's only $2.5MM over 4 years in dead cap if the last 2 years are bought out in a worst case. They should be able to cover it and on the VERY off-chance he's still productive $5MM/yr for a goal scorer will be a bargain. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Erik Erlendsson @erlendssonTBO 1m Swedish outlet reporting #tblightning have signed Anton Stralman, 5 years at $4 million per, but no confirmation yet Assuming Bishop's season wasn't a flash in the pan, Tampa is going to be goddamn good. Quote
darksabre Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 You guys... it hasn't even been three hours. :w00t: Quote
nfreeman Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 we need to get to the floor this year, not 5 years from now. Pay him, or anyone, whatever you awant in the next 3 years. we may need that space in 5 years. You know who provided a lot of points? Miro Satan - and he was run out of town as soon as a real leadership group showed up. Points are irrelevant to what the sabres are doing right now, and he won't be producing many points at 36 when points will matter. How do you know he's a great veteran presence? This isn't how contracts work at all. Same cap hit all 5 years. That why I said give him 7 mil for 3 years. we don't need the money now, but we might when year 4 and 5 roll around. Well, Nolan and Murray had a good, long, in-person look at him, so presumably they are confident about it. Quote
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Who's left? Legwand. I figure we're about done at this point, but a guy can hope... Quote
Brawndo Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Assuming Bishop's season wasn't a flash in the pan, Tampa is going to be goddamn good. Absolutely, its only a matter of time before the league is talking about building a team The Tampa Way. Lauren Brill @LaurenBrill4 1m Source says as of right now Sabres are not talking to Steve Ott. Quote
Campy Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Lauren Brill @LaurenBrill4 1m Source says as of right now Sabres are not talking to Steve Ott. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Assuming Bishop's season wasn't a flash in the pan, Tampa is going to be goddamn good. They get Drouin this season too. They will be the BIG division rival for the Sabres in a couple of years. Quote
gg1 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 How do you know he's a great veteran presence? A wild guess Quote
LaLaLaFontaine Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Lauren Brill @LaurenBrill4 1m Source says as of right now Sabres are not talking to Steve Ott. I would love to have him back. Good luck Steve anyways. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 @FAN590 #Hurricanes sign Jiri Tlusty on a one-year, $2.95 million deal Quote
deluca67 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Who's left? Ott and Brian Boyle are still out there. I'd be happy with either, or both. Quote
Rasmus_ Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Ott and Brian Boyle are still out there. I'd be happy with either, or both. Boyle got 4.5M for 2 YR from the Rangers. Quote
Huckleberry Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 I think we are pretty much done here. Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Boyle got 4.5M for 2 YR from the Rangers. Thought that was Dan Boyle Quote
darksabre Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 I'd like someone from the Latvian National team. Quote
korab rules Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 A wild guess Ahh - you read it on line. good for you. Quote
deluca67 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Boyle got 4.5M for 2 YR from the Rangers. Wasn't that Dan Boyle? Edited July 1, 2014 by DeLuca1967 Quote
Rasmus_ Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 You were right, wow I love reading. Maybe I need to consider glasses. :( Quote
LabattBlue Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 I know that some of the Sabres moves would not have been made if they were closer to the cap or ready to contend, but for where they are today, and to be in a good position for the coming years in terms of draft, player development, and be a playoff contender in 15-16, IMO TM did a pretty damn good job between the draft and his first FA/offseason. Quote
Brawndo Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday 1m Bad earlier info from me: Thomas Vanek chose Wild over #Isles, who came in with late offer. Those were his two finalists Thank you Vanek!! Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted July 1, 2014 Report Posted July 1, 2014 I know that some of the Sabres moves would not have been made if they were closer to the cap or ready to contend, but for where they are today, and to be in a good position for the coming years in terms of draft, player development, and be a playoff contender in 15-16, IMO TM did a pretty damn good job between the draft and his first FA/offseason. I'm very, very happy overall. I'd have rolled the dice on Ehrhoff and recapture, but it's unlikely anyone will agree with every single move a team does. I really like the direction the team is taking, and I think they have the right environment set up to suck next year, yet still have the kids grow and develop. Quote
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