Brawndo Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 He's young enough this off-season to qualify for a 1/3 cost buyout. Been told (haven't confirmed but believe it to be true) that he moves into the standard 2/3 cost buyout next year. So he only counts 1/6th against the cap if he gets bought out this off-season. This is where I really miss Cap Geek. IIRC he would count a million per year towards the salary cap until 2022 or 23. I am not a 100% percent about that though
Jsixspd Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) He looks like Villie Leino out on the ice, just less injury prone. That was one big positive to Lameo. At least when he was hurt, he didn't *hurt* the team, in fact, the team was better off without him on the roster. Hodgson however, is dependable and healthy dead weight, like a millstone hung reliably about the Sabres' collective neck. Edited January 27, 2015 by Jsixspd
That Aud Smell Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 My take on Hodson is he is un-coachable. Good stuff. I am firmly, irretrievably, possibly in some measure irrationally (but not unfairly) set against Hodgson (or, *for* him, for the purposes of this thread). He obviously has a decent skill set and could probably be a good player in the right situation. I just have no interest in seeing that happen here because I resent the sh!t out of him for being incapable of more.
TrueBlueGED Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Good stuff. I am firmly, irretrievably, possibly in some measure irrationally (but not unfairly) set against Hodgson (or, *for* him, for the purposes of this thread). He obviously has a decent skill set and could probably be a good player in the right situation. I just have no interest in seeing that happen here because I resent the sh!t out of him for being incapable of more. At least you know it's not entirely logical :p The way I try to look at it is comparing to Roy and Connolly. I think a large share of the fan base resented them because they weren't true #1s, or maybe simply because they weren't Briere/Drury. But the team unquestionably got worse without them. We were trapped in hating what they weren't, rather than appreciating what they were. Jettisoning otherwise useful players because they're not at the level we want them to be is almost always the wrong approach. Find the right missing pieces so those guys can thrive as what they are--that's what we should want to do.
Samson's Flow Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 At least you know it's not entirely logical :P The way I try to look at it is comparing to Roy and Connolly. I think a large share of the fan base resented them because they weren't true #1s, or maybe simply because they weren't Briere/Drury. But the team unquestionably got worse without them. We were trapped in hating what they weren't, rather than appreciating what they were. Jettisoning otherwise useful players because they're not at the level we want them to be is almost always the wrong approach. Find the right missing pieces so those guys can thrive as what they are--that's what we should want to do. Agreed. If we keep getting rid of players because they have flaws, then we won't have many players left on the roster. Eventually you have to start building with what you have and compensate for player weakness or the team will be rebuilding forever. It's impossible to have a team full of Crosby clones - and even then that team would be to soft for some of you. :nana:
pi2000 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Who are the CHL all-stars? Team Meszaros vs Team Hall?
Hoss Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Who are the CHL all-stars? Team Meszaros vs Team Hall? Hall isn't even in the discussion. Scrivens maybe.
Taro T Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Posted January 28, 2015 Current standings through games played into 1/26.Team ----- GP - L - W - OT - PTS - MPPBuffalo 47 30 14 3 63 133Edmonton 47 26 12 9 61 131Carolina 46 25 16 5 55 127Arizona 46 25 16 5 55 127New Jersey 47 22 17 8 52 122Philadelphia 48 22 19 7 51 119Columbus 45 22 20 3 47 121Ottawa 46 19 18 9 47 119Colorado 48 18 20 10 46 114Minnesota 46 20 20 6 46 118MPP = Maximum Possible Points(No clue why that formatted improperly and I'm not taking the time to fix it. Good luck, Taro. New format may have messed this up).That's what we have going into the home stretch. The Sabres control their own destiny.Fun fact: Every single Carrion team plays at least one other Carrion team in their first five games after break. We should have a lot of movement early.1/27's slate includes three potential one-pointers:Buffalo Daggers visit the Candles in CalgaryMini-soda visits the Saudi OilersSeattle Yotes head to the Philly GroundersAnd the rest:Carolina Light Drizzles head to Tampa to face the LightningColamebus Black&Blue Jackets host the CapitalsColorado Snowballs head to SmashvilleDallas Twinkles host the CanadiensHave a couple of ideas how to (pretty much) fix the formatting but won't be able to implement them until this weekend at the earliest or more likely middle of next week. So, the stats will be updated in the near term, but they'll be in large part unreadable. :oops: Darn that SDS and his fancy improvements. :lol:
X. Benedict Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Have a couple of ideas how to (pretty much) fix the formatting but won't be able to implement them until this weekend at the earliest or more likely middle of next week. So, the stats will be updated in the near term, but they'll be in large part unreadable. :oops: Darn that SDS and his fancy improvements. :lol: Swanky.
Brawndo Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Arizona with a SO Win tonight Canes with the loss Edited January 28, 2015 by BRAWNDO
WildCard Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) And the Candy Canes make it 7-2-1 in January. Or 2-7-1 in CHL terms Edited January 28, 2015 by WildCard
Andrew Amerk Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Good for the Carolina Flushing Toilet Logos. Wild 1, Foilers 0 after 1.
WildCard Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Our job is done, now it's time to scoreboard watch.
SDS Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Carolina grabs 2 points. Arizona with 1. Edmonton looks to grab at least one...
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Good night so far. We win. Carolina loses. Philly loses. Columbus loses. Colorado and Phoenix get a point.
WildCard Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 So we're set up for the biggest game of the year on Thursday then. An absolute, no doubt about it, must win.
Andrew Amerk Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 So we're set up for the biggest game of the year on Thursday then. An absolute, no doubt about it, must win. I'm sure it will be epic.
calti Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 expect the good sportsmanship to be a sickenaaa on thurs
I am Defecting Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Carolina grabs 2 points. Arizona with 1. Edmonton looks to grab at least one... Have a good time, new friend!
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Current standings through games played into 1/27.Team ----- GP - L - W - OT - PTS - MPPBuffalo 48 31 14 3 65 133Edmonton 48 27 12 9 63 131Arizona 47 25 16 6 56 126Carolina 47 25 17 5 55 125New Jersey 47 22 17 8 52 122Philadelphia49 22 20 7 51 117Columbus 46 22 21 3 47 119Ottawa 46 19 18 9 47 119Colorado 49 18 20 11 47 113Minnesota 47 20 21 6 46 116MPP = Maximum Possible Points Just one game for 1/28: Old Jersey hosts Carrion Wannabe Toronto. Edited January 28, 2015 by Tank
Taro T Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Posted January 28, 2015 Current standings through games played into 1/27. Team ----- GP - L - W - OT - PTS - MPP Buffalo 48 31 14 3 65 133 Edmonton 48 27 12 9 63 131 Arizona 47 25 16 6 56 126 Carolina 47 25 17 5 55 125 New Jersey 47 22 17 8 52 122 Philadelphia49 22 20 7 51 117 Columbus 46 22 21 3 47 119 Ottawa 46 19 18 9 47 119 Colorado 49 18 20 11 47 113 Minnesota 47 20 21 6 46 116 MPP = Maximum Possible Points Expect that I'll avoid the GDT like the plague for this next one, because there is no way the Sabres can't take 2 in reguation. I'm good w/ 0 or 1 in Van-city, but they HAVE to create some space. The tank NEEDS to be strong in Edmonton; it was when the Eulers came to Buffalo; it HAS to stand up now. This and the 2 Yotes games ARE the #### ing tank.
Hoss Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 I think that this next round of cuts should begin the tighter league requirements. If you're not within striking distance (say, 15 points) then you should be disqualified until further notice from the league.
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