Update: Sabres sign D Man Viktor Antipin to 1yr ELC

[That Aud Smell]

I can't believe this guy isn't signed yet. JESUS, Botsie - get it done!

 

(Sorry - just wanted to be among those who'd posted to that effect before he's signed.)

[inkman]

How long is he signing for?

 

Is he better than Chad Ruhwedal? Who may get his name on the cup soon

As the 7/8 defenseman. No reason to mention here other than spite. He's not good.

[LGR4GM]

How long is he signing for? 

 

Is he better than Chad Ruhwedal? Who may get his name on the cup soon 

lol, many players have their name on the Cup who aren't all that good. Also, he also may not even get to the cup finals so we shall see.

[GoPre]

How long is he signing for? 

 

Is he better than Chad Ruhwedal? Who may get his name on the cup soon 

 

I thought for some reason or another he can only be signed to a 1 year deal.  This would've applied to any team that attempted to sign him. 

[bob_sauve28]

As the 7/8 defenseman. No reason to mention here other than spite. He's not good.

They sure played well without him last game! 

[Sabre fan]

just as the Leafs with Zaitsev you may only sign these players to a one year entry level contract then after that 1st season sign him for whwatever (The Leafs just re-signed Zaitsev for I think 6 or 7 years)

[I-90 W]

We're getting Antipin for dirt cheap and for one year. Little commitment and possible big return. It's unfathominable to me how or why anyone would complain about it.

[Derrico]

I don't think there are any complaints just some who say to pump the brakes a bit on expectations.

[WildCard]

lol, many players have their name on the Cup who aren't all that good. Also, he also may not even get to the cup finals so we shall see.

Brad May does.

[Brawndo]

More from Antipin

 

Antipin to RSport: "I haven't signed with the #Sabres yet, but I can't miss my chance to sign in the #NHL. Got a good offer from there

 

May 29th is the day he is coming

[LGR4GM]

So when he gets here, he'll sign. Seems simple enough.

 

I wonder if our facilities help these things

[Drunkard]

So when he gets here, he'll sign. Seems simple enough.

 

I wonder if our facilities help these things

 

It can't really hurt, but the biggest factor seems to be the sorry state of our defense. He'll get a chance to get more minutes here than on a team with a better defense plus we should (in theory at least) have plenty of space to offer him a long term deal for solid money given we don't really have anyone else locked up long term beside Ristolainen and Bogosian (who could still possibly be exposed and taken in the expansion draft).

[Huckleberry]

He's exempt. He outs a first year pro and he technically isn't on the team til July 1. We'll protect Risto, McCabe, and someone. I say someone because idk what Botterill will do.

 

Well I would expose Bogo and hope LV takes him.   

[sabills]

Well I would expose Bogo and hope LV takes him.   

 

My bet is still that J-Bot trades for someone before the expansion draft, and then we protect that guy and leave Bogo exposed.

[kas23]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

 

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

 

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

[Radar]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

Wow, we really do have too much time on our hands.

[bunomatic]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

 

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

 

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

I like it ! Lets run with this. Kind of reminds me of the Mogilny subterfuge. Russian spies. KGB operatives and dangerous ladies of the night.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

I like it ! Lets run with this. Kind of reminds me of the Mogilny subterfuge. Russian spies. KGB operatives and dangerous ladies of the night.

 

The dangerous ladies of the night are the best kind of ladies of the night.

[bunomatic]

The dangerous ladies of the night are the best kind of ladies of the night.

Yowza !

[pi2000]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

 

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

 

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

Trump didn't get to buy the Bills so he conspired with Putin to derail the Sabres season getting Murray fired, hiring J-Bot and getting his friend Antipin an NHL contract. That's the universe we live in. Edited May 24, 2017 by pi2000

[drnkirishone]

Trump didn't get to buy the Bills so he conspired with Putin to derail the Sabres season getting Murray fired, hiring J-Bot and getting his friend Antipin an NHL contract. That's the universe we live in.

well. he is petty enough...........

[LGR4GM]

Trump didn't get to buy the Bills so he conspired with Putin to derail the Sabres season getting Murray fired, hiring J-Bot and getting his friend Antipin an NHL contract. That's the universe we live in.

Oh man you mentioned Lord Voldemort's name, gonna get the snatchers down on us.

[darksabre]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

 

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

 

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

This is great. Love it.

[That Aud Smell]

Good stuff.

[GASabresIUFAN]

I have a conspiracy theory, which may just have some substance. The reports a Russian named Antipin was coming here surfaced March 14th. We end up firing not only our coach, but also GM. Strangely, this doesn't faze him at all - still says he's signing with the Sabres. We also heard he was considering the Pens, but no, he's still signing with the team with no HC instead of the SC contender.

JBot was hired and comes out and says plans haven't changed in regards to Antipin signing Sabres. Then we hear rumblings that Pegs had contacted JBot while GMTM was still employed, at some point at the end of the season.

Just what if JBot was the person who oringally recruited Antipin, but not for Pens, but the Sabres? This would mean JBot would've had a gentleman's agreement with Pegs before March 14th. As well as GMTM being dead man walking before March 14th as well.

Will Oliver Stone direct the movie?