darksabre Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 A timely leak to send fans descending into panic for the weekend ? 4
Derrico Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Didn't someone report yesterday almost the exact same thing except it was in the Sabres court right now?
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 41 minutes ago, darksabre said: A timely leak to send fans descending into panic for the weekend ? I am a huge fan of timely leaks. At my age that is just about anytime. NS out ... 1 4 1
stenbaro Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Let him walk...He disappeared when the team needed him. He aint worth 8.5 mil a yr....cya 2
LGR4GM Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, stenbaro said: Let him walk...He disappeared when the team needed him. He aint worth 8.5 mil a yr....cya
pi2000 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) ain't happenin' folks... my source (w/ the Duck's) says they expect Skinner to test the waters in free agency... and he would like to migrate west. Edited June 7, 2019 by pi2000 2 1
LGR4GM Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, pi2000 said: ain't happenin' folks Just wanna bookmark this for posterity.
pi2000 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Just wanna bookmark this for posterity. Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
Cascade Youth Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I continue to believe, if this doesn’t get done, Botteril is Dead Man Walking. Especially if O’Reilly wins finals MVP.
nucci Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 If he's waited this long, he'll wait a few more weeks for free agency and more offers
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 My feeling is the Sabres don't feel he's worth more than 8-8.5 but they are so offensively challenged that Skinner and his agent are trying to leverage that. Ordinarily I'd let him walk rather than go 8 years and over 8.5 but the team is between a rock and a hard place replacing him. Still think they will sign him but far less certain than I was a month ago. 1
pi2000 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, nucci said: If he's waited this long, he'll wait a few more weeks for free agency and more offers This is correct, and BUF will be better off letting him walk for +9m and using that money elsewhere. Anybody can buy. It takes an artist to shop. 1
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 44 minutes ago, Cascade Youth said: I continue to believe, if this doesn’t get done, Botteril is Dead Man Walking. Especially if O’Reilly wins finals MVP. Agree the O'Reilly deal looks bad but not signing Skinner at say 9 million for eight years is arguably an understandable decision. The only thing that makes sense about going that high is they are so destitute for scoring and are hostage to their need. 1
WildCard Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, pi2000 said: Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. 6 minutes ago, pi2000 said: Anybody can buy. It takes an artist to shop. You get chinese today or something? 8
Samson's Flow Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 I was really hoping to check in on this thread and find him signed or indications that its a done deal. A whole lot of nothing so far. That would have been a nice way to finish off the week :)
CallawaySabres Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 Let him go, I'm sure there are plenty of people in Rochester that could take his place. And in 3 years, we can add a potential 20 goal scorer when the #7 pick is ready to go! 2
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, pi2000 said: This is correct, and BUF will be better off letting him walk for +9m and using that money elsewhere. Anybody can buy. It takes an artist to shop. Except the Sabres are in dire need of what Skinner brings. Who is even in our system who does what he does. You're not going to find that in free agency because twenty seven year old 30+ goal scorers are few and far between. Plus even if there was one out there would he choose Buffalo? Unfortunately Skinner' s agent is holding a pretty good hand. 1
nfreeman Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 There is no plausible scenario in which the Sabres are better off for the next few seasons -- i.e. at least Eichel's 5th, 6th and 7th seasons -- if they let Skinner go. It is MUCH more likely, if he leaves, that they remain a bottom-5 loser untouchable NHL franchise, with an increasingly quiet and checked-out fanbase. #thetankwasstupid 2 1
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said: Let him go, I'm sure there are plenty of people in Rochester that could take his place. And in 3 years, we can add a potential 20 goal scorer when the #7 pick is ready to grooming the next Skinner in Rochester. Glad you're so confident in burning up more of Eichel and companies contacts while grooming the next Skinner in Rochester. When was the last 30 goal guy we groomed. Face it Skinner' s agent in knows how desperate this team is for a scorer. I think your confidence is way more than mine. Edited June 7, 2019 by Radar
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, nfreeman said: There is no plausible scenario in which the Sabres are better off for the next few seasons -- i.e. at least Eichel's 5th, 6th and 7th seasons -- if they let Skinner go. It is MUCH more likely, if he leaves, that they remain a bottom-5 loser untouchable NHL franchise, with an increasingly quiet and checked-out fanbase. #thetankwasstupid That's what makes his demands sensible from their position.
SDS Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, Radar said: Glad you're so confident in burning up more of Eichel and companies contacts while grooming the next Skinner in Rochester. When was the last 30 goal guy we groomed. Face it Skinner' s agent in knows how desperate this team is for a scorer. I think your confidence is way more than mine. Your sarcasm meter is broken.
Radar Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, SDS said: Your sarcasm meter is broken. Okay, I'm suffering from sleep deprivation.
matter2003 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, pi2000 said: ain't happenin' folks... my source (w/ the Duck's) says they expect Skinner to test the waters in free agency... and he would like to migrate west. Botterill seemed pretty confident yesterday on the radio
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