Sabres Sign Malcolm Subban 1 year 850k

[Thorner]

I do think we more less see a GT run back. It’s like I said, we were finding the perfect deal, or waiting for Levi (or Levi to fail to pan out, b/f making a move)

Adams would like a better goalie now, but I don’t believe he sees it as strictly necessary until Levi’s ETA

[dudacek]

2 minutes ago, Thorny said:

But more less A Tokarski, right? 

Anderson, UPL, Subban, Tokarskish. 

In my view, there are free agents (Comrie, Samsonov) who are better than Tokarski.

And I’m still hoping he can pry open someone legit like Quick or Varlamov.

[Taro T]

8 minutes ago, Thorny said:

But more less A Tokarski, right? 

Anderson, UPL, Subban, Tokarskish. 

It HAS to be someone better than Tokarski because if it isn't, Anderson is the starter AGAIN & that will turn to doo doo by early November once again.  The skaters & fans deserve better.

[shrader]

I’m happy with the 28 year old Subban in that role over 32 year old Tokarski. There’s at least a small amount of potential for growth there, no matter how minuscule it may be. 

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:

I figured you'd melt down on this one.  AHL fodder.  Relax.

[Buffalonill]

7 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

I figured you'd melt down on this one.  AHL fodder.  Relax.

The title did it

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, Buffalonill said:

Only thing that worries me is subbans brother joining 

You don't think he'd be a good RHD veteran presence?  Past his prime, sure but he'd be aright.

[Buffalonill]

9 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

You don't think he'd be a good RHD veteran presence?  Past his prime, sure but he'd be aright.

I think he be a fan favorite and teammates would love him .

I'm scared they pay him 6m and play him on.the top 2 

 

Edited July 12, 2022 by Buffalonill

[Doohicksie]

1 minute ago, Buffalonill said:

I think he be a fan favorite and teammates would love him .

I'm scared they pay him 6m and play him on.the top 2

Probably about $3-4M and bottom 4 minutes.  The D equivalent of Craig Anderson- an extra coach/mentor for the kids.

[Buffalonill]

7 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

Probably about $3-4M and bottom 4 minutes.  The D equivalent of Craig Anderson- an extra coach/mentor for the kids.

"If" that happens im good with it .

But I believe buffalo will pay him starter money 

Edited July 12, 2022 by Buffalonill

[Doohicksie]

Dahlin-Muel
Power-PK
Bryson-Joki
Fitzy

[Buffalonill]

6 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

Dahlin-Muel
Power-PK
Bryson-Joki
Fitzy

Rather trade for macKenzie weegar 

 

[Doohicksie]

Just now, Buffalonill said:

Rather trade for macKenzie weegar

I won't fight you on that.

[Scottysabres]

Meh, sure, why not, as long as he's in the A, no issue with it.

[Scottysabres]

On a goalie related side note, but team in general as well....

I think some fans are overlooking the 2nd half play of the team last season, maybe writing it off or just not acknowledging it for what Granato and staff and KA see it as.

I think they'll trade for a net minder. Be patient. This season will undoubtedly be another learning curve season. But with the maturity and a piece here, a piece there, I can see this team battling for a playoff spot.....

[Brawndo]

 

[Digger]

57 minutes ago, shrader said:

I’m happy with the 28 year old Subban in that role over 32 year old Tokarski. There’s at least a small amount of potential for growth there, no matter how minuscule it may be. 

I'm not surprised at the signing of Subban but I don't agree that he's a better option than Tokarski for Rochester.  Tokarski exceeded expectations for sure.  It's a good thing too or we would have had to endure more of Dell last season.  Tokarski wasn't expected to be the backup last season, he won the job over the competition (Dell and UPL) who were not ready.  I wish Toker all the best with his next team (and yes it goes without say that we need an adequate goalie to play with Anderson).

[Buffalonill]

57 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

I won't fight you on that.

And I believe he's  Related somehow to rivet so easy  Adjustment living in buffalo 

[ubkev]

Shoot, I wish I could get a $100k raise for simply existing at my position. 

[Buffalonill]

8 minutes ago, ubkev said:

Shoot, I wish I could get a $100k raise for simply existing at my position. 

  The going rate for an anthem singer

[In The Buff]

3 hours ago, shrader said:

I’m happy with the 28 year old Subban in that role over 32 year old Tokarski. There’s at least a small amount of potential for growth there, no matter how minuscule it may be. 

we're aiming for the stars no doubt, up there in Hockey Heaven

Edited July 13, 2022 by In The Buff

[Andrew Amerk]

I like his Twitter handle. 

[Norcal]

5 hours ago, Doohickie said:

I figured you'd melt down on this one.  AHL fodder.  Relax.

Most likely ECHL fodder 

[gilbert11]

Is Tokarski next on the priority list?  The goaltending sucked but let’s bring them all back.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Let me go on record and say this is a bad signing. Malcolm seems like a fine person, but he is a terrible goalie.  I'd have much rather seen a Louis Domingue or Andrew Hammond as UPL mentor/Backup in Rochester.  At least I know if called upon they can handle NHL play.    Malcolm's career NHL numbers are 3.10 and a .898 in 86 games and a 4.85 and .871 for us last year.  Awful.

Domingue's numbers are 3.04 and .905 in 142 NHL games.