pi2000 Posted April 9, 2023 Report Posted April 9, 2023 He's gonna need time in Roch, he's def not a lock to make the team. I wouldn't bench Stillman for him, especially on a winning streak. 1 1
ExWNYer Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 11 hours ago, inkman said: Johnson watch Is that 4:08 PM or 4:08 'morning wood'?
CTJoe Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? 1 1
That Aud Smell Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here?
Eleven Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 1 minute ago, That Aud Smell said: Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here? In reverse order: yes, and that's why. 1
That Aud Smell Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, Eleven said: In reverse order: yes, and that's why. Ahh. Okay. Still.
dudacek Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 45 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here? Adams told the season ticket holders (hope I'm remembering our insiders correctly) that Johnson will be an NHL player and that the ball is in his court and he has a decision to make, I assume he will make it eventually. 1 1
Dr. Who Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 1 minute ago, dudacek said: Adams told the season ticket holders (hope I'm remembering our insiders correctly) that Johnson will be an NHL player and that the ball is in his court and he has a decision to make, I assume he will make it eventually. Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. 1
tom webster Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. This, plus no one else can burn a year so from a long term financial impact, it’s a no brainer. On the other hand, like you said, no one knows what truly motivates someone else.
Pimlach Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. If he passes on Buffalo it is not the current team, it is the look of the last 10 years or something else about the team or the City. I am surprised he is not signed yet, but the whole business of signing him now and burning a year of ELC is not great for the Sabres. Why would he rush to sign him now? Next week makes more sense.
Buffalonill Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, CTJoe said: Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? I don't believe anything he ever says 1
Eleven Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said: Ahh. Okay. Still. If you don't want to watch Johnsons you don't have to open the thread. 1
JustOneParade Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, CTJoe said: Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? Given the dearth of D prospects in their pipeline, I don't think the Sabres should be overly picky. Edited April 10, 2023 by JustOneParade typo 1 1
JustOneParade Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 This thread is reminding me of the former (?) NY Jets owner with the ultimate redundant name: Woody Johnson
MattPie Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 Assuming he signs this week, how many games/seasons before the Sabres have to waive their Johnson if they send him down to the AHL?
K-9 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, MattPie said: Assuming he signs this week, how many games/seasons before the Sabres have to waive their Johnson if they send him down to the AHL? Instead of waiving our Johnson, perhaps we should see if other teams are willing to grab our Johnson in a deal. 1 1
tom webster Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Pimlach said: If he passes on Buffalo it is not the current team, it is the look of the last 10 years or something else about the team or the City. I am surprised he is not signed yet, but the whole business of signing him now and burning a year of ELC is not great for the Sabres. Why would he rush to sign him now? Next week makes more sense. First, you don’t know why he might pass. Just as likely, maybe more likely, that it has nothing to do with Buffalo. Second, Toronto and Minnesota both signed their guys by agreeing to burn a year. It’s how it’s done.
Cheektorado Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 I get the ELC burning of a year is a disadvantage but in the big picture I don't think it matters that much. If he plays 3rd pairing, he is not going to cost too much with his first RFA. If something crazy happens with him and he's burning it up, will that be bad? You either pay him or trade him. He'll only have a 2-year window to show what his initial worth is. He's going to be 22 years old by camp. What's the difference if he would have signed last year and burned a year down in Rochester? If signing him now gets him signed, do it. It's better than him moving on to another team. 1
CTJoe Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 The Sabres may want him to sign a Rochester tryout contract so he can play in the AHL playoffs (I'm not sure trhis is even possible at this point??) while Johnson may want to sign an NHL contract so he burns a year of his entry contract.
Pimlach Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, tom webster said: First, you don’t know why he might pass. Just as likely, maybe more likely, that it has nothing to do with Buffalo. Second, Toronto and Minnesota both signed their guys by agreeing to burn a year. It’s how it’s done. Thanks for the info on Toronto and Minnesota, I did not know that burning a year of ELC is "how is it done" today. Another nice perk for the NCAA guys. As for why he might pass. I sure don't know why he might pass, I also think that it is entirely possible that Adams could take a position that drives Johnson to pass on Buffalo, and then acquire the 2nd round compensatory pick.
Buffalonill Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, CTJoe said: The Sabres may want him to sign a Rochester tryout contract so he can play in the AHL playoffs (I'm not sure trhis is even possible at this point??) while Johnson may want to sign an NHL contract so he burns a year of his entry contract. If i was Johnson i would take the money and burn a year 1
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