NSH needs a 3rd line center to get to cap floor, and he can go play for Lavy

Just praying to unload him. Hexy's worked his magic getting ARZ To take a retired guy and one of the worst dmen in the NHL for Sam Gagner... and a 3rd for Rinaldo, so hoping he can pull strings once more and unload Vinny.
- FLYERSROCK!

Yeah he's done well. At first look I didn't like the Hartnell trade last year, but after seeing he still has 5 more years it makes sense

Good signing
- SABRES 89

Is he? only played 33 games last year 25 the year before...

Is he? only played 33 games last year 25 the year before...
- bluengold12

Really hope that's not the left handed D they were looking for.

hey you guys sign Colaiacovo congrats, he was our best dman last year!
- FLYERSROCK!

Like the player
Love the cap hit



I mentioned him the other day

Whelp...

Here's our left handed D

SiriusXM NHL Network ‏@SiriusXMNHL 3m3 minutes ago
The #Sabres sign Carlo Colaiacovo to a 1 year, $800k contract. #NHL
- bluengold12

Low risk.. High reward.

Good signing
- SABRES 89

yeah...probably more for depth than anything else...was solid when he was on the ice

Good signing
- SABRES 89

Agreed, he didn't play to bad last year from what I saw either.

7.5 mil a year, fine by me. Finally we have a #1 center and someone that will be a great leader for Eichel. I guess his point production wasnt huge last year (though he was centering Iginla and Tanguay much of the year) but his defensive awareness is great. And two years ago he put up 28 goals and 36 assists. With O'Reilly coming into his prime no reason to think he wont be a stud with a line of Kane-ROR-Ennis. Also he is 53% on the faceoff, something the Sabres need a lot of help with as well. Did I mention he also had the best turnover +/- in the league last year at a plus 72, 17 points ahead of 2nd place Mark Stone?

Whelp...

Here's our left handed D

SiriusXM NHL Network ‏@SiriusXMNHL 3m3 minutes ago
The #Sabres sign Carlo Colaiacovo to a 1 year, $800k contract. #NHL
- bluengold12

I like it.

Carlo was solid for us in the games he played. thing is he gets injured a lot. He was good when healthy. Good signing guys.

Mike Kelly ‏@MikeKellyNHL 1m1 minute ago
O'Reilly led NHL in takeaways last 2 years. In comparable amount of games, out scored Bergeron, Ladd, Backes. He's 24. He's worth $7.5 per.
- bluengold12

People are gonna b!tch about it, but all in all we knew it would be that amount and in 3 years that will be a steal. He is worth it and I am happy to have him and even happier to have him locked up long term!

When are people going to figure it out that young players like ROR and Saad will get 7 mill a year, it's the going rate.
- SABRES 89

Didnt Saad get a million bucks less?

You hope. More likely $7.5M will be a fair deal IF he keeps improving his game at the same pace he has been. If he staggers off at all the deal is terrible.

Also sets up an interesting spot for Eichel in 3 years. If he gets to his potential then he likely wants a bridge deal in the $7-8M range or skip that and sign in the $8-10M range.

I think O'Reilly will work out for Buffalo but man do you guys really need him to. You CANNOT end up trading what you did for a 2nd line center making $3-4M too much.

Good luck to ya hope he works out.

Didnt Saad get a million bucks less?
- Cptmjl

Yes he did. But imo he is not a good as ROR and benefited greatly from a stacked Hawks team. I do not think he is gonna be all that great away from them.

You hope. More likely $7.5M will be a fair deal IF he keeps improving his game at the same pace he has been. If he staggers off at all the deal is terrible.

Also sets up an interesting spot for Eichel in 3 years. If he gets to his potential then he likely wants a bridge deal in the $7-8M range or skip that and sign in the $8-10M range.

I think O'Reilly will work out for Buffalo but man do you guys really need him to. You CANNOT end up trading what you did for a 2nd line center making $3-4M too much.

Good luck to ya hope he works out.
- Steven_Dean

Don't worry you will be seeing a lot of ROR for years to come

Buffalo Sabres ‏@BuffaloSabres 1m1 minute ago Buffalo, NY
NEWS: The #Sabres have signed Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract.

Guess he was waiting for his bro to sign

well you guys, you got one heck of a player signed long term.

Still a pain in the ass to deal with w/ this buyout proof contract tactics, but who cares hes under contract and now enjoy the guy.

Its put up or shut up time for ROR, but he will do great, no worries there. It was time for him to move on from the Avs, and the fans are excited with the new depth from that trade.

Say what you want but 7.5M for 55P and 6M for 52P... jesus.
Brayden Schenn had 5 and 8P less not playing with players named Landeskog, MacKinnon, Duchene, Toews, Kane, Hossa, Keith

bridge contracts dont exist anymore it seems. Granlund signed one i guess, MIN is smart.
- FLYERSROCK!

Toffoli got a bridge 2 years/6.5MM

well you guys, you got one heck of a player signed long term.

Still a pain in the ass to deal with w/ this buyout proof contract tactics, but who cares hes under contract and now enjoy the guy.

Its put up or shut up time for ROR, but he will do great, no worries there. It was time for him to move on from the Avs, and the fans are excited with the new depth from that trade.
- DDM-Coga

Good trade for both teams.

Don't worry you will be seeing a lot of ROR for years to come
- Cheeseballin

We damn well better and he better beat us every game for the next 3 years. We need to tank too!!! It is our turn!!

well you guys, you got one heck of a player signed long term.

Still a pain in the ass to deal with w/ this buyout proof contract tactics, but who cares hes under contract and now enjoy the guy.

Its put up or shut up time for ROR, but he will do great, no worries there. It was time for him to move on from the Avs, and the fans are excited with the new depth from that trade.
- DDM-Coga

. Enjoy Zadorov he is going to be a good one and I'm sure Roy can get Grigorenko back on track.

Still need to make a trade for a young top 4 d and move out a forward or two but I like this offseason so far.

. Enjoy Zadorov he is going to be a good one and I'm sure Roy can get Grigorenko back on track.
- Cheeseballin

Im jacked for Zads, he is going to be so beasty with Barrie as a partner.
Girgo is just the ultimate wild card...could be AHL to start, 3C or LW w/ Dutch...honestly have no idea whats going to happen with that guy

But if Roy tells him something that's best for his development, you know hes going to be on board with that....homies for life

Still need to make a trade for a young top 4 d and move out a forward or two but I like this offseason so far.
- Stripes77

Voynov?

Voynov?
- KINGS67

cant wait till you guys try to terminate that contract now too.