am thinking 6yr/$30M is a good possibility...any dollar figure lower on that term would be a bonus for Buffalo, imo
- Michael Pachla

Stamped: Agreed

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 5m5 minutes ago

Coburn extension in Tampa Bay: $3.7 million AAV


Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 5m5 minutes ago

Coburn deal also includes full NTC starting now and through first 2 years of the deal; and then limited NTC in the third year

Not necessarily. if you give him 6 at 4.25 mil he gets a nice raise, sabres get some security and buy a few UFA years and Risto still has enought time for one more big contract.
- Sabresfan-365

Maybe. BTW, would absolutely love that deal. but for that reason, I would think his camp would say no haha. I understand the logic, but if his camp wants to do a bridge, he might be able to get two large contracts. That's something they are probably thinking about as well.

Maybe. BTW, would absolutely love that deal. but for that reason, I would think his camp would say no haha. I understand the logic, but if his camp wants to do a bridge, he might be able to get two large contracts. That's something they are probably thinking about as well.
- SDSabre

It's not like his numbers are so great that he could just ignore that sort of deal. Defensively the #'s are still rather weak even if it is because of the team it should reflect on his next deal.

Stamped: Agreed
- Havic3814

Maybe. BTW, would absolutely love that deal. but for that reason, I would think his camp would say no haha. I understand the logic, but if his camp wants to do a bridge, he might be able to get two large contracts. That's something they are probably thinking about as well.
- SDSabre

We need to start saying he sucks so that he doesn't feel as good about himself and doesn't think he's worth as much.

Go lower:

@generalfanager
Some more Maatta comparables:
Klingberg 7yrs @ $4.25M
Klefbom 7 @ $4.167M
Gardiner 5 @ $4.05M
Josi 7 @ $4M
Fowler 5 @ $4M
Hedman 5 @ $4M
- Sabresfan-365

I thought Maata got like 4.5M... I'd LOVE to get Risto locked up for 5+ years at that rate. That would be ridiculous.

Well Gents..... (and gal if she is around)

It is official..

I OFFICIALLY get to go to my very first Sabres game at the FNC Center.

Seen them in Colorado, Minnesota, St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville so far.


I'll be in Buffalo on March 8th for the NYR game. 2nd row behind the goal sabres shoot twice at.

Looking forward to it.

PAP leaves the ice about 10 minutes into practice for TML...

*updates soon*

It's almost Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cowen on waivers. Leafs NOT tanking

Jared Cowen on waivers...

they also put Clune with the Marlies...



Any one have interest in Cowen in Buffalo?

Left handed D-man.. 25 years old.. hasn't lived up to his 9th overall pick potential yet.

I would probably take a flyer on him through Waivers for 3.1M next year then RFA

Cowen on waivers. Leafs NOT tanking
- stashu

nice one

Is Oli Matta really a comparable ? Been hurt and up and down in the minors for the last year and a half. Risto at 5M/per is still a bargain. Risto is putting 40 + points up this year. Klingberg got his deal before his explosion this year and he got 4.25. I can't see Risto getting less then 4.5 especially putting these stats up with this roster. Swap klingberg with Risto and how many points does he put up in Dallas
- Pegullaville

I think Risto is better than all of those guys, of course. I just wouldn't start with 5 per year. I hope to get him at 5 after negotiating is done.

I think Risto is better than all of those guys, of course. I just wouldn't start with 5 per year. I hope to get him at 5 after negotiating is done.
- Slump Buster

I hope that we can get Risto, Eichel, and Reino all for less than 5.5M per contract for their next deals whether be bridge for 2-3 years or longer for 4+

Guys, how are the wings at 716? JVince is coming into town on the 8th and we're going to the game and doing wings and I haven't eaten at 716 yet and I want to give him a top notch wing eating experience in Buffalo.

Guys, how are the wings at 716? JVince is coming into town on the 8th and we're going to the game and doing wings and I haven't eaten at 716 yet and I want to give him a top notch wing eating experience in Buffalo.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Guys, how are the wings at 716? JVince is coming into town on the 8th and we're going to the game and doing wings and I haven't eaten at 716 yet and I want to give him a top notch wing eating experience in Buffalo.
- Buffalo--Sabres

They're better at Mammosers in Hamburg.

They're better at Mammosers in Hamburg.
- Der Kaiser

Yeah, but that's in Hamburg

It's not like his numbers are so great that he could just ignore that sort of deal. Defensively the #'s are still rather weak even if it is because of the team it should reflect on his next deal.
- Sabresfan-365

Well, I think a 44 point season (on pace for) in his third season, while logging top 10 minutes in the NHL for D-men and only being -15 on a bad team would seem otherwise. That's just my opinion though. Anything under 5 is a steal, especially at 6 years.

Yeah, but that's in Hamburg
- Buffalo--Sabres

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The image above is a pie chart.

The area in green represents what percentage of your post was "dumb."
- Der Kaiser

...

Guys, how are the wings at 716? JVince is coming into town on the 8th and we're going to the game and doing wings and I haven't eaten at 716 yet and I want to give him a top notch wing eating experience in Buffalo.
- Buffalo--Sabres

If you're going for wings near the arena I suggest the Swannie House

Jared Cowen on waivers...

they also put Clune with the Marlies...



Any one have interest in Cowen in Buffalo?

Left handed D-man.. 25 years old.. hasn't lived up to his 9th overall pick potential yet.

I would probably take a flyer on him through Waivers for 3.1M next year then RFA
- JVince11

He is absolutely terrible. You don't want him anywhere near this team.

Guys, how are the wings at 716? JVince is coming into town on the 8th and we're going to the game and doing wings and I haven't eaten at 716 yet and I want to give him a top notch wing eating experience in Buffalo.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Best wings in WNY are at The Bar Bill in East Aurora.