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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: Jake McCabe signs. "Crazy money" for Okposo? The Evander Kane debate
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Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
Really? Come on now Lol
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Since 1999 8 players have signed offer sheets. Of those only 1 was not matched (Penner). So its been tried 8 times in 17 years and succeeded once. History is on this side.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
He also has to agree to the offer sheet. Kucherov might want to stay in Tampa since they have the best chance for a cup.
- Zschalberg



Very true
But what can Tampa offer him?
Maybe a 2yr deal at 5-6per?
Put that up against a 7year deal from us, for 7.5mil (or more)
Makes his decision pretty tough
Getting Okposo helps us recruit too
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
To be fair they said it was the best signing of the day
- Slump Buster

They did but they could talk about it more.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
Eric Engels ‏@EricEngels · 30s30 seconds ago

One year, 5.75M for Radulov.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie · 36s37 seconds ago View translation

Hamhuis to DAL. $3.75M AAV on two year deal.

RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
Let me ask:

If it's Kulikov, Vesey and Okposo are we happy with that?
No more trades until next offseason we will say.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jul 1 @ 1:49 PM ET
I heard rumours of 6M per year for 6 years for Okposo, I hope that isn't the case for Sabres.That would be overpaying the guy quite a lot.
- PtotheY

stashu
Buffalo Sabres
Location: SC
Joined: 06.04.2008

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
Didn't he have a serious concussion a few years back (4 or 5 years ago)?
- Mentalorgasm5


Half season in 10/11. I'd think those issues are pretty "clear" after that long
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
Let me ask:

If it's Kulikov, Vesey and Okposo are we happy with that?
No more trades until next offseason we will say.

- RhinoFan

I'm happy. Maybe a goalie. If a defenseman is available I do it.
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
Let me ask:

If it's Kulikov, Vesey and Okposo are we happy with that?
No more trades until next offseason we will say.

- RhinoFan



No ... We need more
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
Very true
But what can Tampa offer him?
Maybe a 2yr deal at 5-6per?
Put that up against a 7year deal from us, for 7.5mil (or more)
Makes his decision pretty tough
Getting Okposo helps us recruit too

- jdfitz77



I'm picking up what you're putting down.
Phatjohnsn
Buffalo Sabres
Location: NY
Joined: 02.28.2016

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
They could increase the cap by the state percentage tax. So Fla would be at the cap, all NY teams would be 1.06x the cap. If the owner is willing to spend, that would make that all equal.
- SDSabre


But not doing that gives good players incentive to sign in Florida which I think is a market the NHL is trying to succeed in. So while I agree with you, I'm just not sure the brass wants this to happen.
50GinosIn07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bylsmania, NY
Joined: 04.05.2015

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET


So, no idea if this means anything, butt Vesey is listed on the Sabres website.
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:50 PM ET
Very true
But what can Tampa offer him?
Maybe a 2yr deal at 5-6per?
Put that up against a 7year deal from us, for 7.5mil (or more)
Makes his decision pretty tough
Getting Okposo helps us recruit too

- jdfitz77

They can offer him the best chance to win. It's why Stamkos just turned down big money.
Cup Crazy '07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rochester, NY
Joined: 11.29.2006

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET
Demers still available?
doppelthat
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 07.07.2012

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET
I love what Mike Harrington said about Montreal signing Radulov


"They've lost their minds. #Sabres have to love Atlantic rivals imploding from within."
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET


So, no idea if this means anything, butt Vesey is listed on the Sabres website.

- 50GinosIn07

Who is Butt Vesey? Is he related to the skunk?
GERBE!!!75PTS
San Jose Sharks
Location: Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Jack Eichel-, CA
Joined: 02.11.2009

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET
Since 1999 8 players have signed offer sheets. Of those only 1 was not matched (Penner). So its been tried 8 times in 17 years and succeeded once. History is on this side.
- Zschalberg


I'll tell you something history was not on my side when Murray drafted a Russian


So (frank) history ... Murray will break that also
22sabresQ
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Are we good yet ?
Joined: 05.23.2013

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET


So, no idea if this means anything, butt Vesey is listed on the Sabres website.

- 50GinosIn07

Wow !
soljor09
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I wish you could unfollow people on here, NY
Joined: 02.11.2007

Jul 1 @ 1:51 PM ET


So, no idea if this means anything, butt Vesey is listed on the Sabres website.

- 50GinosIn07


Nope...Asplund and Nylander are as well and they aren't signed either!
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Jul 1 @ 1:52 PM ET
But not doing that gives good players incentive to sign in Florida which I think is a market the NHL is trying to succeed in. So while I agree with you, I'm just not sure the brass wants this to happen.
- Phatjohnsn


O it won't. Was just throwing out an idea to make all things equal. But we live in a world where they are not.
RhinoFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Visionville
Joined: 10.12.2015

Jul 1 @ 1:52 PM ET
Demers still available?
- Cup Crazy '07


Rumor was Oilers had it locked up, but haven't heard anything yet.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:53 PM ET


So, no idea if this means anything, butt Vesey is listed on the Sabres website.

- 50GinosIn07


They're listing all minor league/unsigned property right there. That's a weird page.
Cup Crazy '07
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rochester, NY
Joined: 11.29.2006

Jul 1 @ 1:53 PM ET
Rumor was Oilers had it locked up, but haven't heard anything yet.
- RhinoFan


I think Dreger said he wasn't going there anymore. I'd be all for signing him.
Zschalberg
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Amherst, NY
Joined: 06.29.2011

Jul 1 @ 1:53 PM ET
I'll tell you something history was not on my side when Murray drafted a Russian


So (frank) history ... Murray will break that also

- GERBE!!!75PTS

Alrighty. We'll talk about this in what, a week? Over-Under is set at 2.5?
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Jul 1 @ 1:53 PM ET
I love what Mike Harrington said about Montreal signing Radulov


"They've lost their minds. #Sabres have to love Atlantic rivals imploding from within."

- doppelthat



I don't understand why this is such a catastrophe. It's a one year deal. There's very little risk to it.
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