He is an established player with his own approach to the game. On top of that he will require a large % of salary cap.

Eichel
Dahlin
Skinner

Are going to expensive players but worth it. Stone is talented but I think there are cheaper options.
- washedup20

I would rather have Stone than Skinner if I had to choose between the two.

Wouldn't that eliminate signing Skinner too?
- kingcong39

He wasn’t expensive to find out if he fits and he does, I would pay him, and he hasn’t made it to FA yet, better chances of negotiating a good deal vs backing up the brinks trucks in July

I would rather have Stone than Skinner if I had to choose between the two.
- kingcong39

I’m interested in long term chemistry for a player like that. Wingers are complimentary so they better fit with the center management plans on using them with.


Ovechkin is undoubtably a HoF player, always had Backstrom...the entire time

He wasn’t expensive to find out if he fits and he does, I would pay him, and he hasn’t made it to FA yet, better chances of negotiating a good deal vs backing up the brinks trucks in July
- washedup20

Isn't backing up the brinks truck $8M per long term?

Isn't backing up the brinks truck $8M per long term?
- kingcong39

For Skinner or Stone?

Both are rumored to be asking in the $9-9.5 million range

For Skinner or Stone?

Both are rumored to be asking in the $9-9.5 million range
- washedup20

Either one.

Either one.
- kingcong39

Going off the rumors $8 mill is a good middle ground, 8 years at that you can forget about. 5 years is the target term I would be shooting for

Going off the rumors $8 mill is a good middle ground, 8 years at that you can forget about. 5 years is the target term I would be shooting for
- washedup20

There is zero chance he's signing for 5 years. That is fantasy land.

Jesus Christ ! Outside of Long Island (if that) who’s gives a rats ass about the Islanders ? They’re as insignificant as Ottawa.
- Pairo11

Says a Sabres fan.

This is what I’m talking about right here🤣

Brooklyn dont want em
- washedup20

More like we didn’t want Brooklyn. Never a good fit. That’s why we’re building a new arena. Win win.

Garth (I know) is reposting that Duchene was offered 8yrs 64 mil by Ottawa and that stone wants 9-9.5 per.


Gotta pass on both of those guys for that kind of scratch.

Half serious should we move Risto to RW, similar to what the Sharks did with Burns?
- mattmoulson

He's nowhere near the skater that Burns is. Too slow.

Jesus Christ ! Outside of Long Island (if that) who’s gives a rats ass about the Islanders ? They’re as insignificant as Ottawa.
- Pairo11

more so actually..... I'd much rather watch Ottawa than the fake NY team

more so actually..... I'd much rather watch Ottawa than the fake NY team
- gordong

Awww you poor little thing.

9 more days to go ... sigh. Who will be the last man standing here ?

Anyway, I was bored so I found a Hasek highlight reel that I've never seen before, and it contains my favorite clip/save ever. It was against the Rangers' Manny Malhotra, but it's the Rangers feed and I remember watching it live, laughing my ass off at the commentary. I distinctly remember them going over the replay and the guy (John Davidson ? Sam Rosen ?) going "Oh, gimme a break, that's impossible..." ... and I haven't been able to see that version of the save on Malhotra - until today. Check out the whole, excellent video, but the part i'm talking about is around 1:12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBA_k1NSgnI

I want a top 6 player with truculence who can finish!
A go to the damn net at 100mph type guy....go get Keiffer Bellows!
And a bottom 3 with punchulence.
There, I said it.

I want a top 6 player with truculence who can finish!
A go to the damn net at 100mph type guy....go get Keiffer Bellows!
And a bottom 3 with punchulence.
There, I said it.
- IonSabres

I approve of this message... We defiantly need someone like this.

I want a top 6 player with truculence who can finish!
A go to the damn net at 100mph type guy....go get Keiffer Bellows!
And a bottom 3 with punchulence.
There, I said it.
- IonSabres

He lays on the ice like a broad.
He’s a superstar!

https://youtu.be/1MNA0_n32Hc

9 more days to go ... sigh. Who will be the last man standing here ?

Anyway, I was bored so I found a Hasek highlight reel that I've never seen before, and it contains my favorite clip/save ever. It was against the Rangers' Manny Malhotra, but it's the Rangers feed and I remember watching it live, laughing my ass off at the commentary. I distinctly remember them going over the replay and the guy (John Davidson ? Sam Rosen ?) going "Oh, gimme a break, that's impossible..." ... and I haven't been able to see that version of the save on Malhotra - until today. Check out the whole, excellent video, but the part i'm talking about is around 1:12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBA_k1NSgnI
- kritter65

best goalie ever.... And I watch every one of his games in buffalo.

Going off the rumors $8 mill is a good middle ground, 8 years at that you can forget about. 5 years is the target term I would be shooting for
- washedup20

Is that probation related to the ingestion of intoxicating substances?

He lays on the ice like a broad.
He’s a superstar!

https://youtu.be/1MNA0_n32Hc
- Der Kaiser

LOL... that's fantastic!

Stone has too big an ego? What?
- kingcong39

That didn’t make sense to me either

Half serious should we move Risto to RW, similar to what the Sharks did with Burns?
- mattmoulson

Does he half seriously play with Eichel or Mitts?

I’m interested in long term chemistry for a player like that. Wingers are complimentary so they better fit with the center management plans on using them with.


Ovechkin is undoubtably a HoF player, always had Backstrom...the entire time
- washedup20

Stone has been successful with Duchene, and is currently playing with Tierney as his center- and i believe has been on a line with Colin White at times this year too
Before that, he was successful with Turris, Brassard, Pageau & Zibanijad as his centers at times

Doesn’t seem like chemistry will be an issue for him no matter who he plays with
He’s one of the most underrated forwards in the league
And is being talked about for the Selke- as a winger- which really just doesn’t happen any more

The guy is a hell of a player
And would be a great fit here

Idk where you’re getting this “ego” thing from?
As far as i know,
He’s been a model citizen for the Sens

Stone has been successful with Duchene, and is currently playing with Tierney as his center- and i believe has been on a line with Colin White at times this year too
Before that, he was successful with Turris, Brassard, Pageau & Zibanijad as his centers at times

Doesn’t seem like chemistry will be an issue for him no matter who he plays with
He’s one of the most underrated forwards in the league
And is being talked about for the Selke- as a winger- which really just doesn’t happen any more

The guy is a hell of a player
And would be a great fit here

Idk where you’re getting this “ego” thing from?
As far as i know,
He’s been a model citizen for the Sens
- jdfitz77

Do you want Stone at 9 or 9.5? for 7 years, because it will take at least that on the open market?

personally I think we should be targeting someone less expensive...