We’ve always known Toronto fans to be reasonable
- sbroads24

Jake Gardiner would be a huge get. He controls the play and is a great breakout passer.

His numbers were always good, but does make the occasional just WTF play.

In terms of fan opinion, sure.

In terms of actual production, one is really good, the other is a below average top 4
- sbroads24

in year prior to auston Matthews (and babcock) when the Leafs sucked, Gardiner had a stat-line of:

20:58 ATOI (fourth amongst t.o. d-men)

4 goals, 20 assists and was a minus-23

This should be the only thing that matters, no?

The only, and ONLY reason we shouldn’t want to add him as a second pairing LD over Jake freaking McCabe is the concern over his back. That I understand.
- sbroads24

ok...what kind of contract you willing to give him?

great deal for what he provides. movin' on.

ok...what kind of contract you willing to give him?
- Michael Pachla

4 years 24 mil.

The back scares me off long term.

He’s a much better player than Tyler Myers or what we have on the left side past Dahlin

great deal for what he provides. movin' on.
- TheSabresTaco

Agreed.

Hopefully 18-20 goals, 50ish points, experience, great zone entries (thanks, Broads), decent size.

Very underrated player. Good deal for the Sabres. I would have taken him back at 4.5 in a heart beat but we dont have the space.
- Mahewman

We have been having issues on this blog with people not understanding what a "two-way forward" is.

It's this dude, peeps. Solid on D, can put up numbers, I don't think there's a person in Buffalo who should be unhappy with this deal.

4 years 24 mil.

The back scares me off long term.

He’s a much better player than Tyler Myers or what we have on the left side past Dahlin
- sbroads24

fair enough...i'd still steer clear

I'm just curious how did Reinhart get the nickname Skunk?

Agreed.

Hopefully 18-20 goals, 50ish points, experience, great zone entries (thanks, Broads), decent size.
- Powerslave

Johansson?

Oh boy...

Try 12-18 goals, 40-ish points and a middle-6 role with PK time. And that's exactly what we needed. A middle-6 guy with experience and responsible on both sides of the puck.

Yeah, he is a Swede, but I think for Mittelstadt's development, this is a great pickup. He is exactly what I knew we weren't getting in Berglund.

I'm just curious how did Reinhart get the nickname Skunk?
- LeafGuy89

because he STINKS

Agreed.

Hopefully 18-20 goals, 50ish points, experience, great zone entries (thanks, Broads), decent size.
- Powerslave

I wanted this guy, Hayes or Dzingel. Hayes got way too much term. Botts crushed this one. +20% optimism for me. Well done. 2 years is great

Johansson?

Oh boy...

Try 12-18 goals, 40-ish points and a middle-6 role with PK time. And that's exactly what we needed. A middle-6 guy with experience and resonsible on both sides of the puck.

Yeah, he is a Swede, but I think for Mittelstadt's development, this is a great pickup. He is exactly what I knew we weren't getting in Berglund.
- BeadyEyedDouche

It depends on where he's playing

It depends on where he's playing
- Powerslave

No, it doesn't. He is a role player and his career numbers don't suggest otherwise.

I wouldn't be surprised if you guys turn him into Sobotka by December.

because he STINKS
- BeadyEyedDouche

Lmao pretty straight forward, makes sense I suppose. He had a pretty solid year though.

Whaa........Botts isn't going to do anything....

Whaa........Sabres will never bring a player in.....

Whaa........Botts isn't going to do anything....

Whaa........Sabres will never bring a player in.....



- MEBSabresFAN

do something darcy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok I might be the only one but I hate this

























No I love it 🤗

I was ecstatic when NJ landed Mojo for 2 picks. He spent the majority of his tenure on IR. He gets concussed with the slightest contact. Temper your expectations. Still, the term is short and if he stays healthy he is a good player.

Whaa........Botts isn't going to do anything....

Whaa........Sabres will never bring a player in.....



- MEBSabresFAN

(whining) he hasn't done anything this afternoon

Next is a 2nd line center

I would think that if Gardiner were getting a deal longer than 4 years, he would have signed it by now. The longer a player goes unsigned, the more leverage the teams have.

I would think that if Gardiner were getting a deal longer than 4 years, he would have signed it by now. The longer a player goes unsigned, the more leverage the teams have.
- buffalofan19

who would want to sign a 29 yr. old d-man with a wonky back to a longer-term deal?

Next is a 2nd line center
- gerbe75pts

I think he's on the team now. It's a 3 horse race between Johansson, Mitts and Erod, and Johansson is 3 lengths ahead. They didn't sign him to play LW.

If Casey looks good this fall, Johansson might slide to RW, if not, Johansson is the dude

He slots in perfect at 2C for now.

Now work a deal with Risto / Ehlers with Winnipeg and call the top 6 fixed. Net 600K cap hit.

See if we can shed a Contract (Sobotka/Scandella/Hunwick?) and then land Jake Gardner to complete Blue line

We would be Light Years better than last year

Skins-Eich-VO/TT/AN/CJS
Ehlers-Johansson-Reinhart
Vesey-Mitts-Sheary
Girgs-Rodrigues-Okposo

LD - Dahlin/Gardner/McCabe/Pilut
RD - Montour/Miller/Nelson/Bogo

Go GMJB Go