We seem to be talking past each other.
I get what you are saying and agree 100%
My point is $10 for 6 players today.
Do you agree that $10m in 2019 for 6 - Bottom 6 players is virtually unachievable?
If not, show me how the Sabres pull that off with this roster this year.
Saying Wilson, Smith, etc is all well and great, but what about Sobotka, Girgs, Larsson?
- IonSabres

The only way to do it is to take calculated risks on the future. And you're right. We are talking past each other. You have to take calculated gambles on low cost, high length contracts to make that happen in the future when salaries inevitably escalate.

It's not a one-year plan, it's a forward looking strategy

The middle class is being fazed out. It wouldn’t surprise me if 50% roster turnover on a yearly basis was normalized. ELC’s are gold.
- Swedish_Jesus

I have serious questions whether this is good for the game.

I have serious questions whether this is good for the game.
- Der Kaiser

It's good for the bottom line, and that's all that matters to management.

"I was Forward Thinking with your mother last night!"

Sam Bennett signed a two-year, $5.1 million contract with the Calgary Flames.
Bennett had an arbitration hearing scheduled on Saturday if the two sides couldn't agree to terms. He's underwhelmed so far, scoring just 13 goals and 27 points in 71 games last season. Over the next two years he'll show what kind of player he'll ultimately become. If he hasn't broken out by the end of this contract, it probably won't happen at all.

Sam Bennett signed a two-year, $5.1 million contract with the Calgary Flames.
Bennett had an arbitration hearing scheduled on Saturday if the two sides couldn't agree to terms. He's underwhelmed so far, scoring just 13 goals and 27 points in 71 games last season. Over the next two years he'll show what kind of player he'll ultimately become. If he hasn't broken out by the end of this contract, it probably won't happen at all.
- SABRES 89

$2.55 per

For 2 fewer points and 4 more goals than Erod. And Bennett doesn't play the PK anymore, nor is he really a center.

Also surprised to see Bennett has been sheltered with o zone starts

$2.55 per

For 2 fewer points and 4 more goals than Erod. And Bennett doesn't play the PK anymore, nor is he really a center.

Also surprised to see Bennett has been sheltered with o zone starts
- jcragcrumple

It's a great contract, i'd sign him all day long for that.

It's a great contract, i'd sign him all day long for that.
- SABRES 89

Was hoping we could get Bennett. He plays with a tough edge

Why haven’t the contract numbers come out yet

It's a great contract, i'd sign him all day long for that.
- SABRES 89

For 13goals & 27points?
That’s a bit much for me
I wouldn’t be happy if E Rod got that

Bennett is just an “ok” player
Never gonna be as good as he was drafted to be

For 13goals & 27points?
That’s a bit much for me
I wouldn’t be happy if E Rod got that

He’s just an “ok” player
Never gonna be as good as he was drafted to be
- jdfitz77

He was never drafted 🤫

He was never drafted 🤫
- gerbe75pts

Was talking about Sam Bennett

Was talking about Sam Bennett
- jdfitz77

I would’ve liked Sam Bennett I believe the Calgary Flames gave up on him too soon and believed he’s just a checking role player
I think with a different team he might turn into Wayne Simmonds

Looks like 39 is right, royal is back?

https://twitter.com/chris.../1153723016326656001?s=21
- Lilroot9

Mark this down,royal blue will be permanent in 2020.

Mark this down,royal blue will be permanent in 2020.
- Buffalo39

What about my black jersey 😥

I would’ve liked Sam Bennett I believe the Calgary Flames gave up on him too soon and believed he’s just a checking role player
I think with a different team he might turn into Wayne Simmonds
- gerbe75pts

Idk... maybe?
Just doesn’t seem very likely at this point

Most I’d trade for him would be a 3rd

Idk... maybe?
Just doesn’t seem very likely at this point

Most I’d trade for him would be a 3rd
- jdfitz77

Wayne was 23 when he broke out after given a chance

Wayne was 23 when he broke out after given a chance
- gerbe75pts

He had a 40 point season at age 21.

He had a 40 point season at age 21.
- dadeadhead

And Sam had 36 at age 19


if I recall you said he was nothing but a third line player

Wayne was 23 when he broke out after given a chance
- gerbe75pts

Ok...
they’re 2 different players though
Just bc 1 broke out at age 23, doesn’t mean the other will as well

Bennett never had good offensive upside imo
I felt very strongly that we got the right Sam
Still do

And Sam had 36 at age 19


if I recall you said he was nothing but a third line player


- gerbe75pts

Bennett?
Wayne?
Or
Tanner Pearson?

Mark this down,royal blue will be permanent in 2020.
- Buffalo39

One can only hope.

Mark this down,royal blue will be permanent in 2020.
- Buffalo39

That would be a good, common sense choice? Any rumors about Risto, Gardiner, McCabe, other dmen 39?

Mark this down,royal blue will be permanent in 2020.
- Buffalo39

I just scrolled down and read the entire tweet. Who the hell is designing our hats?





I guess until we make the playoffs again, this hat sums up everything ownership has been telling the fans.

Bennett?
Wayne?
Or
Tanner Pearson?
- dadeadhead

Wayne back in the day