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Over50
Location: Eyes without a face, NY
Joined: 02.23.2018

Oct 12 @ 7:04 PM ET
Does Quinn get a realistic shot of making this roster this year?

Can he make this roster this year?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:05 PM ET
When everyone says "the secondary moves", we're really only talking about one move here.

Girgensons.


Let's face it, Rieder, Irwin and the other Larry D man who's name I can't remember (Davidson?) are inconsequential. They were all signed for the league minimum and are depth players at most.

Eakin? He fills another hole at 3C for us, like him or not.

- Powerslave


I don't believe the bold is correct.

The secondary moves we're talking about are Girgensons and Eakin vs. Larsson and Kahun.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 7:07 PM ET
I heard he did this with Girgensons too. No pressure Zemgus, only a 600k raise and term when you can get a pay cut on a one year deal on the open market. Take your time
- sbroads24


😀
A+
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:07 PM ET
Whoa.


I’m told it’s $8.8 M x seven years for Pietrangelo in Vegas https://t.co/hVyz9OAzzw

https://twitter.com/Pierr.../1315791079761944576?s=19
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 7:12 PM ET
For someone who liked the LOG line quite a bit,
he’s sure is concerned about the supposed overpay

Girgs basically got a .25mil raise each year,
for 3yrs
That’s actually a good contract if he keeps playing like last season
If not, we overpaid a LITTLE
Definitely NOT a big deal

- jdfitz77



Girgs outplayed his last contract by scoring 12 goals

That deserves a raise and "our puppet gm" ( T.M. crags) made the smart move keeping someone who is exactly what the Sabres new identity is.

Players that work hard, wants to be here, wants to win
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 12 @ 7:13 PM ET
I don't believe the bold is correct.

The secondary moves we're talking about are Girgensons and Eakin vs. Larsson and Kahun.

- kingcong39



These are not make or break moves to me. There's nothing wrong with a little chemistry shake up with the bottom 6. Some are acting like we broke up the line of Luce, Ramsay and Gare.

He (they?) fixed this top 6. That's the most important thing.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:14 PM ET
Botterill literally is the reason why we have Hall.

He hired Kreuger last time I checked.

Jason Botterill was the Dark Knight. The hero was needed whom was greatly misunderstood.

With some luck included, he was responsible for Dahlin, Cozens, Joker, Skinner, Pilut, Miller.

The ROR move hurt but that was on the owners more so then anything.

Botts gets a primary assist on the Hall signing.

Gets a secondary assist on the Staal trade since it was his asset in Mojo that he brought in.

- Pegullaville


Idk that u can give him props for the Staal trade,
but i agree with the rest
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 12 @ 7:14 PM ET
Girgs outplayed his last contract by scoring 12 goals

That deserves a raise and "our puppet gm" ( T.M. crags) made the smart move keeping someone who is exactly what the Sabres new identity is.

Players that work hard, wants to be here, wants to win

- Boss34



Lots of trademarks being thrown around, Boss 😂👍
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:14 PM ET
These are not make or break moves to me. There's nothing wrong with a little chemistry shake up with the bottom 6. Some are acting like we broke up the line of Luce, Ramsay and Gare.

He (they?) fixed this top 6. That's the most important thing.

- Powerslave


I don't consider them make or break issues either.

Only points of concern to note.

Different isn't always better.
IonSabres
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I said that months ago, keep up!, FL
Joined: 03.10.2013

Oct 12 @ 7:16 PM ET
Hope your not driving anywhere soon ion 😐

I have seats in the 300's row 3 as well. Probably sit there an even amount of the time . 300's sabres shoot twice.
100's opponent shoots twice. I sell those fairly easy to offset costs involved in supporting this sh't show for years.

You do see way more from above. Down low behind the net , you can only see basically to the other blue line. Before you need to look up at the scoreboard. Its great when it's right in front of you..

- Boss34


JK'g Boss...you throw out going to the games like it is critical to go to see anthing...so I like to harass you on it.

I sat in Row 1 of 300's since the move from The Aud...split seasons with a group of guys...4 seats right between the Blue and Red line....went to 15+/- games most seasons
Loved seating up high to watch the play develop.

I also used to be gifted 100's around the rink...hated those seats
jcragcrumple
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Reluctant bridge jumper; 6th round OHL draft pick, YT
Joined: 04.04.2016

Oct 12 @ 7:16 PM ET
Botterill literally is the reason why we have Hall.

He hired Kreuger last time I checked.

Jason Botterill was the Dark Knight. The hero was needed whom was greatly misunderstood.

With some luck included, he was responsible for Dahlin, Cozens, Joker, Skinner, Pilut, Miller.

The ROR move hurt but that was on the owners more so then anything.

Botts gets a primary assist on the Hall signing.

Gets a secondary assist on the Staal trade since it was his asset in Mojo that he brought in.

- Pegullaville


I agree Krueger was essential to land hall. Ill definitely give him an assist there and a hearty #servicesmissed

That said im sure he would have outbid Guerin for Bjugstad and then re-signed Vesey and Simmonds. There would have been no time for hall with names like that
turbo044
Joined: 02.18.2009

Oct 12 @ 7:16 PM ET
Whoa.


I’m told it’s $8.8 M x seven years for Pietrangelo in Vegas https://t.co/hVyz9OAzzw

https://twitter.com/Pierr.../1315791079761944576?s=19

- kingcong39



Omg a lot of Chedder for a dman over 30. LV is vulnerable - Adams should be on the phone now seeing who he can get with MAF for free, basically
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 7:16 PM ET
I don't consider them make or break issues either.

Only points of concern to note.

Different isn't always better.

- kingcong39

I’m more concerned with the draft because it’s been the teams biggest issue forever

First chance they get, trying to throw picks away to get back into the first
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Oct 12 @ 7:18 PM ET
I don't consider them make or break issues either.

Only points of concern to note.

Different isn't always better.

- kingcong39



Isn't it, though, when you've missed the playoffs for 9 years?

If he'd brought Larsson back, too (I don't care that he's making $1.4 million) Adams would've been crucified and everyone in here knows it.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Oct 12 @ 7:18 PM ET
Lots of trademarks being thrown around, Boss 😂👍
- Powerslave


I appreciate the approval of use in regards to ka-boo-hoo- kun

That quite possibly could be one of the funniest nicknames ever posted.

I will be used for years around here. 😉
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:19 PM ET
I’m more concerned with the draft because it’s been the teams biggest issue forever

First chance they get, trying to throw picks away to get back into the first

- sbroads24


I'm just hopeful that at least one of Quinn or Peterka will be very good on an ELC.

If both are, home run.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 12 @ 7:20 PM ET
Whoa.


I’m told it’s $8.8 M x seven years for Pietrangelo in Vegas https://t.co/hVyz9OAzzw

https://twitter.com/Pierr.../1315791079761944576?s=19

- kingcong39

Vegas is gonna have to shed some celery.
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Oct 12 @ 7:21 PM ET
I'm just hopeful that at least one of Quinn or Peterka will be very good on an ELC.

If both are, home run.

- kingcong39

I like Quinn more now. Still would’ve preferred Rossi but I think Quinn has the chance to be good.

I think if Hall resigns Reinhart is gone very soon and they hope Quinn takes that spot
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:21 PM ET
Isn't it, though, when you've missed the playoffs for 9 years?

If he'd brought Larsson back, too (I don't care that he's making $1.4 million) Adams would've been crucified and everyone in here knows it.

- Powerslave


If he had extended Larsson instead of Girgensons, and extended Kahun instead of signing Eakin, I don't think he would have been crushed for doing that.
Irish 14
Location: South Buffalo
Joined: 01.25.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:21 PM ET
Trade in the horizon 👀
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 12 @ 7:22 PM ET
Does Pekar
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:22 PM ET
Vegas is gonna have to shed some celery.
- Buff36


$6.9M over the cap right now. Crazy.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Oct 12 @ 7:22 PM ET
Trade in the horizon 👀
- Irish 14

What you hearing Irish
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Oct 12 @ 7:22 PM ET
Omg a lot of Chedder for a dman over 30. LV is vulnerable - Adams should be on the phone now seeing who he can get with MAF for free, basically
- turbo044



I think that TPegs would have to blow up the internal cap to do that. Who knows, maybe getting Hall is going to motivate him to do so now that there is hope on the horizon.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Oct 12 @ 7:23 PM ET
He did?
- kingcong39


Kinda

He was at 1.6mil this past season
Next year, 2.0mil
Following year, 2.2mil
Last year, 2.4mil

Maybe he’s slightly overpaid?
That tbd
Certainly not worth getting up in arms about though
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