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SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Aug 11 @ 3:18 PM ET
2014-15 says, "hi!"


enroth
neuvirth
lindback
makarov
hackett

- Michael Pachla

the next season wasnt much better

ocho cinco
young ullmark
young lehner
Kasdorf
Powerslave
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Arriving Somewhere But Not Here
Joined: 02.10.2011

Aug 11 @ 3:18 PM ET
Not even a month after getting Drafted by the worst team in the league kids smiling taking pics, signing Sabres golf carts.

He'll be here for a long time

- DirtyDan



After all, we want players who want to be here ๐Ÿ˜
SabresFaninIndiana
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Bananaville, IN
Joined: 12.16.2009

Aug 11 @ 3:19 PM ET
Was that 14-15?

He was making back-ups look like Vezina winners

- DirtyDan

yes i believe it was that year.. i dont think any of them lasted much more than another season as a back up in the NHL
SyrSabreFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Syracuse, NY
Joined: 02.27.2007

Aug 11 @ 3:28 PM ET
the next season wasnt much better

ocho cinco
young ullmark
young lehner
Kasdorf

- SabresFaninIndiana

Ah yes, the golden years!
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 11 @ 3:29 PM ET
What did resigning him look like? I donโ€™t even remember now but wasnโ€™t it pretty strong?
- Gr8daygo


Don't remember exactly but I think his QO was near $4-5m maybe?

Edit: yeah $4m
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Aug 11 @ 3:38 PM ET
I think theyre old enough, i dont think they have enough talent to.
- Mentalorgasm5


Zemgus Cozensons, right?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 11 @ 3:39 PM ET
It matters, just like the people on hear who came on saying that what Jack said at his exit interview and his injury wouldn't matter and we still will get a haul for him, that's worked out well so far. Already said players don't want to come here, this does not help and makes it even harder.
- Buff36


Once we start winning, they will wanna come
Especially if theyโ€™re getting paid
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 11 @ 3:43 PM ET
Once we start winning, they will wanna come
Especially if theyโ€™re getting paid

- jdfitz77

Sure
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 11 @ 3:46 PM ET
Sure
- Buff36



Look at the Bills man.

God awful for a longtime. No one ever wanted to stay.

Now they're winning and have a great culture and guys love it. And guys are staying for less than they could have gotten.

Winning Fixes All.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 11 @ 3:49 PM ET
Look at the Bills man.

God awful for a longtime. No one ever wanted to stay.

Now they're winning and have a great culture and guys love it. And guys are staying for less than they could have gotten.

Winning Fixes All.

- DirtyDan

Sure
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 11 @ 3:55 PM ET
I like Dak and Wilson a couple rounds later than Kyler/Allen go as well.

My concern is what happened with Lamar Jackson. He basically had a similarly dominant season and the follow up just wasn't as good. His elite year, everything went right and it was just hard to replicate that the following year, especially after defenses adjusted.

Not saying that will happen to Allen, but I just feel like he needs to repeat last year to bring value at where he's being taken. It's the same reason I am skeptical taking Davante Adams with the 7th overall pick...last year was so special and elite that it's tough seeing someone replicate it.

- rangerdanger94

I think Josh and Wilson has the higher floors

If you get Josh, Wilson or Dak IMO you will be fine with qb play

LandlordTom
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Ice girls, please, NY
Joined: 07.16.2011

Aug 11 @ 3:55 PM ET
Not a popular take, I'm sure, but I feel that Lehner and Okposo are 2 examples of players who have abused or exploited the NHL's "guaranteed contract" dynamic. Lehner absolutely should not have played for us and collect millions while battling substance abuse and mental health issues, and same for Mr. Potato Head Okposo...the guy's melon is one shake away from being an actual melon, yet he barely showed up, played extremely poorly while hurt for what, 3 years and running?, and collected millions.

The team sure did allow this to happen, but as a fan I believe they both should have had a year wiped off their contracts while they sat out and got better, then resume the term of their contracts when they begin to play at least close to 100% of their capacities.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Aug 11 @ 3:57 PM ET
2014-15 says, "hi!"


enroth
neuvirth
lindback
makarov
hackett

- Michael Pachla



I still want to know which bastard stole this from me


seems it stuck with the stars



Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 11 @ 3:58 PM ET
https://www.buffalorumbli...-bills-project-per-report
Wow 2.5Bill if they built the Stadium Downtown. Looks like they are gonna try to build the new Stadium across the Street from Highmark.
hehateme
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 04.11.2017

Aug 11 @ 4:00 PM ET
Once we start winning, they will wanna come
Especially if theyโ€™re getting paid

- jdfitz77


Shakes Magic 8-ball**** "my sources say No"
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Aug 11 @ 4:04 PM ET
Dylan Cozens is trying out with the Patriots



https://profootballtalk.n...toward-an-nfl-career/amp/
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 11 @ 4:06 PM ET
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2021/8/11/22619867/cost-of-new-downtown-stadium-would-double-cost-of-potential-buffalo-bills-project-per-report
Wow 2.5Bill if they built the Stadium Downtown. Looks like they are gonna try to build the new Stadium across the Street from Highmark.

- Buff36


Sure
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 11 @ 4:15 PM ET
Sure
- DirtyDan


๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 11 @ 4:20 PM ET
๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
- jdfitz77



Why's he gotta be a Jack Eichel ?

DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 11 @ 4:23 PM ET
Not a popular take, I'm sure, but I feel that Lehner and Okposo are 2 examples of players who have abused or exploited the NHL's "guaranteed contract" dynamic. Lehner absolutely should not have played for us and collect millions while battling substance abuse and mental health issues, and same for Mr. Potato Head Okposo...the guy's melon is one shake away from being an actual melon, yet he barely showed up, played extremely poorly while hurt for what, 3 years and running?, and collected millions.

The team sure did allow this to happen, but as a fan I believe they both should have had a year wiped off their contracts while they sat out and got better, then resume the term of their contracts when they begin to play at least close to 100% of their capacities.

- LandlordTom


Okposo definitely deserves his pay. Not his fault his melon isn't what it used to be. And he still gets out there and plays hard and played real well under granato last year.

Lehner is a different story. In ANY sport you should not be paid atleast in full if you have substance abuse. Worse that he was showing up to work absolutely hammered. I'd be fired on the spot.

Guaranteed contracts will never change in the NHL. Players wouldn't allow it.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 11 @ 4:33 PM ET
Sure
- DirtyDan

Why am I being a Jack Eichel, because I said Sure, but I didn't add could happen. Until it happens with the Sabres, then I will believe it.
DirtyDan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Why aren't more people interrigent? Rike Me? , ON
Joined: 02.03.2021

Aug 11 @ 4:37 PM ET
Why am I being a Jack Eichel, because I said Sure, but I didn't add could happen. Until it happens with the Sabres, then I will believe it.
- Buff36


Sure Jack
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Aug 11 @ 4:39 PM ET
Sure Jack
- DirtyDan

Wish I was Jack making 10m to sit on my A$$
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 11 @ 4:44 PM ET
Look at the Bills man.

God awful for a longtime. No one ever wanted to stay.

Now they're winning and have a great culture and guys love it. And guys are staying for less than they could have gotten.

Winning Fixes All.

- DirtyDan


๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Aug 11 @ 4:46 PM ET
Why's he gotta be a Jack Eichel ?


- DirtyDan


? Ask him i guess

4 years from now, when we are MAYBE good,
no UFA is gonna be like,
โ€œbut i remember what Lehner said about the organization that one timeโ€ฆโ€

I guess some ppl just need to be miserably pessimistic
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