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Forums :: Blog World :: Hank Balling: In Appreciation of Kyle Okposo
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jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 18 @ 5:11 PM ET
Which means he'd be a UFA after next season, and if he would not sign an extension by next season's trade deadline, he should be traded, unless you're ok losing an asset for nothing.
- kingcong39


Arbitration would be the last resort
And he could still be traded even if he goes to arbitration
If we can’t get a good deal for him NOW,
then maybe he has a good season & we get a better return at the deadline


And isn’t there an option to get a 2year deal awarded from arbitration?
Or is that just on certain circumstances?
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 18 @ 5:13 PM ET
The reports here were that his agent started by asking for 6 per. My guess is that it would be 5 x 5.5 mill.
- Slump Buster


I’m ok with that
Would like the term to be less….
But a healthy 30goal scorer- even one who “doesn’t play defense”- is a value at around $5mil per season
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Apr 18 @ 5:14 PM ET
Arbitration would be the last resort
And he could still be traded even if he goes to arbitration
If we can’t get a good deal for him NOW,
then maybe he has a good season & we get a better return at the deadline


And isn’t there an option to get a 2year deal awarded from arbitration?
Or is that just on certain circumstances?

- jdfitz77


Can't delay a player hitting UFA, so not an option here.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 18 @ 5:14 PM ET
It's so great knowing what a phenomenal job KA has done with this roster. It's like every move he makes is the right one.
- Hatboro_Swords


Well, that’s a bit exaggerated
But he has us on the right track
Still have a ways to go though
Slump Buster
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I root for draft picks but not the team, apparently, NY
Joined: 10.24.2006

Apr 18 @ 5:19 PM ET
Hope Y'all had a good easter
- gerbe75pts



Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Apr 18 @ 5:39 PM ET
He was an RFA, you really think there was a hold out risk there? Hard to see a scenario where they don't work out some type of extension.

There was stronger interest in the final year of Risto's deal. The NHL doesn't always make sense.

- Lunaion

My bad, I was thinking he was UFA.
BeadyEyedDouche
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rustmine Ramsum most exciting Sabres klugdragger since Taro Tsujimoto
Joined: 07.01.2016

Apr 18 @ 6:04 PM ET
I can’t be the only one who sees this with the all caps and bolds

Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 6:12 PM ET
Larry Fine and Moe (possibly Curly) Howard
- PrinceChill

You got it!!
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 6:21 PM ET
Kreuger ruined so many players.

Skinner, Dahlin, Hall, Eichel, Olofsson, Thompson, Montour, Ristolainen, the list is ridiculous. Still washing the stank off. Next year should be fun.

- BeadyEyedDouche

First time I agree with you.
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 6:27 PM ET
Power and Quinn make VO expendable. Sell high.

With VO as the focal point, our PP has been average for years. The goals are pretty though.

- Lunaion

Power and Quinn are unproven! Vo is the real deal. Up don’t dump 20 goal scoring. Till you have proven replacements.
BeadyEyedDouche
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Rustmine Ramsum most exciting Sabres klugdragger since Taro Tsujimoto
Joined: 07.01.2016

Apr 18 @ 6:31 PM ET
First time I agree with you.
- Rsh

Wow I’m touched, thank god I have your approval now, Beady alt number 4
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 18 @ 6:38 PM ET
Wow I’m touched, thank god I have your approval now, Beady alt number 4
- BeadyEyedDouche

Your blessed
Freddie krug
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dryden, ON
Joined: 11.17.2020

Apr 18 @ 6:48 PM ET
Your blessed
- Buff36


Maybe not blessed but he is touched
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Apr 18 @ 6:49 PM ET
Power and Quinn are unproven! Vo is the real deal. Up don’t dump 20 goal scoring. Till you have proven replacements.
- Rsh


They got rid of 4 last year.
jdfitz77
Buffalo Sabres
Location: buffalo, NY
Joined: 05.21.2007

Apr 18 @ 6:53 PM ET
I can’t be the only one who sees this with the all caps and bolds


- BeadyEyedDouche


Are you still proud when no on reacts to your BS
Get a grip dude
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 7:12 PM ET
So how's everyone liking Samuelsson. Told you if he improved his skating he would be a beast. Now as he gets more comfortable the nasty will come out.
- Buff36

I told you and we agreed on it.
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 7:20 PM ET
Some posters still believe goaloffson to be a large part of the Sabres future.

3rd in Sabres goals
5th in assists
4th in points

One trick pony 😀😀😀
One dimensional player
Pp specialist with more even strength goals than most of the team

- Boss34

His one trick is scoring goals and that is premium!
Hatboro_Swords
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Next year is gonna be 05/06 all over again, PA
Joined: 07.30.2010

Apr 18 @ 7:22 PM ET
His one trick is scoring goals and that is premium!
- Rsh

(frank)in A right RSH you old codger. Last time I checked that’s how they determine who wins and loses. Crank it up. We’re gonna win that cup
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 7:33 PM ET
Why?
- Boss34

Have a signed sabres program from rhino. You want it it is your. Ok 34?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 18 @ 7:45 PM ET
I told you and we agreed on it.
- Rsh

Sure
Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM ET
https://www.uscho.com/202...nated-vitamin-supplement/

McKay suspension
Hobey Baker winner

Seems like nothing
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM ET
Wow I’m touched, thank god I have your approval now, Beady alt number 4
- BeadyEyedDouche

?
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 8:19 PM ET
?
- Rsh

What are you talking about?
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM ET
Sure
- Buff36

Yes we came about it at almost the same it.
Rsh
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.23.2021

Apr 18 @ 8:23 PM ET
They got rid of 4 last year.
- Lunaion

Not new!!
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