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sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 8 @ 5:59 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89

What a salesman
jochfr
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Nashville , TN
Joined: 07.11.2009

Jul 8 @ 6:00 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89


WHY WONT ADAMS DO ANYTHING TO GET A GOALIE?!?!?!?!?!?

Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:01 PM ET
I know rsh was talking about Nichols hockey yesterday, and Seth Appert's interview on the radio got me thinking about Sean Malone. Terrific year in Roch last year. If he stays healthy he should be in contention for the extra forward spot, or at the very least, he should be an early call-up.

Buffalo guy who has been through a ton of adversity and really persevered. By all accounts he plays a responsible game and had 37 points in 39 games in Roch to boot.

He can't be a worse option than Bjork

- Hank Balling

Never think the Bjork is just a Option!!! Blasphork
TaroTsujimoto5
Location: Finding Secrets
Joined: 03.03.2010

Jul 8 @ 6:01 PM ET
Mittlestadt was good once he got healthy.

He had the same injury for most of the year and it didn’t heal until he got surgery.

Once he got back into shape he was fine.

Most people who didn’t watch the season wouldn’t know that

- Sabretooth9
olofsson was Much better when he got healthy
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 8 @ 6:03 PM ET
I appreciate the input - I haven't seen him play a lot so im not super familiar with his game. Seth Appert said he was next in line for a call-up before his injury. It's been awhile since the Sabres have had a Buffalo guy on the roster and I wonder if he could sneak through if he has a great camp.

He would have to beat out Ruotsalainen, Bjork and Murray.

- Hank Balling


He's an actual C, and that makes him valuable depth this year.
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 8 @ 6:04 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89


Was literally just told the same thing
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 8 @ 6:04 PM ET
I appreciate the input - I haven't seen him play a lot so im not super familiar with his game. Seth Appert said he was next in line for a call-up before his injury. It's been awhile since the Sabres have had a Buffalo guy on the roster and I wonder if he could sneak through if he has a great camp.

He would have to beat out Ruotsalainen, Bjork and Murray.

- Hank Balling

Kinda surprised Bjork is still here.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:04 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89

That's Funny!!
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

Jul 8 @ 6:05 PM ET
Was literally just told the same thing
- Stripes77

I was told earlier but i've been busy after work today
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:06 PM ET
Well that's 2 bags of flaming Dog Sh!t thrown on Harbor Center's front walk way.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:06 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89


I mentioned he was trying to get him. That really sucks he said no.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 8 @ 6:07 PM ET
Kinda surprised Bjork is still here.
- sbroads24


I can't imagine GMs are kicking down the door for $1.6m player who had 8 points. I was somewhat hopeful they would buy him out because it would have provided actual cash savings
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:08 PM ET
olofsson was Much better when he got healthy
- TaroTsujimoto5


He still isn’t a strong skater / lacks speed.

I don’t like one trick ponies.

Sorry. If we had a loaded roster. Sure I would think he’s good and find for his job.

But we aren’t and are going to waste 5-6 million a year on him
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 8 @ 6:08 PM ET
I can't imagine GMs are kicking down the door for $1.6m player who had 8 points. I was somewhat hopeful they would buy him out because it would have provided actual cash savings
- Hank Balling

Thought someone might take a late round shot.
Fattony1187
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.12.2015

Jul 8 @ 6:09 PM ET
He won't be able to.
- Lunaion



He won’t in 2023/24? That’s lame
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:10 PM ET
I can't imagine GMs are kicking down the door for $1.6m player who had 8 points. I was somewhat hopeful they would buy him out because it would have provided actual cash savings
- Hank Balling

https://images.app.goo.gl/tCGLhhWozUiX92v58
Them's fighten words!!
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 8 @ 6:10 PM ET
I can't imagine GMs are kicking down the door for $1.6m player who had 8 points. I was somewhat hopeful they would buy him out because it would have provided actual cash savings
- Hank Balling


At 25, his buyout is almost free. They just hate making decisions on their guys, even ones that small.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 8 @ 6:11 PM ET
Thought someone might take a late round shot.
- sbroads24


Remember when I constantly roasted Botterill for "trades are hard"? I feel like this goaltending situation is my punishment
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Jul 8 @ 6:11 PM ET
He won’t in 2023/24? That’s lame
- Fattony1187


I mentioned it earlier, he's 1 day too young....1 day.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Jul 8 @ 6:14 PM ET
At 25, his buyout is almost free. They just hate making decisions on their guys, even ones that small.
- Lunaion


A buyout made all the sense in the world. Unless they think they can coax more out and flip him at the deadline.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:14 PM ET
Give Adams cudos for trying. But all the horrible decisions of the past are really coming back to haunt this Organization
sbroads24
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We are in 30th place. It's 2017 , NY
Joined: 02.12.2012

Jul 8 @ 6:15 PM ET
Remember when I constantly roasted Botterill for "trades are hard"? I feel like this goaltending situation is my punishment
- Hank Balling

It’s why it’s absolutely silly to put some arbitrary 2 year maximum number on term for a goalie.

I really hope goaltending doesn’t sink this team again.

Because next years free agency and trade market will go the same way with a bunch of players telling us no thank you
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 8 @ 6:16 PM ET
Since the Goalie is a hot topic, I just found out even though some may or may not believe me but, Adams tried to get John Gibson and Gibson said no. Just thought I would pass along.
- SABRES 89


Murray. No.
Gibson. No.

Who’s next that can turn the Sabres down?

Appreciate Adams kicking tires. I guess he hasn’t wiped enough stink off the organization yet….

So Anderson, Upl, Subban it is…

#PWWTBH
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 8 @ 6:16 PM ET
It’s why it’s absolutely silly to put some arbitrary 2 year maximum number on term for a goalie.

I really hope goaltending doesn’t sink this team again.

Because next years free agency and trade market will go the same way with a bunch of players telling us no thank you

- sbroads24

Be longer than just next year if things don't change.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Jul 8 @ 6:17 PM ET
What a salesman
- sbroads24

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