Toronto fans and media will eat Matt Murray up and spit him back out, twice.

https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/lawrence-pilut-sabres-move-closer-to-reunion-with-his-exit-from-russia/article_adbbfd0c-febd-11ec-ba41-77ca6496e915.html

"Pilut signed a two-year contract with Traktor in June 2020 because the Sabres' previous management was initially unwilling to give him a one-way contract after he split two seasons between Buffalo and Rochester. When Jason Botterill's staff finally agreed to Pilut's request, it was too late. "
- Hank Balling

Check the previous paragraph, when he completely botches the meaning of a two-way deal. He's making the rookie mistake of assuming a one-way deal is an NHL job.

"A source told The Buffalo News that the Sabres are "very interested" in signing Pilut and the left-shot defenseman is even willing to return on a two-way contract, which would allow the club to assign him to Rochester of the American Hockey League if he doesn't make the NHL roster out of training camp."

I think last season showed that the fans actually were fed up. But as soon as they showed a pulse in the second half, they started trickling back.
- Powerslave

I’m not sold yet. This team forever & a day plays crappy the 1st half of the season then gives a glimmer of hope in the 2nd half. Typical Sabres.

Check the previous paragraph, when he completely botches the meaning of a two-way deal. He's making the rookie mistake of assuming a one-way deal is an NHL job.

"A source told The Buffalo News that the Sabres are "very interested" in signing Pilut and the left-shot defenseman is even willing to return on a two-way contract, which would allow the club to assign him to Rochester of the American Hockey League if he doesn't make the NHL roster out of training camp."
- Lunaion

He definitely doesn't understand what a two-way deal means, but he's right about what the two-way deal actually meant for Pilut and why he left. It was widely shared here among insiders as well

Toronto fans and media will eat Matt Murray up and spit him back out, twice.
- SABRES 89

I saw that. Lol, hope they get him!

He definitely doesn't understand what a two-way deal means, but he's right about what the two-way deal actually meant for Pilut and why he left. It was widely shared here among insiders as well
- Hank Balling

I think it was all about an NHL job and little to do with AHL pay, same as R2 and Antipin.

I’m not sold yet. This team forever & a day plays crappy the 1st half of the season then gives a glimmer of hope in the 2nd half. Typical Sabres.
- MLew65

It isn't like the old Sabres where they would play below expectations only to play how they were supposed to play in the second half of the season. The team wasn't supposed to be good so the first half was about what it was supposed to be. It didn't help that we had the Eichel trade hovering over the organization.

That said, things went south in the first half when we had to go to our third, fourth and fifth string guys. Even good teams can't get over that. It is really impressive that our last few months were very good considering that the goaltending was at best average.

https://www.spectorshocke...mor-roundup-july-10-2022/

That's true, who knows

Would you pay Kuemper 4 years $25 million?
- Stripes77

Kuemper is reportedly looking for the Grubauer ($6M per for 6 years), which matches the Evolving Hockey prediction.

https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/philipp-grubauer

Strome wasn't Qualified
- Buff36

His age, size, and position played fit the Sabres, especially on a short term deal.

Think of the height and skill of a Center group such as Tage, Strome, and Cozens.

Dylan Strome will reportedly not be tendered a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

He's an interesting option, a solid playmaker with efficient shooting who can drive play well. Played difficult second-line minutes. Worth a look for sure. #Blackhawks https://t.co/tGGCYGjbYX

https://twitter.com/JFres...uF8f52aCmpAZkju2i1zA&s=19

His age, size, and position played fit the Sabres, especially on a short term deal.

Think of the height and skill of a Center group such as Tage, Strome, and Cozens.

Dylan Strome will reportedly not be tendered a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

He's an interesting option, a solid playmaker with efficient shooting who can drive play well. Played difficult second-line minutes. Worth a look for sure. #Blackhawks https://t.co/tGGCYGjbYX

https://twitter.com/JFres...uF8f52aCmpAZkju2i1zA&s=19


- kingcong39

I would certainly call his agent. Good age, #3 overall pick. Can’t hurt

I get why a team like Seattle would make that signing. They are at least 5 years from being anything given the empty state of both their roster and their prospect pool. I think it would give them some respectability while they try to acquire more talent.

Makes no sense for us and I can't imagine that Boston could pay that much. Moving Ullmark would probably help them. Dominos?
- Slump Buster

Didn't Seattle just draft Beniers and Wright in back to back drafts?

They also took another quality Center prospect in Goyette as well in the 2nd round this year.

They don't look weak on Center talent.

They might be in better shape then the Sabres as far as their top 2 Centers long term.

I’m not sold yet. This team forever & a day plays crappy the 1st half of the season then gives a glimmer of hope in the 2nd half. Typical Sabres.
- MLew65

From watching and going to games from October to the very last game of the season.

The Sabres as a team ….. made huge strides. I am not talking about playoffs. But as a group they made progress

I can’t tell you how many times our goaltending let us down. There was an article saying we lost out on 20 some odd points.

It’s probly more. Because the month of late December during the shutdown. Like 60% of the team came down with Covid and we basically sent an AHL roster out there and lost and sucked.

So if you take out Covid and having literally no goaltending

Just look at the kids. They got better.

I would certainly call his agent. Good age, #3 overall pick. Can’t hurt
- Fattony1187

Is he some super exciting option?

Definitely not, but he fits in so many ways.

Feels like a solid short term option with potential upside.

https://thehockeywriters..../nhl-rumors-july-10-2022/

Toronto fans and media will eat Matt Murray up and spit him back out, twice.
- SABRES 89

Good. I hope so. He had a cozy goaltending gig with the pens. Then chose to get paid and now can get chewed out by the Toronto media.

Fun career he’s had so far

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl...ado-avalanche/2022/07/10/

Girard rumor again

3 years $3.4 per year for Georgiev

Didn't Seattle just draft Beniers and Wright in back to back drafts?

They also took another quality Center prospect in Goyette as well in the 2nd round this year.

They don't look weak on Center talent.

They might be in better shape then the Sabres as far as their top 2 Centers long term.
- kingcong39

They did, but those players are the extent of their prospects. If I were them I would get Kadri to be the bridge to those two centers.

3 years $3.4 per year for Georgiev
- Stripes77

Smart move by Colorado. Get a good goalie on the cheap so you can keep other players.

Smart move by Colorado. Get a good goalie on the cheap so you can keep other players.
- Slump Buster

He is only $100K cheaper then Kuemper was last season for them.

https://www.capfriendly.c...des/players/darcy-kuemper

3 years $3.4 per year for Georgiev
- Stripes77

is he a difference maker, or just an ok body between the pipes?

is he a difference maker, or just an ok body between the pipes?
- homiedclown

Okay body between the pipes

He is only $100K cheaper then Kuemper was last season for them.

https://www.capfriendly.c...des/players/darcy-kuemper
- kingcong39

I think on that team, campbell at 5 per sounds safer

Okay body between the pipes
- Sabretooth9

jake allen lite?