You might be right, it's just all so backwards. Their focus is clearly Levi.

I don't think Subban is a factor in any of this. He's just a depth guy who was willing to take a 2-way deal, and we know he wasn't their first choice.
- Lunaion

I think he was. He's a culture guy like Peterman was for McDermott way back when.

I think he was. He's a culture guy like Peterman was for McDermott way back when.
- Hank Balling

We know they were negotiating with Tokarski. Subban accepted a 2-way deal, Tokarski got a 1 way deal. I'm connecting the dots. If Subban doesn't take a big pay cut, they just move on to someone who will.

We know they were negotiating with Tokarski. Subban accepted a 2-way deal, Tokarski got a 1 way deal. I'm connecting the dots. If Subban doesn't take a big pay cut, they just move on to someone who will.
- Lunaion

Maybe, I think Subban was always coming back, but we'll never know

Maybe, I think Subban was always coming back, but we'll never know
- Hank Balling

That voice!!

That voice!!
- Buff36

I am almost 50 and have watched the Sabres my entire life (really starting at 5-6 from what I can remember)

Krueger was the worst HC I have ever seen in my life for any sport. benching Skinner was the most perplexing thing I have ever witnessed. Then when you did play him Ralphie buried him on the 4th line?? Then would tell anyone who would listen that he needed more from Skinner..

I really think he has been a con artist his entire life. he talks a great game but when its time to produce you get nothing but lip service.
- hehateme

I said from the day he was hired that he talks like a corporate HR department. That guy was clearly and obviously completely full of s***.

- Hank Balling

Maybe, I think Subban was always coming back, but we'll never know
- Hank Balling

Salary aside, the idea that they have that kind of loyalty to someone they acquired for future considerations and played 4 mediocre games for them is puzzling. He may not have gotten an NHL contract, if he didn't extend here.

Portillo had a golden opportunity to sign after 2 successful years in college before the Sabres signed Subban and Comrie, and he still chose not to come aboard. He almost certainly would have seen some NHL time this season. He gone.
- Hank Balling

stop the negativity

That voice!!
- Buff36

DING DING
jays heating up

We know they were negotiating with Tokarski. Subban accepted a 2-way deal, Tokarski got a 1 way deal. I'm connecting the dots. If Subban doesn't take a big pay cut, they just move on to someone who will.
- Lunaion

something something something

Salary aside, the idea that they have that kind of loyalty to someone they acquired for future considerations and played 4 mediocre games for them is puzzling. He may not have gotten an NHL contract, if he didn't extend here.
- Lunaion

4 mediocre games?

you are being kind

4 mediocre games?

you are being kind
- homiedclown

trying to be nicer

trying to be nicer
- Lunaion

side note

publix chicken finger sub is still outstanding

Salary aside, the idea that they have that kind of loyalty to someone they acquired for future considerations and played 4 mediocre games for them is puzzling. He may not have gotten an NHL contract, if he didn't extend here.
- Lunaion

Supposedly, the loyalty in part comes from Subban being a good soldier and continuing to play in the game where that assbag Pat Maroon 'accidentally' landed on him, injuring him and taking him out for the season.

https://sabrenoise.com/20...nking-2022-23-defensemen/
This article is written by a Fan, but not bad going of the Hockey Writers article. Nice to see how deep we are, but he's right about decisions coming on these players. See how this year plays out and who takes the next step. Time to see how Adams next Chess move works.

Gotta love that guy that just called into GR. He called to say that he completely understands that the team prioritizes signing autographs for kids.... and then complained that they prioritize signing autographs for kids. I can't imagine being a grown man and calling up a radio show to complain that another man didn't write his name down for me.
- Slump Buster

this bit got its own segment on the app. what a clown.

side note

publix chicken finger sub is still outstanding
- homiedclown

when i was down in tampa in april i finally tried it. for an out of town chickysub, A+. Overall, a genuinely quality piece of business. B+.

side note

publix chicken finger sub is still outstanding
- homiedclown

Always is. Ask them to toss it in Franks hot sauce and some blue cheese crumbles. Good stuff.

Always is. Ask them to toss it in Franks hot sauce and some blue cheese crumbles. Good stuff.
- burner087

Oh My!!!

DING DING
jays heating up
- homiedclown

Yep, 9-1 in there last 10. Think there 12gms out now, made up like 4 or 5gms over the last few weeks. Bottom half of the Yankees order other than IKF has been horrible, and dealing with some pitching injuries. Gonna be a fun 2nd half.

OG Larry is another curious UFA. He's been useful for a long time and teams love those defensively reliable guys. Wonder if there's something more there that teams don't like.

Always is. Ask them to toss it in Franks hot sauce and some blue cheese crumbles. Good stuff.
- burner087

this is the way

https://detroithockeynow....an-arrested-in-nashville/