Who's the Big Surprise this Year ?
- Buff36

Casey, for me its a make it or break it year for him.

I'll take Tage, Cozens, Krebs, and Sheahan.
- Lunaion

I can't go there with Sheahan because it would mean somebody young is likely in the press box or being sent to Rochester, and I don't believe they will do that.

They already have 13 forwards with Hinostroza and the young guys.

I can't see them playing Sheahan over Vinnie and one of the young players (not accounting for injuries of course).

Casey, for me its a make it or break it year for him.
- hubie

Definitely a make or break year

Your streak has ended...

I'm clearly having fun with girgensons. 🤝

I like his size at center, a true checking line with a big guy playing center.

I'm happy when he's playing though. #entertainment
- Boss34

Why doesn't the team like his size enough to play him at Center, for 2 seasons running now with the position wide open for the taking?

Thoughts on CMC?

https://twitter.com/gregt...&t=JySRs7FSMv0U3pyTLYC0aQ

At this cap hit, I go in. All in this year.

Thoughts on CMC?

https://twitter.com/gregt...&t=JySRs7FSMv0U3pyTLYC0aQ

At this cap hit, I go in. All in this year.
- Lilroot9

omg YES....

Thoughts on CMC?

https://twitter.com/gregt...&t=JySRs7FSMv0U3pyTLYC0aQ

At this cap hit, I go in. All in this year.
- Lilroot9

for what pick 4/5 sure but a 1 nah

You're funny. Asplund just beat out Girgs at a position you've been touting all off-season, and he'd be the one getting scratched?

Girgs is the one holding on by a thread. Vinny is 13F and better than him.
- Lunaion

It was an open competition between the 2.

Girgensons would probably be an allstar at 4C. (Again)

*Zemgus Girgensons, a center for the Sabres, will play in the N.H.L. All-Star Game after earning 1,574,896 votes in the fan voting contest.

Asplund would be "learning from above".

Kinda silly to think a team captain (just named a few days ago) is hanging on by a thread. 😀

Almost the same story last year. Countless opportunities to do something about it, but can't admit there's a problem. Some people just can't resist the appeal of Girgs.
- Lunaion

The guys a charmer.....

I can't go there with Sheahan because it would mean somebody young is likely in the press box or being sent to Rochester, and I don't believe they will do that.

They already have 13 forwards with Hinostroza and the young guys.

I can't see them playing Sheahan over Vinnie and one of the young players (not accounting for injuries of course).
- kingcong39

Can't remember the last time they had 12 healthy forwards for an extended period. Sheahan is this year's Hayden/Eakin. Just a guess.

Even a 2 year extension for Okposo at 35 years old feels risky.

A lot hinging on the outcome of this season.

GMKA says they haven’t broached extension yet with Okposo. My take is that day is surely coming. #Sabres

He will absolutely get a pay cut. But for multiple years.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...3ck4uwA-2oaKhHnl4drQ&s=19

Why doesn't the team like his size enough to play him at Center, for 2 seasons running now with the position wide open for the taking?
- kingcong39

I've answered this, no place for asplund on the wing....

How many allstar games have you played at center ?


Exactly ☝️

Even a 2 year extension for Okposo at 35 years old feels risky.

A lot hinging on the outcome of this season.

GMKA says they haven’t broached extension yet with Okposo. My take is that day is surely coming. #Sabres

He will absolutely get a pay cut. But for multiple years.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...3ck4uwA-2oaKhHnl4drQ&s=19
- kingcong39

Get a 2yr extension that will lead him right into the Front Office with the Sabres

for what pick 4/5 sure but a 1 nah
- hubie

I agree not a first or second. But I consider a 3rd (or lower of course). I’m not crazy about spending for a RB, but yikes would this make us unstoppable. Then add OBJ, and let’s do this thing!

Get a 2yr extension that will lead him right into the Front Office with the Sabres
- Buff36

It's an interesting front office. Nice guys vs smart guys. Smart move is not to discuss an extension until after the season.

Even a 2 year extension for Okposo at 35 years old feels risky.

A lot hinging on the outcome of this season.

GMKA says they haven’t broached extension yet with Okposo. My take is that day is surely coming. #Sabres

He will absolutely get a pay cut. But for multiple years.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...3ck4uwA-2oaKhHnl4drQ&s=19
- kingcong39

I’m not worried about 2 more years, but issue will be it will be around $2.5m per or lower.

I’m not worried about 2 more years, but issue will be it will be around $2.5m per or lower.
- Lilroot9

He'll be 35 and 36.

Guys his age with his injury history can fall of a cliff quickly.

It doesn't matter though regarding their cap situation until they decide they're fully 100% focused on winning instead of caring more about development.

He'll be 35 and 36.

Guys his age with his injury history can fall of a cliff quickly.

It doesn't matter though regarding their cap situation until they decide they're fully 100% focused on winning instead of caring more about development.
- kingcong39

Does he even start the year Thursday, anyone hear anything on his upper body situation.

It's an interesting front office. Nice guys vs smart guys. Smart move is not to discuss an extension until after the season.
- Lunaion

To many Nice guys isn't always good

He'll be 35 and 36.

Guys his age with his injury history can fall of a cliff quickly.

It doesn't matter though regarding their cap situation until they decide they're fully 100% focused on winning instead of caring more about development.
- kingcong39

Understood, but with LTIR, I don’t mind, but like I said it has to be a much lower AAV.

Does he even start the year Thursday, anyone hear anything on his upper body situation.
- Buff36

Okposo said he was encouraged to be going hard on the ice today. Hopeful for Thursday. Said Saturday was a special day for him and his family to learn about the ‘C’. #Sabres

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...mVtUXlWlQuiF_UIwhqFw&s=19

Understood, but with LTIR, I don’t mind, but like I said it has to be a much lower AAV.
- Lilroot9

LTIR?

They haven't even hit the cap floor based on actual salary for 2 straight seasons now.

LTIR?

They haven't even hit the cap floor based on actual salary for 2 straight seasons now.
- kingcong39

Don't think they have to worry about LTIR for awhile or Adams completely lost his Banana

Okposo said he was encouraged to be going hard on the ice today. Hopeful for Thursday. Said Saturday was a special day for him and his family to learn about the ‘C’. #Sabres

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...mVtUXlWlQuiF_UIwhqFw&s=19
- kingcong39

Guess will see, hopefully he's ready to go and not because he wants to see the C on his chest.

My money is on Kyle coaches his son