So this week komarov and Johnson. Suddenly our defense depth looks okay.

Now sign Mat Lindgren
- Sabretooth9

It is better for sure, still need to focus on bulking up the RhD...or at least guys who play either side equally as well...equally being the key.

This Johnson signing may allow them to target an older (30+) vet D for a couple years, rather than concentrate on mid-twenties guys for the long term.

GMKA.

That is all.
- Powerslave

This...

With Johnson and Novikov now in the mix, you can take a forward at 13

It is better for sure, still need to focus on bulking up the RhD...or at least guys who play either side equally as well...equally being the key.

This Johnson signing may allow them to target an older (30+) vet D for a couple years, rather than concentrate on mid-twenties guys for the long term.
- IonSabres

That is possible. Definitely gives us options.

With Johnson and Novikov now in the mix, you can take a forward at 13
- Swedish_Jesus

And Komerov and mats lindgrun.


Completely forgot about Novikov signing. I thought he was a forward

Roch might be very exciting to watch next year

That was some kind of meandering journey for him.

Curious what was really the cause of the delay or indecision.
- kingcong39

He let ex teammates get in his head

Well there's your partner for Power in 2yrs. Go get Tanev or DeMelo for a year.

He let ex teammates get in his head
- Buff36

Someone else said it, timing seems to indicate he wanted to finish the school year. They just got done. Also knowing that money isn’t a big deal to him, he did it his way. This is very good news, and suck it haters of the pick back then. The forwards you all wanted haven’t done poop

Someone else said it, timing seems to indicate he wanted to finish the school year. They just got done. Also knowing that money isn’t a big deal to him, he did it his way. This is very good news, and suck it haters of the pick back then. The forwards you all wanted haven’t done poop
- SDSabre

I was actually one of the people who said he was gonna sign, think Taco was the other. And I was the one who said that on Monday or Tuesday when he was supposed to sign he let ex teammates alter his thoughts. That's what I heard. Said he wasn't listening to the right people. Happy he signed, helps us immensely.

Sabres held tight on the 3 year ELC and Johnson wanted 2 and to burn a year this year.

He also wanted to finish school fyi.

So he waited for both
- Sabretooth9

How do Entry-Level Contracts Work?
Players younger than 25 (28 if they are considered a European player) years of age, as of September 15 during the year of their first NHL contract must sign an entry-level contract (ELC).

Entry-level contracts have set limitations:
All ELCs are two-way contracts
The maximum allowable salary is determined by the respective player's draft year. Please see the Maximum Entry-Level Compensation summary for futher details on maximum compensation.

The length of the entry-level contract is also dependent on the player’s age:
18-21 years of age: 3 years
22-23 years of age: 2 years
24 years of age (and up to 27 years of age for European players): 1 year

I was actually one of the people who said he was gonna sign, think Taco was the other. And I was the one who said that on Monday or Tuesday when he was supposed to sign he let ex teammates alter his thoughts. That's what I heard. Said he wasn't listening to the right people. Happy he signed, helps us immensely.
- Buff36

I said months ago...back in January/February I had him at 75% while many others had himself a goner.
I will say that it was disheartening he didn't sign right after his season was over...but he never said he was walking to FA in August.

ROR trade looking a little more bountiful

I said months ago...back in January/February I had him at 75% while many others had himself a goner.
I will say that it was disheartening he didn't sign right after his season was over...but he never said he was walking to FA in August.
- IonSabres

Yep, I remember that. Glad he signed, helps immensely

Offsets the Old man signing

So this week komarov and Johnson. Suddenly our defense depth looks okay.

Now sign Mat Lindgren
- Sabretooth9

Was not expecting this! Nice job KA

Quality prospect at a needed position. Well done GMKA.

Offsets the Old man signing
- Buff36

I am not in agreement here, especially if their plan is to play him fill time.
No matter how it is tried to be spun, he takes a position away for a young guy. I say that because Savoie should get playing time here to jump start his NHL development process given the reality of his situation.

I do understand what you're saying though.

I have him at 1 of 2 opportunities. Yet, Johnson signing is a much bigger deal IMO...viewed for the long term.

To mitigate, or a better word is optimize the signing would be if Okposo is a rotational player to break Savoie in..preferably at 3RW. That allows Rousek to play 4LW and Greenway at 4RW.

ROR trade looking a little more bountiful
- Buff36

Great take.
Now Johnson or Tage needs to win the MVP trophy during a SC Championship run.

I am not in agreement here, especially if their plan is to play him fill time.
No matter how it is tried to be spun, he takes a position away for a young guy. I say that because Savoie should get playing time here to jump start his NHL development process given the reality of his situation.

I do understand what you're saying though.

I have him at 1 of 2 opportunities. Yet, Johnson signing is a much bigger deal IMO...viewed for the long term.

To mitigate, or a better word is optimize the signing would be if Okposo is a rotational player to break Savoie in..preferably at 3RW. That allows Rousek to play 4LW and Greenway at 4RW.
- IonSabres

Skinner-tage-tuch
Peterka-cozens-Quinn
Green-Mitts-Savoie
Rousek-krebs-Okposo

Tuch just scored. Nice goal. Get him to the playoffs. Dude is a PTPer

Adams now has plenty of flexibility to do what he wants via draft and free agency.

We don’t need to sign any 1 year wonders on offense or defense this summer.

I’m talking about the Hinostrozas, Clauge, Pysyk, etc. that Adams brought in as fillers

Yep, I remember that. Glad he signed, helps immensely
- Buff36

He hasn't made much sense at any point. Signing here and now is as odd as it gets.

Adams now has plenty of flexibility to do what he wants via draft and free agency.

We don’t need to sign any 1 year wonders on offense or defense this summer.

I’m talking about the Hinostrozas, Clauge, Pysyk, etc. that Adams brought in as fillers
- Sabretooth9

Still going to need a couple NHL capable depth D in Roch, like Clague, Davies, and Priskie this year. Might just be 2 instead of 3.

Sabres held tight on the 3 year ELC and Johnson wanted 2 and to burn a year this year.

He also wanted to finish school fyi.

So he waited for both
- Sabretooth9

When did the Sabres have the chance to offer a 3 year ELC?

Krebs assist
Quinn goal
Tuch goal (so far)
Peterka assist (so far)

Johnson signed and Rochester at 7.

Heck of a day