……but then wouldn’t that show he’s only in it for the money…..and…..doesn’t really care about the whole “wants to be here, team player” mentality.

Also Cale Makar.
- ImThatGuy

Makar's deal is 2 years old and only bought 1 UFA year. An 8 year deal with Dahlin will buy 7.

He could push to be one of the highest paid players in the league.

Anyone remember what evolving hockey projected for Dmitry Orlov's contract

I think I'd do it if he didn't have two years left
- Hank Balling

I wonder what Jokiharju's value is, league wide. Young cheap RHD can play 4-6. Think there's a good chance it's more than we'd expect.

Wonder if there's a deal he could be flipped for a 2nd and the Sabres use 2 2nds for a legit termed top 4 guy. that is, if that first team didn't want Jokes in return

Anyone remember what evolving hockey projected for Dmitry Orlov
- Hank Balling

5x6.3

Makar's deal is 2 years old and only bought 1 UFA year. An 8 year deal with Dahlin will buy 7.

He could push to be one of the highest paid players in the league.
- Lunaion

He's still an RFA though, the team has some control.

But you're right, the UFA years make the Makar contract apples and oranges.

The overpayment of Seth Jones doesn't help.

5x6.3
- TheSabresTaco

Thanks. It's tempting

5x6.3
- TheSabresTaco

The second most predicted deal was 4 years @ $5.8M per.

Thanks. It's tempting
- Hank Balling

something to think about.

The second most predicted deal was 4 years @ $5.8M per.
- kingcong39

If he were a righty this would be a slam dunk. I know the Sabres and many others don't care about handedness but I care a little bit

Just curious.

If we were a team with the success of the Minnesota Wild, and we had contracts like Damon Severson and Jeff Petry and John Gibson holding us back from being able to make meaningful moves.. would you be irritated?
- TheSabresTaco

I mean if we are just throwing all the bad contracts on one team sure let’s also just add Bob and Karlsson on the Sabres to make it an example

John Gibson is not a bad contract either.

I mean if we are just throwing all the bad contracts on one team sure.

John Gibson is not a bad contract either.
- ImThatGuy

was trying to make a point.

agree to strongly disagree.

was trying to make a point.

agree to strongly disagree.
- TheSabresTaco

Can’t wait to acquire Gibson. 😉

So Cleveland couldn’t have taken Josh Allen first overall ?
- Swedish_Jesus

sure they could of but what the hell does that have to do with you saying Josh fell to Beane?

I had money that he would have scored 30 goals the year before he broke out

also thought he would be playing with eichel and hall that year
- homiedclown

that's all well and good but come on everyone was down on Tage back then. Donnie got him out of his shell and they played Tage with actual good players.

I am just happy Tage is still a Sabre.

Can’t wait to acquire Gibson. 😉
- ImThatGuy

- TheSabresTaco

Sabres are a playoff team with Gibson/Levi. Sabres are golfing with UPL/Levi. 1st and 1st

- TheSabresTaco

Adams infatuation

sure they could of but what the hell does that have to do with you saying Josh fell to Beane?
- hehateme

Buddy Nix could have drafted Gronk

Sabres are a playoff team with Gibson/Levi. Sabres are golfing with UPL/Levi. 1st and 1st
- Hank Balling

Levi will need to Jedi mind trick Gibson into being acceptable enough to win a few important games

How about we don’t give Severson 8 years or run it back with Joker in the top 4.

That would be cool
- Swedish_Jesus

If we are waiting around for the perfect scenario we will end up holding the proverbial bag of poop in the end.

Jacob Chychrun and Damon Severson are now off the board.

He's still an RFA though, the team has some control.

But you're right, the UFA years make the Makar contract apples and oranges.

The overpayment of Seth Jones doesn't help.
- TheSabresTaco

With 1 year before UFA, and the option to accept a QO or request arb, I'd say the team has very little control. Thrilled it won't get there.

If we are waiting around for the perfect scenario we will end up holding the proverbial bag of poop in the end.

Jacob Chychrun and Damon Severson are now off the board.
- sbroads24

I'm fine with that. I think the best fit for this team is in the trade market. The time to get something done is in the next 16-18 days.

With 1 year before UFA, and the option to accept a QO or request arb, I'd say the team has very little control. Thrilled it won't get there.
- Lunaion

The control the team has is similar to the control Calgary had with Tkachuk, but only if Dahlin was as kind with sharing a list of teams he'd be willing to be traded to.

I'm fine with that. I think the best fit for this team is in the trade market. The time to get something done is in the next 16-18 days.
- TheSabresTaco

I'm fine with it if they end up actually doing something.

"We cant give up Savoie or Kulich"

"8 years is too long"

I have a feeling we see these excuses more and more as the offseason progresses

The control the team has is similar to the control Calgary had with Tkachuk, but only if Dahlin was as kind with sharing a list of teams he'd be willing to be traded to.
- kingcong39

and the Sabres with Sam. If the player wants out 1 year before UFA, it's a bad situation.