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Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 3 @ 3:51 PM ET
No sprinkles?

First no jalapeños, whatever.

But NO SPRINKLES is just too far.

- ImThatGuy


Desperate times call for desperate measures
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 3:53 PM ET
But no sprinkles
- Stripes77

That a Reach Around, that's the Special Feeler. When he almost has that Johnson in Hand.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 3 @ 3:58 PM ET
OK so let's say we started that fair with are little bet, and took the month of October away because Bear didn't start playing games until November. I bet Bear wins the bet, but hey we didn't do that.
And still stand by what I said those 2 could have helped us, just like Girgensons could have helped more than he did.

- Buff36


Girgensons is obviously limited. No hiding his offensive struggles, but that's not what you should be judging a defense 1st guy...

I'm expecting 10 -25 again. Probably a few selke votes....
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 3:58 PM ET
Johnson and Johnson will be are new Sponsor on are Helmets.
Have a Picture of Dahlin and Co. On the Bottle
" The New Vibes Shampoo, It Feels So Good"
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Jul 3 @ 3:59 PM ET
If there that high on Levi, do we need a true number 1. If the talk is right and Levi is the man then we need someone who can give us 30 to 35 games. Who is out there that can do that and atleast give us a save % above 900-905 range.
- Buff36


Upl could probably play 25 -30 games if healthy
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Jul 3 @ 4:00 PM ET
Upl could probably play 25 -30 games if healthy
- Boss34

The whole point is we don’t want him to
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 3 @ 4:03 PM ET
The whole point is we don’t want him to
- Jet Jaguar BD



He has no holes….
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 3 @ 4:04 PM ET
Johnson and Johnson will be are new Sponsor on are Helmets.
Have a Picture of Dahlin and Co. On the Bottle
" The New Vibes Shampoo, It Feels So Good"

- Buff36



The Sabres won’t be able to enter the arena unless they received the J&J vaccine….the 14th version.

Fans get free shots upon entry, sponsored by the governor Kat.
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 3 @ 4:05 PM ET
KA has his feelers out to see if there’s any more slots he can fill with a Johnson.
- SoCalPucks

That’s a huge gap to fill. How many Johnson’s will it take
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 3 @ 4:06 PM ET
Upl could probably play 25 -30 games if healthy
- Boss34

I’m sure he could. But I’d like to win more than 3 of them. 😁
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 3 @ 4:08 PM ET
The whole point is we don’t want him to
- Jet Jaguar BD

Why are you arguing with yourself?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:09 PM ET
I’m sure he could. But I’d like to win more than 3 of them. 😁
- IndianaSabresFan

Be Nice!! 😁😁😅😅🤣🤣
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:13 PM ET
Upl could probably play 25 -30 games if healthy
- Boss34

That's why it would be very surprising if they went after Hellebuyck, unless it's just such a bargain that 1yr really doesn't matter. And I wouldn't mind it but I might get a little pissed off about it. Basically gave up the playoffs to get Levi signed with not going after a goalie and now you're willing to.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:16 PM ET
That’s a huge gap to fill. How many Johnson’s will it take
- IndianaSabresFan

Ching should take care of it.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 3 @ 4:17 PM ET
That's why it would be very surprising if they went after Hellebuyck, unless it's just such a bargain that 1yr really doesn't matter. And I wouldn't mind it but I might get a little pissed off about it. Basically gave up the playoffs to get Levi signed with not going after a goalie and now you're willing to.
- Buff36



Wouldn’t that be the exact same situation as last season?
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:18 PM ET
Wouldn’t that be the exact same situation as last season?
- washedup20

Well the last 3 actually
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 3 @ 4:21 PM ET
Well the last 3 actually
- Buff36



I guess Adams isn’t bald enough yet….

Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:23 PM ET
That's why it would be very surprising if they went after Hellebuyck, unless it's just such a bargain that 1yr really doesn't matter. And I wouldn't mind it but I might get a little pissed off about it. Basically gave up the playoffs to get Levi signed with not going after a goalie and now you're willing to.
- Buff36


I think most of you are putting too much stock into Levi.

Is he going to be be good? Most likely.

But he’s a rookie goalie coming out of college. Expecting him to play 50+ games is a pipe dream idea.

Helleybuck or Gibson ideally coming in and play 50-55 and give the rest to Levi.

Levi has played 6-7 NHL games. He’s not an NHL vet with 4-5 years of professional hockey experience
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 3 @ 4:26 PM ET
I think most of you are putting too much stock into Levi.

Is he going to be be good? Most likely.

But he’s a rookie goalie coming out of college. Expecting him to play 50+ games is a pipe dream idea.

Helleybuck or Gibson ideally coming in and play 50-55 and give the rest to Levi.

Levi has played 6-7 NHL games. He’s not an NHL vet with 4-5 years of professional hockey experience

- Sabretooth9

I think the cost of helly is too high to go that route. But I agree they need an upgrade to play at least 35-40 games.
Sabretooth9
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.24.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:29 PM ET
I think the cost of helly is too high to go that route. But I agree they need an upgrade to play at least 35-40 games.
- IndianaSabresFan



No, that’s how many games they need Levi to play lol.

Bump the breaks. Holy cow.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Jul 3 @ 4:30 PM ET
This guy can suck my ass

https://twitter.com/sunho...nqPGPzhNf1pcShYjrajw&s=19
IndianaSabresFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Matt FRICKIN ELLIS, IN
Joined: 01.17.2007

Jul 3 @ 4:32 PM ET
No, that’s how many games they need Levi to play lol.

Bump the breaks. Holy cow.

- Sabretooth9

Well I assumed someone was getting injured and we would get like 10 or so games of comrie or UPL as well
Stripes77
Referee
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Where ever Matt Ellis allows me to be, NY
Joined: 07.30.2012

Jul 3 @ 4:36 PM ET
I think most of you are putting too much stock into Levi.

Is he going to be be good? Most likely.

But he’s a rookie goalie coming out of college. Expecting him to play 50+ games is a pipe dream idea.

Helleybuck or Gibson ideally coming in and play 50-55 and give the rest to Levi.

Levi has played 6-7 NHL games. He’s not an NHL vet with 4-5 years of professional hockey experience

- Sabretooth9


I wish Gibson didn't have 4 more years, and I wish Helley had 2 years left instead of just 1.

The real question is after taking into account what it would cost to acquire, the length they are under contract for and what a new contract for Helley would cost would be, which would you prefer?

At this point neither team is going to get their ideal return for either goalie.

Helley has one year left at $6.1 Gibson 4 left at $6.4

If you go after Gibson and Levi is ready and takes over full time in 2 seasons he is then due for a new contract so you're paying your goalies $10-$14 million total.

Still not awful but that is a lot of money tied up on your goaltenders.

But Helley could walk in a year and that might not be enough time to gauge Levi.

Gibson is my target...even though I think Helley is better.

Gibson plays 50 games Levi plays 32 in year one.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Jul 3 @ 4:37 PM ET
I think most of you are putting too much stock into Levi.

Is he going to be be good? Most likely.

But he’s a rookie goalie coming out of college. Expecting him to play 50+ games is a pipe dream idea.

Helleybuck or Gibson ideally coming in and play 50-55 and give the rest to Levi.

Levi has played 6-7 NHL games. He’s not an NHL vet with 4-5 years of professional hockey experience

- Sabretooth9

I don't want Levi playing that many games, but with the Sabres it wouldn't surprise me. For as much crap as I give Boss he knows someone and I believe some of what he says.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Jul 3 @ 4:41 PM ET
I don't want Levi playing that many games, but with the Sabres it wouldn't surprise me. For as much crap as I give Boss he knows someone and I believe some of what he says.
- Buff36



Improvement over playoffs is still the organization’s motto
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