3-4 years.

Using Reinhart’s latest bridge as an example. Capitalize on the remainder of his peak and let some other team splurge on him and sign him deep into his 30’s
- Swedish_Jesus

This is interesting, I don't want them to resign him but if they do, this is palatable.

There's a big gap between paying big money vs no money. If you pay nothing, you're likely going to get what you paid for....and that's what the Sabres have gotten for years. KA's missteps in goal have cost them big.
- Lunaion

UPL has been a top 15 goalie in the league this year.

All of this talk about Travis Konency being a guy that Buffalo could use, would have been cool to draft him 21st overall instead of trading the pick for the drunk goalie would you say ?

There are 8 goalies in this league that matter, heck even Shesterkin is having a down year for his standards.

Exactly why what they did this past offseason was very smart despite being heavily scrutinized.

In a league where UPL can go from Swiss cheese to brick wall. Why the Frank would I pay money and term for a position as reliable as betting Black/Red on the roulette board
- Swedish_Jesus

Good goalies are easy to find and worth every penny, you're voodoo crap works in the bargain bin only.

I would be surprised if Mitts signed that. Is Quinn going to get paid? Not questioning his talent, more so his durability.
- washedup20

Feels like a lock to get bridged at this point. Can't imagine even talking to him a year early.

In case anyone needs to be reminded...nothing done this offseason was smart...this front office is retarded.

The players don't respect them or their compete level would be higher.

Talent gets you drafted, discipline and work ethic get you wins.

The Sabres stop working the minute after the draft.

3-4 years.

Using Reinhart’s latest bridge as an example. Capitalize on the remainder of his peak and let some other team splurge on him and sign him deep into his 30’s
- Swedish_Jesus

he just turned 25

why a 3 or 4 year vs a 6 or 7 year?

UPL has been a top 15 goalie in the league this year.

All of this talk about Travis Konency being a guy that Buffalo could use, would have been cool to draft him 21st overall instead of trading the pick for the drunk goalie would you say ?

There are 8 goalies in this league that matter, heck even Shesterkin is having a down year for his standards.
- Swedish_Jesus

Gambling on the wrong guy this season was costly. Last year, it killed them. Two years ago, it killed them.

'Goalies are voodoo' isn't an excuse to not try.

Mittelstadt is the new Reinhart.

We sign this wussy Cozens to a ludicrous contract and will jettison this guy because he took a few years to develop?

I’ll root for them once they are in Atlanta.

Good goalies are easy to find and worth every penny, you're voodoo crap works in the bargain bin only.
- washedup20

carter hart can be had for a 3rd

Feels like a lock to get bridged at this point. Can't imagine even talking to him a year early.
- Lunaion

he just turned 25

why a 3 or 4 year vs a 6 or 7 year?
- homiedclown

Think it boils down to people wanting him long term, but knowing another 7 year deal doesn't work. Also thinking it's a little cheaper, even though it shouldn't be.

I get both sides re: goalie, and only the goalie position.

Real goalies don't move. The carousel is reserved for the Campbell's, Korpisalo's, Dell's, Kuemper's, Husso's et al.

You're *probably* not buying a good goalie.
- TheSabresTaco

“Real goalies don't move.”
Only if they’re on a cheap team that trades them when they are about to get a deserved big raise (Luongo to Van).
Or if the goalie wants out and goes to UFA (Bob)

Both scenarios lead to a (scary) big contracts that could really blow up a team’s future cap space

carter hart can be had for a 3rd
- homiedclown

Buffalo has a strict no extradition policy...Hart would be a cheap, efficient acquisition...Von Miller's lawyer just gained a client...the Sabres got their #1 goalie. A win for everyone.

Think it boils down to people wanting him long term, but knowing another 7 year deal doesn't work. Also thinking it's a little cheaper, even though it shouldn't be.
- Lunaion

I don't understand how moving your best goal scorer is a sound plan because you overpaid cozens, samuelson, power and dahlin

“Real goalies don't move.”
Only if they’re on a cheap team that trades them when they are about to get a deserved big raise (Luongo to Van).
Or if the goalie wants out and goes to UFA (Bob)

Both scenarios lead to a (scary) big contracts that could really blow up a team’s future cap space
- Ratsreign

They let Ullmark go because they didn't want to pay him like a low-end #1. After 3 years of goaltending problems, they are right back to a similar decision on UPL.

I don't understand how moving your best goal scorer is a sound plan because you overpaid cozens, samuelson, power and dahlin
- homiedclown

They cornered themselves and don't know how to change their plan?

They cornered themselves and don't know how to change their plan?
- Lunaion

who is the better player for the next 5 years for this team

cozens or casey?

who is the better player for the next 5 years for this team

cozens or casey?
- homiedclown

Personally, I think Cozens.

Personally, I think Cozens.
- Lunaion

trade Casey to the stars for a goalie prospect and pick 30

draft Berkly Catton and kick the rebuild down the road another 2 years when Henry Mews can be playing next to Dahlin?

who is the better player for the next 5 years for this team

cozens or casey?
- homiedclown

Does Cozens even want to be in Buffalo anymore? This season seems to have broken him.

Does Cozens even want to be in Buffalo anymore? This season seems to have broken him.
- washedup20

Boss is selling season tickets

seems nobody wants to be in that arena anymore except the road teams

who is the better player for the next 5 years for this team

cozens or casey?
- homiedclown

Mitts and it’s looking like a rather large gap

Mitts and it’s looking like a rather large gap
- Jet Jaguar BD

that's what I am seeing as well

Boss is selling season tickets

seems nobody wants to be in that arena anymore except the road teams
- homiedclown

touche

trade Casey to the stars for a goalie prospect and pick 30

draft Berkly Catton and kick the rebuild down the road another 2 years when Henry Mews can be playing next to Dahlin?
- homiedclown

No clue what they are thinking. Hope it's not that.