at the end of the day he signs for 3 years 7 per to retire in tampa

he loves it there

they love him

no state taxes


same story as 8 years ago
- homiedclown

Wouldn't be a shock if they found a way to make it work.

Wouldn't be a shock if they found a way to make it work.
- Lunaion

Don’t see Stamkos leaving TB, unless they totally low ball him on a contract offer.
Especially to go to a division rival.
He is Mr Tampa, his number will be up in the rafters after he retires.

Don’t see Stamkos leaving TB, unless they totally low ball him on a contract offer.
Especially to go to a division rival.
He is Mr Tampa, his number will be up in the rafters after he retires.
- Ratsreign

It’s going to take some serious cap gymnastics to make it work

at the end of the day he signs for 3 years 7 per to retire in tampa

he loves it there

they love him

no state taxes


same story as 8 years ago
- homiedclown

I'm sure this 99.999% true.

I'm holding out on the 0.001% AS A FAN that they could fight all odds and win.

Should Adams plan for it? Nope. Yet, if there is a chance, any chance he should throw all the chips in.

I'm sure this 99.999% true.

I'm holding out on the 0.001% AS A FAN that they could fight all odds and win.

Should Adams plan for it? Nope. Yet, if there is a chance, any chance he should throw all the chips in.
- IonSabres

He's going to have to come out firing this offseason. Even his QO's are a challenge this summer. Waiting on Stamkos? I hope not.

I'm sure this 99.999% true.

I'm holding out on the 0.001% AS A FAN that they could fight all odds and win.

Should Adams plan for it? Nope. Yet, if there is a chance, any chance he should throw all the chips in.
- IonSabres

Buyout Skinner and offer Stamkos a poop load of money for 2 years. 3 if necessary. May require selling PSLs for the club level nacho bar but thems the breaks

Buyout Skinner and offer Stamkos a poop load of money for 2 years. 3 if necessary. May require selling PSLs for the club level nacho bar but thems the breaks
- Hank Balling

An $11M and $13M effective cap hit for Stamkos in the 2nd and 3rd year of his deal is worth it that much?

An $11M and $13M effective cap hit for Stamkos in the 2nd and 3rd year of his deal is worth it that much?
- kingcong39

We're factoring in the Skinner buyout money there? If so then yeah I'm in 110%

It would give the Sabres instant credibility as a playoff team imo

We're factoring in the Skinner buyout money there? If so then yeah I'm in 110%

It would give the Sabres instant credibility as a playoff team imo
- Hank Balling

Yes, as that's $1.4M, $4.4M and $6.4M the next 3 seasons.

Yes, as that's $1.4M, $4.4M and $6.4M the next 3 seasons.
- kingcong39

Terry is not acting like a guy with a lot of cash to throw around right now.

Terry is not acting like a guy with a lot of cash to throw around right now.
- Lunaion

How so? My man owns an NFL team, and they print money

How so? My man owns an NFL team, and they print money
- Wetbandit1

Why is he trying to sell part of the team then?

Stadiums are expensive.

Why is he trying to sell part of the team then?

Stadiums are expensive.
- Lunaion

Just gotta wait for his next TV deal check from the NFL

Yes, as that's $1.4M, $4.4M and $6.4M the next 3 seasons.
- kingcong39

I'm in

Why is he trying to sell part of the team then?

Stadiums are expensive.
- Lunaion

He's going to pay for his original Bills purchase price by selling 25% of the team and he's going to offset his stadium cost by selling PSLs/NFL revenue since he bought the team. He has no idea how to run a hockey team successfully but Jed Clampett paid for his entire purchase of the Bills WITH a new stadium in under 10 years. Fair play to him.

Why is he trying to sell part of the team then?

Stadiums are expensive.
- Lunaion

Sure, stadiums are expensive if you have to pay for them, he doesn't, or at least he only has to pay for a tiny portion of it

Like Hank mentioned, he's going to recoup his purchase price, it's all gravy after that.

Sure, stadiums are expensive if you have to pay for them, he doesn't, or at least he only has to pay for a tiny portion of it

Like Hank mentioned, he's going to recoup his purchase price, it's all gravy after that.
- Wetbandit1

Point is still that he's acting cash poor right now.

He's paying a lot more than a tiny portion, and the overruns are already mounting.

vaginaboob
- jochfr

How so? My man owns an NFL team, and they print money
- Wetbandit1

How so?

See where the Sabres rank in terms of salary cap spending the past few seasons.

Sure, stadiums are expensive if you have to pay for them, he doesn't, or at least he only has to pay for a tiny portion of it

Like Hank mentioned, he's going to recoup his purchase price, it's all gravy after that.
- Wetbandit1

There's also the NFL G4 stadium "loan" which isn't a loan so much as a forgivable investment from the NFL and Terry is reportedly receiving $200m through that program

https://www.nfl.com/news/...unty-to-build-new-stadium

"The NFL, through its G4 loan program, and the Bills agreed to commit $550 million in financing. The Pegulas' share came in at $350 million, with much of that made up by the team introducing seat licenses for season ticket holders."

Why is he trying to sell part of the team then?

Stadiums are expensive.
- Lunaion

Pretty much the % pegula is looking to sell would cover all stadium costs and still have controlling interest in the team.

Free stadium basically

Asking buff36 and washedup. How’s Ryan reeves doing in game 7 tonight?

That grit!!!!

Don’t see Stamkos leaving TB, unless they totally low ball him on a contract offer.
Especially to go to a division rival.
He is Mr Tampa, his number will be up in the rafters after he retires.
- Ratsreign

Yup. He’s not leaving. Even if they low ball him at 5-6 mill or something.

Take taxes into account and he probly makes the same in buff at 8-9 mil

Pretty much the % pegula is looking to sell would cover all stadium costs and still have controlling interest in the team.

Free stadium basically
- Sabretooth9

Free is an interesting leap.