I would take offense to this. But it’s gary Indiana which is probably top 5 worse city in the USA.
- IndianaSabresFan

Beautiful country over there. It's the best intro to Chicago one could aspire for, rolling down the 90 from Buffalo.

Little news about Risto and i'm kinda shocked, talk of Risto for Laine. How this would work is beyond me, I thought he was asking for 9-10 a year, I was told Botterill wants to see what Reinhart's deal brings before any other big paydays. Very strange.

Botts yes


Us sh!theads on a message board (which is the context of the post in the 1st place)? No

Worry about the team making the playoffs 1st.

An expansion draft in 2021? Are you kidding me?

I have more important things to worry about in life, you should too.
- dadeadhead

This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.
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This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.

- Der Kaiser[/img]

This is a very good post


I like Olives.

Little news about Risto and i'm kinda shocked, talk of Risto for Laine. How this would work is beyond me, I thought he was asking for 9-10 a year, I was told Botterill wants to see what Reinhart's deal brings before any other big paydays. Very strange.
- SABRES 89

But laine is RFA so how is he going to see What sams deal brings ..

Little news about Risto and i'm kinda shocked, talk of Risto for Laine. How this would work is beyond me, I thought he was asking for 9-10 a year, I was told Botterill wants to see what Reinhart's deal brings before any other big paydays. Very strange.
- SABRES 89

I'm wondering if it's a shorter term contract for Laine or Winnipeg knows they can't make it work with him and Connor, so they are just going to see what they can get.

If there isn't the ability to talk to Laine's agent, then there is no way Botterill could give up much more than Risto.

This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.

- Der Kaiser[/img]

I come here for the escape from the mountains of work that sits in front of me that I get the urge to burn down and then go back.

Not a fan of olives or mayo, but I am not here to judge those that prefer them.

Even when you take out all the guys who may not be here come the ED Buffalo will still end up losing a great player that was suppose to be part of our future. I think the real issue is with Defense. Even if we protect Dahlin, Joker, and Pilut, that leaves Montour and Borgen exposed. I would prefer not to lose either of them.
- Sabrehagan

Joker doesn’t need to be Protected

I'm wondering if it's a shorter term contract for Laine or Winnipeg knows they can't make it work with him and Connor, so they are just going to see what they can get.

If there isn't the ability to talk to Laine's agent, then there is no way Botterill could give up much more than Risto.
- thatsapickle

They called once about Laine already, I just can't see how that works. You can't have a team filled with 9-10 mill a year players and still compete year after year or may be i'm wrong. Reinharts contract is due after next season, can't see him signing for less then 7.

Alex Iafallo has signed a two-year, $4.85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Iafallo had an arbitration hearing set for July 20th that's no longer necessary. He scored 15 goals and 33 points in 82 games in 2018-19. This is a solid bridge contract that makes a lot of sense for both sides. By the end of it, we should have a better idea of how Iafallo's career will likely shape out and what qualifies as fair value for him long-term.


He would have been a nice add.

This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.

- Der Kaiser[/img]

But laine is RFA so how is he going to see What sams deal brings ..
- gerbe75pts

he said


botts wants to know how much sam is going to get in his big contract before he adds big long term contracts to the mix


with all the colleges in all the states you attended, you should be able to pass a reading comprehension test by now

he said


botts wants to know how much sam is going to get in his big contract before he adds big long term contracts to the mix


with all the colleges in all the states you attended, you should be able to pass a reading comprehension test by now



- homiedclown

Careful what you say to him, he will cry to the MOD's or find a REF to complain to.

They called once about Laine already, I just can't see how that works. You can't have a team filled with 9-10 mill a year players and still compete year after year or may be i'm wrong. Reinharts contract is due after next season, can't see him signing for less then 7.
- SABRES 89

I can't see it either.

Even if Laine Signed for under $9m, the Sabres have to send out Risto + at least one of Bogo, Scandella, Okposo, or Sobotka.

Little news about Risto and i'm kinda shocked, talk of Risto for Laine. How this would work is beyond me, I thought he was asking for 9-10 a year, I was told Botterill wants to see what Reinhart's deal brings before any other big paydays. Very strange.
- SABRES 89

I can't see it either.

Even if Laine Signed for under $9m, the Sabres have to send out Risto + at least one of Bogo, Scandella, Okposo, or Sobotka.
- thatsapickle

These contracts are getting out of hand, not everyone will do what the players in Tampa have done.

This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.

- Der Kaiser[/img]

Well said. Let the front office nerds do their thing. More off topic posts please.

This is the best post I have seen in these threads in 5 years. I remember when people came here to discuss hockey games and how the games are played. When no games were on and it was boring, people would talk about booze and women and movies and olives and mayonnaise based salads.

Now we've turned into a bunch of math nerds pouring over charts and graphs and worrying about cap repercussions for category 5 restricted free agents in connection with an expansion draft that's two years away.

I'm here to escape budgeting and planning headaches, not argue over them.
I'm an old man, and probably the king of the poopheads. I'll cop to all of that, and proudly.

- Der Kaiser[/img]

Help is on the way old man:

These contracts are getting out of hand, not everyone will do what the players in Tampa have done.
- SABRES 89

I wonder if that mentality sticks there with Yzerman gone.

Point could be the change in the thinking if he gets a big pay day.

I wonder if that mentality sticks there with Yzerman gone.

Point could be the change in the thinking if he gets a big pay day.
- thatsapickle

Hard to say, you have to think if they don't win the cup next year Cooper is gone and maybe they start moving pieces. Point will get paid, I doubt he takes a bridge deal.

Hard to say, you have to think if they don't win the cup next year Cooper is gone and maybe they start moving pieces. Point will get paid, I doubt he takes a bridge deal.
- SABRES 89

I would imagine so.

There would have to be changes. They can't fall that far off the cliff without something happening.

Alex Iafallo has signed a two-year, $4.85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Iafallo had an arbitration hearing set for July 20th that's no longer necessary. He scored 15 goals and 33 points in 82 games in 2018-19. This is a solid bridge contract that makes a lot of sense for both sides. By the end of it, we should have a better idea of how Iafallo's career will likely shape out and what qualifies as fair value for him long-term.


He would have been a nice add.
- SABRES 89

Could’ve signed him for free when he was free agent in 2017 and he would’ve signed

Just like Mack buffalo Is late as usual

I would imagine so.

There would have to be changes. They can't fall that far off the cliff without something happening.
- thatsapickle

Seems the Jets don't want to pay Laine 10 a year, someone can't remember who on TSN said they may feel more comfortable with a bridge deal for him but not Kyle Conner.

he said


botts wants to know how much sam is going to get in his big contract before he adds big long term contracts to the mix


with all the colleges in all the states you attended, you should be able to pass a reading comprehension test by now



- homiedclown

That’s great Patrick Laine is not going to take A bridge deal but once again you’re missing the point

And Sams probably not going to be here but that’s how the game is played

Careful what you say to him, he will cry to the MOD's or find a REF to complain to.
- SABRES 89

all he had to do was take 5 seconds to READ (reed,reid) what you typed


I swear we have some of the dumbest fans on this site, and they didn't even go to Lockport High