I tried moderately hard to explain said ramifications, but all I got was "who cares"

Who cares if we sign Kevin Hayes to 8Mx7years, make us better right now!
- TheSabresTaco

"Good teams don't have their first round picks anyway because they trade them"

Yeah, for multiple players to play on their team. It's not like they're donating picks to needy teams

I can't imagine a luxury cap league. watch the Laffs fire out a 20M x 5 year offer for Sam Reinhart.

I tried moderately hard to explain said ramifications, but all I got was "who cares"

Who cares if we sign Kevin Hayes to 8Mx7years, make us better right now!

And yes I know you're talking about offer sheets. The truth is, offer sheets are probably great for middle of the road players who excel at a facet of the game. The Ryan Kesler offer sheet was amazing.
- TheSabresTaco

David Backes 🧐

I welcome a good slapping
- TheSabresTaco

"Good teams don't have their first round picks anyway because they trade them"

Yeah, for multiple players to play on their team. It's not like they're donating picks to needy teams
- jcragcrumple

Good teams use those picks to find good assets JER.

Unless you're the Penguins. Then, well.. enjoy the next few years, guys.

- homiedclown

At this point, I don't have time for foreplay. Throw it in, let's get to it.

David Backes 🧐
- gerbe75pts

That was the retaliatory one right? That would have also been good. Great, even.

Imagine being mad about having to pay a young Ryan Kesler 1.9M

Why is this board obsessed with Iafallo? He's a third liner. He had 33 points. By comparison sabres fans whipping boys Sheary and Okposo had 34 and 29 points. Broken old Pomminville had 31.
- matty12345

they worry about the little things, instead of seeing the big picture

one day they will see the light

That was the retaliatory one right? That would have also been good. Great, even.

Imagine being mad about having to pay a young Ryan Kesler 1.9M
- TheSabresTaco

https://en.wikipedia.org/..._have_signed_offer_sheets

There is no doubt he is on the block. He is destined to be a Saber. You’d think a 2026 2nd rounder should do it

Then package gergensens and a 5th for Barkov. THe becomes the 2nd linr Centre behind GMECHL. Then offer sheet Marner 7x11m. Marner loves buffalo.
Cup soon to follow.
- BernardShakey

Bump for the Garth-like spelling errors.

Bump for the Garth-like spelling errors.
- SDSabre

That's Garth's evil Twin, Oaf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NHL_players_who_have_signed_offer_sheets
- homiedclown

Ah, the Bernier one was the retaliatory one.

Imagine paying 4 1st round picks for Chris Gratton.

Danton Heinen, a player who's very similar to Erod, and has had moderately more offensive success, signed a 2x2.8M deal. Per Evolving Wild's projection, they were off by 19K.

They also have Erod signing for about 2.4M for 3 years.

My guess is Erod gets 1.8x2, or 2.4x3

Danton Heinen, a player who's very similar to Erod, and has had moderately more offensive success, signed a 2x2.8M deal. Per Evolving Wild's projection, they were off by 19K.

They also have Erod signing for about 2.4M for 3 years.

My guess is Erod gets 1.8x2, or 2.4x3
- TheSabresTaco

3 years 6 mil total

they worry about the little things, instead of seeing the big picture

one day they will see the light


- homiedclown

Flagged by accident

Hallelujah

3 years 6 mil total
- homiedclown

I'll bet the over if it's a 3 year deal. Bet a 6 pack of Sierras?

Danton Heinen, a player who's very similar to Erod, and has had moderately more offensive success, signed a 2x2.8M deal. Per Evolving Wild's projection, they were off by 19K.

They also have Erod signing for about 2.4M for 3 years.

My guess is Erod gets 1.8x2, or 2.4x3
- TheSabresTaco

Is is bad that I don’t like Erod

- homiedclown

Gets me every time.

Flagged by accident

Hallelujah
- jcragcrumple

Conspiracy theories

Is is bad that I don’t like Erod
- gerbe75pts

Free country.

Is is bad that I don’t like Erod
- gerbe75pts

My jersey comes tomorrow

Corner of 71st and 71st

I'll bet the over if it's a 3 year deal. Bet a 6 pack of Sierras?
- TheSabresTaco

sure

send a message after he signs

Gets me every time.
- feetontheair22

- homiedclown

This is a good post. I'll be back in five...

It's draft picks like Jokiharju that get me excited about the prospects of Ryan Johnson maybe being here in two years. Every guy is different of course. Apparently Johnson's biggest flaw now is his offense. I'd say that's pretty encouraging for a defenseman. Of course he needs about 10-15 lbs, which can definitely be obtained in the next 15 months.


Here's an extended look at him. Well written with a lot of interesting things.
https://theathletic.com/9...ollow-his-dad-to-the-nhl/

I think it's also worth noting that Botterill would have rather chose Johnson than trade the pick away.