2014 Free Agency Thread

[Dude]

Big day today. The Sabres have cash to spend, and noon can't come fast enough. :up:

[GreedoII]

Well get ready for over payed 3rd and 4th liners....

[Dude]

They have to spend the money to get to the minimum, so if that's what it takes as a short term fix, so be it.

[tampabay25690]

I see some VETS brought in for 2 year deals...

[Dude]

Let's keep this thread for tracking and discussing transactions. There are plenty of other threads on the topic of the Sabres roster situation.

[The Jokeman]

I see some VETS brought in for 2 year deals...

First rumored name besides Ott and Moulson to Buffalo is Brian Gionta.
http://blogs.buffalonews.com/sabres/2014/06/sabres-looking-for-veteran-leadership-and-brian-gionta-has-buffalo-as-a-possible-destination.html?ref=bmh

[denverboz]

Any predictions on where Miller ends up, or how much he might be making next year wherever he ends up?

[Ginger Vitis]

Any predictions on where Miller ends up, or how much he might be making next year wherever he ends up?

Vancouver... 15 million for 3 years

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brian Gionta will not be re-signing with Montreal before noon and will hit the open market, says <a href="https://twitter.com/BBarts">@BBarts</a>. Mutual interest with Sabres.</p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/statuses/483992564735819776">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[The King]

Bruins can't lock down Iggy, he's going to test FA waters.

[JATMtheJATM]

habs sign malhotra.

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ehrhoff to pitt

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Detroit Red Wings sign Riley Sheahan to a two-year contract. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484004577948073985">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

Mark Fayne and Benoit Pouliot to Edmonton

[JATMtheJATM]

leafs overpay for brian boyle. 4.5 per for 2.

edit: ITS A FAKE NEVERMIND.

[Dude]

NYI signs G Chad Johnson

[The King]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Isles?src=hash">#Isles</a> sign G Chad Johnson.</p>&mdash; Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) <a href="https://twitter.com/StapeNewsday/statuses/484008238133051392">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[The King]

Mark Fayne and Benoit Pouliot to Edmonton
5 years 20M for Pouliot!

[Dude]

ehrhoff to pitt
That was really fast. One year deal plus his buyout, he isn't hurting for money.

[Dude]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ottawa Senators sign Milan Michalek to a three-year deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484010010997846017">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[OpIv37]

Gotta wonder why only one year for Erhoff. It's probably pitt's cap.

[Dude]

Stastny goes to St. Louis.

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Detroit Redwings sign G Petr Mrazek. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484012118455238657">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

you are on the ball man.

[Dude]

Cammalleri to NJ

[Dude]

you are on the ball man.Lunch break. :up:

[Dude]

Tom Gilbert signed by Montreal

[JATMtheJATM]

gilbert to habs

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GOD DAMMIT

[Dude]

We're all winners today. :up:

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[Dude]

Jokinen to Florida

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[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/amymoritz">@amymoritz</a>, Josh Gorges accepted trade to Buffalo because he heard his friend Brian Gionta is also very interested in Sabres.</p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/statuses/484013445121978368">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Good news!

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brad Malone signs with Carolina Hurricanes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484013664542810113">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Calgary Flames sign Mason Raymond to a three-year deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484014232199892992">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

boyle to rangers?

[Dude]

Yup.

[JATMtheJATM]

bolland to panthers.

[Dude]

Dylan Reese to AZ

[Dude]

Some big deals going down. Wow. Bolland - $5.5M over 5 years.

[Dude]

And he chose FL over the Leafs. Every time you think it's bad in Buffalo, there's always Toronto ...

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New York Rangers sign Mike Kostka to a one-year deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484016811743404032">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Skooby]

Gionta would be a great acquisition.

[Dude]

Habs sign Mike Weaver

[Dude]

Crap. Orpik to the Caps.

And Joe Vitale to AZ.

[Skooby]

http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/11162482/pittsburgh-penguins-sign-free-agent-defenseman-christian-ehrhoff

[Dude]

Habs sign Jiri Sekac

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I am now told by multiple sources that the Sabres are putting final touches on Gionta deal. Should be done soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgency?src=hash">#FreeAgency</a></p>&mdash; Lauren Brill (@LaurenBrill4) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenBrill4/statuses/484019602461323264">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

Ales Hemsky to Dallas

[Dude]

Ryan Miller signs with Vancouver

[Dude]

Al Montoya signs with FL

[Dude]

Miller gets $6M per / 3 years. Wow.

[Dude]

Pitt signs Blake Comeau and Thomas Greiss

[SkateZilla]

Vancouver has had goalie drama for years....

[Dude]

Gionta to Buffalo!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Habs need a new captain. Brian Gionta signs with the Buffalo Sabres.</p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) <a href="https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/statuses/484023039689248768">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

Gionta - 3 years at $4.25M per

[Dude]

Shawn Thornton to FL.

[SkateZilla]

12 mil left to cap floor, plenty of room for Ott/Moulson.

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Winnipeg Jets sign Mathieu Perreault, 3 years x $3 M per year</p>&mdash; Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) <a href="https://twitter.com/Real_ESPNLeBrun/statuses/484024853696356352">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dr. Lecter]

Orpik's deal is Leino like. 5 years 27.5 million

Wow. that is terrible

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Edmonton Oilers sign D Keith Aulie. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484026249744900096">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[trapezeus]

Orpik's deal is Leino like. 5 years 27.5 million

Wow. that is terrible

he'll be 40 at the end of that. and he was injured this year for a long stretch. ouch

[Dude]

Jonas Hiller to Calgary

[Dude]

Vanek signs with Minnesota

[Dude]

Stephane Robidas to the Laffs.

[JATMtheJATM]

mccormick back to sabres? thats what im hearing.

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source tells me Sabres are still working on making a deal with Moulson.</p>&mdash; Lauren Brill (@LaurenBrill4) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenBrill4/statuses/484032104146427904">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

mccormick back to sabres? thats what im hearing.I saw a tweet from Brad May earlier that referenced that as well.

[Dude]

Derek MacKenzie to FL

Bruno Gervais to Colorado

Panthers have been very busy today.

[Skooby]

mccormick back to sabres? thats what im hearing.

My homie, Cody.

[Dude]

Moulson signs with Buffalo!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Matt Moulson is back with Buffalo for five years and $25 million, says <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC">@FriedgeHNIC</a></p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl/statuses/484034988619202561">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[JATMtheJATM]

WOW! buffalo is having themselves a day!

[Dude]

WOW! buffalo is having themselves a day!Very solid so far.

[Dude]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>St. Louis Blues sign Phil McRae and Brent Regner to one-year contracts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TSN?src=hash">#TSN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAF?src=hash">#FAF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAgentFrenzy?src=hash">#FreeAgentFrenzy</a></p>&mdash; NHL on TSN (@NHLonTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLonTSN/statuses/484035319554408448">July 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Dude]

Marty Havlat signs with NJ

[Dr. Lecter]

Dude is the man.

He might not be having a productive day at work, but he is keeping us up to date.
That is much more important

[Dude]

Cody McCormack back to Buffalo! 3 years, $1.5M per

[Dude]

Dude is the man.

He might not be having a productive day at work, but he is keeping us up to date.
That is much more important
Not productive??? I've gotten a lot done since noon.

[Dude]

Buffalo re-signs Foligno.

[Dr. Lecter]

http://anniemurphypaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/images-32.jpg

[Crisis]

Foligno re-signs in BUF -- 2 yrs, 1.5/2.25

[Dude]

Iginla signs with the Avs

[JATMtheJATM]

word is buffalo and toronto are both after ott.

[Crisis]

BTW, how stupidly good is that Vanek trade now? Moulson, Isles 1st 2015, and how many second rounders?

[Dude]

word is buffalo and toronto are both after ott.
If that's the case, I really like our chances.

[Dude]

Leo Komarov signs with the Laffs

[Dr. Lecter]

BTW, how stupidly good is that Vanek trade now? Moulson, Isles 1st 2015, and how many second rounders?


How about the trade with Minnesota?

Mouslon and McCormick for Mitchell, Gorges a 2nd round pick, Moulson and McCormick. (As Schoop noted)

[Crisis]

Result of the Moulson/Vanek trades

Sabres: Islanders 2015 1st Round pick, Wild 2014 2nd Round Pick, Gorges, Torrey Mitchell, Matt Moulson, Cody McCormick

Wild: Thomas Vanek

Islanders: Sebastian Collberg. Canadiens 2014 2nd Round Pick

Poor Islander fans.

[gebobs]

Who is going to sign Leino? :lol:

[SkateZilla]

Damn, Tim Murray is puttin on a clinic, trade players away for picks, and in a few months bring them right back

Darcy Regier, take notes man.

[SkateZilla]

Foligno re-signs in BUF -- 2 yrs, 1.5/2.25

wasnt he a RFA?

[rbochan]

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x397/tcutonilli/giffed_yourself.gif

[Dude]

Anton Stralman to Tampa

[Dude]

Bernier re-signs with NJD

[Dude]

Zach Redmond to Colorado

[Skooby]

Damn, Tim Murray is puttin on a clinic, trade players away for picks, and in a few months bring them right back

Darcy Regier, take notes man.

No notes, just stay away.

[SkateZilla]

Cody McCormick Signs, 3 yrs 1.5 Mil each,

Bye Bye John Scott.

[OpIv37]

Bernier re-signs with NJD

They can keep his 3 goals a year.

[SkateZilla]

They can keep his 3 goals a year.

2 of them will be in his first game.

[Skooby]

2 of them will be in his first game.

1 Empty net.

[rbochan]

Damn, Tim Murray is puttin on a clinic, trade players away for picks, and in a few months bring them right back

Darcy Regier, take notes man.

Apparently, Darcy Regier spent all day at home calling agents to see if any players had an interest in signing with his team. Despite not actually having a team, his calls were returned by Tim Kennedy and Tim Conolly.

[ckg927]

Kevin Porter goes to Detroit on a two-way deal, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

So it looks like Buffalo is on the lookout for some help for the Amerks.

[SkateZilla]

is Connolly still playing?

[denverboz]

Vancouver... 15 million for 3 years

I heard 18M for 3 years.

[SkateZilla]

It's 6 Mill/yr for 3

[JATMtheJATM]

meszeros signs with the sabres. 1 year, 4 mil.

[ckg927]

TSN's Darren Dreger reports that Andrey Meszaros has been signed by Buffalo. 1 year, $4 mill. Good backup D signing, IMO. (Add-on: Oops! JATM beat me to it.)

Also...update on Ryan Miller's signing with the 'Couve: Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos says that Miller gets a $5 mil/yearly base salary and a $1 mil signing bonus each year. Plus, his no trade clause has been modified; it now lists only 5 teams he'll accept a trade to.

[ckg927]

Just one more thing...at the moment:

The Sabres have no problems reaching the cap floor right now. CapGeek notes they're at $50.9 million with 20 players on the roster.

[SkateZilla]

Meszaros isnt a Backup D..

3rd pair maybe, but he's played 1st/2nd pair roles before.

[SkateZilla]

Just one more thing...at the moment:

The Sabres have no problems reaching the cap floor right now. CapGeek notes they're at $50.9 million with 20 players on the roster.

one entry level contract would do it, 55K or so is what they need, entry level is still like 925K isnt it?

Depending how Reinhart does at camp.

So: (not line recommendations, just random placements)
Moulson - Hodgson - Gionta
Girgensens - Ennis - Stafford
Foligno - McCormic- Stewart
Flynn/Ellis/Mitchell/Grigorenko/Adam/Reinhart?


Gorges - Weber
Myers - Meszaros
Ristolainen - Ruhwedel/Pysyk/Zadorov?

[denverboz]

Vancouver... 15 million for 3 years

I heard 18M for 3 years.

[ckg927]

Meszaros isnt a Backup D..

3rd pair maybe, but he's played 1st/2nd pair roles before.

Duly noted, but a good chunk of our D isn't NHL ready yet. Meszaros can help in that area.

[JATMtheJATM]

meszaros is only a one year deal, so he will likely get dealt at the deadline.

[rbochan]

Darcy Regier: "Trades, FA, signing players is hard, fans don't understand, suffering and education needed..."

GMTM: "This is a destination players want to come to, guys are even waiving no trade clauses and contacting us to come here(and we are giving out GOOD contracts)."

[ckg927]

Cory Conacher to the Isles.

1 year, $600 K deal.

It's the 4th team in 3 years for Conacher.

[Mace]

is Connolly still playing?

Somewhere, with something.

16952

[SkateZilla]

Darcy Regier: "Trades, FA, signing players is hard, fans don't understand, suffering and education needed..."

GMTM: "This is a destination players want to come to, guys are even waiving no trade clauses and contacting us to come here(and we are giving out GOOD contracts)."

Someone should make a Meme graphic of those quotes.

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Cory Conacher to the Isles.

1 year, $600 K deal.

It's the 4th team in 3 years for Conacher.

unless it's 2-way, 925K is the minimum isnt it? he'll likely be in the AHL

[don137]

Cory Conacher to the Isles.

1 year, $600 K deal.

It's the 4th team in 3 years for Conacher.
I am so glad Islanders cannot sign anyone noteworthy. Even Buffalo finishing worst in the league is more attractive than playing on the Island. Also shows players love Buffalo as a city and believe in what they are doing.

[SkateZilla]

John Scott to S.J

[Downinfloflo]

I am so glad Islanders cannot sign anyone noteworthy. Even Buffalo finishing worst in the league is more attractive than playing on the Island. Also shows players love Buffalo as a city and believe in what they are doing.

Holy **** you get all that from a few middle of the road free agent signings?



UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders made a big splash on the second day of free agency, signing centre Mikhail Grabovski (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/?name=mikhail+grabovski) and former Toronto Maple Leafs teammate Nikolai Kulemin (http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/?name=nikolai+kulemin).
Grabovski received a US$20-million, four-year contract, while Kulemin got $16.75 million over four years.

Both of them scored 30 goals a few seasons ago.

[Skooby]

Holy **** you get all that from a few middle of the road free agent signings?




Both of them scored 30 goals a few seasons ago.

How'd the Isles do last season ? Lousy.

[gebobs]

Both of them scored 30 goals a few seasons ago.
Just like Drury when the Rangers grabbed him, eh?

Grabovski is about done. 30 years old and spent half the season injured. He scored a third of his career goals in one season and it's been downhill since. Last year, Toronto bought out his contract. Granted, the Caps got some decent production, 13/22, for only $3 million. I doubt he'll put up those numbers again...and for $5 million per?

Kulemin might be another story. He might still have some legs but his production has fallen off even more than Grabovski. But both had a decent Olympics. Who knows? Maybe they can both reignite some of that chemistry from that glorious season in Toronto where they combined for 59 goals and nearly helped the Leafs qualify for the playoffs.

[Downinfloflo]

Just like Drury when the Rangers grabbed him, eh?

Grabovski is about done. 30 years old and spent half the season injured. He scored a third of his career goals in one season and it's been downhill since. Last year, Toronto bought out his contract. Granted, the Caps got some decent production, 13/22, for only $3 million. I doubt he'll put up those numbers again...and for $5 million per?

Kulemin might be another story. He might still have some legs but his production has fallen off even more than Grabovski. But both had a decent Olympics. Who knows? Maybe they can both reignite some of that chemistry from that glorious season in Toronto where they combined for 59 goals and nearly helped the Leafs qualify for the playoffs.

You think the Sabres were the only team that had to reach the Cap floor? LOL

They are still $15 mill under the cap.

[gebobs]

You think the Sabres were the only team that had to reach the Cap floor? LOL

They are still $15 mill under the cap.

Who? The Rags? Great. Leino will get them over the hump.

[Dr. Lecter]

Holy **** you get all that from a few middle of the road free agent signings?




Both of them scored 30 goals a few seasons ago.

So did Moulson.

But you say he sucks.

[Skooby]

So did Moulson.

But you say he sucks.

Stop using logic or else you might confuse him.

[Downinfloflo]

So did Moulson.

But you say he sucks.

Prove it....

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Stop using logic or else you might confuse him.

Figures...

You would confuse "Logic" with making **** up.

[Downinfloflo]

Who? The Rags? Great. Leino will get them over the hump.

Hockey is not for you, Stick to the politics.

[JATMtheJATM]

We see how well kulemin and grabovsky worked for the laffs. Not worried in the slightest.

[Dr. Lecter]

Prove it....

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Figures...

You would confuse "Logic" with making **** up.

You say all of their players suck.

And you said Moulson hated life in Buffalo too.

(at the same time Spiked said there was no way the Islanders were drafting top 10, but I digress)

[Downinfloflo]

You say all of their players suck.

And you said Moulson hated life in Buffalo too.

(at the same time Spiked said there was no way the Islanders were drafting top 10, but I digress)

Anytime you want to prove it would be ok with me.

You can also continue to make **** up as you go, I'm fine with that aswell.

[gebobs]

Hockey is not for you, Stick to the politics.

Politics suck. Hockey is life.

Yay. Your team went to the Finals. Makes you so much better than me.

[Downinfloflo]

Politics suck. Hockey is life.

Yay. Your team went to the Finals. Makes you so much better than me.

I don't mention it, It was fun to watch but they over achieved.

Montreal knocked out Boston they knocked out the Pens it left the door wide open.

Will they get to the finals this up coming season? Nope!

[gebobs]

I don't mention it, It was fun to watch but they over achieved.

Montreal knocked out Boston they knocked out the Pens it left the door wide open.

Will they get to the finals this up coming season? Nope!

Oh poor you! You sure know how to face discomfort with style! If only I could be more like you.

[Ginger Vitis]

FloFlo also guaranteed Vanek would resign with the Islanders when he was traded to the Islanders

[Downinfloflo]

FloFlo also guaranteed Vanek would resign with the Islanders when he was traded to the Islanders

I'm sure you will have no problem finding it right?

Or do you just make **** up as you go to?

[JATMtheJATM]

do you really have nothing better to do then to try down optimistic sabre fans? you arent "being a realist" at this point, you are just being a dick. we get it. sabres suck. find a new narrative already.

[Downinfloflo]

do you really have nothing better to do then to try down optimistic sabre fans? you arent "being a realist" at this point, you are just being a dick. we get it. sabres suck. find a new narrative already.

In other words, You got nothing but "feelings" and I hurt them.

Get over it.

[JATMtheJATM]

In other words, You got nothing but "feelings" and I hurt them.

Get over it.

you arent hurting my feelings. i just think you could be spending your time better. trying to one up fans on their message board of a team you arent even a fan of is puzzling.

[Dr. Lecter]

Anytime you want to prove it would be ok with me.

You can also continue to make **** up as you go, I'm fine with that aswell.


Damn Islanders are doing it right...

Vanek will have some jump in his step playing with a real centre and finally out of Buffalo.

The draft picks are 3-5 years away from doing much of anything in the NHL anyway so no big loss there for N.Y...

I think Vanek will resign on the Island, They will be in Brooklyn soon in a brand new arena with plenty for the players to do after work.

Moulson hates life right now.

[gebobs]

you arent hurting my feelings. i just think you could be spending your time better. trying to one up fans on their message board of a team you arent even a fan of is puzzling.
There's a common term for that. Why don't you tell him what it is flo?

[gebobs]

I'm sure you will have no problem finding it right?

Damn that was quick.

Good call, flo! Just shows to go ya, the success of a team does not translate to fan acumen. When hopefully we're sipping from the cup in a few years and the Rags are back to being our playoff *****es, that won't necessarily mean we know more about the sport then you.

Stick to politiks, hockey isn't...oh never mind.

[Ginger Vitis]

Thanks Doc.. Flo Flo was wrong about 2 things in that post

[JATMtheJATM]

https://twitter.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/484717760493002752

sabres sign tyson strachan.

[Skooby]

https://twitter.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/484717760493002752

sabres sign tyson strachan.

Here come the boom.

[SkateZilla]

AHL Filler, he likely wont ever see NHL time./

[JATMtheJATM]

AHL Filler, he likely wont ever see NHL time./

not necessarily. he has seen over 100 NHL games. hes an AHL signing, mostly, but hes a guy who can fill in if the injury bug hits buffalo. depth signing at its finest.

[SkateZilla]

He'll prolly play during our mandatory mid-season benching of Myers.

[JATMtheJATM]

He'll prolly play during our mandatory mid-season benching of Myers.

heres hoping that is not necessary!

[Dr. Lecter]

Canhe be any worse than Weber was last year?

[Skooby]

Canhe be any worse than Weber was last year?

LOL, it'd be hard.

[JATMtheJATM]

sabres resign hackett

[DetDannyWilliams]

sabres resign hackett

Hackett accepted a qualifying offer from the team and agreed to a one-year, $750,750 contract for the upcoming season.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/hackett-signs-sabre-offer-sheet-20140705

[Skooby]

He can Hackett.

[The Jokeman]

He can Hackett.

I'm not sure he can, I have more faith in Neuvirth and Enroth. As Hackett's played in the AHL for close to 4 seasons and he was far from great in Rochester last year.

[trapezeus]

i hope he can't. frankly there seems to be a lot of goalies in the depth chart. no one guaranteed to be excellent, but what we don't need is some hero playing shut down hockey for a long stretch and let us escape from just one more brutal season.

[Skooby]

I'm not sure he can, I have more faith in Neuvirth and Enroth. As Hackett's played in the AHL for close to 4 seasons and he was far from great in Rochester last year.Hackett up.

[gebobs]

Enough with the lame puns.

[JATMtheJATM]

morrow to the lightning.

[SkateZilla]

Sabres sign Benoit to 1 Yr Deal.