Report: Sabres Extend ROR

[Downinfloflo]

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Buffalo had to give up an extra $2m per to offset the state of the franchise.

He's a forward that get's 1st line minutes, But he put's up 2nd line numbers.

He has averaged 17 goals per season in his NHL career...(Rick Nash get's paid $7.8m he scored 42 goals last year)

Pittsburgh paid less to land Phil Kessel, He also makes $1m dollars less a year than O'reilly and Kessel scores 25+ a season.

I really don't get the contract and why anyone think's this guy is star, Like I said before, Buffalo just paid $7.5m for a Ryan Callahan with less offense.

In 3 years when the honeymoon fades, You guys will be pissed with his contract and his production.


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[Guest]

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I hope it works out for the Sabres but that is a lot of money for the production this guy has put up so far.

[JATMtheJATM]

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considering the league leader last year had, what? 87 points? the downtick in production is across the board.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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we just signed his brother also...

Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres 17m17 minutes agoBuffalo, NY
NEWS: The #Sabres have signed Cal O'Reilly to a two-year contract.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres 40m40 minutes agoBuffalo, NY
O'Reilly highlights:Behind-the-back http://goo.gl/3dlV2E Burying a break SH http://goo.gl/RFpT94 Big late goal http://goo.gl/ODIOB5

[Downinfloflo]

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considering the league leader last year had, what? 87 points? the downtick in production is across the board.

The reason for that is injuries, not talent level..

[Guest]

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In any event, it is good the Sabres are spending money.

This is where the mistakes happen especially for a GM who has never spent any real money on players before.

Peter C. was praised initially, but his spending ways left the Bruins in a mess.

[Dr. Who]

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ROR is more than a numbers guy. He'll make everyone around him better.
Nice to see you back, flo. Guess you're over the Rags disappointment.
Noticed you disappeared just long enough to avoid getting any of your own back.
Now, you're here to join Spiked in making nice comments about another team.
Class. But you know, say whatever you like, because the Sabres are primed to make
multiple runs at the Cup over the next decade.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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[DetDannyWilliams]

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I hope it works out for the Sabres but that is a lot of money for the production this guy has put up so far.

[Downinfloflo]

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ROR is more than a numbers guy. He'll make everyone around him better.
Nice to see you back, flo. Guess you're over the Rags disappointment.
Noticed you disappeared just long enough to avoid getting any of your own back.
Now, you're here to join Spiked in making nice comments about another team.
Class. But you know, say whatever you like.

O'k..............First off let's just get this out of the way....

The Rangers won the Presidents Trophy last season, They made the playoff 9 out of the last 10 years, They went to the ECF 3 times in the last 4 years and the Finals once, So just shut up about "getting any back"..I should be saying, Welcome back to the NHL Buffalo Sabres if anyone says anything.

[DetDannyWilliams]

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David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod 10m10 minutes ago
I can confirm that Ryan O'Reilly's 7-year, $52.5 million contract with the Sabres includes a full no-movement clause.

[camelcowboy]

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Can we stick him in minors if for some reason it doesn't work?^

[Guest]

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Can we stick him in minors if for some reason it doesn't work?^

Will always count against the cap.

[coastal]

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This is from the HF board... Seems pretty reasonable...


I really don't get everyone ******ing about the money. The guy's contract is already paying him $6.2 million this coming season. So he got a $1.3 million dollar raise. Wow, absolutely shocking!
What did you all expect? For him to say "Oh, well, since you just traded for me to be a leader, mentor, and 1st line center on your team and to help lead them out of last place for the last 2 straight years, I think I'll take a big discount to stay here through the prime of my career instead of going to (unrestricted) free agency in a year".
It's a fair contract. Fair cap hit. They are not going to need to buy him out. he is there to do a LOT more than just put up points. He is easily one of the hardest working players in the NHL and a work out warrior (so is Eichel). He said he covets having a leadership role. He will be leading the young Sabres players on the ice, off the ice and in the gym. Honestly, I can't think of a much better guy to lead our young kids by example. Well, any players who were actually available anyways...