$12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

[Skooby]

If that's the case, Stamkos will be a Sabre soon:

http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/6/21/11989122/buffalo-sabres-going-absolutely-all-in-steven-stamkos

[OpIv37]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

For the immediate future, I'd take it,but long term I'm not so sure. He's gonna want a long term deal and it won't be worth letting one of our young guys walk.

[DetDannyWilliams]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Murray said there have been no talks internally about an offer for Stamkos, so anything you see out there is false.

http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-Murray-to-ask-Eichel-to-help-recruit-Vesey/22786036

[Skooby]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Murray said there have been no talks internally about an offer for Stamkos, so anything you see out there is false.

http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-Murray-...Vesey/22786036

Stamkos to Sabres has been an ongoing rumor, where's there's smoke / there's fire.

[OpIv37]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Murray said there have been no talks internally about an offer for Stamkos, so anything you see out there is false.

http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-Murray-...Vesey/22786036

Or that's what Murray says publicly so Stamkos and his agent think no one is interested in giving him $12 mil a season and they reduce their price

[Jry44]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Murry won't confirm any internal conversations regarding a player that's under contract with another team because it's tampering.

Both Darren Dreger and Bob McKenzie have connected Stamkos to the Sabres now. So there's definitely something to this.

[Jry44]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Or that's what Murray says publicly so Stamkos and his agent think no one is interested in giving him $12 mil a season and they reduce their price

True. They could also be using the media to drive his price tag up on other teams. However Murray usually means what he says or leaks.

[DetDannyWilliams]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

NHL/NHLPA announce cap floor of $54M, ceiling of $73M.

— Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) June 22, 2016

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The cap was $71.4 million this past season. Teams like #Sabres have to like it was only a small bump. Tight teams certainly nervous.

— Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) June 22, 2016

[coastal]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

So if we would offer him $10 million, the add $1.6 million to get to $11.6 million.

[Guest]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

So if we would offer him $10 million, the add $1.6 million to get to $11.6 million.

This "we" is not fooling anyone including The Digit PicassoTM.

[coastal]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

I enjoy my duality... quit trying to piss on us.

[OpIv37]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

True. They could also be using the media to drive his price tag up on other teams. However Murray usually means what he says or leaks.

Point is, a negotiation is about to take place and both sides are jockeying for leverage in said negotiation. Neither Murray (or any other interested GM) nor Stamkos' agent are going to let anything get released publicly unless they think it helps their negotiating position.

So, it's very difficult for any outsiders- media included- to know what's going on.

I worry about the long term consequences of giving Stamkos $12 mil a season, but Murray and the rest of the FO wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't come up with a contract number they were comfortable with and calling Stamkos' agent to see if they are close.

[coastal]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

Ok so let's jerk off for a second and assuming no major trades.

Kane - ROR - Stamkos
Girgensons - Eichel - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Ennis
Deslauriers - COR - Gionta
Moulson, Fasching and Bailey providing depth. May need to bring in vet depth for center.

The top two lines would not be a lot of fun to play against. If Ennis has recovered and can stay healthy (big ifs), the third line would produce as well. If not then plug Moulson or Fasching in on that line. Fourth line sucks.

Chychrun Risto
McCabe Bogo
Gorges Pysyk
Franson

Reimer
Lehner

Id look to upgrade 2nd line left wing, 4th line center and second defensive pairing. Players in play.... Girgensons, Ennis, Bogo, Pysyk, next year's 1st, this year's second.

[Skooby]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

IF (BIG IF) Keith Tkachuk becomes ours, boom. How about if Vesey signs ?? DP with a double shot ?

Ok so let's jerk off for a second and assuming no major trades.

Kane - ROR - Stamkos
Girgensons - Eichel - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Ennis
Deslauriers - COR - Gionta
Moulson, Fasching and Bailey providing depth. May need to bring in vet depth for center.

The top two lines would not be a lot of fun to play against. If Ennis has recovered and can stay healthy (big ifs), the third line would produce as well. If not then plug Moulson or Fasching in on that line. Fourth line sucks.

Chychrun Risto
McCabe Bogo
Gorges Pysyk
Franson

Reimer
Lehner

Id look to upgrade 2nd line left wing, 4th line center and second defensive pairing. Players in play.... Girgensons, Ennis, Bogo, Pysyk, next year's 1st, this year's second.

[coastal]

Re: $12 Million a season for Stamkos ??

IF (BIG IF) Keith Tkachuk becomes ours, boom. How about if Vesey signs ?? DP with a double shot ?

So if the Edmonton trade I outlined goes down...

Kane - ROR - Stamkos
Tkachuck - Eichel - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Eberle
Deslauriers, COR, Gionta
Moulson, Bailey and Fasching providing depth. Still need a vet center.

No clue what to do on the backend...

Risto, McCabe, Gorges Franson, Nelson and Guhle... that's somewhat frightening.