Dreger: okposo to sign with sabres

[OpIv37]

I like Lecter's Plan B better.
That being said, the contract for Okposo is probably market value, so it's not an 'OMG! We paid WHAT?!' scenario.
Keep Kane...he's young, he'll mature, and I'd hate to re-live (sorry for a Bill's reference in a Sabres thread) a Marshawn-type trade (and results).

Pretty sure the team could still afford Lecter's scenario if they wanted.

[mightysimi]

He played more with Nielson. Didn't play with Tavares as much.

Really? Granted I don't get as many eastern conference games but every time I saw him he was with Tavares. If not, that is good news for you guys.

[Skooby]

Really? Granted I don't get as many eastern conference games but every time I saw him he was with Tavares. If not, that is good news for you guys.

He will have more assists than goals, I'd expect ~55 points with ~20 goals.

[OpIv37]

He will have more assists than goals, I'd expect ~55 points with ~20 goals.

That's about his going rate. He doesn't need to score 30 if he puts up 20 and 50-60 assists. Career, he's a .88 point per game player and those numbers are consistent with that.

[ckg927]

Couple of notes:

First, the deal's front-loaded; Okposo will be paid $8M/season for the first 2. The middle 3 years, it'll be $6M/season. And $4M/season for the last 2(as per John Vogl of the News.)

Second, the chance to win a Cup in Buffalo sold Okposo on the Sabres...

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/105...poso-on-sabres

[ckg927]

Just one more thing: Tim Murray basically told Evander Kane to grow the hell up...

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/105...-legal-trouble

[gebobs]

Dude..... chill. Save it for IF vesey signs today (rumors he could)

Signing Okposo sends a clear message to Vesey. The Sabres are in to win.

[JATMtheJATM]

Signing Okposo sends a clear message to Vesey. The Sabres are in to win.

Any coincidence that vesey is warming up to buffalo very strongly now?

[Skooby]

Any coincidence that vesey is warming up to buffalo very strongly now?

We are fielding a very talented team.

[ckg927]

Signing Okposo sends a clear message to Vesey. The Sabres are in to win.

And it should send a clear message to the rest of the NHL: The rebuild is over. Buffalo is ready to take care of business.

[JATMtheJATM]

We are fielding a very talented team.

The sabres have about as talented of a group of forwards in the NHL as anyone. Get some depth at D. and a good backup...

[WagonCircler]

Two things:
First, if there's video, why don't we know about it yet, especially if there are multiple videos?

We didn't see the Ray Rice video for months.

Second, from what I've read, he grabbed her by the throat to shove her into a car.

I'm not even taking a side on whether it's true or not. All I'm saying is that if it is true, it's a way different situation than his last accuser.

But what all of this adds up to is a careless, immature player who regularly shows terrible judgement and puts himself in situations where this type of thing will keep occurring.

Here's a guy who was forced out of his last team under dubious circumstances (within his own locker room) who made a really stupid decision to party it up in Toronto and miss practice with his new team. Yet, despite being paid millions, he takes paid gigs at bars in a district famous for exactly the type of trouble he should be staying away from.

I was thrilled when we traded for him. Now I just want the Sabres to get whatever they can for him before his stupidity claims what's left of his trade value.

[JATMtheJATM]

We didn't see the Ray Rice video for months.

Second, from what I've read, he grabbed her by the throat to shove her into a car.

I'm not even taking a side on whether it's true or not. All I'm saying is that if it is true, it's a way different situation than his last accuser.

But what all of this adds up to is a careless, immature player who regularly shows terrible judgement and puts himself in situations where this type of thing will keep occurring.

Here's a guy who was forced out of his last team under dubious circumstances (within his own locker room) who made a really stupid decision to party it up in Toronto and miss practice with his new team. Yet, despite being paid millions, he takes paid gigs at bars in a district famous for exactly the type of trouble he should be staying away from.

I was thrilled when we traded for him. Now I just want the Sabres to get whatever they can for him before his stupidity claims what's left of his trade value.

His last accuser was not the woman though. She never once, from what I've read, suggested kane did anything wrong.

[WagonCircler]

http://wivb.com/2016/06/27/buffalo-p...-evander-kane/

Crime reports from two women were filed against Kane, according to sources. Police released the reports on Monday afternoon, detailing what Kane was accused of.

In one complaint, one of the woman told police Kane threatened and made derogatory comments about her. While outside, the complainant stated that Kane grabbed her throat and “tried pushing her into his car.”

The second report, filed by another woman, says Kane grabbed the second woman by her arms and tried to force her out of the bar.

[WagonCircler]

His last accuser was not the woman though. She never once, from what I've read, suggested kane did anything wrong.

I'm not sure what you mean by that.

If she claimed he never did anything wrong, she wouldn't be an accuser.

[JATMtheJATM]

I'm not sure what you mean by that.

If she claimed he never did anything wrong, she wouldn't be an accuser.

I'm just saying, it was the hospital cause when she came in, she wasnt sure what happened. Hence why the investigation turned up nothing

I agree with you on this though. I liked kane when he came over. Now? Trade if ya can

[DetDannyWilliams]

Newest Sabre cracks a smile with our GM.

Watch his introductory press conference: https://t.co/BXq8S7yGFh pic.twitter.com/RIsE1fDBNs

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 7, 2016

[Mr. Pink]

Okposo's a pretty classy dude and a player to look forward to playing here.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kyl...u-long-island/

Letter is more Islanders related but does end with Sabres talk.

"The next chapter in my life begins now. I’m not the same 19-year-old kid I was when I stepped into the arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, and thankfully I don’t have the same haircut. I’ll be bringing my family to Buffalo and I’m so excited to put some roots down in the 716. I’m looking forward to getting involved in the community and having my kids grow up in Western New York.

The Sabres are a great organization and I couldn’t be happier. All I want to do is give the city a Stanley Cup. I’m excited for the journey and the challenge. I’ll see you all in October.

Let’s get it, Buffalo."