JATMtheJATM (07-01-2016),Skooby (07-01-2016)
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
"We've got a lot to cover. The good news is...I've got the time and I ain't going anywhere." -CM Punk, AEW Rampage, 8/20/21
"I see things in black and white and I have a zero tolerance policy for ****ty people." -Jon Moxley, AEW Dynamite, 1/6/21
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 (07-02-2016)
ckg927 (07-02-2016),JATMtheJATM (07-02-2016),Skooby (07-02-2016),WagonCircler (07-02-2016)
Skooby (07-02-2016)
Skooby (07-02-2016)
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.
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 (07-03-2016)
Newest Sabre cracks a smile with our GM.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 7, 2016
Watch his introductory press conference: https://t.co/BXq8S7yGFh pic.twitter.com/RIsE1fDBNs
Skooby (07-07-2016)
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."
gebobs (07-12-2016)