tom webster

Marchment is the kinda guy they will target. An “analytics find” who had a great year on a team with limited cap space. Question you always have to ask with guys like him and Bunting et al, where their numbers inflated by whom they got to play with and where they played in the lineup.

There are options. There are also 8 or 9 teams looking to upgrade their goaltending.

I agree with the Washington goalies but I think that is option C or D. I believe the pecking order is Campbell Quinn Varlamov Washington. It is important to note that they could have had Vanacek last year for a 2nd and passed. Also, I know some hate it, but the “really interesting “ is Patrick Kane. I believe, that there are people in the organization that believe acquiring him would not alter the patient approach and would put people in the arena. Others are pushing back but I’m inching closer to 50/50 than I was when I first started that thread.

I agree 100%

I don’t really remember it that way. He had a great year that year but I don’t remember him ever being talked about that way.

To be clear, I like Adams and think he has done a nice job but I think he overplayed his hand with the goalie situation and I really hate this thought about saving spots for prospects.

Another question. When did not “blocking a young player” overtake “they have to earn it?” I understand with guaranteed contracts it’s a little different but I never heard that as an accepted narrative until about a year ago. That might be the best public relations move in a GM’s arsenal. “We have to be “not good” yet because we have all these prospects that are going to need a spot soon.”

I’m sure someone is going to dig up some old lists but other than UPL’s one great junior season, I don’t think Portillo or UPL were ever thought of as well as some on this board seem to think. Now goalies are funny and they all develop differently so who knows, but I never felt confident either of those two would be the Sabres long term goalie. Levi, now him I think of as special.

I don’t think so. I think they acquire a 1. He plays 50/55, UPL 15/20, CA 10/15

Thanks, I didn’t see that reported anywhere and I guess I just assumed it was a straight deal. Thanks, I spend a lot of time on there but just never looked at Malone’s deal.

Were did you see that Malone’s contract was two way?

Settle down, he is the perfect 2/3.

***** Taro, always one upping me😜

For the record, that actually happened to me in Darcy’s first year.

You do realize they are not allowed to comment on anyone under contract with another team, correct? I have found in the past that if you send a fax( are people still doing that) the general manager may come to your seats in the arena and explain himself, but even than they are usually vague.

I don’t know, that might be closer to 16 and Ryan Johnson.

I don’t know why I try. Just posted in other thread. Lost by about 30 seconds🤷‍♂️

Looks like Fiala traded to LA.

Yep. If he had stayed heathy he would have been a very good 3C/4C. As it stands, he should be a great AHL vet, fill in NHL forward

At any term, if the number is less then $6M, he will be a valuable, movable asset at his current level of production.

I know that. The point is that they all had a relationship with the team and that still didn’t influence their decision as where to sign. Players like to play. They come to camps.

What might not be going well is they don’t see him as a legitimate prospect. As far as development camp attendees, I wouldn’t read too much into into it. Cal Petersen, Alex Iafolo and Drake Caggiula attended multiple Sabre camps and none signed here.

ELP at CNE stadium. One of my favorite shows. Carl Palmer was incredible.

Ok, I seem to have two definite, Teri and NB, I’m assuming for one ticket each. I’ve also had three other posters react to my post but not sure if that means they are in. Please pm me with interest and number of tickets needed and I’ll explain process to those who haven’t done it before.

I’ve used it a couple times recently with good results but I’m not surprised to hear of your experiences. Like every other industry, help is hard to come by and standards have been lowered.