Peter

Hilarious. It is a shame they are unable to give the Sabres credit for playing a very good game. I wonder how they tried to explain their epic collapse against the Panthers.

Great name. Powerful. I also am partial to: 1) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 2) Gilbert Perreault (just because it is Gilbert Perreault)

I am an Ullmark fan and wanted him back this year. As I recall, he actually had a winning record last year for a Sabres team that was last in the league. Having said that, it is my understanding that GMKA had an agreement with Ullmark and his agent, which Ullmark's agent shopped and was able to get more term from the Bruins. Given Ullmark's injury history, the Sabres were apprehensive about extending him that far (four years). At the beginning of the season, I heard rumblings that the Bruins were having a bit of buyer's remorse. I am not sure they still do, but it is interesting to note that their other goalie (Swayman) has a better save percentage and goals against average, is 23 years old (v. 28), and is making an annual average of $1,050,000 before he becomes an RFA in 23/24. Ullmark, on the other hand, has a four year $20 million contract.

I thought you were looking for what his views are re the importance of his education. Here is a link to your question to which I was responding: Both of the articles that I provided demonstrate his views on that subject.

https://www.hercampus.com/school/u-mich/from-sweden-to-ann-arbor-michigan-an-interview-with-michigan-hockey-goalie-erik-portillo/?utm_source=ourcommunitynow&utm_medium=web https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/sabres-prospect-erik-portillo-built-a-business-while-leading-michigan-to-frozen-four/article_337315b4-b424-11ec-9108-e7df1b22199f.html

FWIW - I recall Owen Power saying after the Sabres drafted him that he and Portillo were roommates. I also recall reading that Portillo and Rasmus Dahlin practiced together in Sweden (I have no idea how often). In any event, Portillo presumably has a good relationship with both. I don't think there is any reason to panic - at least not now.

That is why I am optimistic.

Perhaps I am too optimistic, but I think we will be in the playoffs next season.

Owen certainly seemed very excited when the Sabres drafted him - as did his family. He either is very excited to join the Sabres or was an extremely good actor. P.S. I don't discount what others may have heard, but I am confident that Power and his family are excited about him playing for the Sabres.

Wow. So sad. Way too young.

Has he blamed the Sabres' doctors yet for his injury . . . .

If it were Eichel rather than Zhitnik, Eichel would have demanded a trade to Russia and would have blamed Zelenskyy.

The Sabres bent over backward for the guy. We all have heard the rumors about him and Dan Bylsma as well as how he treated other players (both veterans and players he did not think were in the "cool club"). Before he had the injury, he wanted out and then his PR team (and others) pushed the narrative that the team should take all of the risk (a $50 million risk) on a surgery that was not insured for a player who wanted to be traded in any event. The Sabres ended up accommodating him by trading him to a team that not only was a Cup contender but also willing to allow him his surgery. For some reason, there were those that complained that the Sabres should have traded him sooner for the bag of pucks that they were being offered. I am glad the Sabres waited to get a reasonable return . . . and it was poetic justice that Krebs and Tuch scored (players who want to be part of the solution) and that it was Eichel who got his pocket picked for the last goal. In my opinion, his unscripted comments after the game gave everyone a glimpse of what he is like behind the scenes when the cameras are not rolling. He should be happy. He got what he asked for.

He showed a glimpse of what he is really like behind the scenes with those petty comments. I am not one to boo players and would not have booed him if I had been to the game, but about the only thing he accomplished by making those idiotic comments is to ensure that the booing is even louder the next time he plays in Buffalo.

The NHL should be embarrassed about this. I am surprised anyone would defend the reversal of the goal for supposed offside after Marty amply demonstrated that it was not offside.

If we did not have bad luck, we would not have any luck at all. Screwed by the refs. Ugh.

Very true.

Exactly.

You are 100% correct. So well stated.

I believe we will get more than what previously was offered. I also think that, because of Adams/Sabres' approach, there will be a change. It appears that JE finally realized that the Sabres are in "control" after the meeting with the Sabres, JE's former agent, the NHL etc.

This only would make sense if Adams never makes "use of the asset of Jack Eichel." Be patient. Please tell me what great deals Adams has rejected? Has there even been a rumor that Adams has rejected a great deal (or anything approaching fair value)? I have not heard of one. Have you?!? I doubt it. I am very happy with the approach Adams has taken. Let's see what happens.

Then we disagree. Fair enough. I like the approach Adams is taking and have NO problem with not doing a deal just to do a deal. Negotiating is a process - whether it is a multi-million dollar business deal or simply purchasing a car. P.S. Has anyone heard of any "offers we'd all take" that Adams has turned down?!? I certainly have not.

The part that I underlined makes sense. The rest of the sentence contradicts the first part. I am all for NOT caving just to get a deal done.

Thanks!

If some of you are upset about Lehner's complaints about former doctors (who, by the way, recommended a legitimate course of treatment as someone else up thread pointed out), you are going to be really upset about his comments about Buffalo Sabres fans. P.S. To think that I actually felt sorry for the guy when he got destroyed in that game 7-1 against the Avs . . . . Not anymore.