Crusader1969

You do understand that I would sign him to a short term deal and it wouldn’t be near $8 per either? maybe you didn’t comprehend my gamestop analogy ?

I like the analogy but I wouldnt say he was bought at $400 when it was a 1 year deal Maybe maybe they bought at $250 hoped it go to $400 and became $50 I think buying again, this time at $50 is worth the gamble as he will come relatively cheap and won’t get a long term deal. I’ll roll the dice he returns to at least his median level of play.

You are probably a guy that bought GameStop at $400 and sold when it went back to $50

Since 2016 he is a top 30 player in points per game, even including this abysmal season I can’t believe he has forgotten how to play. He had covid, he never got to play with a healthy Eichel and the wheels fell off buy low and get him on a good contract and hope he rebounds. It’s not like the Sabres have all this depth to replace him

Is Hall one of the guys Stall mentions as really being hit hard by covid? I think they should take a chance and sign him will his play is down. I can’t imagine him not being better next year ! what kind of contract would he command after the season he had? I would slightly over pay him on a 3 year deal. I’d rather that then a couple of 2nd round picks.

I’d rather try to resign him now than get a draft pick. Is there a playoff team that needs goaltending?

I think Eklund needs stong consideration for the Sabres and shouldn’t be overlooked having a better season than both Holtz and Raymond ( top 10 in last years draft) competitive and tenacious plays LW and would be a top 6 forward , had been compared to Marner with his elusiveness and passing skills Also is thought to have a high hockey IQ

Don’t think you need dat with a top 3 pick however you are right dat they need dat on the roster

Sucks Michigan withdrew from the tourney. Was looking forward to watching them tonight

Cursed

I know one thing. I don’t care what round they draft a dman. I don’t want to see him on the roster till he is at least 21

I don’t get this take at all. Let him get a couple of games in. See what it’s like vs the best in the world. Hardly think it’s going to ruin him.

don't remember the 74 cup but definitely remember the 79-80s team. Arguably, the best team in history Unfortunately upset in the SEmi's by the Islanders Sabres were huge favorites going into that series.

ok to experience Perreault and Hasek 😂

Its a good price we pay for being old, we got to experience Dom!

First, I want to apologize to Hutton, ive said on Multiple occasions that he has been the worst goalie in the league over the last year and a half but I did some research and found out that Jimmy Howard has actually been worse. Since Hutton had the hot streak in early Oct 2019 here are the stat lines" Jimmy Howard 22GS 1W 21L .878Sv% 4.29GAA Carter Hutton 38GS 7W 29L .886Sv% 3.54GAA Of course Howard was so bad last season, he decided to retire...Unfortunately cant say the same for Hutton. As for the Sabres goalies on a whole Ullmark 11 Decisions 12points Rest of them: 19 Decisions 1 WIN! 4 points total!!! Thats mind-blowing! Maybe gives me hope for a season when the backup isn't brutal?

Exactly right. Eklund is also thought to be near NHL ready. Also both have late 2003 birthdays; so they are older prospects for this years draft. In 6 years you might be disappointed you didn’t draft Powers. However, this team simply can not afford to wait.

I never want to see Asplund out of the lineup for someone like Okposo or Reider or .....

A few games won’t hurt his development

UPL time? You don’t usually try to hurt the other teams worst players

Oops. Didn’t mean I want him to get hurt but maybe the last we ever see of Hutton?

1-10-1. .885 sv%. Coming off being the worst goalie in the league last season sabres mgmt deserves all the fans wrath they’ve had to endure for brining Hutton back

Yes but you still have Hutton, so don’t hold your breathe

Thanks for the post. I don’t see him being drafted by the Sabres One of the main reasons they took Jack Quinn was not only his scoring ability but also his 2 way game. Doesn’t seem like that’s a strength of Johnson’s. Again, I’m just going to readings as I haven’t seen him play. Looking forward to the frozen 4 Ill be surprised if One of Berniers or Eklund isn’t a Sabre next season. Both seem to be the exact type of player they desperately need at this time.

My thought watching the Lehrer interview today is where would the Sabres be if things worked out for him here ? maybe he had to leave to work things out for himself? such a shame, Sabres could use his fire / intensity as well