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I could find 7 game segments of "insert your opinion of greatest goalie to play the game here" that looks much the same. Careers are rarely judged by 7 games. Wouldn't you agree? When you have a subpar goalie, you don't get outplayed bad by a better team and take it to 7 games. I don't mean any offence or to be rude, but I'm confident anyone who watched all 7 games wouldn't be criticizing Andersen. Best player on the ice for much of the series.

278 this season and 297 in 92-93.. sorry to be that guy. As doubtful as the AHL playoffs made you, be equally as hopeful that his nhl stats this season were .935 2.00GAA. Both small samples, don't read too much into either. Debating wether it's the defense or goalie is very similar to the NYI this season. Most GF and GA. Now Halak and Greiss is no surefire combo, their defense played very weak, often. So is it the chicken or the egg that came first? If I was GM, I'd take a long look at our roster, seeing all of the issues, I'd probably make defence my 1st priority. Not saying we don't need a goaltending upgrade, but acquiring one would cost us assets we can't afford to move for a goalie (unless we traded a goalie for goalie?). The point I'm trying to make is, undoubtedly glaring holes on the blue line, if those get filled is Ullmark Lehner a good enough tandem to get us into the playoffs? Trying to stay on topic but I keep getting into out other issues and erasing it haha. I'd put the goaltending on the back burner, if we have time and assets to address it, then fantastic. If not, we had better address our defensive and scoring issues to a T.

Firstly while I agree with You, last night was a rough game for him, theure not in that series without him. I should too it but I'm lazy, check out his numbers. You say series save percentage of .861. A rough few outings in a series will do that. Okay here's a few keynotes -gm 1 outshot 40-27 .875. Not his fault, no goalie will consistently win these games. GM 2- 3 goals on 5 shots. Terrible game sports a .400 Gm3 -42 shots .952. Won them he game to keep them alive when they should have been. Gm4- arguably the only game toronto but out a winning effort, 3 goals on 21 for an .857 5 & 6- .933 and .970 respectively I encourage anyone to look at shots, high danger shots basically any worthwhile stats and it's in Boston's favor. They were outplayed for a majority of the game. There's plenty pf blame to be passed around but Andersen did what he had to. Management agrees or they would have given McElhinney a start (His numbers this year were superb). I'm aware alot of people have an "if you don't suceed I'm the playoffs you don't suceed" attitude; while I may or may not agree he's post season numbers are respectable as well. Had a nice run in 2015, although is play did drop off a bit against Chicago conference final, but chi had a hecl of a team that year(Kane went down and the loaded up because of the cap space). I mean he toes a record for fastest goalie to 50 wins that was set in the 40's!! Product of playing on a good team as well though, still impressive. As far as how ahead Toronto is of us, in all honesty, all culture and mentality issues aside, if I'm not hoisting the cup, I want a best a 1st rounder as possible. I mean being a bubble team is a big part of what set the firesale in motion. I'm sick of being last, but it has it's benefits. Ya man, cups seem to follow elite 2way centers around too. I wonder of Bergeron was a sabre of he would lose his love of the game... bet he would

You really can't argue Andersen being anything but an above average goalie can you? Especially when your opinion is their defence is bad (it is). I just don't really think you can argue the numbers. If you want I'll go get them to prove my point but a quick search is really all that's necessary.

Sounds like hes accountable. Must be looling up to ROR. Gotta get rid of both of those cancers

Sign Tavares then trade ROR for Nylander

That Kane trade was one of the worst trades in the history of the NHL

It's a Tuesday evening, I send my wife and kids to the in-laws for dinner and a fore up the sabres game. 10 minutes in it's 2-0 and I can tell what kind of game it's going to be. Flip the channel and find something better to do with my time. Happen to you this year? O'Reilly flipped the channel. That's all he's saying. Frustration got the best of him, as it did every so for sabres fan this season as in seasons past. It's a sad reality that I am even taking the time to talk about this. We just suck so bad with so little to talk about or focus on. What I seen in the interview, was a player taking accountability. Sure it sounds like a woe is me when we hear it for the x time because all we do is lose. Anyone stop to think he's trying to lead by example, setting the path for others to take accountability. At least when prolly sucks it's not for lack of trying. He doesn't want a trade, he wants to not lose a game in the first period because everyone gave up and nobody believes. He's addressing the issue and you're all too BECAUSE BUFFALO to see it. Talk about needing optimism. I very much appreciated the honesty in his statement. O'Reilly has been a good soldier. Really hoping some infusion of youth, and veteran signings this off-season can restore some optimism and love of the game to this club. Those things combined with stronger work ethic and conditioning could be enough to finally turn our fortunes.

Look at who all fetched 1sts, clearly this has nothing to do with Botterhill, and more to do with Kane. GMS clearly don't want this guy in their dressing rooms. Teams would rather pay a higher price, for a player significantly older, with less points, to not run the risk of infecting the dressing room. That's it, that's all folks. I'm upset we didn't get the package I wanted, but extremely pleased someone took him off our hands for something. Now to start fixing the issues

the 93M I got from your post and was only using that figure to make my point easier to understand. Experts are predicting a cap increase to 78M, with any additional increase being because of the inflator. Of course that's what the projections are showing today and not set in stone. The cap being 82M does not mean the owners made 213M more . But keep talking in circles seems to be working for you

Sorry about your internet same thing happened to me on my phone haha... But seriously did you read the link? Read the link and lebruns comment on the link and you'll see what I'm talking about. Doesn't say anywhere the HRR is projected to increase anymore then 186M. Meaning an increase to the cap to 78M. The other 4M increase to 82M would be from the inflator clause that has nothing at all to do with HRR. I believe the thing you're not understanding is you think HRR Is expected to increase enough to get the cap to between 78-82M. That's not correct. HRR increases are supposed to get the cap to 78M, with the optional inflator that the NHLPA votes on would be the rest of the increase. They have the option every seasons to increase between 0%-5% regardless of where the HRR is at. I feel like I'm repeating the same stuff over and over here

Doesn't change the fact that it doesn't take Sherlock to figure out his math was wrong

I don't feel disrespected in any way, gentleman's disagreement is all. I still love you Taro

You misunderstood. You were saying there is an estimated increase in owners profit between 93M-213M. That's incorrect logic. Experts are predicting and increase in revenue of 93M, making the cap 78M. The players can choose to inflate 5% a year, even if HRR doesn't call for it, but it would increase the escrow players pay so most players would be making less money and owners making more... understand? Edit: further clarification. It would be good for the both parties for the HRR to increase. However at an increase of 7M, it would no longer be increasing because of HRR, but because of the players inflation clause. If the players use the inflation clause, they are technically being paid more then they should, so they will have to pay more % of their paycheck into escrow, meaning less money for the players. The owners will make more money in either scenario. One the HRR has gone up which is obviously more money. The other scenario they pay less escrow, meaning more net earning for them. But saying those increase are between 93-238 million is incorrect profit margins.

I agree. Once he learns how to channel that extreme hate for losing, I think his attitude and overall game could improve. Hopefully it's sooner rather then never but who knows

Ya the post wasn't directed at anyone. Some seemed to be unsure of how/why the salary cap would increase I was just trying to explain more in depth how it works! Not offended just trying to see what his point was, thanks though!

I never said or implied it was a bad thing for owners did I? I never said or implied it was a bad thing for owners did I? Not exactly sure what you're taking exception to here. Please clarify and I'll try to do the same.

Oops I accidently deleted that post. It read something like this: None taken, he's definetly not on Tavares level. Where our opinions differ is I think of he was available, a contender wouldnt hesitate to sign him, that may or may not be correct. However there is a few teams that may not be contenders that see that acquisition as now being bonefide contenders. I believe there would be a rather strong market for him

If isles were to shop him, I guarantee someone would be 2x1st or significant prospects just for the heightened chance of winning a cup. Look up Martin hanzal trade history. Not to mention at this point in time they could discuss a contract extension before trading for him... I see your point though, would be a very tough trade to pull off without many available trade partners My apologies for sloppy grammar and confusing mistakes. Mobile plus a funky autocorrect.

Although I did have a rebuttal for that in my initial post also. Sell the team, burn the arena, pick a new team and act like you were never silly enough to wear blue and gold.

Appears it's me with the reading comprehension issues haha. You're saying if he came here he would lose all value right? I thought you meant he wouldn't come here

A few reading comprehension issues on this board lol... please read my initial post about Tavares

Give my post another read a little bit slower

What is a superstar center worth? One of the best centers in the game today, and will continue to be for his career. His trade value as a rental right now would be through the roof, never mind signed long term. Maybe not 4 1st rd picks but he would bring in one he'll of a return under contract.

Pretty much this. Might have been easier to get him to work on his attitude efore paying him like a responsible adult. But he will be worth the 10M