LabattBlue Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I think you're being too tough on the Sabres.. I think this logo is more in keeping with where they're at fiscally.... No round logos. Don't you remember that was the justification for the slug being introduced. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalonian Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 quickly done :doh: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Less than I thought he would sign for. I wonder how high the Sabres were willing to go? As I said, they never really thought that highly of him, they were just being nice in public. Remember, they had a chance to draft him and selected......Kriukov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 3.75 mil a year seems pretty reasonable compared to the SPAM players who've been getting 4 mil plus. Guess the length of contract was the problem. Note to Darcy / Golisano et al - salaries will continue to escalate every year. They might want to think about locking in some players as long as they're proven (as Orpik is) instead of paying more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Brooks Orpik officially gone. 6 year deal, $22.5 million to stay in Pittsburgh. WTF. I'll make a bet that he was forced to take the PIT offer. I'm betting his agent played hardball and 'real' potential suitors went after other talent rather than pay the ransom. I bet it came down to OTT and PIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 As I said, they never really thought that highly of him, they were just being nice in public. Remember, they had a chance to draft him and selected......Kriukov. What is wrong with the Kriukov pick. I hear he is coming around. :lol: :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 So with Orpik done, who are people that we would still want to sign/trade for? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 As I said, they never really thought that highly of him, they were just being nice in public. Remember, they had a chance to draft him and selected......Kriukov. It seems pretty clear to me that Orpik didn't draw too much interest on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 So with Orpik done, who are people that we would still want to sign/trade for? Anyone? Leaving: Any of the following - Kotalik, Connolly, Max, prospects or picks Coming back: Physical dman and a 2nd line scoring center Okay. I'm done! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Looks like we might be back to Pratt and Numinnen. Feels like the lazy death spiral continues. At this rate it looks like another 10th place finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 So with Orpik done, who are people that we would still want to sign/trade for? Anyone? I have been saying prayers for Bouwmeester. Oh, please God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'll make a bet that he was forced to take the PIT offer. I'm betting his agent played hardball and 'real' potential suitors went after other talent rather than pay the ransom. I bet it came down to OTT and PIT. I wonder if that was one of the agents that Darcy said was calling him this morning. Hmm, I would have gone 6 x $4M. While I wouldn't say he quite truly "proven" yet, I doubt he'll be worth a much less, especially if salaries continue to rise. That 6 is a little longer than I would have preferred they go, but I wouldn't have been too upset if they had done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james duncan Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 So with Orpik done, who are people that we would still want to sign/trade for? Anyone? Bueller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Even the sorry Thrashers signed Ron Hainsey for 22.5 over 5. Jeez Darcy, take a seat. This is pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdexchange Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 OK, this is really starting to suck now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 OK, this is really starting to suck now. It has gone from suck to blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awill29 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Looks like our only option might be old man Jason Smith... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresOnTheWarpath Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Smith is still available right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 It seems pretty clear to me that Orpik didn't draw too much interest on the market. Does this mean that we have lost our "friends and family" discount in terms of signing younger brother Andy? First, best buds Liles and Miller and now the Orpik boys. :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 EK Rumor: Apparently someone sent an offer sheet to Brooks Laich. Washington Center. Pretty good numbers for him actually. Hope its Darcy doing something... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 In the blows even more category, the Rangers sent two of their defensemen (Backman and another to Columbus for two forwards. Sheee $%#! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james duncan Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 hmmm....I see that the Sabres have gone to a four day workweek. Could yesterday have been their day off? Lucy you got some 'splainin to do... On paper, he looks like what the Sabres need. But Jason Smith didn't look good in Philly. I don't think he's the answer. It would show some effort though. He and Spacek (with a little help from Pronger) helped an Edmonton team overachieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'm not mad...I'm just Disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'm not mad...I'm just Disappointed! Haha :D Hey, come on people, you better start posting if we're ever going to come close to the 26-page Free Agency Day 1 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 as for people calling for darcy's nuts on a plate for not going beyond what pittsburgh gave orpik: who's to say we didn't, or wouldn't? it's called free agency, not "player's rights to the highest bidder." maybe orpik effectively chose to stay in pittsburgh for reasons that, although they are his own, can almost certainly be guessed at with some accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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