LabattBlue Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 The Miller situation looks, to me, like the classic "damned if you do and damned if you don't" deal. He knows that the team can't afford to lose another of their star players, that they have little organizational depth after him, and that they don't want to have the same distraction Soupy had last season. They may not have, but my gut tells me they probably did overpay to make sure he stayed in Buffalo and didn't sniff the FA market. Now it's time for Miller to put up. The defense and forwards have to be better than they were last year, but he clearly has to be as well. Like you said damned if you do, damned if you don't. I'm really torn on this one. On one hand, glad to see them being proactive. On the other hand, like I said yesterday, the Sabres better hit home runs on guys they decide to hand over big money to that will become the core of team. I'm just not convinced that Miller is a "home run" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Holy crap! I'm drinking tonight fella's! Yesterday, I was HOPING the Sabres would sign him to a 5 year deal! Job security, people! Job security! That's what the players want. Now I'm hoping they sign Pomminstein to a 7 year deal. Hmm...I wonder if you guys think I have inside sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I was wishing(as unrealistic as it seemed) that the Sabres could ink him to a 3 year deal. I have a gut feeling the Sabres got bent over on the deal. Let's see what the numbers are. Are you ever happy with anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 12:45 Press Conference per WGR email notification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Are you ever happy with anything? Do you read my posts? If my posts are nothing but negativity, I would have no problem with your statement, but I am far from that. Let me go put on my rose colored glasses, head over to the arena and kiss some ass. Would that make you happy? <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 here's a good article about Miller: http://www.dobberhockey.com/content/view/1229/1/ "I also want to point out something very important to all of the Miller believers, fans and owners out there. It has to do with the amount of focus he needs to perform at a high level game-in, game-out. We all know he likes to sit on the bench stare at the boards in order to focus. It seems like a superstitious but smart thing to do in order to get ready for an NHL game, right. But how much mental focus is being wasted on non-game situations? " I'm really not sure what that is suggesting. He wastes too much energy preparing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JujuFish Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 They probably overpaid him, but I don't think it will be that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenbaro Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well the Sabres obviously showed up now its Millers turn....Classic spin...LOL :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Darcy is on Sabres TV at 12:30 with the live presser. go to sabres site and click. Maybe it actually works this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlecap Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'm really not sure what that is suggesting. He wastes too much energy preparing? Maybe he likes to stare like that alot in his real life? I could see him staring down his rice-a-roni at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Maybe he likes to stare like that alot in his real life? I could see him staring down his rice-a-roni at dinner. I wonder if he makes fun of the rice's momma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I do think they overpayed, but it won't compare to the money he would have received on the open market next July. This is a message that management has learned from past mistakes. Obviously they could screw up again, but I really do believe this proves they are committed to hanging on to our most important guys. Pommer is next. Buffalo suddenly looks like a much more attractive option for players now that they know we have a good goalie for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I am shocked actually. I was skeptical but the FO has restored a bit of faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Hamilton on WGR550 reports.... $31.25 / 5 years.....$6.5 million / year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=368707 Would love to see the money he got, but he's inked a 5 year deal. It's a decent step in the right direction for the Sabres. That's nice. But it's not like they signed Pominville. /sarcasm off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 As happy as i am about this, why do they always have to hold a press conference? Just tell the media, he's getting this because we think this. Making me wait to know how much they paid him. They should be ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Hamilton on WGR550 reports.... $31.25 / 5 years.....$6.5 million / year. That's probably pretty close to where he should be. A little bit less than Lundqvist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Do you read my posts? If my posts are nothing but negativity, I would have no problem with your statement, but I am far from that. Let me go put on my rose colored glasses, head over to the arena and kiss some ass. Would that make you happy? <_< I may have been a bit harsh and I apologize. It must have been the general tone of this board about recent moves. I think it is a good signing and doubt they got burned by it. No way Miller was going to sign for 3 years. I am glad it is not for 7-8 years. Pretty sure there is a easy buyout near the end. Sorry again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Hamilton on WGR550 reports.... $31.25 / 5 years.....$6.5 million / year. That is a "hometown" discount by Miller, IMHO. He would have been over $7M / year next summer... I am very impressed by Miller and the front office for getting it done. It also puts huge pressure on Pominville to give a little discount to his adopted hometown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 That's probably pretty close to where he should be. A little bit less than Lundqvist. Getting $6.5 / year makes him the 4th highest-paid goalie in the league if you look at the numbers on this site...http://www.nhlnumbers.com/sort.php?pos=G&type=none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Paul Hamilton on WGR550 reports.... $31.25 / 5 years.....$6.5 million / year. 6.5 times 5 is 32.5 or 31.25 divided by 5 is 6.25 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Getting $6.5 / year makes him the 4th highest-paid goalie in the league if you look at the numbers on this site...http://www.nhlnumbers.com/sort.php?pos=G&type=none I think he's one of the youngest in that group too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella25 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 6.5 times 5 is 32.5or 31.25 divided by 5 is 6.25 ? Yep they literally just said Paul Hamilton screwed up...it's $6.25 per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Those are then Lundquist yearly average. So, not out of whack with the market. Waiting for DR on Sabres TV. It says 12.30 but Mike Harrington wrote is starts at 12.45 now. So far I have yet to see them start on time. So, I'm going to guess it will start more like 12.50-12.55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Getting $6.5 / year makes him the 4th highest-paid goalie in the league if you look at the numbers on this site...http://www.nhlnumbers.com/sort.php?pos=G&type=none Whether it's $6.25 or $6.5, in a year or 2 it will barely be top 10; and by the time the deal is done it won't be anywhere close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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