That Aud Smell Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 While I see the point about not wanting to teach your youngsters to float, he most likely wouldn't be bumping any kids out of the lineup. I haven't looked at the Amerks roster recently, but I'd be surprised if they don't have at least the league max of dressable vets in Ra-cha-cha. So, he'd be bumping a career vet not a kid. And while you don't want to teach the kids to float, might you not be using him as an example of what happens when you DO float? Look kids, this guy's got one of the best 1 timers in ALL of hockey and he's riding a bus with you. Whhhhy? I think you all know why. And it isn't that Lindy Ruff doesn't like Ruskies. fair deuce, all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Kotalik hasn't reported to Amerks yet. Looks like he's trying to get a gig in Europe. I'd like to see him in Rochester. He did a good job in the minors last year. I would think he'd much rather be in Europe though. If he goes to Europe, does he still get payed by the Sabres? If not, if I was him, I take the 3 mil and spend the year in Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If he goes to Europe, does he still get payed by the Sabres? If not, if I was him, I take the 3 mil and spend the year in Rochester. No he doesn't, and that's why these guys with big contracts sometimes choose to stick it out in the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If he goes to Europe, does he still get payed by the Sabres? If not, if I was him, I take the 3 mil and spend the year in Rochester. He doesn't get paid if he doesn't report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 For some reason, I was under the impression that they were paid the difference by their NHL team. So, if he were to sign a $1M contract with a European team and the Sabres loaned him to them, then Buffalo would pay him $2M. However, if they didn't agree to loan him and he went to Europe, then he wouldn't get paid by the Sabres. The idea being that they'll let you go where you want if you get enough of a chunk paid by that team, otherwise you have to go to the AHL or you void your contract. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought that's how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I never realized that they both have the same birthdate ( but different years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnabov Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 For some reason, I was under the impression that they were paid the difference by their NHL team. So, if he were to sign a $1M contract with a European team and the Sabres loaned him to them, then Buffalo would pay him $2M. However, if they didn't agree to loan him and he went to Europe, then he wouldn't get paid by the Sabres. The idea being that they'll let you go where you want if you get enough of a chunk paid by that team, otherwise you have to go to the AHL or you void your contract. Maybe I'm wrong, but I thought that's how it works. Can anyone confirm if this is true? Seems NHL teams would have to be on the hook for some portion of the contract, otherwise they'd be really pushing the sent down players to go to Europe. Personally I hope Kotalik does head there (just not to the KHL) and enjoys a satisfying year while also giving Buffalo one less issue to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Kotalik hasn't reported to Amerks yet. Looks like he's trying to get a gig in Europe. I'd like to see him in Rochester. He did a good job in the minors last year. I would think he'd much rather be in Europe though. Any idea why Kotalik is still listed on the roster on the Sabres official web site ????? Since he has cleared waivers does that not mean that he is no longer a roster player on the Sabres ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Any idea why Kotalik is still listed on the roster on the Sabres official web site ????? Since he has cleared waivers does that not mean that he is no longer a roster player on the Sabres ????? Lazy website people. The site roster means very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Any idea why Kotalik is still listed on the roster on the Sabres official web site ????? Since he has cleared waivers does that not mean that he is no longer a roster player on the Sabres ????? It means he beat out Boyes for the job. Boyes is such a meanie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 It means he beat out Boyes for the job. Boyes is such a meanie. Boyes Destroyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Boyes gives out hard blows to the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 It means he beat out Boyes for the job. Boyes is such a meanie. Boyes is on the roster too ... Who knows maybe I'll be on the roster tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Boyes gives out hard blows to the head. Watch that tongue of yours ... This is a child friendly forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Boyes is on the roster too ... Who knows maybe I'll be on the roster tomorrow. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 :doh: :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Boyes gives out hard blows to the head. Taro sez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 :doh: They're kind of slow up there in the maritimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Taro sez? Don't go draggin' me into this. I ain't touchin' that one w/ a 10' pole. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegs4mayor Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm still kinda surprised nobody took morrison hows that spelled again m o r r r o o I s s s o nn?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 They're kind of slow up there in the maritimes. I prefer the more relaxed lifestyle of the Maritimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sabres found Kotalik a team in Europe to play for. Bye bye Ales. And to answer the old question, the Sabres pay him but he doesn't count towards any cap hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sabres found Kotalik a team in Europe to play for. Bye bye Ales. And to answer the old question, the Sabres pay him but he doesn't count towards any cap hits. Nice. Good for Big Al. I hope he's happy. We'll see you at the Worlds, Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Nice. Good for Big Al. I hope he's happy. We'll see you at the Worlds, Al. Everybodies happy...Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sabres found Kotalik a team in Europe to play for. Bye bye Ales. And to answer the old question, the Sabres pay him but he doesn't count towards any cap hits. I wonder how that worked. Did the Sabres ask what he wanted to do, or tell him? It'd be an interesting decision: do you go to the AHL with hopes that you'll light it on fire and get called up, or go to Europe and play for a fully pro team but not have a shot at the NHL again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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