SabresBillsFan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Looks like his helmet is too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Glad we got him signed. I think McCabe is the reason that McNabb was expendable at the deadline. Between McCabe, Risto, Zad, Rudy, and Pysyk we've got a lot of potential NHLers coming up through the system. Get that kid a Jofa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Really looking forward to seeing Captain America's game vs NHL competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Glad we got him signed. I think McCabe is the reason that McNabb was expendable at the deadline. Between McCabe, Risto, Zad, Rudy, and Pysyk we've got a lot of potential NHLers coming up through the system. Get that kid a Jofa! Why do people keep saying Rudy! I don't see him as anything special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) @kevinoDandC An FYI: 2013-14 as Year 1 of McCabe's ELC isn't necessarily what #Sabres wanted. It's often a collegian's contract demand for leaving early. That is one thing I didn't really think about. The standard is that they have to hit the 10 game mark, but the team and player can agree on using up the first year for a smaller amount of games. That must be what happened here. I don't know how common it is though. I'm trying to look up some of the more recent higher profile guys, but most that come to mind were older and already had shorter termed ELC deals. Edit: The most recent one I found is Jaden Schwartz with St. Louis. More often than not, it seems like guys who do wind up leaving early wait until the summer to sign their deal. Edited April 2, 2014 by shrader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Why do people keep saying Rudy! I don't see him as anything special. I'm kinda with you. He seems OK, but I'm afraid he's just not big enough to play D if he's not a point-producing machine or bring something else, because I don't think he'll be able to defend against a lot of forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Why do people keep saying Rudy! I don't see him as anything special. Rudy does a lot of things very well... he's just a little too small for my liking (can get overpowered in the corners and in front of the net). But, he doesn't look out of place at the NHL level to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 If he would have played his senior year, he would have been a FA correct? Glad they signed him. Looks like his helmet is too small They gave him Conacher's Helmet instead of John Scott's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 McCabe's contract will not slide. even if he doesn't play a single game. He's already 20, so his contract starts as soon as he signs it. Might as well play in buffalo if the contract starts now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 McCabe's contract will not slide. even if he doesn't play a single game. He's already 20, so his contract starts as soon as he signs it. Might as well play in buffalo if the contract starts now anyway. If that's the situation then ya, get him in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 McCabe's contract will not slide. even if he doesn't play a single game. He's already 20, so his contract starts as soon as he signs it. Might as well play in buffalo if the contract starts now anyway. Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 McCabe's contract will not slide. even if he doesn't play a single game. He's already 20, so his contract starts as soon as he signs it. Might as well play in buffalo if the contract starts now anyway. The age cutoff where an ELC deal would be only two years is 22. So his age has nothing to do in this case. He and the team had to agree that he would use up the first year by playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 The age cutoff where an ELC deal would be only two years is 22. So his age has nothing to do in this case. He and the team had to agree that he would use up the first year by playing. You are correct about the 3 vs 2 year age thing, but that is different than slide. http://capgeek.com/faq/how-does-an-entry-level-contract-slide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny DangerFace Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Yea sliding contracts are for ages 18 and 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Which now does explain why teams typically wait until the summer to sign these guys away from their colleges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIyixC9NsLI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJOjTNuuEVw "There must be 57 tits up there." Arcane Steve Martin comedy reference. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I do not understand why they are doing the same thing with McCabe as they did with Grigorenko...why waste a year of the ELC for a measly 7 games? Also, why's Buffalo not gone after any college UDFA's? They'd offered immediate playing time for guys like Mark Zengerle...or even guys like Alex Krushelnyski, Dan O'Donaghue, Connor Jones, Sam Warning, Pat Brown, John McInnis, Dan Carr, Andrew Calof or Matt Zay...who would all be like a free/extra draft pick. We missed out on guys like Garrett Thompson (OTT), Chris McCarthy (NYR), Ryan Haggerty (NYR), Bryce Van Brabant (CAL), Kevin Goumas (PHI), Matt Bailey (ANA), Ryan Carpenter (SJ), Matt Carey (CHI), Greg Carey (PHX), Cody Kunyk (TB), Colin Campbell (DET), Mike Zalewski (VAN). Non-forwards I would have REALLY liked, but we didn't really need are...D - Christian Folin (MIN), D - Kevin Czuczman (NYI), G - Phoenix Copley (WAS). On a sidenote...I found this from last year, about Brian Flynn...which is quite the write-up, and makes me think like he certainly deserves to stick around. Brian Flynn, C - Senior, University of Maine If there’s one undrafted collegian that could potentially become a top scorer at the pro level, it’s Brian Flynn. Since arriving in Orono four years ago, Flynn has been one of Maine’s top point producers. And while the Lynnfield, MA native is an outstanding playmaker; it is his ability to score goals that is among the attributes getting the attention of several NHL teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers. Flynn attended the Flyers’ prospect camp over the summer. Flynn currently ranks second on the Black Bears roster with 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) playing in all 33 games to date. His plus-23 leads Maine and is tied for second nationally. Flynn centers the Black Bears’ explosive top line that includes national top scorer Spencer Abbott and junior Joey Diamond. Back on February 17 versus UMass, he became just the 17th player in the program’s history to reach the 150-point career mark. Most recently, Flynn was named a semi-finalist for the annual Walter Brown Award, which recognizes the top American-born collegiate player playing in New England. At 6’1, 185 lbs, Flynn is the biggest of Maine’s top line players. He has excellent finishing ability and great net presence. Two characteristics that separate Flynn from many other collegiate point producers are his ability to position himself for the best possible scoring opportunities and capitalizing on rebounds. These attributes are especially noticeable is on the Maine power play, where seven of Flynn’s 17 goals have come this season. He has also shown a knack for scoring timely goals as well. Another of Flynn’s attributes that has NHL scouts taking notice is his terrific stick work. He utilizes his stick-handling skills quite well, both offensively and defensively. As the Black Bears’ top centerman, Flynn also excels in face-offs, winning well over 50 percent of his draws. He possesses a very good shot and can get pucks off quickly and smartly. While Flynn isn’t an overly physical player, he has added some grit to his game. That has made him more effective in battling for pucks and in the defensive end. It’s unlikely that Flynn will ever become a physical force at the pro level, but he certainly has the potential to become a dominant offensive force. Edited April 2, 2014 by Bob Malooga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 @McCabe19 Thank you everyone for the overwhelming support! Want to also thank UW for the best 3 years of my life, very excited for this opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Glad they got him signed, and looking forward to see how he looks vs. NHL competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I like the kid, hope he tears some a$$ in the league!! The Sabres could use some of that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 @BuffNewsVogl Sabres' McCabe gets rookie maximum for three-year deal, which kicks in with first game http://bit.ly/1gp4ogB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Something exciting for the rest of the season. Also with all of the injuries seeing him on the ice potentially with Ristolainen might be a nice treat. Either way welcome to Buffalo Jake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Nick name voting is now open to the floor. According to Wikipedia, he'll be the first Jake/Jacob to play for the Sabres. My ballot: Jake the Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 David Williams @Hockeyequipmgr 13m Jake McCabe will wear #29. #welcometothenhl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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