Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-cory-sarich-wants-one-more-shot-at-nhl/ 16. It’s common knowledge Buffalo has two UFA goalies-to-be — Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth — but there is a the possibility of a third. Matt Hackett, who had reconstructive knee surgery last May, needs eight performances of at least 30 minutes or he will be a Group VI free agent, allowed to sign anywhere. He’s played 21 NHL games, three of which don’t count, because they were under the 30-minute threshold. Hackett will be 25 in March, and as a five-year pro of that age and an expiring contract, the Sabres must get him to 26 official appearances to change his status to restricted. He is practising now. I know many don't like Hackett and won't care, but I think this makes a goalie deal more likely sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I'm guessing this won't be the reason a goalie gets dealt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) I'm guessing this won't be the reason a goalie gets dealt I'm sure it'll factor in. Murray has already said he is open to dealing Enroth/Neuvirth. Why waste an asset? Hackett isnt looking too promising but he's still young by goalie standards and has potential. He isn't going to force a move because of this, but it'll certainly create a slight increase in urgency. I never said it'll make the trade happen. It's one of many factors pointing to a trade. Edited December 20, 2014 by Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-cory-sarich-wants-one-more-shot-at-nhl/ 16. It’s common knowledge Buffalo has two UFA goalies-to-be — Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth — but there is a the possibility of a third. Matt Hackett, who had reconstructive knee surgery last May, needs eight performances of at least 30 minutes or he will be a Group VI free agent, allowed to sign anywhere. He’s played 21 NHL games, three of which don’t count, because they were under the 30-minute threshold. Hackett will be 25 in March, and as a five-year pro of that age and an expiring contract, the Sabres must get him to 26 official appearances to change his status to restricted. He is practising now. I know many don't like Hackett and won't care, but I think this makes a goalie deal more likely sooner rather than later. What a strange rule... has that ever come into play before? Never heard of it (but I'm no CBA buff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 It's all good. Murray will be signing one of our UFA goalies and trading the other regardless. When that happens, Hackett playing at least eight games down the stretch brings us closer to the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 It's all good. Murray will be signing one of our UFA goalies and trading the other regardless. When that happens, Hackett playing at least eight games down the stretch brings us closer to the tank. Yeah doubt hackett is part of our future anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Yeah doubt hackett is part of our future anyways. Thought I was in the Bills thread again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 What a strange rule... has that ever come into play before? Never heard of it (but I'm no CBA buff). Yes. They changed it to 30 minutes this CBA. There was at least one instance(NJ) were a team played a goalie just a few minutes so as to stop them from becoming a FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Good news. Hackett can assume the role as Tank Commander. They should have him play 16 games just to make sure he satisfies all requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Yes. They changed it to 30 minutes this CBA. There was at least one instance(NJ) were a team played a goalie just a few minutes so as to stop them from becoming a FA Now I want to see the opposite where a goalie fakes an injury in the last minute of the first period of the last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 What a strange rule... has that ever come into play before? Never heard of it (but I'm no CBA buff). That pretty much covers the whole CBA for me. A much of strange rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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