pi2000 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 It doesn't matter. After watching 17 different Sabres goalies save 95% of their SA, I don't think it matters on today's NHL, as long as you don't have anyone that's played for Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Jimmy Howard? His best days are behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'll always have a place in my heart for grumpy cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 After watching 17 different Sabres goalies save 95% of their SA, I don't think it matters on today's NHL, as long as you don't have anyone that's played for Edmonton. Unless he's also played for Arizona. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'll always have a place in my heart for grumpy cat. But not Jimmy Howard? Never thought I would say this but bringing back Miller kind of makes sense. He will most likely be available and we have plenty of cap space. Probably get him very cheap. We did it with Moulson. Some want to bring back Stewart. What the hell - bring back Miller!! I can see a case for bringing him back but I don't think it will happen. The best omen though is that he's dropped on the depth chart which may make him a bargain. GMTM doesn't have a sentimental bone in his body which doesn't help the cause, but if he thinks Miller is enough of a bargain he may take a gamble on him. I think Miller in a triumphant return to Buffalo with an actual team in front of him might lead to a return to form. Probably Neuvirth/Lindack is a better bargain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I think last night's lottery makes it far more likely that Matt O'Connor is in Buffalo or Rochester next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) I think last night's lottery makes it far more likely that Matt O'Connor is in Buffalo or Rochester next year. If he is, hopefully he's gotten scoring on himself out of his system. Those 2 goals could give a young man a serious crisis of confidence. Edited April 19, 2015 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 If he is, hopefully he's gotten scoring on himself out of his system. Those 2 goals could give a young man a serious crisis of confidence. He had a fantastic season for a team that went to the NCAA final. He's also a good-looking kid so I doubt confidence will be too much of an issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy22 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 With Eichel in Buffalo, Matt O'Connor is a strong candidate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Miller might be available? How about a goalie with a Stanley Cup? Crawford or Ward? Cam Ward is an absolute downgrade from Niemi and Neuvirth. Calling a goalie with a cup win your parameters are pretty lame. Talbot is interesting it really would depend on the price IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 With Eichel in Buffalo, Matt O'Connor is a strong candidate... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 With Eichel in Buffalo, Matt O'Connor is a strong candidate... As a back-up initially yes. He's going to have to earn the starting job. Lol. I can see a Neuvirth, Niemi, type and then O'Connor battling with Makarov for AHL starts, and Johnson as the back-up unless moved in the offseason. O'Connor won't be given a stating job anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy22 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 As a back-up initially yes. He's going to have to earn the starting job. Lol. I can see a Neuvirth, Niemi, type and then O'Connor battling with Makarov for AHL starts, and Johnson as the back-up unless moved in the offseason. O'Connor won't be given a stating job anywhere. obviously yes... however I think that would be perfect for him and buffalo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Agree on Talbot, I still think with Irbe, it could be someone already in the stable. Possibly Lindback as the Sabres groom one of the young guys splitting time with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrestrike Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Agree on Talbot, I still think with Irbe, it could be someone already in the stable. Possibly Lindback as the Sabres groom one of the young guys splitting time with him. Forget Talbot, let's land Skapski. We know he loves Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Eliminate one idea: Matt Pie @mattpi 2h2 hours ago @martybiron43 Thanks Marty! Hey, Buffalo's thin on G next year, you coming back? 0 retweets 0 favorites Martin Biron @martybiron43 2h2 hours ago @mattpi "Biron" doesn't translate to crazy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 O'Connor is out.... http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/4/22/8465783/rangers-are-finalist-for-free-agent-goaltender-matt-oconnor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYNNSanity Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Its starting to look like Miller will be back with the Canucks so im going to have to go with Lindback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 http://www.theherdreport.com/posts/2015/4/23/who-is-the-sabres-next-starting-goaltender-a-look-at-13-possible-options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Antti Niemi or Cam Talbot. We sign Niemi or we acquire Talbot with Grigorenko and a 3rd. I would love Talbot, but there is NFW the Rangers make that trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm not really interested in anyone on that list. There's too many guys on there who are products of their teams. I don't want to be that team taking cracks at hot backups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm not really interested in anyone on that list. There's too many guys on there who are products of their teams. I don't want to be that team taking cracks at hot backups. The list in the article I posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 I'm not really interested in anyone on that list. There's too many guys on there who are products of their teams. I don't want to be that team taking cracks at hot backups. I feel like hot backups are the best place to find a goalie. The trades are pretty cheap so if it doesn't work then no big deal, but if they work then you get a starting goaltender on a bargain contract for 2-4 years. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 The list in the article I posted? Yeah. I mean, Miller was always the guy I wanted here so that we might avoid goalie purgatory while developing our own goaltenders internally. I just don't put much stock in bringing goalies in from the outside just because they've had some good outings. I mean, who was the last goalie to move teams and actually do anything consistently good? Patrick Roy? Belfour? I feel like hot backups are the best place to find a goalie. The trades are pretty cheap so if it doesn't work then no big deal, but if they work then you get a starting goaltender on a bargain contract for 2-4 years. What's not to like? When has this worked out for anyone in recent history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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