LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 The gorilla in the room that not too many people talk about is the goalie situation. As big and imposing as Lehner is, so far in his NHL career he has been weak. I think TM is rolling the dice with this most important of positions to commit to Lehner who has never proven that he is an NHL starter with all his injuries and inconsistencies. Maybe he'll get on the right track but to commit to someone who has never proven anything, especially when he has someone solid already in net is a chance the Sabres cannot take. I wouldn't say we are committed to Lehner but I think he'll get a fair shot this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 From Frank Servalli Difficult to handicap Caggiula sweepstakes, but sense is it's down to VAN or EDM. Believe PHI, CHI, PIT, NYR and OTT are all out. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 From Frank Servalli Difficult to handicap Caggiula sweepstakes, but sense is it's down to VAN or EDM. Believe PHI, CHI, PIT, NYR and OTT are all out. We'll see. Not even a Buffalo mention? I thought we were in the running? Would rather Vesey anyways I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 From Frank Servalli Difficult to handicap Caggiula sweepstakes, but sense is it's down to VAN or EDM. Believe PHI, CHI, PIT, NYR and OTT are all out. We'll see. So he wants to go to either a team that is literally crapping the bed or a team that has more wingers than you can shake a stick at... seems logical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 So he wants to go to either a team that is literally crapping the bed or a team that has more wingers than you can shake a stick at... seems logical. Yeah, this makes no sense. Who would want to play in Vancouver right now? And Edmonton? He'll be in Bakersfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah, this makes no sense. Who would want to play in Vancouver right now? And Edmonton? He'll be in Bakersfield. Maybe Edmonton told him he could play with McJesus? But Vancouver? "Hey kid, wanna come play with the geriatric twins? Just be gentle on them in practice they might break a hip" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Vancouver he'd have a good chance to get big minutes right out of the gate, no? Opportunity -> points -> money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Drake Caggiula = Corey Conacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Time for Vesey Watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresith Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Time for Vesey Watch. When is his decision expected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 When is his decision expected? August 15th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresith Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 August 15th? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 August 15th? That is when he becomes a UFA. I would offer the Preds a pick to talk with him earlier. Maybe a sixth that becomes a third if he signs. With all these draft picks and the 50 contract limit, the Sabres cannot sign everyone anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 47s48 seconds ago One of the U.S.-based NHL teams interested in college UFA Drake Caggiula (UND) has been informed the player is going to a team in CAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 A glimpse into the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 It's certainly a fair point -- none of these guys is likely to develop into a full-blown star NHLer. But it's possible, and more broadly, the Sabres getting him -- a coveted player with plenty of options -- would be a nice indicator of their rising league status.This is what I was hoping for. Not even a Buffalo mention? I thought we were in the running? Would rather Vesey anyways I guess.And with this, I would think we shouldn't get our hopes up for Vesey. I know, the Eichel connection, but it's difficult to win the roulette spin and August 15 is a ways away, anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Imagine the board when Stamkos and Vesey sign in TO. Ducks for cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 47s48 seconds ago One of the U.S.-based NHL teams interested in college UFA Drake Caggiula (UND) has been informed the player is going to a team in CAN. Buffalo is almost Canada, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 The gorilla in the room that not too many people talk about is the goalie situation. As big and imposing as Lehner is, so far in his NHL career he has been weak. I think TM is rolling the dice with this most important of positions to commit to Lehner who has never proven that he is an NHL starter with all his injuries and inconsistencies. Maybe he'll get on the right track but to commit to someone who has never proven anything, especially when he has someone solid already in net is a chance the Sabres cannot take. So Johnson is the proven solid guy compared to Lehner, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 So Johnson is the proven solid guy compared to Lehner, right? yes he is, to me at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 yes he is, to me at least. I would agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 VAN has been told they are out on college UFA Drake Caggiula (UND). Indications appear he's going to EDM but nothing official just yet. Per McKenzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Interesting takes on Lehner and Johnson. Why do you say that? Numbers show two pretty similar careers. NHL G 101, GAA 2.39, SP .917 NHL G 107, GAA 2.80, SP .916 Sabres G 45 GAA 2.36, SP .920 Sabres G 21, GAA 2.47, SP .924 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Buffalo is almost Canada, right?That's what my friends here tell me. I'm a Canadian from Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Unrelated but on Hockey Hotline on Monday's edition: Bored at work. Andrew Peters brings up trading for Nash again, am I the only one that thinks this is a terrible idea. Nash is a sunken ship and his contract is supremely weighted. Even if for two seasons. I don't want $12.8M between he and Moulson. Nash is a fine player, but I just don't see him rebounding to the 42 goal plateau gain. Craig Rivet, must be thinking about the 27 year old Rick Nash. I wouldn't give up a strong asset for him. Rolls eyes. Edited May 7, 2016 by TheCerebral1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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