Trettioåtta Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I still don't think when the dust settles Zemgus will be a 3rd line guy. He may see it on occasion for depth reasons but his production won't be 3rd line. I agree. I would see him as the second line LW overtime. That or we will have a line up like the 2002 red wings and he can gladly take on the role as shutdown 3rd liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Having so many high quality forwards is a great issue to have for once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Does O'Reilly get an introductory presser or was the conference call considered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Does O'Reilly get an introductory presser or was the conference call considered one? I'm betting it comes when he signs. Soon, I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'm betting it comes when he signs. Soon, I bet. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 He said on NHLN he would be driving down to Buffalo within a few days so it could happen then. He's currently three hours away in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I wonder how soon he gets his extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I wonder how soon he gets his extension? Tomorrow would be my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2015/06/oreilly-excited-about-joining-buffalo-sabres.html There are reports that the Sabres will sign O’Reilly to a long-term $60 million contract once the new National Hockey League year begins on July 1. Term of extension- AAV - Age at expiration 6 years - $10M - 31 7 years - $8.5M - 32 8 years - $7.5M - 33 9 years - $6.7 - 34 10 years - $6M - 35 11 years - $5.5 - 36 12 years - $5M - 37 13 years - $4.6M - 38 14 years - $4.2M - 39 15 years - $4M - 40 In bold is the nice sweet spot in my mind. Good AAV, especially in the future higher-cap years. Locks up all of his prime years. Reduced risk of retiring before the contract's up/minimizes penalty. He can extend that contract in a different (reduced?) role as an old man and retire a Sabre if he/we wants. Edited June 30, 2015 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2015/06/oreilly-excited-about-joining-buffalo-sabres.html Term of extension- AAV - Age at expiration 6 years - $10M - 31 7 years - $8.5M - 32 8 years - $7.5M - 33 9 years - $6.7 - 34 10 years - $6M - 35 11 years - $5.5 - 36 12 years - $5M - 37 13 years - $4.6M - 38 14 years - $4.2M - 39 15 years - $4M - 40 In bold is the nice sweet spot in my mind. Good AAV, especially in the future higher-cap years. Locks up all of his prime years. Reduced risk of retiring before the contract's up/minimizes penalty. He can extend that contract in a different (reduced?) role as an old man and retire a Sabre if he/we wants. You can only sign up to 8 years for an extension. I also think Bizjournals is citing non-existent reports. Edited June 30, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 IKnowNothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 IKnowNothing It's okay IJonSKnowPhysics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I wonder how soon he gets his extension? Yea.. I don't think you wonder too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 It's okay IJonSKnowPhysics. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Per LeBrun contract extension talks have begun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Custance: Sabres still in talks to get Ryan O'Reily signed. That can officially happen after noon today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 We basically have to sign O'Reilly and Eichel before we make any other free agency plays, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 We basically have to sign O'Reilly and Eichel before we make any other free agency plays, right? No, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 No, why? So we know how much cap space we have to play with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 So we know how much cap space we have to play with? ROR's deal won't affect the cap until next season. Jack Eichel is getting the rookie max. I don't think it will change how Murray does things today. I do however expect to hear about both of these signings today or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 So we know how much cap space we have to play with? The combination of Eichel's deal & Cody's buyout basically wash w/ what Cody was scheduled to get. O'Reilley is pencilled in at $7.5MM AAV (maybe $8MM worst case). They still have plenty of cap room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 McGinn just said on WGR he'll be wearing #88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 McGinn just said on WGR he'll be wearing #88 :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 McGinn just said on WGR he'll be wearing #88 Does he have to call and ask Cory Conacher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Does he have to call and ask Cory Conacher? Or get permission from trade-deadline-2021 Patrick Kane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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