Thorny Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sabres reported out of caggulia sweeps Potential overreaction alert: And this is why I now refuse to get excited about the chances of Stamkos, Vesey, Goligoski, and Yandle even potentially signing here this offseason. Never seems to work out, who's signed here recently, besides Moulson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Potential overreaction alert: And this is why I now refuse to get excited about the chances of Stamkos, Vesey, Goligoski, and Yandle even potentially signing here this offseason. Never seems to work out, who's signed here recently, besides Moulson? I should have heeded the alert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I should have heeded the alert! Fair warning was given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Fair warning was given. Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Potential overreaction alert: And this is why I now refuse to get excited about the chances of Stamkos, Vesey, Goligoski, and Yandle even potentially signing here this offseason. Never seems to work out, who's signed here recently, besides Moulson? Gorges did waive his NMC to come here, but wouldn't for Toronto. So at least we're not on the Toronto of two years ago level of avoidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Absolutely.:lol: Gorges did waive his NMC to come here, but wouldn't for Toronto. So at least we're not on the Toronto of two years ago level of avoidance. True. I've spoken to this before, but it's not a "because Buffalo" mentality on my part. Just an acknowledgement that the chances of particular players signing in Buffalo is low just because of the odds. With so many teams always "in" on the high profile guys, always difficult to come out on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 :lol: True. I've spoken to this before, but it's not a "because Buffalo" mentality on my part. Just an acknowledgement that the chances of particular players signing in Buffalo is low just because of the odds. With so many teams always "in" on the high profile guys, always difficult to come out on top. Winning solves everything. We're going to start winning next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 it would have been good to add a guy like Cagguila to the prospect pool I don't think he is thought of as a sure thing by any means. Vesey will be much more disappointing if he does in fact go to Toronto or Boston. Though winning may solve everything - it is reported that The Drake is signing with Vancouver or Edmonton. i can see the enticement of playing with McDavid but Vancouver? maybe they are the only ones he can guarantee a spot in the NHL next season in their top 6? Winning solves everything. We're going to start winning next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Apparently it's Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Though winning may solve everything - it is reported that The Drake is signing with Vancouver or Edmonton. i can see the enticement of playing with McDavid but Vancouver? maybe they are the only ones he can guarantee a spot in the NHL next season in their top 6? Sure in this case winning wasn't everything, but in general, the better teams tend to get these players. I was simply responding to Thorny's general point :) Apparently it's Edmonton. Yup, hate the Drake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sabres hfboards seems to want to sign Backes. Anyone else here strongly against that idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sabres hfboards seems to want to sign Backes. Anyone else here strongly against that idea?What would he cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 What would he cost?I think, after this playoff run, he'll aim for 5 years and $30 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Sabres hfboards seems to want to sign Backes. Anyone else here strongly against that idea? That's been discussed a bit hereabouts, I think. I don't know the player very well, but would be reluctant based on the fact that he seems sorta old (he just turned 32) for where our team is at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I think, after this playoff run, he'll aim for 5 years and $30 million. No. He's 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 No. He's 32.Which is why I was so surprised to see people calling for him over there. Was wondering if it was just me that doesn't want him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 No. He's 32. Agreed. I like Backes but not that much at his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Backes reminds me of Peca. If I were in charge of the Sabres, I'd sign him ... 4 years ... $20 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 He would have been a nice add to the post-black-Sunday Sabres that were in need of grit and centers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'd love to add Backes. I wouldn't love to add him at the price/term I'm anticipating he receives. 2 years $14 million? Sign me up. Highly doubt it signs him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Depends on the term with Backes, he is 32 but with his physical style of play I would be worried about him tailing off in three years Edited May 16, 2016 by BRAWNDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Backes has reminded us of the 2011-2013 seasons of his ability to play tough minutes and really be efficient in all aspects of the game through the playoffs. He's the type of forward any team would love to have, however there are concerns about his type of play breaking down. Giving him 5 years would be very long in the tooth on the down side with the first two seasons possibly being rewarding. Personally, I don't mind if the AAV were slightly higher on shorter term, but I don't see him knocking on Buffalo's door. Stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Depends on the term with Backes, he is 32 but with his physical style of play I would be worried about him tailing off in three years that is precisely my concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) On Anaheim (Elliotte Freidman) Elliotte Friedman was on Edmonton’s 630 CHED on Friday afternoon. As part of a much larger discussion on defensemen, and on if he thinks both guys (Sami Vatanen and Hampus Lindholm) in Anaheim theoretically could be in play: “You know what? I have a theory that what Bob Murray could do in Anaheim is he could make them – is he could play them next year under their qualifying offers. Really. “Yes. I think it’s possible. I will tell you that another team told me that they think that – and I’ll tell you this, I think teams are rooting for him to do it, because they think the second contracts have gotten out of control. They all want somebody else to do it. They don’t want to do it themselves. “Ultimately, I don’t think that’s what Anaheim wants to do. But there are a couple of teams that think that’s what Anaheim is prepared to do. http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/friedman-on-ducks-potential-contract-mindset/ Elliotte Friedman was on Edmonton’s 630 CHED on Friday afternoon. On if he thinks Tyson Barrie, Sami Vatanen, or Justin Faulk would be available via trade: “I would say this. I think in Anaheim, one of their young defensemen is going to get moved. I just don’t know if they’ve decided which one it’s going to be. For a long time, I thought last year it was going to be Cam Fowler. And then this year, when they were a nightmare early in the year, Cam Fowler was their best player. I know that it changed their opinion of him. “So I think that Anaheim, at the end of the season, will sit down, do their player evaluations, decide who’s going to be signable and who isn’t, and make their decision then. “Tyson Barrie, absolutely – I think for the right deal he’s available. I know this year Colorado had a lot of issues trying to get him signed, and at one point I got the sense they were really doubtful it would happen. So I do think that he’s available. “Justin Faulk is an interesting one. My initial response would be I can’t imagine it. He’s a big-time scorer, and he’s got a great contract. If I’m looking at that from a team point of view, it’s a great deal. I would tell you I think anybody could be traded, but I think that’s an unbelievable deal if Carolina’s doing tha http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/friedman-barrie-available-for-the-right-deal/ It sounds like, and I don't know if GMTM did this intentionally or not, but our potential d-man replacements are not only of very high end quality, but are puck-moving and offensively talented (exactly what we need), very much available, and there are 4-5 of them. We may be sitting pretty come October Edited May 16, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Wait Justin Faulk is available? Yes please. Also I get the feeling that Sakic doesn't understand he has to actually pay players. Edited May 16, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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