CallawaySabres Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Eleven said: If I never see them in the goatheads again, it will be too soon. That was my favorite Buffalo sports team of all time so there is no way I could hate on that one.....and that's coming from someone who has been banging the royal blue drum forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Eleven said: Which one is that emoji? On Android it looks like a tea bag holding to-go cup lol, but yeah it's a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Austin Watson has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic assault: http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/24183741/austin-watson-nashville-predators-pleads-no-contest-misdemeanor-domestic-assault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Caps sign Orpik, 1 year, 1 million. https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-brooks-orpik/c-299573574 Article on the front page proposed that the Sabres should have signed him for 3M or less, also for one year. Of course, with the Caps, he gets the opportunity for another Cup, but I do wonder whether Botterill kicked the tires on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Eleven said: Caps sign Orpik, 1 year, 1 million. https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-brooks-orpik/c-299573574 Article on the front page proposed that the Sabres should have signed him for 3M or less, also for one year. Of course, with the Caps, he gets the opportunity for another Cup, but I do wonder whether Botterill kicked the tires on him. Happy Post Number 31,000 to you ... I think he would have been a good mentor to our young Dmen. And a good one to have in our back pocket for when Bogo eventually gets hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 9 hours ago, pi2000 said: Such a money grab these days.... Constant tinkering and adjustments. It's not like ownership doesn't know what the fans want. They do something every year to get folks to buy new merchandise.... Eichel switching to #9 the latest greedy move by the organization. These days? From '70-'96 the sabres changed their uniforms 7 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Brock Nelson, 1 year, $4.25 million after a 35 point season. This is a top-six wing in today’s NHL? Edited July 25, 2018 by dudacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, N S said: Happy Post Number 31,000 to you ... I think he would have been a good mentor to our young Dmen. And a good one to have in our back pocket for when Bogo eventually gets hurt. Nah, its time for the kids to get playing time, don't need Orpik to get in the way of that. We got 10 D better than him. Edited July 25, 2018 by Huckleberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 5 hours ago, dudacek said: Brock Nelson, 1 year, $4.25 million after a 35 point season. This is a top-six wing in today’s NHL? $4.25 million isn’t “too-six” money anymore. Nelson is a really versatile guy who can get physical and play some D. He’s worth that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Iginla set to retire ... http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/jarome-iginla-nhl-retirement-1.4760893 Edited July 25, 2018 by N S my 12,000th post ... WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 It's about time. I didn't realize he was still playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 23 hours ago, Eleven said: Caps sign Orpik, 1 year, 1 million. https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-sign-brooks-orpik/c-299573574 Article on the front page proposed that the Sabres should have signed him for 3M or less, also for one year. Of course, with the Caps, he gets the opportunity for another Cup, but I do wonder whether Botterill kicked the tires on him. Probably not, doesnt seem to fit the current mold. Not Sweedish and not in his 20s.... 2 hours ago, Doohickie said: It's about time. I didn't realize he was still playing. Was he playing in Colorado last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Yes, and then the Kings for their playoff run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, Doohickie said: Yes, and then the Kings for their playoff run. That was two years ago. He didn’t play hockey this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, Hoss said: That was two years ago. He didn’t play hockey this season. Oh snap! You're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Trevor Linden is out of Vancouver: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks-trevor-linden-agree-part-ways/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Between Linden and Benning it took them 3 or 4 years to decide if they were tanking , rebuilding/fast re-tooling , or a good team ( delusional ) and in the meantime they let a Sedin trade slip through their fingers and lost the haul they would have reaped had they traded them when they should have. Linden has been a bust beloved son or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, bunomatic said: Between Linden and Benning it took them 3 or 4 years to decide if they were tanking , rebuilding/fast re-tooling , or a good team ( delusional ) and in the meantime they let a Sedin trade slip through their fingers and lost the haul they would have reaped had they traded them when they should have. Linden has been a bust beloved son or not. Yup. It's almost like having been "in the game" means zilch for ability as an executive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, TrueBlueGED said: Yup. It's almost like having been "in the game" means zilch for ability as an executive. Having been a star is nearly always a bad thing when it comes to front office &/or coaching abilities. Yzerman being the exception that proves the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 40 minutes ago, Taro T said: Having been a star is nearly always a bad thing when it comes to front office &/or coaching abilities. Yzerman being the exception that proves the rule. While not necessarily being stars other former players have done alright in GM and / or coaching roles. What's his name in Chicago. And what's his name in Florida, well kind of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, N S said: While not necessarily being stars other former players have done alright in GM and / or coaching roles. What's his name in Chicago. And what's his name in Florida, well kind of. Many former players, particularly grinders/journeymen, have very good post-playing careers in management roles. Our own Lindy Ruff being a prime example. Linden was a star (at least he was considered one in Vancouver). Not surprised he didn't do much in the front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Some of the stuff I've been reading indicates he wanted a longer developmental approach while ownership wants to speed up the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 minute ago, French Collection said: Some of the stuff I've been reading indicates he wanted a longer developmental approach while ownership wants to speed up the process. Yup. Always at least 2 sides to every story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, French Collection said: Some of the stuff I've been reading indicates he wanted a longer developmental approach while ownership wants to speed up the process. If that's the case, ownership is in for a big disappointment. That team is going to be in the gutter for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I also heard today on Vancouver radio that Benning went over Linden and got his extension from the owner himself sidestepping the chain of command. Not sure of the validity of that one but its being thrown around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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