pi2000 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I've seen Hutton play far too many times (as a STH in Nashville) to think this move will make much difference for the Sabres. I guess we need another body in goal and we achieved that. The AAV ($2.75) is good. To me, best case sceniaro is Ulmark takes the starting spot and runs with it. Linus is not a young kid. He's about to turn 25. But how much Robin Lehner have you seen over the past 2 seasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I was at that game! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 IKP. Also known as the Carter Hutton Fan Club President ........ :P Hey, is it a big flashy free agent signing that makes this team better for the next eight years? Absolutely not. But consider how trash this team is if we try to start Ullmark and... Wedgewood as backup? This is an alright signing. And, if only for fun watching, some of those saves are bonkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Those clips show a great competitiveness. Lehner had competitiveness, but sub-NHL fundamentals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I was at that game! :D That wouldn't have counted. Didn't hit the TO stick, hit his glove (not to take anything from Hutton). Goal would have been called back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hey, is it a big flashy free agent signing that makes this team better for the next eight years? Absolutely not. But consider how trash this team is if we try to start Ullmark and... Wedgewood as backup? This is an alright signing. And, if only for fun watching, some of those saves are bonkers. I gotcha. I was just playin' anyway. I think this is a very good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 But how much Robin Lehner have you seen over the past 2 seasons? I actually don't think Lehner is terrible - he just has a couple of killer weaknesses. He doesn't consistently cover the sort side post (leaks in bad goals against) and he can't stop a penalty shot to save his life. He needed to move on, but I don't think signing Hutton is and "impact signing" by any means. I think playing in Mike Yeo's uber-defensive system last season is why he put up a career high save percentage. All that said, we know there is a strong effort this off season to change the locker room chemistry. Removing Lehner and adding Hutton (an all-around great guy) certainly helps with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) That wouldn't have counted. Didn't hit the TO stick, hit his glove (not to take anything from Hutton). Goal would have been called back. Between trusting the league video review process for disallowing goals and a guy that can occasionally swat away sure goals, I side with the guy wearing the funny pants. Mostly because of the deflection rule: 67.6 Disallowed Goal - A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who bats or directs the puck with his hand into the net. A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who bats or directs the puck and it is deflected into the net off any player, goalkeeper or official. When the puck enters the net on a clear deflection off a glove, the goal shall be allowed. Winnik doesn't bat or direct the puck. He pulls back his stick, and the puck hits him and deflects towards the net. That'd be a goal. It's sort of the same threshold for determining that a player kicked the puck into the net with a distinct kicking motion. Refs would have to establish the puck was intentionally redirected by some hand motion. Edited July 1, 2018 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) but don't forget, Lehner could make big, impressive saves when we were down 4-1 with 6 minutes left in the 3rdLehners main issue was he would make a whole host of great saves and then let in a shot from the point with nobody in front of the net that a high school goalie could have stopped... And that he couldn't stop a goal in the shootout to sabe his life...dude has the worst save percentage in shootout history in the NHL. Edited July 1, 2018 by matter2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Lehners main issue was he would make a whole host of great saves and then let in a shot on the short side from shot from beside the net that a high school goalie could have stopped... And that he couldn't stop a goal in the shootout to sabe his life...dude has the worst save percentage in shootout history in the NHL. Fixed it for me. That really pissed me off, the number goals he let in on the near side because he couldn't cozy up to the post enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 great signing at a price that seems kinda low...oh well great addition and also a great addition by subtraction (as in bye bye Lehner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 i hope this guy is great and helps ullmark get ready for the NHL. i honestly thought ullmark was expected to start this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 i hope this guy is great and helps ullmark get ready for the NHL. i honestly thought ullmark was expected to start this season. Why does he need to be great? A salary of 2.75 mill does not equate to greatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Why does he need to be great? A salary of 2.75 mill does not equate to greatness. i never said he needs to be great. i said i hope he is great. would you rather me say i hope he sucks and the sabres come in last place again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 i never said he needs to be great. i said i hope he is great. would you rather me say i hope he sucks and the sabres come in last place again Point taken. Let's hope he's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Welcome Dwayne Roloso... I mean... Carter Hutton to Buffalo! Hey, Roloson had a good run after he left Buffalo. Despite having the gall to complain he wasn't played enough in front of Hasek on the way out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 In his press conference Botterill mentioned his analytics team was in agreement with signing him, IKP, Flagg or True care to weigh in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Hey, Roloson had a good run after he left Buffalo. Despite having the gall to complain he wasn't played enough in front of Hasek on the way out...He did. AFTER a stint in the minors where he completely changed his playing style. The Roloson post Sabres was not the same goalie the Sabres had. Edited July 1, 2018 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 i never said he needs to be great. i said i hope he is great. would you rather me say i hope he sucks and the sabres come in last place againWe have a thread for that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 In his press conference Botterill mentioned his analytics team was in agreement with signing him, IKP, Flagg or True care to weigh in?Same dipshit analytics team that did his draft and said yes to tage Thompson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Same dipshit analytics team that did his draft and said yes to tage Thompson? Liger, please. Thompson is American and played college hockey. We both know Botterill never went to his stats team to make this move :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 He clearly never talked to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 In his press conference Botterill mentioned his analytics team was in agreement with signing him, IKP, Flagg or True care to weigh in? Hutton finished 11th among all goalies in GSAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Seems like an extremely reasonable contract for a good, high character keeper who will allow Ullmark to ease into the #1 role and can actually help the team win games. So glad neck tattoo is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 So glad neck tattoo is gone. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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