shrader Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 32 minutes ago, nfreeman said: I don’t agree at all. As I mentioned, this is fairly likely to be his last contract. He has hopefully another 30-40 years to live, plus kids and grandchildren to think about. Another $7MM on the contract, plus another, say, $1.5MM in taxes/cost of living, is a major factor. (And since we should be referring to after-tax dollars, it’s an even bigger factor.) And it doesn't matter what you already have. Basic human nature is to want more. The kid pulling carts at Walmart wants more money and so does Pegula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, Derrico said: Agreed. It’s also crazy if 5 year deals for coaches is the standard. Sure it happens but what percentage of coaches make it a full five years. I doubt it’s even 50/50. Coaches should get 3 years max. But as we’ve said, there’s no salary cap on coaches and it’s pegula bucks so here we are. For coaches with experience and a good track record, I think 5 is more normal. Inexperienced coaches usually get less I think. Wasn’t Housley on a 3 year contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, kas23 said: I don’t think his agent would leak this information to the press. He wouldn’t have to. Behind closed doors, he’s allowed to share contract information with any team he wishes. He probably already faxed the Sabres contract to the Kings. My point was that if the report is accurate it had to come from someone on the inside with direct knowledge. The agent or one of the teams. Why was this info. leaked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 "It's a situation where he's a candidate to be coach" ~ The conversation in Jason Botterill's mind...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos1963 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 17 hours ago, SDS said: I want to shoot myself in the face. Shoot the messenger instead. Save us all from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos1963 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Tondas said: JBOT: "Kyle, you can either allow us to interview Keefe, or you can deal with our offer sheet for Marner. Your choice." Of course for this to be effective, Marner would have to sign the offer sheet. Doubt that would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, klos1963 said: Of course for this to be effective, Marner would have to sign the offer sheet. Doubt that would happen. Offer him Matthews contract and he likely does. Better taxes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I saw a great point on twitter about McLellan: what if he’s already set on LA like reports suggest but hasn’t committed because he’s in Buffalo. Probably don’t want to be in the city you just told to piss off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hoss said: I saw a great point on twitter about McLellan: what if he’s already set on LA like reports suggest but hasn’t committed because he’s in Buffalo. Probably don’t want to be in the city you just told to piss off. I really doubt Buffalo fans or anyone in that city would treat him negatively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Yeah, that's not a consideration. He's either giving JBot a fair hearing to possibly take the job with the Sabres, or he's using Buffalo to aid his L.A. negotiations, or possibly a little of both. If I'm in his position, I tell JBot, "I've already got a job lined up but haven't accepted it yet. Convince me I shouldn't." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Doohickie said: Yeah, that's not a consideration. He's either giving JBot a fair hearing to possibly take the job with the Sabres, or he's using Buffalo to aid his L.A. negotiations, or possibly a little of both. If I'm in his position, I tell JBot, "I've already got a job lined up but haven't accepted it yet. Convince me I shouldn't." Which is very very commonplace for the majority of coaches. Especially ones with any kind or decent or good track record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 16 minutes ago, WildCard said: I really doubt Buffalo fans or anyone in that city would treat him negatively No way. This city is vindictive as hell. If anyone even goes to the Frozen Four you could bet they'd be booing his kid. People are still mad about Jimmy Vesey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, WildCard said: I really doubt Buffalo fans or anyone in that city would treat him negatively No need to risk it with you and your kid in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just now, darksabre said: No way. This city is vindictive as hell. If anyone even goes to the Frozen Four you could bet they'd be booing his kid. People are still mad about Jimmy Vesey. Haha ... I know! And Butcher! Some even still hate Hasek for leaving Buffalo. So immature and petty IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just now, Hoss said: No need to risk it with you and your kid in town. That is true Just now, darksabre said: No way. This city is vindictive as hell. If anyone even goes to the Frozen Four you could bet they'd be booing his kid. People are still mad about Jimmy Vesey. Really? I mean maybe I guess. We did throw stuff at Bledsoe's car when he left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, darksabre said: No way. This city is vindictive as hell. If anyone even goes to the Frozen Four you could bet they'd be booing his kid. People are still mad about Jimmy Vesey. 1 minute ago, Hoss said: No need to risk it with you and your kid in town. You guys don't genuinely believe that, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Just now, Doohickie said: You guys don't genuinely believe that, do you? I do believe it’s a possibility. Edited April 11, 2019 by Hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Doohickie said: You guys don't genuinely believe that, do you? Most people don't know what he looks like or care. Hell, I was in a bar with Botterill not too long ago and no one said anything to him. Just some head nods and a wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doohickie Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Wow. City of Good Neighbors, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Just now, LGR4GM said: Most people don't know what he looks like or care. Hell, I was in a bar with Botterill not too long ago and no one said anything to him. Just some head nods and a wave. Did you talk to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Hoss said: I do believe it’s a possibility. Sure, but it isn't likely. If McLellan wants to wait though because he's worried that's fair. We really aren't in a rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I hope he commits here just to hear the roars when his kid touches the puck ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 1 minute ago, WildCard said: Did you talk to him? No, the thought crossed my mind but he was eating dinner it looked like with what I assume were friends or maybe some scouts, hard to know. I try not to bother anyone like that if I see them out an about. I have said hi to Jason at the prospect tourney we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Doohickie said: You guys don't genuinely believe that, do you? I believe it. People here would still ***** talk Brett Hull in the airport. 2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Most people don't know what he looks like or care. Hell, I was in a bar with Botterill not too long ago and no one said anything to him. Just some head nods and a wave. Botterill is safe because he hasn't slighted (real or perceived) the city of Buffalo yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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