Brawndo Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Per Sabres PR Edited January 7, 2020 by Brawndo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Per Sabres PR And Bogosian gets to go back to his normal seat in the press box. That didn't take long. Does this mean Smith actually goes back down to Ra-cha-cha or is he getting to stay up until Frolik's paperwork is approved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Just now, Taro T said: And Bogosian gets to go back to his normal seat in the press box. That didn't take long. Does this mean Smith actually goes back down to Ra-cha-cha or is he getting to stay up until Frolik's paperwork is approved? Smith got sent down today I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Yay! Let’s see how he looks. I hope he can stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Is there a broader move in play here? Maybe Bogo on the cusp of being moved? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Sabres don't play till Thursday so I'm assuming they want to get a look at him in practice. This does put them over the roster limit, so they'll need to correct that by game day. For what it's worth, Jeremy White's source did call this. Said the other day that Botterill wanted to get Pilut up soon, and well, here we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, darksabre said: Sabres don't play till Thursday so I'm assuming they want to get a look at him in practice. This does put them over the roster limit, so they'll need to correct that by game day. For what it's worth, Jeremy White's source did call this. Said the other day that Botterill wanted to get Pilut up soon, and well, here we are. They'll have to correct that roster excedence today. Easiest way is to send Smith back to Ra-cha-cha. Can't really give White's super secret putz much credit for stating that Botterill wanted Pilut on the big club. 75%+ here wanted that as well and with the removal of Scandella that left exactly 2 LHD on the big club. Predicting the sky will eventually be blue isn't particularly impressive, though some might claim it's thread-worthy. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Taro T said: They'll have to correct that roster excedence today. Easiest way is to send Smith back to Ra-cha-cha. Can't really give White's super secret putz much credit for stating that Botterill wanted Pilut on the big club. 75%+ here wanted that as well and with the removal of Scandella that left exactly 2 LHD on the big club. Predicting the sky will eventually be blue isn't particularly impressive, though some might claim it's thread-worthy. ? Cap friendly already has Smith back in Rochester. Frolik took his spot. They have to make another move. I don't put much weight in the SSSS but I thought it was worth noting that he did mention a Pilut recall. Blind squirrel and all that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'm curious to see how he looks. He can make some pretty plays with the puck. It's him trying to get it that concerns me. Let's hope he's been cooking down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAAAUGHT!!! Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, Scottysabres said: Is there a broader move in play here? Maybe Bogo on the cusp of being moved? Do we think the Sabres might be in on PK Subban? When I heard he was looking out of NJ a few days ago I thought about his fit for the Sabres. Yes $9MM for the next 2 years is a lot, but we have two key defensemen on entry level deals for 1 more year and it could allow us to dump the Okposo and Bogo contracts while only giving up prospects like Pilut, Tage. I'd throw in Middlestat if we could get out from under Okposo's contract because if we can, that means we get Subban for $3MM a year ($9MM for PK - $6MM for Kyle) while freeing up $6MM in '22-23. I think everyone agrees PK isn't work $9MM a year, but in this scenario it is affordable and makes this team better short and long-term. Also, I know Kype has a Modified NTC where he can submit a list of 15 teams, but NJ may be a fit if he still has any ties to the tri-state area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, SHAAAUGHT!!! said: Do we think the Sabres might be in on PK Subban? When I heard he was looking out of NJ a few days ago I thought about his fit for the Sabres. Yes $9MM for the next 2 years is a lot, but we have two key defensemen on entry level deals for 1 more year and it could allow us to dump the Okposo and Bogo contracts while only giving up prospects like Pilut, Tage. I'd throw in Middlestat if we could get out from under Okposo's contract because if we can, that means we get Subban for $3MM a year ($9MM for PK - $6MM for Kyle) while freeing up $6MM in '22-23. I think everyone agrees PK isn't work $9MM a year, but in this scenario it is affordable and makes this team better short and long-term. Also, I know Kype has a Modified NTC where he can submit a list of 15 teams, but NJ may be a fit if he still has any ties to the tri-state area. Subban looks like he has really lost a step or two. Big guy who isn't as quick as he use to be, IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, darksabre said: Cap friendly already has Smith back in Rochester. Frolik took his spot. They have to make another move. I don't put much weight in the SSSS but I thought it was worth noting that he did mention a Pilut recall. Blind squirrel and all that. Until Frolik gets his visa cleared up, though he's counting against the cap, he isn't available to play and shouldn't count against the 23 man roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 17 minutes ago, Taro T said: They'll have to correct that roster excedence today. Easiest way is to send Smith back to Ra-cha-cha. Can't really give White's super secret putz much credit for stating that Botterill wanted Pilut on the big club. 75%+ here wanted that as well and with the removal of Scandella that left exactly 2 LHD on the big club. Predicting the sky will eventually be blue isn't particularly impressive, though some might claim it's thread-worthy. ? Smith is already back in Rochester though. At least, capfriendly had him clearing yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'm going to call NFW that the Sabres trade for Subban. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'm excited that the franchise has finally decided to play its second best LHD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, TrueBlueGED said: I'm excited that the franchise has finally decided to play its second best LHD. He's up here, doesn't mean he's going to play/play a lot just yet. They've done this before with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Taro T said: Until Frolik gets his visa cleared up, though he's counting against the cap, he isn't available to play and shouldn't count against the 23 man roster. I'm operating under the assumption that Frolik will be ready to play Thursday. Obviously if he's not then that could change things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, darksabre said: I'm operating under the assumption that Frolik will be ready to play Thursday. Obviously if he's not then that could change things. And Thursday's roster has nothing to do with being in compliance with the 23 man rule today. He very well could be ready Thursday. Hopefully he is. But if he isn't allowed legally to play for the Sabres yet, he isn't taking up a roster space. He's merely taking up cap space which isn't an issue at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Taro T said: And Thursday's roster has nothing to do with being in compliance with the 23 man rule today. He very well could be ready Thursday. Hopefully he is. But if he isn't allowed legally to play for the Sabres yet, he isn't taking up a roster space. He's merely taking up cap space which isn't an issue at present. That's literally what I'm saying. That's why I specified game day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAAAUGHT!!! Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: Subban looks like he has really lost a step or two. Big guy who isn't as quick as he use to be, IMO I thought he looked good during the first Devils/Sabres match-up this year. A lot of times he looked like he was the only one on the ice for the Devils doing anything. The second time they played he looked worn down and beat up. For the Devils, he was "the guy," for the Sabres, he won't have to be "the guy." I think in this system PK would do well, and give us a big physical presence on the blue line that this team desperately needs. IMO we would have to give up one of our best blueline prospects and a middle top forward prospect if they were willing to take on the Okposo contract, which is why when there was news on Pilut it peaked my interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 McCabe day to day with a UBI Won't play in St Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, darksabre said: That's literally what I'm saying. That's why I specified game day. Ah. Thought you were saying they had to make a move today, which isn't the case (unless the visa paperwork comes through today). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 32 minutes ago, TrueBlueGED said: I'm excited that the franchise has finally decided to play its second best LHD. Bold statement. I agree that he is better than Jake. But you are jumping Montour as well? If that’s the case, what are your thoughts of his upcoming RFA status. I’m disappointed is his performance based on high expectations coming in here and the cost (both Salary and trade value). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Broken Ankles said: Bold statement. I agree that he is better than Jake. But you are jumping Montour as well? If that’s the case, what are your thoughts of his upcoming RFA status. I’m disappointed is his performance based on high expectations coming in here and the cost (both Salary and trade value). Pretty sure Montour is a RHD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Ankles Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, WildCard said: Pretty sure Montour is a RHD Thank you. I stand corrected. So we have 5 Right handed D on the active roster today. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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