Carmel Corn Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 minute ago, dudacek said: I think Tokarski might be better than both these guys. Maybe Johansson as well, but hey....the Av's really overpaid by giving us a 6th rounder, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srw1525 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Craig Anderson Aaron Dell don’t think it can get any worse? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COSabreFan Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 The Tank Tandem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Don't know Dell has some good seasons in San jose - Fell off last year though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Who requested the remake of Major League? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 The real question is “ do they get traded if they start stopping pucks next season?” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Just now, Crusader1969 said: The real question is “ do they get traded if they start stopping pucks next season?” Sadly, doubt we'll get the answer to that question. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 If no other goalies are added (it doesn’t really look like they will be), the plan might just be for all of Anderson, Dell, Tokarski, and UPL to get some NHL starts. The latter 3 are all on 2-way contracts. If someone gets hot, ride them for a bit, if someone struggles, don’t start them, give UPL some games but don’t be in a position where you need to send him out if he is struggling. Its not going to lead to great results because none of them are very good, but there is still the possibility that another goalie is brought in at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Has anyone seen any indication as to whether the Sabres are going to bring in another goalie? Or is this all we're getting? If it's the latter, I'm probably done watching them until they become a real team again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 If the reports are true that the Sabres had offered Ullmark the same deal he got from Boston, there is no way the plan was to sign two goalies for a combined 1.5 mil. I’m guessing they got blindsided by Ullmark walking, and now are going to have to make a trade for a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topshelf13 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Srw1525 said: Craig Anderson Aaron Dell don’t think it can get any worse? I wonder what Granato thinks of this tandem. He waits years to get a chance as an NHL coach and this is what they provide him with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: If the reports are true that the Sabres had offered Ullmark the same deal he got from Boston, there is no way the plan was to sign two goalies for a combined 1.5 mil. I’m guessing they got blindsided by Ullmark walking, and now are going to have to make a trade for a starter. How were the Sabres blindsided? If they are offering a player to play on a team that is being deconstructed the same contract as a genuine cup contending team. Why should it be surprising that the player prefers the better situation? When you are running an unstable operation and competing with a stable operation there is a premium to pay for it. If you had a choice to either buy a house in a ghetto or pay the same price in an upscale suburban area what decision do you think the potential buyer is going to make? The Sabres have a history of overpaying for players with long terms who didn't merit it. This is a case where if they reasonably overpaid for Ullmark it would have made sense for a variety of reasons. The first is that the team has plenty of cap space to handle the slightly excessive contract. And the second and more important reason is that by stabilizing the goaltending situation you are providing more support for a very young roster that will need it. The mantra of drafting and developing as the new way of running the hockey operation is spouted out a lot. The shame of the Ullmark saga is that the Sabres drafted and took years to develop him only to see him bolt. This is another example of a self-induced setback for a franchise that it is already so far back that it is out of sight with the rest of the teams. It's maddening! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 The part I hate the most is how the skaters will get blamed when the goalies suck. Dahlin will “suck,” the forwards will be denounced, the calls to blow up everything will be everywhere. Just remember, it’s the goaltending. Ok? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Adams prefer seemed to make it clear that he would have no problem running UPL as the starter if he can seize the job, and he gave the impression that he thinks it might be possible. I think that’s a bad call. Linus did not get term because they did not believe he can be the goalie for this team when it gets good. Another bad call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Could Oettinger be pried out of Dallas? Young up and comer looking for a break. .911 Sv % last season. Bishop out all year so Khudobin is the starter and they signed Holtby. This kid looks like their future #1 but are they blocking him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 7 hours ago, French Collection said: Could Oettinger be pried out of Dallas? Young up and comer looking for a break. .911 Sv % last season. Bishop out all year so Khudobin is the starter and they signed Holtby. This kid looks like their future #1 but are they blocking him? Goalies will shake loose after training camps. Will any good ones want to sign here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 The Sabres goaltending tandem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 7 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Goalies will shake loose after training camps. Will any good ones want to sign here? I would have to believe any goalie who shakes loose would rather have a shot at NHL playing time even on a bad team, than being stuck in the minors or stapled to a press box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlou Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 15 hours ago, French Collection said: Could Oettinger be pried out of Dallas? Young up and comer looking for a break. .911 Sv % last season. Bishop out all year so Khudobin is the starter and they signed Holtby. This kid looks like their future #1 but are they blocking him? I was actually thinking they may go with Holtby and Oettinger as goalies and move Khudobin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 7:17 AM, Topshelf13 said: I wonder what Granato thinks of this tandem. He waits years to get a chance as an NHL coach and this is what they provide him with? "I am grateful for the opportunity to coach in the NHL." -Donny Meatballs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I'd like to see them make a play for Giorgiev or Gustavsson from Ottawa. Either way I don't think they're done yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, Norcal said: I'd like to see them make a play for Giorgiev or Gustavsson from Ottawa. Either way I don't think they're done yet. The way I see the Eichel deal, there is no way we should trade him unless we get a good starting goalie in the deal. I mean, if you want to start a winning culture, then start a winning culture! It starts in goal. If that does not happen, just keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 33 minutes ago, bob_sauve28 said: The way I see the Eichel deal, there is no way we should trade him unless we get a good starting goalie in the deal. I mean, if you want to start a winning culture, then start a winning culture! It starts in goal. If that does not happen, just keep him. Agree 100%. They need a plan in the net and its not what they have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 11:38 PM, Crusader1969 said: Did I miss a signing? What are the options ??? You, and the arena replacement, most likely….. 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 There is no uncertainty when I say if they go into the season with some combination of Anderson, Dell, Tokarski or Houser as the goalie tandem, the decison has been made by KA and the Pegula’s to tank the season. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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