Popular Post inkman Posted April 9 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9 Johnson watch 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 He's gonna need time in Roch, he's def not a lock to make the team. I wouldn't bench Stillman for him, especially on a winning streak. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, inkman said: Johnson watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 11 hours ago, inkman said: Johnson watch Is that 4:08 PM or 4:08 'morning wood'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Get 'im in there! Why not! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJoe Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, That Aud Smell said: Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here? In reverse order: yes, and that's why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 38 minutes ago, Eleven said: In reverse order: yes, and that's why. Ahh. Okay. Still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 45 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: Why is there a “watch” for this guy? Also: Is this the same player that was previously discussed - some months ago - as a prospect who would presumably not want to sign here? Adams told the season ticket holders (hope I'm remembering our insiders correctly) that Johnson will be an NHL player and that the ball is in his court and he has a decision to make, I assume he will make it eventually. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, dudacek said: Adams told the season ticket holders (hope I'm remembering our insiders correctly) that Johnson will be an NHL player and that the ball is in his court and he has a decision to make, I assume he will make it eventually. Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 15 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. This, plus no one else can burn a year so from a long term financial impact, it’s a no brainer. On the other hand, like you said, no one knows what truly motivates someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 13 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: Granted personal decisions have many idiosyncratic factors that come into play that cannot be discerned by a stranger, it would be close to inexplicable to me that a young defenseman would look at the Sabres and pass. They are primed to ascend and need D. Perfect opportunity looking from the outside. If he passes on Buffalo it is not the current team, it is the look of the last 10 years or something else about the team or the City. I am surprised he is not signed yet, but the whole business of signing him now and burning a year of ELC is not great for the Sabres. Why would he rush to sign him now? Next week makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, CTJoe said: Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? I don't believe anything he ever says 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said: Ahh. Okay. Still. If you don't want to watch Johnsons you don't have to open the thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustOneParade Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, CTJoe said: Harington saying the Sabres might not be that high on him and rather have the 2024 2nd rounder than signing him?? Given the dearth of D prospects in their pipeline, I don't think the Sabres should be overly picky. Edited April 10 by JustOneParade typo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustOneParade Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 This thread is reminding me of the former (?) NY Jets owner with the ultimate redundant name: Woody Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Assuming he signs this week, how many games/seasons before the Sabres have to waive their Johnson if they send him down to the AHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 38 minutes ago, MattPie said: Assuming he signs this week, how many games/seasons before the Sabres have to waive their Johnson if they send him down to the AHL? Instead of waiving our Johnson, perhaps we should see if other teams are willing to grab our Johnson in a deal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Pimlach said: If he passes on Buffalo it is not the current team, it is the look of the last 10 years or something else about the team or the City. I am surprised he is not signed yet, but the whole business of signing him now and burning a year of ELC is not great for the Sabres. Why would he rush to sign him now? Next week makes more sense. First, you don’t know why he might pass. Just as likely, maybe more likely, that it has nothing to do with Buffalo. Second, Toronto and Minnesota both signed their guys by agreeing to burn a year. It’s how it’s done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektorado Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I get the ELC burning of a year is a disadvantage but in the big picture I don't think it matters that much. If he plays 3rd pairing, he is not going to cost too much with his first RFA. If something crazy happens with him and he's burning it up, will that be bad? You either pay him or trade him. He'll only have a 2-year window to show what his initial worth is. He's going to be 22 years old by camp. What's the difference if he would have signed last year and burned a year down in Rochester? If signing him now gets him signed, do it. It's better than him moving on to another team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJoe Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 The Sabres may want him to sign a Rochester tryout contract so he can play in the AHL playoffs (I'm not sure trhis is even possible at this point??) while Johnson may want to sign an NHL contract so he burns a year of his entry contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 20 minutes ago, tom webster said: First, you don’t know why he might pass. Just as likely, maybe more likely, that it has nothing to do with Buffalo. Second, Toronto and Minnesota both signed their guys by agreeing to burn a year. It’s how it’s done. Thanks for the info on Toronto and Minnesota, I did not know that burning a year of ELC is "how is it done" today. Another nice perk for the NCAA guys. As for why he might pass. I sure don't know why he might pass, I also think that it is entirely possible that Adams could take a position that drives Johnson to pass on Buffalo, and then acquire the 2nd round compensatory pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 16 minutes ago, CTJoe said: The Sabres may want him to sign a Rochester tryout contract so he can play in the AHL playoffs (I'm not sure trhis is even possible at this point??) while Johnson may want to sign an NHL contract so he burns a year of his entry contract. If i was Johnson i would take the money and burn a year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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