Buffalonill Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: ANA’s D made last year made Buffalo’s look like the top of the league. Gibson is still very good, certainly better/safer than UPL. In saying that, I doubt KA has interest given his salary and attitude. Apparently, He wouldn’t waive last year to come to the Sabres and would be really be okay with splitting starts with Levi? He's horrible have you missed his last 4 years ? He's a Boat anchor. I'm glad he said no. Next 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresparaavida Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 8 hours ago, triumph_communes said: Gibson played on a BAD team and still got 0.9 If we trade for a goalie he’s the one for me. 4 years and if he gets outplayed by Levi then so be it. He shouldn’t cost any prime asset Gibson is the 4th most expensive goalie in the league (5th after Sorokin’s new contract kicks in). He hasn’t had an above average season in 4 years. He’s had a negative goals saved above average expected for 4 years. For comparison, Carter Hutton had a better save percentage in his first year with the Sabres, than Gibson has had in the last 4 years. I have no interest in Gibson, below average Goalie play, even if it might be better on a better team, is not close to worth a top 5 goalie contract for FOUR more years. I’m 2 years do you want to not be able to sign one of JJP/Quinn because your backup goalie is making way too much? 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: ANA’s D made last year made Buffalo’s look like the top of the league. Gibson is still very good, certainly better/safer than UPL. In saying that, I doubt KA has interest given his salary and attitude. Apparently, He wouldn’t waive last year to come to the Sabres and would be really be okay with splitting starts with Levi? Any ideas on why Gibson has been worse than his backups the past few years? Don’t very good starting goalies generally perform better than their backups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 28 minutes ago, Turbo44 said: ANA’s D made last year made Buffalo’s look like the top of the league. Gibson is still very good, certainly better/safer than UPL. In saying that, I doubt KA has interest given his salary and attitude. Apparently, He wouldn’t waive last year to come to the Sabres and would be really be okay with splitting starts with Levi? Gibson isn't good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 No thank you on Gibson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 At half of his salary, for two years, I would give him a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, French Collection said: At half of his salary, for two years, I would give him a shot. That's about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, French Collection said: At half of his salary, for two years, I would give him a shot. Presumably out of a cannon? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 14 hours ago, triumph_communes said: So it was said to a friend and not the front office Yeah, that's kind of the read I get. At first I was thinking the Sabres should go after him but... I don't know, meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Just now, Doohickie said: Yeah, that's kind of the read I get. At first I was thinking the Sabres should go after him but... I don't know, meh. A) the Sabres believe that Gibson is fixable B) they say their numbers indicate he hadn’t been as bad as first impression C) UPL has been statistically one of the worst goalies in any league he has played in since crazy hood junior year D) I believe, he’s still plan B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Just now, tom webster said: A) the Sabres believe that Gibson is fixable B) they say their numbers indicate he hadn’t been as bad as first impression C) UPL has been statistically one of the worst goalies in any league he has played in since crazy hood junior year D) I believe, he’s still plan B So you think they'll make a play for Gibson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, tom webster said: A) the Sabres believe that Gibson is fixable B) they say their numbers indicate he hadn’t been as bad as first impression C) UPL has been statistically one of the worst goalies in any league he has played in since crazy hood junior year D) I believe, he’s still plan B Who is their plan A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, tom webster said: A) the Sabres believe that Gibson is fixable B) they say their numbers indicate he hadn’t been as bad as first impression C) UPL has been statistically one of the worst goalies in any league he has played in since crazy hood junior year D) I believe, he’s still plan B I think Comrie plays more games for the Sabres in 2023 than UPL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I think Comrie plays more games for the Sabres in 2023 than UPL. I think if they don’t acquire anyone, this is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I think Comrie plays more games for the Sabres in 2023 than UPL. Very possible. If he's fully recovered, believe at this point in their careers he's a better goalie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Who is their plan A? Hellebuyck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: Hellebuyck 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 24 minutes ago, Randall Flagg said: Who is their plan A? I think they want Hellebuyck, I think they are willing to take him for a year, I think they prefer for him to agree to a one year extension, I think they are not really close to a deal, I think both GM’s are notoriously patient, I think it’s possible they settle for Gibson. To be clear, this is all me putting dots together and nothing else. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalonill Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Getting Gibson will be a huge mistake duck's better take 50% of that contract 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, tom webster said: I think they want Hellebuyck, I think they are willing to take him for a year, I think they prefer for him to agree to a one year extension, I think they are not really close to a deal, I think both GM’s are notoriously patient, I think it’s possible they settle for Gibson. To be clear, this is all me putting dots together and nothing else. Well, if Helle would agree to a 1-year extension -- which presumably would be in the $9MM+ range to make it worth his while -- my willingness to pay a higher price to Winnipeg increases. I'm still not giving up JJP, Quinn, Levi, Kulich, Savoie or Benson, but I can see something like 2 out of Östlund, Rosen, Joki and their 2024 #1 plus a couple of lesser-but-still-decent assets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 18 minutes ago, nfreeman said: Well, if Helle would agree to a 1-year extension -- which presumably would be in the $9MM+ range to make it worth his while -- my willingness to pay a higher price to Winnipeg increases. I'm still not giving up JJP, Quinn, Levi, Kulich, Savoie or Benson, but I can see something like 2 out of Östlund, Rosen, Joki and their 2024 #1 plus a couple of lesser-but-still-decent assets. IF he signed a short extension then 1st, Joker, UPL, VO . They don’t want to rebuild they want pieces for their lineup. If they don’t want VO then Rosen or Östlund but only with a short extension in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 42 minutes ago, Buffalonill said: Getting Gibson will be a huge mistake duck's better take 50% of that contract https://giphy.com/gifs/agree-futurama-7LAqMVFxOGPAc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 As much as I wanted a goalie I do not want Gibson. I would rather roll the dice with UPL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, tom webster said: I think they want Hellebuyck, I think they are willing to take him for a year, I think they prefer for him to agree to a one year extension, I think they are not really close to a deal, I think both GM’s are notoriously patient, I think it’s possible they settle for Gibson. To be clear, this is all me putting dots together and nothing else. I doubt Hellebuyck goes to any team without a long term contract in place, it wouldn’t make much sense for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 44 minutes ago, GoPuckYourself said: I doubt Hellebuyck goes to any team without a long term contract in place, it wouldn’t make much sense for him. He doesn’t have a say as he has no trade protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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