What to do about Krebs?

[SabresBaltimore]

With Malynstyn presumably locked in for the next 6 years, that just leaves Krebs unsigned for our forwards. If you're Jarmo are you keeping him? How much is he worth?

I liked Kreb's game last year, but hated him being on the 1st line so much, even when it was working. I have to assume he's well liked in the locker room. You can't argue his effort on the ice, but his execution is not always what I'd like.

I'm also not sure where he fits on this team. We still have Danforth and Kozak under contract. How much do we pay Krebs if he's going to be a 4th liner?

[inkman]

18 minutes ago, SabresBaltimore said:

With Malynstyn presumably locked in for the next 6 years, that just leaves Krebs unsigned for our forwards. If you're Jarmo are you keeping him? How much is he worth?

I liked Kreb's game last year, but hated him being on the 1st line so much, even when it was working. I have to assume he's well liked in the locker room. You can't argue his effort on the ice, but his execution is not always what I'd like.

I'm also not sure where he fits on this team. We still have Danforth and Kozak under contract. How much do we pay Krebs if he's going to be a 4th liner?

As possibly the only “4th liner” that has the ability to play higher in the lineup, I’d like to see him back at < $4 mill a year. 

[oddoublee]

Just now, inkman said:

As possibly the only “4th liner” that has the ability to play higher in the lineup, I’d like to see him back at < $4 mill a year. 

If we bring krebs back at 3.5m - is a 7.5m 4th line to high or the new going rate for a 4th line? I don't know the right answer w krebs...I'm torn 

[triumph_communes]

Krebs looks good against bad teams, is a liability against good teams. He will do fine elsewhere 

[oddoublee]

3 minutes ago, oddoublee said:

If we bring krebs back at 3.5m - is a 7.5m 4th line to high or the new going rate for a 4th line? I don't know the right answer w krebs...I'm torn 

AI says playoff teams averaged a 3.5 to 5.5m 4th line. 

Non playoff teams came in below on average.

No clue if that is accurate - but interesting

[GASabresIUFAN]

2 minutes ago, oddoublee said:

If we bring krebs back at 3.5m - is a 7.5m 4th line to high or the new going rate for a 4th line? I don't know the right answer w krebs...I'm torn 

That’s a 7% cap hit for 13% of the roster. 
 

As to Krebs, with potentially no near NHL ready forwards in Rochester retaining Krebs seems like a priority.  If we don’t re-sign him, we are going to have to find someone like him to play utility forward .

[#freejame]

I think if Krebs were on the open market this season he would be signing McLeods contract somewhere. There’s a lot of money out there and more coming after next season. GMs spend. It’s their nature. 

[Jorcus]

4 minutes ago, #freejame said:

I think if Krebs were on the open market this season he would be signing McLeods contract somewhere. There’s a lot of money out there and more coming after next season. GMs spend. It’s their nature. 

It's possible but most teams are going to spend the money on higher end talent leaving less for the bottom 6 types. At least that has been theorized by some of the NHL reporters. I think some of this comes down to how good your agent is and circumstances at the time your contract is up. I don't know if the Sabres feel the need to pay Krebs more than some other team would. Krebs was the last player on this team to do a partial holdout reporting late for camp as I recall. He needs every dollar he can get no matter where he gets it.

[pi2000]

he vanished in the Montreal series

0 points, -5 , 4 shots on goal, 40% on faceoffs

do better 

[GoPuckYourself]

You can do better than Krebs... He can't fight (or win a fight), he doesn't win  faceoffs, his stats look good because we for some reason put him on the top line, I feel he can be replaced with a cheaper version and I don't need my 4th liner to ever play on the top line. Get a PK guy , who fights , wins puck battles etc. 

[Night Train]

Just now, GoPuckYourself said:

You can do better than Krebs... He can't fight (or win a fight), he doesn't win  faceoffs, his stats look good because we for some reason put him on the top line, I feel he can be replaced with a cheaper version and I don't need my 4th liner to ever play on the top line. Get a PK guy , who fights , wins puck battles etc. 

You mean...Beck ! 

[GoPuckYourself]

Just now, Night Train said:

You mean...Beck ! 

He doesn't fight all that much

 

[Trettioåtta]

If we can get him for 3.5M for 4 years that would be good.

He plays up and down the lineup. There is value in that.

He also puts up decent points and can be the energy guy with skilled people.

He is not as replaceable as people think 

[GoPuckYourself]

Stenlund seems like he'd be a good fit.

[SDS]

[Hoss]

I'd rather he head elsewhere to maximize his talent. Ideally we get something for him. See if another team will give you a 2nd or a 3rd for him.

[nfreeman]

I'd like Krebsie to return, and I think there is about a 65% chance that it happens, especially if Norris is traded.  I also think though as an RFA he is still a relatively low priority for Jarmo, after resolving the Hellebuyck situation and perhaps bringing in a decent-to-good UFA forward.

[dudacek]

What do you call the player who had the 2nd most ES ice time among current Sabre forwards last year, 5th overall?

How about one who is 7th in points, 4th at even strength?

A 4th liner.

Hardest working player on the Sabres. Starting to become my favourite when I read threads like this. Does whatever the coach asks and always puts the crest ahead of himself.

Hope he gets term and a chance to flip his middle finger to the haters after Ras hands him the cup.

😘

 

[The Jokeman]

Package him with Levi and get them out of here. Not that I dislike Krebs as he had a good year last year but don't see him as a full time too 6 guy which is are biggest hole outside goalie ATM. 

[TheAud]

I think he's worth a short term (1-3 years) deal if the money is reasonable. He should not be a part of the 5+ year core however. 

As others have said he gives you a lot of flexibility up and down the line-up and is an effort and strong culture guy from what I can tell. 

He's a 4th liner who plays up higher half the time, on a very good team IMO. 

[K-9]

Our best 4th line combo last season was Beck, Krebs, and Kozak. I like the idea of Carrick replacing Kozak for an entire season as that line would be even better. And as others have pointed out, there is value in being able to seamlessly move up the lineup in a pinch. And he’s another glue guy as well. 

[pi2000]

we can do better than Krebs in free agency

will it cost more, probably

Laughton, Blueger, Sissons would be upgrades

[SDS]

35 minutes ago, dudacek said:

What do you call the player who had the 2nd most ES ice time among current Sabre forwards last year, 5th overall?

How about one who is 7th in points, 4th at even strength?

A 4th liner.

Hardest working player on the Sabres. Starting to become my favourite when I read threads like this. Does whatever the coach asks and always puts the crest ahead of himself.

Hope he gets term and a chance to flip his middle finger to the haters after Ras hands him the cup.

😘

 

The good news is if you hold off on buying his jersey, they should be 80% off soon.

[dudacek]

2 minutes ago, SDS said:

The good news is if you hold off on buying his jersey, they should be 80% off soon.

I’ll get two. PM me your mailing address.

[Eleven]

Usually a few days of a medicated shampoo, and make sure you thoroughly wash your laundry in hot water.