Popular Post ... Posted July 13 Popular Post Report Posted July 13 7 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I gotta say, if some of you are this worried about ever penny spent on player contracts, I worry about your ability to enjoy the sport at all. You're not on Sabrespace much, are ya? 😁 1 9 Quote
Big Guava Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 1 hour ago, GoPuckYourself said: It always seems like the top teams Colorado, Vegas, both Florida teams let these guys walk or sign them to bargain deals. I feel like these types of contracts hinder us more than help unless were dealing McLeod and that's who he's replacing because if not where is he playing? You mean like Tage Thompson's $7.1 million deal or Samuelsson's $4.3 million dollar one? Quote
DarthEbriate Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 1 hour ago, nfreeman said: It's not a great contract for the Sabres, but it's not terrible either as long as he more or less maintains his production from last year (39 pts) -- which isn't a certainty since in the 3 previous seasons he put up 28, 17 and 26 pts. They bought I think 2 of his UFA years, which was going to inflate the cost. And he's one of their guys who plays really hard and burns to win -- the kind of guy that would've been a bigger loss than the stats might indicate, especially after losing Tuch and BB. And he was terrific vs Boston in the playoffs before fading vs the Habs (like a number of his teammates). I'm glad he's staying. It sure seems like a trade to move out a forward will come at some point though. Yup. If he signs a 2-year deal, it's very close to $4M (I'd guess just under). With where the cap will be this is your standard 3rd line salary. Krebs/Wedge is the Unsung Hero of the Rebellion. Can't put a $ number on that. 2 Quote
Hoss Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 (edited) 17 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I gotta say, if some of you are this worried about ever penny spent on player contracts, I worry about your ability to enjoy the sport at all. I think it's natural for a fanbase that has never won a cup to be obnoxiously tuned into every little detail of the team. It's just the desperation we all feel showing up in a different way. Edited July 13 by Hoss 1 1 Quote
GoPuckYourself Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 (edited) 18 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I gotta say, if some of you are this worried about ever penny spent on player contracts, I worry about your ability to enjoy the sport at all. I don't see anything wrong with some people enjoying the Sabres but also being critical of other aspects. If we all thought the same that would be pretty lame at least imo. But i will admit it was hard for quite some time to enjoy watching the Sabres before the midseason point of this past year not going to lie. Edited July 13 by GoPuckYourself 1 Quote
mjd1001 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 21 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I gotta say, if some of you are this worried about ever penny spent on player contracts, I worry about your ability to enjoy the sport at all. For some of us, the team building aspect, the roster management aspect is something we like a lot. It's like in video games. Some people want to pick up a controller and just play the game... That other people could care less about the game and want to build the franchise in some sort of franchise mode. Those that worry about every dollar spent and where it's going... They are just enjoying the sport in a different way. 2 1 Quote
HumanSlinky39 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 No issue with that contract at all. His game isn't flashy, but he does a lot of the little things that don't show up in the box score. Even with that said, he's durable and added 39 points while throwing 201 hits last year. Then added a couple of goals and 6 points in the playoffs. He's a good player and the kind of guy good teams need to have around. 2 Quote
HumanSlinky39 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Interesting stat, Krebsie played exactly 10 seconds more in 2025/26 than 2024/25... Quote
DarthEbriate Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 15 forwards and 3 goalies.... Barring the big trade or preseason injuries, I figure one of the kids (Helenius) goes down and one of Danforth/Kozak (Danforth because of the injury) gets waived and clears to Rochester. One nice thing about Krebs: his shot is no longer so weak as to be completely ignored by opposition defenders/goalies. Quote
dudacek Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Big Guava said: You mean like Tage Thompson's $7.1 million deal or Samuelsson's $4.3 million dollar one? The Sabres have their 5 best forwards (Thompson, Norris, McLeod, Benson, Doan) 4 best D-men (Dahlin, Mule, Power, Zellweger) two valuable role players (Krebs, Malenstyn) and starting goalie (UPL) - in other words, the bones of a division winner - under contract for the next 3 seasons at $75M. Next year they will have up to $40M space to supplement that core and the year after maybe $50M. Anyone complaining how this salary will handcuff us is simply not paying attention. Edited July 13 by dudacek 1 3 5 Quote
msw2112 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 This deal seems like a slight overpay, but given the 4-year term, it will be a slight overpay in the first year or two, and a slight bargain in the last year or two. It will balance out in the end. Krebs is a glue guy who gives 100% on every shift and he has a ton of versatility. He hits, he skates well, he passes well, and has some scoring ability. He's become a "closer" of sorts by scoring key empty-net goals to lock up games. He's a great teammate and a good fit for the community. He's also still relatively young and will likely continue to improve. He's a core piece to one of the top-5 teams in the NHL. Given all of that, although I don't LOVE the deal, I'm good with it. Not every trade and every signing are going to be heavily one-sided in favor of the team or the player. Many/most deals are each side giving a little bit. Maybe the Sabres raised the AAV in exchange for another year or two of term. 3 Quote
Flashsabre Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 LOL “$3.5 million what an amazing deal” ”$4.5 million what a disaster the team is screwed” The cap is going up a lot each year and most of the key pieces are locked in at sweetheart deals. Take a breath people 1 1 Quote
#freejame Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 19 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: For some of us, the team building aspect, the roster management aspect is something we like a lot. It's like in video games. Some people want to pick up a controller and just play the game... That other people could care less about the game and want to build the franchise in some sort of franchise mode. Those that worry about every dollar spent and where it's going... They are just enjoying the sport in a different way. You should give Franchise Hockey Manager a try if you haven’t. 1 Quote
shrader Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 44 minutes ago, #freejame said: He tosses kids pucks at every home game. He threw one to my son without us even asking, he just saw him watching him and threw one to an adult to give to him. He’ll always have a soft spot with me for that. I'll admit it, I was expecting your kid to get clocked in the side of the head with that puck. Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 58 minutes ago, triumph_communes said: Boston was a bad team 100 point teams suck. 1 Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 The part no one is talking about is how this settles our cap picture and allows us to make some moves. 3 1 Quote
Broken Ankles Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Expected $4M. I guess I can live with $4.5M. Dude is a heart and soul player. My feelings set to the tune of T'Pau's one-hit wonder - Heart and Soul. (fun fact - T'Pau is the name of Spock's mother from the orignal Star Trek). Something in your limelight catches my eye The shadow of a ‘JAG’ goes skating by Looking for a little bit of game to grow, so Give me 4-years, give me heart and soul You never let me trade for a better player now I'm tied to the hope that they could somehow Hard on the heels of something more But I gained your bond, heart and soul The tear in my heart as you skate on by I feel so low but your head is high Everything you do convinces me more Please, give me goals, give me heart and soul Looking to the day when I trade your pact He wasn't even looking; the GM slacked You skate in a way that I've known before Now I want your game, heart and soul 2 Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 I find it interesting how deep this team might be in March when rosters expand. Should be fun. 1 1 Quote
pastajoe Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Terrible deal. Too much money AND term, unless he’s going to be traded. I would have offered $3x3 or bye-bye. He should be playing 4th line. Quote
K012010 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 2 minutes ago, pastajoe said: Terrible deal. Too much money AND term, unless he’s going to be traded. I would have offered $3x3 or bye-bye. He should be playing 4th line. how much is Jarmo garnishing from your salary for this contract? Quote
xzy89c1 Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, BullBuchanan said: Maybe in line for where it should be, but not who it should be. This should be a contract the Jets, Flames, or 2015 Sabres deal out. This isn't the type of deal you want an ascending team tight against the cap to use. We should have been using this money, in concert with dumping contracts like Zucker & McLeod to land a premium asset, not add more medicore players. Reminds me of when the Bills bumped Tyler Matakevich from $2.5M to $3.5M for no reason, and then his next deal with the Steelers he was down to $600k. Same player the whole time, but smart franchises don't overvalue guys like that. I'm happy Krebs got paid, I just hate it's with us. what premium asset is available for Zucker and MCleod? Do you think those two equal a premium asset? Edited July 13 by xzy89c1 Quote
Pimlach Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 I don’t hate the deal. Big picture doesn’t change at all because of it. 1 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 If Östlund, Helenius, or Kulich stumble, Krebs can quite easily fill that spot for a good little while. He shouldn't be on the 1st line but he's a capable 3rd line player. Quote
pastajoe Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 45 minutes ago, K012010 said: how much is Jarmo garnishing from your salary for this contract? So clever. 🙄 It’s opportunity lost on using the cap money to get a top 6 player. 1 Quote
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