Östlund 8 year extension

[inkman]

Frankly, this is really the only way to get players on team friendly deals. It’s a risk but the way Lindy and co talk about Noah, the risk seems low. 

[Taro T]

Guess Östlund really likes it here.

Wonder what sort of NTCs/NMCs are included, if any. 

Guy will likely score more than Doan and is locked up for a smidge less.  Have to like that.

[That Aud Smell]

No similar deal for Helenius because, I presume, he and his agent foresee him earning a huge contract in the near-term.

That'd work for me as well.

[Taro T]

Just now, That Aud Smell said:

No similar deal for Helenius because, I presume, he and his agent foresee him earning a huge contract in the near-term.

That'd work for me as well.

That, OR, the fact he has 2 years left on his current deal and can't negotiate a new contract until next July.  😉 

[That Aud Smell]

Just now, inkman said:

Frankly, this is really the only way to get players on team friendly deals. It’s a risk but the way Lindy and co talk about Noah, the risk seems low. 

"OSTY IN FIRST!"

i wish i could find that locker room clip from last season.

Just now, Taro T said:

That, OR, the fact he has 2 years left on his current deal and can't negotiate a new contract until next July.  😉 

lol yeah that too.

[Flashsabre]

Buffalo and Montreal have tied a lot of talent on long term deals that will look very reasonable in the coming years.

I think Östlund is ready for a big breakout if he can stay healthy.

[SabresBaltimore]

2 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Guess Östlund really likes it here.

Wonder what sort of NTCs/NMCs are included, if any. 

Guy will likely score more than Doan and is locked up for a smidge less.  Have to like that.

︀︀7 team M-NTC in Yr 5-8

[Dogness]

Another Kevyn Adams draft choice extended. Jarmo knows talent when he sees it. Smart move. This contract will age very well.

[GASabresIUFAN]

Wow.  Shocked.  I guess Östlund is making the roster this year.  (If that was ever in doubt). 
 

Should we now assume that McLoud is on the trade block?

[triumph_communes]

Huge fan of this. Hope he can stay healthy, only concern Id have 

[RETURNTOGLORY]

Lock him up!

[Scottysabres]

Nice!

[Pimlach]

46 minutes ago, Cascade Youth said:

Better be right - I like him but he seems frail.

Better be right (full stop).  I would not say he is frail,  but his body of work in the NHL is scant and I am surprised the Sabres wanted to lock him for 8 years.  They must consider him a sure thing to become a productive two way player.  

44 minutes ago, K-9 said:

That’s another deal that will look like a steal in the very near future. The kid understands how to play the game on every level. 

He is a smart player and it shows when he plays.  Now he is a 6.6M$ guy and is still pretty much a rookie.  

39 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

I'm torn between why would the Sabres do it and why would Noah do it?

The Sabres are banking on him become a star player for them.  Noah will be 30 when this contract ends.  If he is a top 6 star for Buffalo then he undershot his worth.  

There is now one less asset to discuss in the possible Hellebyuck  trade.  

[GASabresIUFAN]

I also guess he isn’t going to WPG in the phantom Hellebuyck trade.  

[pastajoe]

Just now, GASabresIUFAN said:

I also guess he isn’t going to WPG in the phantom Hellebuyck trade.  

Or it could have been a request from Winnipeg as part of the deal. 🤔

[That Aud Smell]

1 minute ago, pastajoe said:

Or it could have been a request from Winnipeg as part of the deal. 🤔

if that had been the case, i feel like the moves would need to be announced together.

the way it is now, Sabres PR has put out a big "hooray Ostie" blitz. it'd be weird to turn around and trade the guy.

[dudacek]

Wish he was physically stronger.

Love everything else about this kid and the way he plays.

[PASabreFan]

48 minutes ago, Mustache of God said:

I get why the Sabres would do it, I think Östlund probably could have waited for a bridge and then really cashed in after that, however, it's a safe bet to take the guaranteed $50M contract. He's now set for life. You never know when a career ending injury can hit. 

What about his family? @SDS

29 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Wow.  Shocked.  I guess Östlund is making the roster this year.  (If that was ever in doubt). 
 

Should we now assume that McLoud is on the trade block?

Good point. Any notion that this "kid" is going to have to earn his spot just went away.

[dudacek]

In terms of cap percentage, $6.6M next year is roughly equivalent of the $5M Ryan McLeod signed for last year.

Östlund is a similar player with a higher ceiling IMO. And he is now signed through his entire prime.

I think injuries are the only thing that can stop this from being an excellent deal.

[GASabresIUFAN]

17 minutes ago, pastajoe said:

Or it could have been a request from Winnipeg as part of the deal. 🤔

I thought about that and it’s possible.  I went the other way as his agent was likely as ask if a trade to WPG.  If that was a possibility, then I doubt the deal gets done.

Just now, dudacek said:

In terms of cap percentage, $6.6M next year is roughly equivalent of the $5M Ryan McLeod signed for last year.

Östlund is a similar player with a higher ceiling IMO. And he is now signed through his entire prime.

I think injuries are the only thing that can stop this from being an excellent deal.

… See Norris

[dudacek]

4 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

What about his family? @SDS

Good point. Any notion that this "kid" is going to have to earn his spot just went away.

As far as I'm concerned he earned his spot last year, just like Kulich earned his the year before.

Healthy, those two were always on the roster opening night.

[DarthEbriate]

I like the term, because if he progresses in physical development he could be an Aho-lite. I like the price because starting next summer a 50-point Swiss Army Knife floor guy who could be an 80-point guy a couple times on the contract, could be an absolute steal.

[shrader]

 

Just now, GASabresIUFAN said:

I thought about that and it’s possible.  I went the other way as his agent was likely as ask if a trade to WPG.  If that was a possibility, then I doubt the deal gets done.

If it was part of a trade, the negotiations would have been done with Winnipeg’s GM. Jarmo is nothing more than a rubber stamp in that scenario. 

Edited September 14 by shrader

[GASabresIUFAN]

Just now, shrader said:

 

If it was part of a trade, the negotiations would have been done with Winnipeg’s GM. Jarmo is nothing more than a rubber stamp in that scenario. 

Then Hellebuyck would already be Sabres.  You typically announce sign and trade deals at the same time. 

[Weave]

Queue the Oprah meme…..

 

You get a long term deal!

You get a long term deal!

and you get a long term deal!

Everyone gets a long term deal!