Samuelsson out…… again.

Buffalo needs two top 4 d-men at this rate.

Samuelsson out…… again.

Buffalo needs two top 4 d-men at this rate.
- ImThatGuy

Definitely need another top 3

UPL wasn't even supposed to be here, he is the only one I would have made available. He needs to play games.
- Buff36

Yet he was our best choice for half the season...As a rookie. I agree he needs to play. At this level though not down under.

Said that the other day, Adams is trying to shuffle the deck with the ATO. I don't know how true this is but they expected him to sign Monday, couple ex teammates got in his head.
- Buff36

if he not signed by the end of the season, he won't sign with buffalo... Take nothing for granted when talking about the sabres management ability to screw this up completely.

Samuelsson out…… again.

Buffalo needs two top 4 d-men at this rate.
- ImThatGuy

Fwiw, word was he was playing injured. Being that we were just eliminated from playoff contention, this does go along with that narrative.

Samuelsson out…… again.

Buffalo needs two top 4 d-men at this rate.
- ImThatGuy

Give him the rest of the year off and tell that guy to hit the weight room hard this off season.

Said that the other day, Adams is trying to shuffle the deck with the ATO. I don't know how true this is but they expected him to sign Monday, couple ex teammates got in his head.
- Buff36

A couple of ex teammates got in his head?

What does that mean?

Said that the other day, Adams is trying to shuffle the deck with the ATO. I don't know how true this is but they expected him to sign Monday, couple ex teammates got in his head.
- Buff36

Baffling really. Burning a year should be a given. It's one of the few reasons to sign here.

A couple of ex teammates got in his head?

What does that mean?
- kingcong39

LaCombe and Mclaughlin

Baffling really. Burning a year should be a given. It's one of the few reasons to sign here.
- Lunaion

Thought so, seems like a weird situation

Fwiw, word was he was playing injured. Being that we were just eliminated from playoff contention, this does go along with that narrative.
- RhinoFan

The fact still remains that he has been hurt more than not this year. It’s a worrisome trend that hopefully won’t continue.

if he not signed by the end of the season, he won't sign with buffalo... Take nothing for granted when talking about the sabres management ability to screw this up completely.
- gordong

Like I said will see how true it is. But think it's more Adams starting to get tired of this kid changing his mind or rethinking his position.

LaCombe and Mclaughlin
- Buff36

Got in his head about what?

Baffling really. Burning a year should be a given. It's one of the few reasons to sign here.
- Lunaion

Yeah, if they tried to play hard ball and he is now going elsewhere, that's a big strike against KA if we're being fair. I had heard several times it was a done deal as well, so there's something going on.

Like I said will see how true it is. But think it's more Adams starting to get tired of this kid changing his mind or rethinking his position.
- Buff36

If Adams is holding on him signing an ATO instead of his ELC, can you blame Johnson at all for resisting?

Yeah, if they tried to play hard ball and he is now going elsewhere, that's a big strike against KA if we're being fair. I had heard several times it was a done deal as well, so there's something going on.
- RhinoFan

Kids a dweeb.

Go join Peterson and Portillo on the West Coast.

Kids a dweeb.

Go join Peterson and Portillo on the West Coast.
- DirtyDan

Got in his head about what?
- kingcong39

I would think it's about going out West

If Adams is holding on him signing an ATO instead of his ELC, can you blame Johnson at all for resisting?
- kingcong39

No, but I don't blame Adams for trying if he is.

If Adams is holding on him signing an ATO instead of his ELC, can you blame Johnson at all for resisting?
- kingcong39

This season proved that this team does/will not deviate from its plan regardless of circumstance. So if they had a plan for Johnson they won’t budge.

Be interesting to see what happens.

{flashes Gerbe signal}

No, but I don't blame Adams for trying if he is.
- Buff36

a signed johnson, even if burning a year now is better than letting him walk and use that extra 2024 draft pick in the second round on a d prospect that will need 4 or 5 years to develop and be ready in 2028/29

No, but I don't blame Adams for trying if he is.
- Buff36

I would.

Who cares if it burns a year at this point?

Two years of Johnson at ELC instead of three. Is it really that big of a deal?

I would.

Who cares if it burns a year at this point?

Two years of Johnson at ELC instead of three. Is it really that big of a deal?
- ImThatGuy

smells like a budget move is more important than a move that is best for the franchise

If Adams is holding on him signing an ATO instead of his ELC, can you blame Johnson at all for resisting?
- kingcong39

The only thing that makes sense to me is Levi's deal re-set the table a bit. Imagine there are some GM's not too happy with the bonuses he handed out on that.

I would.

Who cares if it burns a year at this point?

Two years of Johnson at ELC instead of three. Is it really that big of a deal?
- ImThatGuy

It's still Johnson’s choice, the ELC is still there, like I said they expected him to sign Monday. He said he needed more time, and Adams added the ATO option.