our contract should have been for double what the wings offered him as we had the cap space

it wasn't and I am not sure we offered more years or more cake
- homiedclown

He did not and does not need money. Why would you think that was a deciding factor?

He did not and does not need money. Why would you think that was a deciding factor?
- TC4145

Don't think money had anything to do with it

I hate LIV Golf and most of the golfers that defected for greed. They look evil now when they show up, but I will say it felt more like Bryson was Happy Gilmore and Rory was Shooter McGavin on Sundee. Bryson should do the right thing and come back. Would instantly be loved.
- Hatboro_Swords

Until the PGA cleans up their act - better purses, inclusive and not being the sh!tty all knowing tour, these guys have no reason to come back. Maybe 4 reasons but the majors will always be special.

6 points shy of the points record, too
- 3rd GM's the charm

Gretzky did it in 18 games. McDavid already 23.

Don't think money had anything to do with it
- Buff36

Yep, my point. Kane just did not want to be here.

Yep, my point. Kane just did not want to be here.
- TC4145

Would You ? Has Adams done anything to make this a appealing place. Only thing that might help this year is Ruff and some players maybe saying Yes because of it. IMO

Pierre Luc Dubois or Danault is all I can think of.
- Sabretooth9

Monahan

Monahan
- IonSabres

Think Matt Duchene would be perfect, just doubt he changes his answer.

Think Matt Duchene would be perfect, just doubt he changes his answer.
- Buff36

So what did Gerbe say in his PMs

Would You ? Has Adams done anything to make this a appealing place. Only thing that might help this year is Ruff and some players maybe saying Yes because of it. IMO
- Buff36

Absolutely not.

My response was to the statement that Adams offered more money or term or both. It does not matter. Until Buffalo - meh, stops being Buffalo - meh, very few Free Agents will want to come here.

Absolutely not.

My response was to the statement that Adams offered more money or term or both. It does not matter. Until Buffalo - meh, stops being Buffalo - meh, very few Free Agents will want to come here.
- TC4145

Agree, he needs a big enough trade that opens some Eyes. Or a Splash FA that says Yes and atleast make it look like your trying to Win.

So what did Gerbe say in his PMs
- IonSabres

I didn't get any, Just jabbing at those 2 because SD saying to PM me about Minnesota. And EK popped out a few minutes later.

Think Matt Duchene would be perfect, just doubt he changes his answer.
- Buff36

Ya, agree, sounds like he is
S staying in. Dallas.

My Hartman and Monahan posts were in response to Gerbe's drive by regarding Wild and wxMontreal player in the west.
Why on earth would they trade Ericksson-EK? Can't see them doing that, especially on a good contract.

Ya, agree, sounds like he is
S staying in. Dallas.

My Hartman and Monahan posts were in response to Gerbe's drive by regarding Wild and wxMontreal player in the west.
Why on earth would they trade Ericksson-EK? Can't see them doing that, especially on a good contract.
- IonSabres

Yeah, I can see them having interest in Ryan Johnson because of Faber. They definitely know each other and could make for a great pair for Years. Rossi is out there, would Minnesota do Rossi for Johnson and a Sweetner

Ya, agree, sounds like he is
S staying in. Dallas.

My Hartman and Monahan posts were in response to Gerbe's drive by regarding Wild and wxMontreal player in the west.
Why on earth would they trade Ericksson-EK? Can't see them doing that, especially on a good contract.
- IonSabres

And yeah that was a good catch with Monahan, be interesting to see what happens with him.

https://youtu.be/LJ97enz_NGI?si=3a8pOeT4KQ051zRn

Honestly Danault would make a lot of sense here. I know he was mentioned once or twice before but.. if they're paying Kopitar, PLD and Byfield, he may be a tradable asset.

Honestly Danault would make a lot of sense here. I know he was mentioned once or twice before but.. if they're paying Kopitar, PLD and Byfield, he may be a tradable asset.
- TheSabresTaco

His NMC turns into M-NTC this coming season:

CLAUSE DETAILS: M-NTC - 10 team no trade list


It would shock me if Buffalo wasn't on that list. Eriksson-Ek's NMC kicks in this season which also has a M-NTC which is a list of 10 teams he will not accept a trade to.

Both players are interesting, it would be a move Adams has never been able to pull off before, but it sure makes for interesting conversations (insert TM)

Toffoli is another interesting candidate, I red the Rangers are after him.

I also red that P Kane wants to go back to the Rangers.

Last offseason Gerbe said all the assistant coaches would be replaced, only for the head coach to be fired and the assistant coaches to remain. His drive by's are fun but I don't hold much merit to them.

Adams conversations 99.9% of the time leeeeeeeeed to nowhere.

I also think we saw Okposo's last game dressed as a Panther last night, he was brutal.

Why on earth would Minnesota trade Eriksson Ek?

Are we banking on their organization being complete idiots?
- kingcong39

I saw some smoke regarding a JEK trade to Vancouver a few months back.

Perhaps he wants out ? I have no idea.

Time will tell.

And yeah that was a good catch with Monahan, be interesting to see what happens with him.
- Buff36

Would he be the top 6 player Adams wants to add? Where do you think he would play in Buffalo?

Both Danault and EE have NTCs so I highly doubt either is coming. I'm sure Adams is having some of his famous conversations though

Would he be the top 6 player Adams wants to add? Where do you think he would play in Buffalo?
- washedup20

I would hope Adams wants better! I will say this LOUDLY. The only thing that matters is who will Say YES to coming to the Buffalo Sabres. And if there worth it.
IMO Adams has not delivered enough to make this a appealing place. Was Ruff brought in hoping his Name will get someone to say YES.

Both Danault and EE have NTCs so I highly doubt either is coming. I'm sure Adams is having some of his famous conversations though
- Hank Balling

Left you a present a few pages ago!😄😉

https://x.com/ExpectedBuffalo/status/1803107024814665996?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
For You Hank!🤫
- Buff36

This is very exciting