why isn't anyone there to coach faceoffs? this team has been the worst in the league three years running. what the (frank) is that

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a restricted free agent and talks with Adams are well on their way. Adams said,

“Those conversations started maybe in March or so and they’ve been productive and I like to make sure we’re aligned on does the player want to be here, do they believe in what we’re doing and ‘UPL’ made it very clear that he loves this team, he loves the city, he wants to be here, we’re excited about him.

https://www.audacy.com/wg...-surrounding-jeff-skinner

I would think 10 weeks was enough time to hammer this out and prepare for the draft and ufa

gavin mccarthy was invited to the WJ summer showcase. that's neat.

why isn't anyone there to coach faceoffs? this team has been the worst in the league three years running. what the (frank) is that
- TheSabresTaco

faceoffs don't matter much

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a restricted free agent and talks with Adams are well on their way. Adams said,

“Those conversations started maybe in March or so and they’ve been productive and I like to make sure we’re aligned on does the player want to be here, do they believe in what we’re doing and ‘UPL’ made it very clear that he loves this team, he loves the city, he wants to be here, we’re excited about him.

https://www.audacy.com/wg...-surrounding-jeff-skinner

I would think 10 weeks was enough time to hammer this out and prepare for the draft and ufa
- homiedclown

Who files for arbitration and when?

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a restricted free agent and talks with Adams are well on their way. Adams said,

“Those conversations started maybe in March or so and they’ve been productive and I like to make sure we’re aligned on does the player want to be here, do they believe in what we’re doing and ‘UPL’ made it very clear that he loves this team, he loves the city, he wants to be here, we’re excited about him.

https://www.audacy.com/wg...-surrounding-jeff-skinner

I would think 10 weeks was enough time to hammer this out and prepare for the draft and ufa
- homiedclown

Rarely pays to be first. His camp should be more than happy to watch the market play out this summer.

Show us the rosters of his first year in Dallas and in NJ, and provide results please.
- washedup20

Jersey last year - 1 80pt player (Bratt), 1 70pt player (Hughes), 1 60pt player (Hischier), 1 50pt player (Meier), 2 40pt players (Hughes/Toffoli).

2013-14 Dallas Stars - 1 80 pt player (Seguin), 1 70pt player (Benn), then 1 40pt player (Goligoski)...their 4th leading scorer was Cody Eakin to put that in perspective.

Pretty easy to see why the time in Dallas didn't go well. That Jersey team looked like it was playoff caliber, but had a .896sv%, .439QS% and 3.12GAA for goaltending. So pretty clear why they missed. Essentially, if they get half way decent goaltending, they're in. The Stars roster looked poopty in comparison to the juggernaut they have today.

Who files for arbitration and when?
- washedup20

I'd say the Sabres can't. UPL could elect two years, straight to UFA.

I'd lean towards UPL not filing. He wants a multi-year and could holdout for it. If he does file, Sabres should be thrilled with a one year deal.

faceoffs don't matter much
- homiedclown

Oh God, don't let this start again lol.

Debatable, kid doesn't have a competitive bone in his body....he plays the 3rd string QB role to perfection.
- washedup20

What were you at 20? Washed up says it all

What were you at 20? Washed up says it all
- Rsh

Escaped your padded room again, huh?

you ever watch two dementia patients fight
- TheSabresTaco

Yes 36 and sabre tooth!!

Who files for arbitration and when?
- washedup20

next summer is going to get interesting

a club can only elect to take 2 guys to arbitration and adams has

levi
johnson
peterka
quinn
byram


gotta think he would like to knock at least 2 out this summer

peterka and byram should be his focus after 6k

next summer is going to get interesting

a club can only elect to take 2 guys to arbitration and adams has

levi
johnson
peterka
quinn
byram


gotta think he would like to knock at least 2 out this summer

peterka and byram should be his focus after 6k
- homiedclown

Club elected arb is very rare. I don't think it's a factor. Can't even remember the last time they used it. Google says Kaleta.

Rarely pays to be first. His camp should be more than happy to watch the market play out this summer.
- Lunaion

I think the longer Adams waits, the more it will cost

Whelp I am reading all your awful takes on Hockeybuzz again, which must mean we are about to embark on another Sabres offseason beginning with hope and ending with cope.

Any juicy rumors floating around here I should know about?

I think the longer Adams waits, the more it will cost
- homiedclown

Maybe, but I think term is the real issue here. If the right move is to give him whatever he wants, one side is doing this wrong.

Club elected arb is very rare. I don't think it's a factor. Can't even remember the last time they used it. Google says Kaleta.
- Lunaion

I still remember this day



"the Buffalo Sabres bought out rookie Tim Kennedy's $1-million deal, handing a hometown hero $333,333 to leave after a difference of less than $50,000 had separated them in negotiations prior to arbitration"

Maybe, but I think term is the real issue here. If the right move is to give him whatever he wants, one side is doing this wrong.
- Lunaion

it's kevyn adams


he has yet to get a value deal

it's kevyn adams


he has yet to get a value deal
- homiedclown

I think he's really struggling with these guys after handling out term like candy. Bet it played a role in Mitts leaving, and is playing a role on UPL as well (maybe even with Joker).

Whelp I am reading all your awful takes on Hockeybuzz again, which must mean we are about to embark on another Sabres offseason beginning with hope and ending with cope.

Any juicy rumors floating around here I should know about?
- matty12345

Ehlers, Buchnevich, Strome, Erikson Ek, Bertuzzi, Kane

They want a top6 forward to add to the mix. Whether we'll get one is the question.

And you should say, "all your awful takes, outside QuinnFan", but we'll work on that later.

it's kevyn adams


he has yet to get a value deal
- homiedclown

Credit where credit is due, the Risto deal was good value. Rosen and Wahlberg, plus the 6th rounder for Hagg, is good value for a bad defenseman.

Other than that you're right. At best he's done swaps.

And you should say, "all your awful takes, outside QuinnFan", but we'll work on that later.
- QuinnFan

Credit where credit is due, the Risto deal was good value. Rosen and Wahlberg, plus the 6th rounder for Hagg, is good value for a bad defenseman.

Other than that you're right. At best he's done swaps.
- QuinnFan

I give him credit for landing Hall

it blew up in their face, but he did land him

Ehlers, Buchnevich, Strome, Erikson Ek, Bertuzzi, Kane

They want a top6 forward to add to the mix. Whether we'll get one is the question.

And you should say, "all your awful takes, outside QuinnFan", but we'll work on that later.
- QuinnFan

I mean, Quinn is one of like 3 players I don't blame for last season, so good start


I think we need 4 forwards actually. Two in the top six. I'm on the buyout skinner train, and we only have 8 under contract to begin with.