26CornerBlitz Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Wasn't Seattle's arena called Key something? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm in Boston and that's not true at all, initial reports had him wanting to come to Boston after he declined the Preds offer. Something is up and it's believed he will go to Buffalo instead and play with Jack again. All the local rumors point towards the return of Claude Julien being the sticking point. His dad has a strong influence on him and supposedly thinks Julien will ruin his career. I'm a B's fan, I want him- we need him, but everyone locally thinks he is going back with Jack. FWIW. As a sabres fan.....this is awesome to hear. I would love the sabres grow into becoming an attractive team to join Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 As a sabres fan.....this is awesome to hear. I would love the sabres grow into becoming an attractive team to join I think signing Ryan O'Reilly to a long term deal and getting Moulson to come back after being traded has already shown that. Buffalo already had a good reputation in the hockey community but add in the new owner, credible coach, and new/updated facilities and it's a whole different level now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 @SabresPR Statement from Sabres President Russ Brandon regarding arena naming rights: https://t.co/4r2sGk28hQ “The Buffalo Sabres look forward to expanding our current partnership with KeyBank upon the federal regulatory approval of their merger with First Niagara Financial Group. Once the financial transaction has closed, the Buffalo Sabres will have a far-reaching partnership in place with KeyBank through our arena naming rights agreement, as First Niagara Center will become KeyBank Center.” –Buffalo Sabres President Russ Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl Longtime Sabres defenseman Jay McKee named coach of the Kitchener Rangers. Worked as OHL assistant last two years. https://t.co/K02OZoqHmZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 @SabresPR Statement from Sabres President Russ Brandon regarding arena naming rights: https://t.co/4r2sGk28hQ that meddling SOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 @tsnscottcullen Off-Season Game Plan: Buffalo Sabres - Climbing The Ladder http://bit.ly/osgp16buf The Buffalo Sabres missed the playoffs in 2015-2016, but it was a massively successful campaign that featured a 27-point improvement on their embarrassing 2014-2015 season.Off-Season Game Plan looks at a Sabres squad that is putting together core pieces to be a consistent contender going forward, but isn’t quite there yet.General manager Tim Murray was busy last summer, hiring a new coach and remodeling the roster with new centres for the top two lines, three new defencemen, a new starting goaltender and more. This year’s needs aren’t quite so vast. It’s more fine-tuning to surround the young talent with players that will allow them to grow and reach their potential.After making a 27-point jump in the standings in one season, Buffalo now has to bridge the 12-point gap that kept them out of the playoffs in 2015-2016. "The goal is to make the playoffs," Murray said. "And next year it may actually be a realistic goal."The Buffalo Sabres talking about the playoffs? Times are changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 @BuffNewsVogl The Wraparound: McKee gets coaching job; NHL's final four, draft order set; Phoenix, Glendale clash over Coyotes. https://t.co/ZKnZJlfyj5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I heard on the CBC broadcast last night that the Sabres have to pay Ehrhoff until 2028? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I heard on the CBC broadcast last night that the Sabres have to pay Ehrhoff until 2028? WTF? Ehroff's contract ran through 2021. There was a compliance buyout but not sure what that means as far as the continuous yearly cap hit. This link is old but it reported on the Ehroff buyout. http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24601008/report-sabres-begin-process-of-buying-out-christian-ehrhoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Ehroff's contract ran through 2021. There was a compliance buyout but not sure what that means as far as the continuous yearly cap hit. This link is old but it reported on the Ehroff buyout. http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24601008/report-sabres-begin-process-of-buying-out-christian-ehrhoff Elliotte Friedman clearly said 2028 and he's a numbers geek. Just found this on Wikipedia. "The Sabres began the process of buying-out the remainder of Ehrhoff's contract on 29 June 2014. They will be paying Ehrhoff $12 million over 14 years." (around $850,000 per year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Elliotte Friedman clearly said 2028 and he's a numbers geek. Just found this on Wikipedia. "The Sabres began the process of buying-out the remainder of Ehrhoff's contract on 29 June 2014. They will be paying Ehrhoff $12 million over 14 years." (around $850,000 per year). [/size] Nice work if you can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I heard on the CBC broadcast last night that the Sabres have to pay Ehrhoff until 2028? WTF? http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/23548-christian-ehrhoff-nice-work-if-you-can-get-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 http://forums.sabrespace.com/topic/23548-christian-ehrhoff-nice-work-if-you-can-get-it/ Thanks! That's crazy! Nice work if you can get it. I see what you did there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Ehroff's contract ran through 2021. There was a compliance buyout but not sure what that means as far as the continuous yearly cap hit. This link is old but it reported on the Ehroff buyout. Compliance buyouts don't count against the cap, it comes out of T-Peg's wallet. Consider it the cost of not removing Regier immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Compliance buyouts don't count against the cap, it comes out of T-Peg's wallet. Consider it the cost of not removing Regier immediately. Pretty much nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Compliance buyouts don't count against the cap, it comes out of T-Peg's wallet. Consider it the cost of not removing Regier immediately. Yep. Hodgson is the only buyout counting against the cap currently. Leino & Ehrhoff were compliance buyouts & don't count against the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Yep. Hodgson is the only buyout counting against the cap currently. Leino & Ehrhoff were compliance buyouts & don't count against the cap. Wow. Darcy hit those outta the park. Ugggghhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 @AmerksHockey BREAKING NEWS: GM Tim Murray names Dan Lambert Head Coach of the #Amerks → http://bit.ly/1OxDBq3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 @AmerksHockey In addition, Randy Cunneyworth has been reassigned to a position within the @BuffaloSabres Player Development Department. Murray: We had a plan in place going into last season to eventually promote Dan to head coach of the #Amerks and transition Randy back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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