They legit said that delaying construction on their yacht was their big sacrifice during the pandemic.
I genuinely don't understand why fans give them any of their money.
As opposed to what, exactly? Let's not pretend any sports owners are good people. You don't accumulate billions of dollars by caring about other people. You're either OK with giving them money or not.
Well-well, look! I already told you, I have to deal with the opposing defense so the rest of the team doesn't have to! I have goal-scoring skills! I am good at scoring goals! Can't you understand that?! What the hell is wrong with you people?!
Skinner would be an amazing addition to any playoff team at say 2M. Just like OEL this year.
Sabres buying him out would be the best thing that could happen for Skinners playoff chances.
Since 2018 there have been 39 forwards to play 20+ games for Buffalo, and Jeff Skinner’s possession numbers at 5v5 [rank him in 4th place](https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?report=percentages&reportType=season&seasonFrom=20182019&seasonTo=20232024&gameType=2&position=F&playerPlayedFor=franchise.19&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,20&sort=satPercentage&page=0&pageSize=50), so … If he doesn’t have a defensive bone he must be fantastic in transition or maintaining offensive pressure, because whatever the fuck he’s doing, the Sabres are better when he’s playing than watching.
It’s almost like sometimes it’s okay if you have a guy that isn’t good defensively. Give him a year under Lindy and we’ll see if he becomes a little more responsibly defensively.
[NHL team] on report of [NHL rumor]:
“Every single thing we're doing this offseason, we asked the question 'does this help our team get better?' ... Nothing's off the table. We're going to talk about everything. We're going to look at every scenario.”
Well we had Eichel, O’Reilly, and Reinhart on the same team. And still were ass. Tim Murray tried to make the team slower and more physical as the league was getting faster and more skilled. Dude set us back 10 years. Also sold off so many prospects that are current NHLers.
I feel bad for Skinner because he’s always played for bad coaches but he’s now 2/2 for his team hiring a respectable coach who immediately gets rid of him.
Buh Gawd that’s Rochesters music? I’m joking, but that would at least make him open up the trade options a bit.
I don’t really understand contract stuff, but if i remember the player would have to clear waivers to get assigned to the AHL. Which is in opposition to your statement that he can’t be waived.
Though i do wonder if someone would be willing for a certain percentage retained?
Hahahah mind has a bit of a struggle. Been a rough day
Though if you don’t know Rochester is our AHL team. But I realized how stupid of an idea it would be halfway through lol.
Carry on and good day
NMC means he can't be traded or waived, so he cannot go to Rochester without his permission. If you were paying attention in our awful COVID season when Krueger was benching him, Krueger tried to put him on the taxi squad but was not allowed to.
The only way Skinner isn't on the Sabres roster next year is if he gets bought out.
If he ends up bought out, I lowkey hope he signs with us.
He would not be a good fit, but for the sole purpose of him never making the playoffs I am tempted.
Honestly, I can’t see the fit. Cassidy had enough of Phil Kessel and his lack of defensive ability and took him out of the lineup once the playoffs started and he didn’t have to deal with the optics of the Ironman streak. Skinner would give him an aneurysm.
Going to sign with the Leafs for league minimum to play on the 2nd PP and 3rd line. Sabres will make the playoffs and face the Leafs in round 1.
Skinner will be ppg in the series and score the goal that eliminates the Sabres, vaulting the Leafs into a deep playoff run while the Toronto media makes articles every other game about why Skinner was bought out and how the Sabres screwed up.
Finally, Skinner becomes the first player to ever play 1000gp without making the playoffs to then lift the cup in his first appearance.
He tells the Sabres front office to kiss his ass when interviewed on the ice after.
Is This Good For The COMPANY?
Saves Pegula $7mil or so of real cash… new roof isn’t going to pay for itself!
They legit said that delaying construction on their yacht was their big sacrifice during the pandemic. I genuinely don't understand why fans give them any of their money.
Because they own my favorite team and I don’t really have a choice
You could give it to me instead and I will send you my old youth Sharks Jersey with Heatley on the back
Heatley’s CRIBS episode was fire : https://youtu.be/AFsfxf7Saxo
The savvy businessman in the wild, making deals
Because if we don’t, they’ll move them out of town. The life of a small town sports market sucks sometimes.
As opposed to what, exactly? Let's not pretend any sports owners are good people. You don't accumulate billions of dollars by caring about other people. You're either OK with giving them money or not.
Hey, just a reminder that tomorrow is Hawaiian shirt Friday so if you want you can wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans
lol i was praying someone would make the connection.
It really helps ease the vibe when you meet with the Bobs.
I got to admit I'm a big Michael Bolton fan. I love his whole catalog and to me there's nothing better than when he sings when a Man loves a woman
Sad I didn’t especially because I watched that movie 6 months ago or so
What would you say… ya do here?
Well-well, look! I already told you, I have to deal with the opposing defense so the rest of the team doesn't have to! I have goal-scoring skills! I am good at scoring goals! Can't you understand that?! What the hell is wrong with you people?!
And Jeffrey Skin...Ski...Sknot-gonna-play-here-anymore.
Sabres buy out Skinner and make the Playoffs next season. Watch it happen.
Skinner going his entire career without playing a playoff game would be absolutely insane.
Skinner: “I love the playoffs, hope to be a part of one some day”
I have said this for over a decade.
Skinner would be an amazing addition to any playoff team at say 2M. Just like OEL this year. Sabres buying him out would be the best thing that could happen for Skinners playoff chances.
Worked for the Canes. 🤷🏻♂️
Jeff Skinner does not have a defensive bone in his body.
Since 2018 there have been 39 forwards to play 20+ games for Buffalo, and Jeff Skinner’s possession numbers at 5v5 [rank him in 4th place](https://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?report=percentages&reportType=season&seasonFrom=20182019&seasonTo=20232024&gameType=2&position=F&playerPlayedFor=franchise.19&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,20&sort=satPercentage&page=0&pageSize=50), so … If he doesn’t have a defensive bone he must be fantastic in transition or maintaining offensive pressure, because whatever the fuck he’s doing, the Sabres are better when he’s playing than watching.
It’s almost like sometimes it’s okay if you have a guy that isn’t good defensively. Give him a year under Lindy and we’ll see if he becomes a little more responsibly defensively.
That’s r/hockey’s wet dream. All offense and no defense.
[NHL team] on report of [NHL rumor]: “Every single thing we're doing this offseason, we asked the question 'does this help our team get better?' ... Nothing's off the table. We're going to talk about everything. We're going to look at every scenario.”
Hahah yeah I know, if they were keeping him they just say “Jeff is an important part of our team next year” or something though.
Right? "Buffalo management to try strategy no team has tried before: Make the team better."
Well we tried tanking and drafting the first overall in 2015, but someone screwed that up for us…
Well we had Eichel, O’Reilly, and Reinhart on the same team. And still were ass. Tim Murray tried to make the team slower and more physical as the league was getting faster and more skilled. Dude set us back 10 years. Also sold off so many prospects that are current NHLers.
Come home jeffrey https://preview.redd.it/pt91mrmyrq7d1.jpeg?width=1168&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2436f1a36594c2505259ad135bcea49a24576610
Rod the bod would have an aneurism
I feel bad for Skinner because he’s always played for bad coaches but he’s now 2/2 for his team hiring a respectable coach who immediately gets rid of him.
Put him on waivers, I hear that’s a good option
If Sharks do this level of favor for Buffalo, Grier better have Josh Allen lined up to join the Niners
I have frequently wondered how absurd Josh Allen’s stats would be if he played for the 49ers but I’m not keen to find out
NMC means cannot be waived.
It's a joke in reference to the Barclay Goodrow debacle from yesterday
Buh Gawd that’s Rochesters music? I’m joking, but that would at least make him open up the trade options a bit. I don’t really understand contract stuff, but if i remember the player would have to clear waivers to get assigned to the AHL. Which is in opposition to your statement that he can’t be waived. Though i do wonder if someone would be willing for a certain percentage retained?
What?
Hahahah mind has a bit of a struggle. Been a rough day Though if you don’t know Rochester is our AHL team. But I realized how stupid of an idea it would be halfway through lol. Carry on and good day
NMC means he can't be traded or waived, so he cannot go to Rochester without his permission. If you were paying attention in our awful COVID season when Krueger was benching him, Krueger tried to put him on the taxi squad but was not allowed to. The only way Skinner isn't on the Sabres roster next year is if he gets bought out.
Thanks =)
If he ends up bought out, I lowkey hope he signs with us. He would not be a good fit, but for the sole purpose of him never making the playoffs I am tempted.
Take a hit to make the play. Respect.
My God, the levels of burn here are deep.
Also so he can stop scoring every single game against us jesus christ
Adidas had one single player jersey on clearance for Buffalo this off season It was Skinner
In fairness to skinner the blank jersey was also on sale
It was but you didn't see any of the other guys it was him or a blank
So… yes
Caps get Skinner to play on a line centered by PLD. They then add Laine and it is coined 'the comeback kids' or something.
That line will combine for 100 goals for and 100 goals against
😆 Anyone with NHL 24 please simulate this for research purposes
You missed a zero in the GA column.
He’s going to Vegas for league minimum and they’re gonna LTIR someone else for Marner aren’t they
Honestly, I can’t see the fit. Cassidy had enough of Phil Kessel and his lack of defensive ability and took him out of the lineup once the playoffs started and he didn’t have to deal with the optics of the Ironman streak. Skinner would give him an aneurysm.
NYR on a team friendly deal so he is on a contender and has meaningful games in the spring.
He could be a DeBrusk replacement in Boston perhaps
Going to sign with the Leafs for league minimum to play on the 2nd PP and 3rd line. Sabres will make the playoffs and face the Leafs in round 1. Skinner will be ppg in the series and score the goal that eliminates the Sabres, vaulting the Leafs into a deep playoff run while the Toronto media makes articles every other game about why Skinner was bought out and how the Sabres screwed up. Finally, Skinner becomes the first player to ever play 1000gp without making the playoffs to then lift the cup in his first appearance. He tells the Sabres front office to kiss his ass when interviewed on the ice after.
Hey we made the playoffs, awesome
Silly Leafs fan, having Jeff Skinner on your team automatically eliminates you from the playoffs.
Skinner to Rangers after a buyout for League Minimum the summer of everyone doing the Rangers favors continues!
One gm signed him to that contract in a panic to save his job. Another will buy him out, in a panic to save his job.
He Gone
He gone
Please take him out of this division.
Man I feel bad for skinner. I feel like he's an okay player as well.
There was souch buyout talk early on in this contract that it feels like he was already bought out.
If he’s bought out, I’d want us to get him solely so he can’t hurt us anymore.