Quoting: Sabres923
Hertl has a big NTC clause kicking in not a lot of term. Long term on Vlasic, Burns Karlsson plus one of the worst goalies in the league in Martin Jones. It’s going to be painful.
Yea I am not happy with Wilson decisions lately I miss his short term only contracts in the 2000-2012 era.
That being said Burns is 35 but he’s healthy and a fitness freak (see the sports illustrated naked edition) I see him being a solid contributor for at least 3 more years and the last 2 he will still be good just not elite. So he’s not the issue
Vlassic is not the player he use to be and the term is stupid On his contract, but If we put him on the 3rd pairing and adjust his set up we can at least get a few more serviceable years before we buy him out.
Jones Was a good goalie when we signed him but has been bad the last two years I blame system and coaching mostly. Towards the end of last year he showed a little positive and with almost a year of little to no hockey other thanks hundreds of hours working directly with Nabokov I see him being average next year (hopefully)
Karlsson is the biggest problem if I could erase his contract and bring back the players and both firsts we gave up we are instantly back in the playoffs and we have a stronger prospect pool.
That’s the one isssue I have the most problem with on our team.
Still none of this justifies dumping our best forward and our 34 overall for a bust and the 8 th