Quoting: Stadel
they literally had the same amount of points, idk what possible rationale could lead you to think that the pens are way better than the sabres. That is peak homerism
Edit: actually, its a homer take to think they are better. but way better? thats just NPC status lmao
The penguins starting goalie was injured like half the year lol. Their top defenseman missed games due to a stroke and his dad passing. They literally had the worst GM in the league. The pens still have Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. Until proven otherwise, I’m not betting against them. With a semi-competent GM the pens make the playoffs this year. Even with all the other stuff happening.
Actually thinking the Sabres currently constructed are better than the pens or even on the same level is pure delusion on the next level 😂.
Wouldn’t expect anything less from someone who thinks players use Buffalo as leverage to get bigger contracts 😂.
That must have worked wonders for Ryan Strome who after having a career year went to rebuilding Anaheim going from 4.5 million-5 million per year…oh wait…
Well maybe it worked for Frank Vatrano who had 13 pts in 20 playoff games, 13 pts in 22 games with the rangers…oh wait he settled for rebuilding Anaheim too and only went from making 2.533 million - 3.65 million…
Well surely ERod coming off a career year of 43 points could strike it big using Buffalo as leverage…wait…only 2 million? After only making 1 million last year and coming off a career year? Say it ain’t so?
Well Danton Heinen coming off a career high in goals and playoff goals surely would make bank using Buffalo as leverage…what? He went from 1.1 million - 1 million? Weird.
Well big fish Barkov surely would get McDavid money in free agency after a career year….oh wait he wanted to stay in Florida, so he took only 10 million per year and didn’t even make it to free agency for teams to throw money at him.
Hmmm weird how using Buffalo for leverage hasn’t worked out like you said and players are willing to take less to go to a team they want 🤷♂️