Player Discussion Mattias Samuelsson, LHD, Defanged

[Fearnot]

It was a dumb contract. You don't give a player a 7 year deal before they play 70 games. Especially when there are no external factors such as a tight salary cap forcing your hand. There was no upside with that deal, just a shit ton of risk.

It was nearly as dumb as the Power deal.

Nah Power has a massive potential to grow to still, Sammy is 30+(He could be and looks 40) and plateaued last season. I'm even more convinced Sammy hid his age like Grigorenko.

 

[debaser66]

Nah Power has a massive potential to grow to still, Sammy is 30+(He could be and looks 40) and plateaued last season. I'm even more convinced Sammy hid his age like Grigorenko.

Was that actually confirmed (grig)?

 

[Chainshot]

Was that actually confirmed (grig)?

It never was confirmed at all.

 

[Beerz]

 

[5 Minute Major]

I read a quote on their Facebook post that pretty much sums up my feelings. The person posted that they hope the Sabres don’t slip from 13th to 14th in the Conference.

Whatever that may be, get well, Cobra.

 

[DapperCam]

He was definitely having a down season in terms of his play, so I wonder if this has been a lingering issue that has been affecting him.

 

[SundherDome]

Cool showcase Bryson, hopefully get a late round pick or something. Cuz Johnson will be gone in a week or two.

 

[CowbellConray]

I think he has had and issue all season, just trying to play through it. His board play was so much worse than previous years it’s hard to think it was just a natural regression

 

[HaNotsri]

I'm not happy he's injured but I'm glad there's a possible explanation for his poor form.

 

[JLewyB]

Im tired about how this team goes about handling lingering injuries.

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

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Strange public social media comment.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Strange public social media comment.

I think he's quoting something. I feel like its from a comedian.. Shane Gillis or Theo Von, someone like that.

 

[Dingo44]

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[Asymmetric Solution]

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I think he's quoting something. I feel like its from a comedian.. Shane Gillis or Theo Von, someone like that.

Any clue what Tage’s post means? He’ll be out Wednesday with an LBI?

 

[Chainshot]

Hell, there's a Mittelstadt reply in there too.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

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That’s guys being dudes

 

[Jim Bob]

That’s guys being dudes

 

[Misko]

I wonder if Byram's potential solidification on the first pair with Dahlin means Samuelsson ends up playing with Power. Would be nice to see Sam put in a healthy season for once, he's dependable when healthy just struggles stay healthy. The team needs to him to both stay healthy and contribute enough to keep a Top 4 job now that Joki has improved and Byram has arrived, otherwise that contract is gonna look a bit rough if he gets stapled to 3rd pair minutes.

 

[Jacob582]

I view him as a 3rd pair guy.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

I view him as a 3rd pair guy.

Agreed and I don't think there is anything wrong with that.

A 3rd pair guy that has a big impact on the PK at his cap hit is fine with me.. especially when the cap goes up to 92 mil.

 

[Beerz]

Agreed and I don't think there is anything wrong with that.

A 3rd pair guy that has a big impact on the PK at his cap hit is fine with me.. especially when the cap goes up to 92 mil.

Less ice time means less chances to get hurt. Stay fresh for PK

 

[Chainshot]

I wonder if Byram's potential solidification on the first pair with Dahlin means Samuelsson ends up playing with Power. Would be nice to see Sam put in a healthy season for once, he's dependable when healthy just struggles stay healthy. The team needs to him to both stay healthy and contribute enough to keep a Top 4 job now that Joki has improved and Byram has arrived, otherwise that contract is gonna look a bit rough if he gets stapled to 3rd pair minutes.

Some of Power's best pair numbers are with Samuelsson. His skills complement what is lacking in Power's game.

 

[Jim Bob]

Some of Power's best pair numbers are with Samuelsson. His skills complement what is lacking in Power's game.

Samuelsson vs Jokiharju in that spot will be really interesting to me.

 

[Misko]

Some of Power's best pair numbers are with Samuelsson. His skills complement what is lacking in Power's game.

Yeah, if he can settle in as Powers partner then I think that'll be great for the team moving forward. Only worry would be all 4 of the Top 4 dmen being left shots, but it's arguable how important handedness is nowadays.