Confirmed with Link: Sabres re-sign D Bo Byram. 2 years, $6.25M AAV

[CowbellConray]

Wasn't this roughly the arbitration estimate? Who benefits from avoiding it?

Locks it down, saves time, Bowen gets peace of mind at a number that isn’t a surprise.

 

[Jacob582]

I still think he gets traded, maybe even this offseason still. Having a deal in place reduces risk for the trading team. Now they know what they are getting.

I think he is staying. If they went through arbitration then I would feel more strongly that he would be traded this summer.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

terrible value.

Now you believers in Bo can pretend he is a top pairing Dman for a few more months. It will last about a week into the season

 

[KrakenSabresMike]

terrible value.

Now you believers in Bo can pretend he is a top pairing Dman for a few more months. It will last about a week into the season

Dude 6.25 is literally about 1/2 of what a top pair D makes - the value is good. Dobson is making almost 10

 

[Zman5778]

terrible value.

How?? 6.25M is the going rate for legit top 4 defensemen and by the TDL next year, it'll be CHEAP for a top 4 defenseman.

 

[Jacob582]

Krebs+RD prospect+pick for a legit 2nd line player? Rakell/mccann/etc.

We need to trade for Laine. More fans will be happy when we spend to the upper limit.

 

[HO Oats]

Also I like Adams saying F U to the 1/3 of the league that was evidently offering him underwhelming/futures-based packages for Bo.

And his acquisition remains one of the better 1-for-1 trades in recent league memory.

Nice...work...Adams..?

 

[Zman5778]

Also I like Adams saying F U to the 1/3 of the league that was evidently offering him underwhelming/futures-based packages for Bo.

And his acquisition remains one of the better 1-for-1 trades in recent league memory.

Nice...work...Adams..?

Plus, this completely justifies what Adams was saying: That Bo wanted a bigger opportunity elsewhere, but had zero qualms coming back here to play.

And I like that this needles those who thought that Bo was just another malcontent who wanted off the team.

 

[HO Oats]

How?? 6.25M is the going rate for legit top 4 defensemen and by the TDL next year, it'll be CHEAP for a top 4 defenseman.

(I know I know we don't retain) but $3.125 would be awfully attractive if we end up in a selling spot we'd all rather not imagine.

 

[BFLO]

Byram 50% retained at $3.125m x 2 would have an insane return.

We all know Terry would never allow it.

 

[kirby11]

Fine deal for both sides. Willing to bet Byram gets traded next year unless he takes a surprising step to show he can effectively run his own pairing and we have very unexpected team success

 

[Zman5778]

Fine deal for both sides. Willing to bet Byram gets traded next year unless he takes a surprising step to show he can effectively run his own pairing and we have very unexpected team success

There's this nagging thought in the back of my head that says that Kesselring isn't Power's partner -- he's Bo's partner and Ruff is going to give Power-Dahlin a real long leash in regular game situations.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

How?? 6.25M is the going rate for legit top 4 defensemen and by the TDL next year, it'll be CHEAP for a top 4 defenseman.

I don't think he is in any way a top 4 dman. Sucks in his own zone and will never lead a PP anywhere. Soft

I said before free agency, some of you would be very disappointed and were unnecessarily getting your hopes up on some type of big return for him, Unfortunately I was right, and the rest of the NHL scouted his games, otherwise we would have an actual useful player in return

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Also I like Adams saying F U to the 1/3 of the league that was evidently offering him underwhelming/futures-based packages for Bo.

and to the Insiders who tried to pimp him to another team (was it 7-9 teams interested, or was that a feed from Adams to pump interest ?

Good to have a pretty good top 4

Not being able to move Byrum 2-1 (and help replace JJ) though hurts the team for this upcoming season overall imo.

 

[Jacob582]

I don't think he is in any way a top 4 dman. Sucks in his own zone and will never lead a PP anywhere. Soft

I said before free agency, some of you would be very disappointed and were unnecessarily getting your hopes up on some type of big return for him, Unfortunately I was right, and the rest of the NHL scouted his games, otherwise we would have an actual useful player in return

So you're happy that they signed him to 2 years, instead of 7 or 8?

 

[Puppa2Miller]

and to the Insiders who tried to pimp him to another team (was it 7-9 teams interested, or was that a feed from Adams to pump interest ?

it was from his agent trying to get a bidding war going to get anyone to offer anything worth something to the Sabres

 

[HO Oats]

Byram 50% retained at $3.125m x 2 would have an insane return.

We all know Terry would never allow it.

Anyone care to daydream on what that would return? Plus a prospect/1st?

 

[Ace]

No. I'd wager a fair bit of money on Adams being done with the roster.

What more did a team on a two year regression skid really need to do? They moved out a disgruntled 23 year old top six forward for a #4 D. What more could anyone ask?

You know they fired the strength and conditioning coach right?

Busy off-season number six for the puppet.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

So you're happy that they signed him to 2 years, instead of 7 or 8?

In a world where those are the only 2 options. I guess very

 

[Ace]

Anyone care to daydream on what that would return? Plus a prospect/1st?

I can’t even pretend to daydream about retaining the f***ing money. Haven’t done it in forever. Even though shipping guys out has been SAVING THEM MONEY. Have to save every penny…roster be damned.

 

[brian_griffin]

terrible value.

Now you believers in Bo can pretend he is a top pairing Dman for a few more months. It will last about a week into the season

What was your value range?

Given the uncertainty of arbitration, isn't his signing value somewhat independent of whether he is an actual top-pairing d-man?

Alternatives:
No negotiation, wait for club-elected arbitration, possible "bookend" outcome is a 1-year player choice, and at a high arbitration award.
No negotiation, wait for club-elected arbitration, another possible "bookend" outcome is a 2-year player choice, and at a bargain value for BUF.
This signing seems to "split" the middle. Two years at a very fair if not generous award which is similarly not prohibitive to trade down the road.

Not seeking to rationalize, but Byram 2 years $6.25M seems no worse than 5 more years of Samuelson at $4.285M.

Just my opinion...

 

[Chainshot]

We need to trade for Laine. More fans will be happy when we spend to the upper limit.

Rather not take on Laine's deal, thanks.

In the meantime, they get more time and don't have to fill another hole on defense.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

What was your value range?

Given the uncertainty of arbitration, isn't his signing value somewhat independent of whether he is an actual top-pairing d-man?

Alternatives:
No negotiation, wait for club-elected arbitration, possible "bookend" outcome is a 1-year player choice, and at a high arbitration award.
No negotiation, wait for club-elected arbitration, another possible "bookend" outcome is a 2-year player choice, and at a bargain value for BUF.
This signing seems to "split" the middle. Two years at a very fair if not generous award which is similarly not prohibitive to trade down the road.

Not seeking to rationalize, but Byram 2 years $6.25M seems no worse than 5 more years of Samuelson at $4.285M.

Just my opinion...

$4 million+ player. And I wouldn't even be thrilled with that here just based on roster construction

 

[Zman5778]

Anyone care to daydream on what that would return? Plus a prospect/1st?

Byram at 3.125 for 2 years?

That'd be ALMOST the Dobson return. If Dobson got 2 1sts and a playable NHLer with potential......

Something like a 1st, a 2nd and a playable NHLer with potential -- or whatever the equivalent is in one forward.

 

[Zman5778]

What more did a team on a two year regression skid really need to do? They moved out a disgruntled 23 year old top six forward for a #4 D

I think you're criminally underrating the other piece of that JJP deal.