Confirmed with Link: Sabres re-sign D Henri Jokiharju. 1 year, $3.1M

[elchud]

We've got two 3rd pair RHDs making over 3 million dollars. Shaking my damn head.

 

[elchud]

Dahlin excluded, Joker was the only defenseman last season who didn't disappoint relative to expectation.

On the right team and in the right spot with the partner I think he could be an excellent piece for a playoff team.

Let's see how he does under Ruff.

 

[Chainshot]

Dahlin excluded, Joker was the only defenseman last season who didn't disappoint relative to expectation.

On the right team and in the right spot with the partner I think he could be an excellent piece for a playoff team.

Let's see how he does under Ruff.

The expectations though were really low.

 

[Djp]

Meh. Guess he's here one more year and then walks or is traded at the deadline if we're out of it. Hope Lindy has the sense to not pair him with Power

Hes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.

Hr still can get traded without an unknown arbitration hearing

 

[elchud]

Hes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.

Great point, give RyJo at least half a season in Rochester and this would be the smart move to get a piece back for Joker at the opportune time.

 

[CowbellConray]

We've got two 3rd pair RHDs making over 3 million dollars. Shaking my damn head.

This contract has no impact on current or future cap scenarios. It’s not a big deal

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

We've got two 3rd pair RHDs making over 3 million dollars. Shaking my damn head.

and just think of all the talent they are losing to that cap hit

Hes played then trade chip mid season/ deadline and they call up RyJo if they need to.

Hr still can get traded without an unknown arbitration hearing

does exactly what people say they want adams to do, keep older players around to force younger players to earn spots

 

[dire wolf]

I'm ok with this. He looked pretty decent in the second half of the year. Curious to see how guys look under Lindy.

 

[Djp]

and just think of all the talent they are losing to that cap hit


does exactly what people say they want adams to do, keep older players around to force younger players to earn spots

RyJo played well to earn a spot. He can gain more experience playing top pair role.

I think Quinn is the only on waiver exempt for paper transactions till 55 iirc games played to allow for Levi or RyJo call up on occasion. Benson cant got Rochester

 

[Old Navy Goat]

At worst you have an in demand trade chip at the deadline as contenders love adding RHD

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Why the hell do people say he had a good season? I just didn't see it. He's had shitty metrics all these years and Kevyn keeps him going.

A: your English is improving because you’re now adding swears and in the proper context. B: Joker was fine last year as a whole. I’d prefer he decides he’s not gonna be an offensive dman, but he was alright. I had no complaints about his past year.

 

[Dubi Doo]

I don’t dislike Joker. But now that it appears Krebs has been pushed to the press box, Joker is the player I’m most indifferent to on the team

I believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch.

 

[alehman42]

I believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch.

Yeah, there's two things we've learned the hard way about this D corps:
Clifton cannot play on his off-side.
Jokiharju cannot be paired with Power.

They have 3 guys who play better on the right (Dahlin, Jokiharju, Clifton) and 3 who play better on the left (Byram, Power, Samuelsson). That would seem to make things easy...

Except I think pairing Power with Dahlin is less than ideal - that forces Dahlin to be the defensively responsible one, which limits his creative ability.

Which means I'm actually advocating for a Power-Clifton pairing. With either:
Samuelsson-Dahlin and Byram-Jokiharju, or
Byram-Dahlin and Samuelsson-Jokiharju.

I agree with everyone else who wanted to replace Jokiharju with a RHD who's better defensively, but the prices on those guys were bonkers (except, of course, the two who weren't available to Buffalo).

So I'm feeling pretty ok with this...but I hope to see some pairs of NHL defensemen tested out in preseason, rather than AHL-NHL pairs "just to get guys up to speed".

 

[enthusiast]

I don’t like how he thinks the game and that’s pretty fundamental

 

[K8fool]

I believe he'd be better used on the third pairing with Sammy. Power and Joker just do not compliment each other well, and it's annoying to watch..

Hopefully fresh eyes will see the pairings. Dont forget the rotatiom w gilbert maybe playing more if he can flow and crush on each pairing , lindy has thisfigured and must be thrilled to have buy in after true entitlement in nj

 

[debaser66]

Still rather have guy with a physical element who can play in the top4 instead of him, we just got one guy in Cobra who proved he can do it if he can stay healthy.

 

[Fjordy]

Still rather have guy with a physical element who can play in the top4 instead of him, we just got one guy in Cobra who proved he can do it if he can stay healthy.

Well, Dahlin plays a lot of physical play, as does Clifton. I'm not even sure Clifton was worse than Jokiharju and maybe he'll even play better with Ruff.

 

[WeDislikeEich]

Seems pretty clear that as of now he is not in the Sabres long term plans, seeing as they gave him a 1yr deal that walks him to UFA.

I could still see him being traded at some point but if not, I will hope he looks better under Lindy than he did under Granato.

 

[Beerz]

I'm just happy we get to see his father announcing starters again

 

[debaser66]

Well, Dahlin plays a lot of physical play, as does Clifton. I'm not even sure Clifton was worse than Jokiharju and maybe he'll even play better with Ruff.

Sorry I meant Dahlin should be paired w someone who is D responsible not necessarily physical, after Sammy I dont see anyone fitting that bill.
Joker/Clifton are 3rd pairing/borderline top4, Power should be 2nd pair & I am not sure were Bryam fits?
Too many puck moving D/ LD in the top4.
Maybe someone could clarify my concern what pairs could work.

 

[Fjordy]

Sorry I meant Dahlin should be paired w someone who is D responsible not necessarily physical, after Sammy I dont see anyone fitting that bill.
Joker/Clifton are 3rd pairing/borderline top4, Power should be 2nd pair & I am not sure were Bryam fits?
Too many puck moving D/ LD in the top4.
Maybe someone could clarify my concern what pairs could work.

Gotcha. Lindy said he saw Dahlin paired with Power or Sammy.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

The problem is that Dahlin-Jokiharju are an effective 5v5 pairing, Power-Jokiharju aren’t that jacks up the rest of the lineup.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

The problem is that Dahlin-Jokiharju are an effective 5v5 pairing, Power-Jokiharju aren’t that jacks up the rest of the lineup.

I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.

I know it's only a one year deal - but I'm not a fan of this move. I'd rather trade Jokiharju for peanuts & have Johnson in the lineup instead.

 

[Jacob582]

I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.

I know it's only a one year deal - but I'm not a fan of this move. I'd rather trade Jokiharju for peanuts & have Johnson in the lineup instead.

Johnson signed in Philadelphia.

 

[Fjordy]

I'm pretty sure anyone can play with Dahlin & not look terrible.

I know it's only a one year deal - but I'm not a fan of this move. I'd rather trade Jokiharju for peanuts & have Johnson in the lineup instead.

In fact, I'm not even sure Joki would look better than Johnson, Gilbert or Bryson. We needed a better top 4 RD. Maybe with Lindy he will gain confidence and play better, but I'm not sure.