Rumor: Ullmark plans to test free agency

[Sabreality]

Running with a Pagnotta rumor is never a good idea.

 

[Kublakhan]

Well that’s good news for the sabres

yeah watch.. 6x7 blunder coming..

 

[Gubbhornet]

Should Seattle try to sign him?

 

[Seras]

This should be obvious, you would be a fool not to test free agency in his position.

 

[Dynamite Time]

This should be obvious, you would be a fool not to test free agency in his position.

Exactly, he plays for the worst team (sorry Buffalo) in the league. Why wouldn’t he look elsewhere?

 

[Zip15]

This should be obvious, you would be a fool not to test free agency in his position.

Exactly, he plays for the worst team (sorry Buffalo) in the league. Why wouldn’t he look elsewhere?

Because, with goaltenders, if you overplay your hand you could be left without a seat - or at least with a lot less leverage. If Buffalo is offering 4-5 years, he may be wise taking it given his injury history, which will (reasonably) scare some other teams that may otherwise like him. I am fairly confident that Buffalo will offer him more term and money than any other suitor.

As for "why Buffalo," because, for the 7th time in this thread, the team is pretty good when he plays and the organization is going to also solidify his backup this summer. (And, for the injury reasons mentioned above, a solid 1B option who wants an expanded role may be interested in Buffalo.)

 

[CraigsList]

Because, with goaltenders, if you overplay your hand you could be left without a seat - or at least with a lot less leverage. If Buffalo is offering 4-5 years, he may be wise taking it given his injury history, which will (reasonably) scare some other teams that may otherwise like him. I am fairly confident that Buffalo will offer him more term and money than any other suitor.

As for "why Buffalo," because, for the 7th time in this thread, the team is pretty good when he plays and the organization is going to also solidify his backup this summer. (And, for the injury reasons mentioned above, a solid 1B option who wants an expanded role may be interested in Buffalo.)

Fair points, and he would have a high likelihood of re-signing if it weren’t for other teams in need of a new goalie. Toronto, Carolina, and Edmonton are three teams that come to mind. They all could use a mid 20’s starting potential goalie for the future. If I were to guess, I think Edmonton might make a great pitch for him.

 

[TFHockey]

Fair points, and he would have a high likelihood of re-signing if it weren’t for other teams in need of a new goalie. Toronto, Carolina, and Edmonton are three teams that come to mind. They all could use a mid 20’s starting potential goalie for the future. If I were to guess, I think Edmonton might make a great pitch for him.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Should Seattle try to sign him?

Why wouldn't they? He's had some injury issues, but has looked good on an awful team for the most part. I'd be fine with Edmonton giving him a chance, but its hard to know how much a goalie is worth when he hasn't won anything or been in a situation where winning more games than losing was an expectation.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

This should be obvious, you would be a fool not to test free agency in his position.

Really? Maybe a few weeks ago. Now he's coming off a second injury sidelining him potentially for the rest of the year. With his injury history, how long do people think the line is in a flat cap world for a long-term deal for Ullmark. Linus had ALL THE CARDS, prior to the trade deadline and now maybe not so much. Shorter-term deals with Rask, Rinne, Reimer, a reclamation project Frederik Andersen. Sabres put a five-year $25 M (the rumour) deal in front of him, he might have a lot to lose going on the market.

 

[WidgitRibbit]

This Ullmark situation reminds me of the Ducks with John Gibson. Both have injury issues, both are amazing goaltenders, and young. I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo can somehow give him a lengthy contract one that is similar to what Anaheim offered Gibson and see what he says.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

This Ullmark situation reminds me of the Ducks with John Gibson. Both have injury issues, both are amazing goaltenders, and young. I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo can somehow give him a lengthy contract one that is similar to what Anaheim offered Gibson and see what he says.

When did they sign him? In UFA eligible year before July 1. I like Gibson a lot more but Ullmark is so lights out on shootout he could be key to making playoffs again. Those maybe 5 to 6 extra points over a season are huge.

 

[The Red Helmet]

This Ullmark situation reminds me of the Ducks with John Gibson. Both have injury issues, both are amazing goaltenders, and young. I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo can somehow give him a lengthy contract one that is similar to what Anaheim offered Gibson and see what he says.

Ullmark is a good goalie, amazing is hyperbole.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Ullmark is a good goalie, amazing is hyperbole.

On shootouts, it's not.