CrazyPsycho
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Nice shot
What a great shot. I do appreciate that Buffalo allowed him to go back to Ilves if he didn't make Buffalo out of the gate. That's how you treat your international UFA's. I would think it would open the doors to other guys as soon as this season.
Buffalo didn't have a choice. It was the NHL or Ilves. No AHL option unless Ilves was willing to let that happen, which....they weren't
And the other point is that the Sabres didn't really have a choice in the matter. It wasn't a gesture of good will, it was a necessity due to Ruotsalainen's previous contractual obligations.But I think his point was they signed him to that contract which set him up to be returned, which will be helpful in future dealing with UFA's in Europe.
And the other point is that the Sabres didn't really have a choice in the matter. It wasn't a gesture of good will, it was a necessity due to Ruotsalainen's previous contractual obligations.
But I think his point was they signed him to that contract which set him up to be returned, which will be helpful in future dealing with UFA's in Europe.
Those uniforms though..... ugh!
I believe it had to do more with the pre-existing contract with Ilves than the contract that he signed with Buffalo.
It would be good to see him in Rochester for playoffs. He should make the Sabres out of camp this coming season.Exactly. Ilves is under no obligation to let their top scorer from last year toddle off to North America when there are games to win in their own barn. I hope he continues to have a strong season for them and is available as a late addition for the organization after a long, successful Liiga season wraps up.
It would be good to see him in Rochester for playoffs. He should make the Sabres out of camp this coming season.
Haven't been keeping up on him, how has he looked so far? What areas did he improve from last season and what else does he need to work on?
No. Contract slides are only a thing for 18 and 19 year olds.Does his contract slide in the event he doesn’t make it to North America this year?
No. Contract slides are only a thing for 18 and 19 year olds.