Waived: Matt Moulson

[MarkusKetterer]

Finally. This was a terrible decision to re-sign him in the first place

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

Another Tavares victim. How many teams will overpay guys who JT made?

 

[Beautvillier]

Another Tavares victim. How many teams will overpay guys who JT made?

so far 2

 

[Cuphead]

At least Moulson got paid in his career.

he had a pretty good career.

 

[Not Sure]

so far 2

what's the other team, because Sabres have both Moulson and Okposo. I mean at least Okposo is serviceable. He's not worth the money he's making right now, but he is an NHL player, he's just had some bad luck and/or that injury has effected his game. Moulson on the other hand can't skate and because of that no matter how good his hands are he's useless in the NHL. Being good in feont of the net on deflections is only useful if you can get to the front of the net.

I've never heard a bad word spoken on his character however. Murray bashed his off ice habits, but that was pretty uncalled for to go pub lic with it. Hope adding him to the Amerks allows him to mentor the kids a bit, and let them see what it takes to have a long NHL career.

 

[joemon999]

RIP Matt Moulson 2009 - 2017

Nevar foarget

 

[Beautvillier]

what's the other team, because Sabres have both Moulson and Okposo. I mean at least Okposo is serviceable. He's not worth the money he's making right now, but he is an NHL player, he's just had some bad luck and/or that injury has effected his game. Moulson on the other hand can't skate and because of that no matter how good his hands are he's useless in the NHL. Being good in feont of the net on deflections is only useful if you can get to the front of the net.

I've never heard a bad word spoken on his character however. Murray bashed his off ice habits, but that was pretty uncalled for to go pub lic with it. Hope adding him to the Amerks allows him to mentor the kids a bit, and let them see what it takes to have a long NHL career.

the avalanche with parenteau. okposo barely played with tavares by the way.

 

[steveat]

I wish I had a friend that helped me make millions a year!

 

[seafoam]

He was some of the best 'filler' in recent years.

 

[Yatzhee]

He loves WNY. The family environment. Would imagine if he isn't claimed finishes out the year helping Rochester into a playoff run. After that its either a buyout or another year in Rochester.
Can't help but think back to what he said 3 years ago about WNY being a great place to raise a family. Is there a coaching opportunity in the future?

Also, Okposo, who came from the Islanders as well. He loves the area to. One thing about WNY is it is a fantastic place to raise a family. Small city surrounded by small town communities that have that feel.

Tavares uncle was a superstar for the Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse team for years. Can't help but think Tavares, another Islander, wouldn't consider Buffalo if he doesn't re-sign, to help lift the Sabres and raise a family here.
One can hope.

 

[mouser]

Wouldn't be surprised to see him in Florida after we pay his signing bonus on July 1st. 5 million cap hit and a 2 million actual salary may be tempting for a cap team with the cap expected to rise almost 5 million. He could be a decent 13th forward and pp presence.

Maybe for McGinn

If his stat line looked anything better then the current 14GP and zero points I could see a team maybe being interested next season for $2m.

Right now, especially if he does get assigned to the AHL, I can’t see a team taking him even at $2m next season.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think he'll get claimed by one team, going to guess Edmonton, then gets claimed again down the road.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Good riddance to the Leaf killer.

 

[Jester9881]

He loves WNY. The family environment. Would imagine if he isn't claimed finishes out the year helping Rochester into a playoff run. After that its either a buyout or another year in Rochester.
Can't help but think back to what he said 3 years ago about WNY being a great place to raise a family. Is there a coaching opportunity in the future?

Also, Okposo, who came from the Islanders as well. He loves the area to. One thing about WNY is it is a fantastic place to raise a family. Small city surrounded by small town communities that have that feel.

Tavares uncle was a superstar for the Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse team for years. Can't help but think Tavares, another Islander, wouldn't consider Buffalo if he doesn't re-sign, to help lift the Sabres and raise a family here.
One can hope.

Pat Lafontaine lives on Long Island.... actually, Miro Satan still has a house on Long Island too. Don't hold your breath hoping JT signs in Buffalo.

 

[Chainshot]

I think he'll get claimed by one team, going to guess Edmonton, then gets claimed again down the road.

Chia makes odd moves, but that would be something akin to him being on a wood alcohol bender.

 

[Steddy33]

Pat Lafontaine lives on Long Island.... actually, Miro Satan still has a house on Long Island too. Don't hold your breath hoping JT signs in Buffalo.

I love cool stories. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[Isles Junkie]

Sucks for Matt but this was long overdue. He's been the least effective even strength player in the league for a couple years now, it's like he lost all his hockey abilities except shooting.

He never had any hockey abilities except shooting. He is the worst 30 goal scorer in league history.

 

[mouser]

He never had any hockey abilities except shooting. He is the worst 30 goal scorer in league history.

Cheechoo might disagree with you.

 

[72hockey guy]

He loves WNY. The family environment. Would imagine if he isn't claimed finishes out the year helping Rochester into a playoff run. After that its either a buyout or another year in Rochester.
Can't help but think back to what he said 3 years ago about WNY being a great place to raise a family. Is there a coaching opportunity in the future?

Also, Okposo, who came from the Islanders as well. He loves the area to. One thing about WNY is it is a fantastic place to raise a family. Small city surrounded by small town communities that have that feel.

Tavares uncle was a superstar for the Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse team for years. Can't help but think Tavares, another Islander, wouldn't consider Buffalo if he doesn't re-sign, to help lift the Sabres and raise a family here.
One can hope.

you just gave the one reason it wont happen

john was the stickboy on that MILL squad, the one thing that impressed him the most was that his uncle played on one team and one team only. he has said thats his goal. thats what drives him.

so unless the Isles move to buffalo...

 

[Seedling]

Another Tavares victim. How many teams will overpay guys who JT made?

Two and both play for Buffalo. Interesting. Buffalo's pro scouting should be under very intense scrutiny for this.

 

[Seedling]

I think he'll get claimed by one team, going to guess Edmonton, then gets claimed again down the road.

Nope. We have one contract spot. Sure as heck it isn't going to Moulson who has another year at 5 mill when we need that space desperately next year and have many guys to sign.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Two and both play for Buffalo. Interesting. Buffalo's pro scouting should be under very intense scrutiny for this.

(1) Okposo rarely played with Tavares in NYI; and (2) His problem stems from a medical issue that kept him in the hospital all last spring. He was perfectly fine his first year in Buffalo.

 

[GarfSnowed]

I love Moulson but yeah he was on the decline for awhile. Wish him the best.

Because of JT, Moulson got overpaid, Okposo slightly overpaid, Parenteau with the Avs got overpaid, interestingly though Brad Boyes got a one year million dollar deal after he played with JT. I expect to see Josh Bailey get at least $5 mil per year.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Matt Moulson waived.....goodbye to his NHL career.

 

[Skobel24]

Cheechoo might disagree with you.

Cheechoo was killed by injuries. He was far from the worst 30 goal scorer. Worst 50 goal scorer? Perhaps.