We were THIS close to the Bucky Gleason Special, you guys! THIS close to 5/25 being bandied about in real stories about official contracts. I'm sure that was the hold up all along. I know Darcy Regier was pushing for it, dreaming of seeing 5/25 in bold, black newspaper print and blog type but no, Pommers and his agent went and got all greedy on us, DEMANDING that extra $1.5 million. Really, you HAD to have an extra $1.5? For what, Pommers? FOR WHAT?!
Will no one think of the bloggers?
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After this offseason I really feel for our old friend Bucky. What in the world is he going to find to whine about? He might be out on the street soon. I wonder if anyone will adopt him?
I think we have to give Darcy an A for this offseason. Locking up Ryan, Goose, Pommers and signing a good backup goalie and a kick ass D-Man who can clear the front of the net, play the PK and PP and is a good leader. Add Teppo to that mix and we're in really good shape.
Can we finally put to rest the questions about Darcy as a GM? Putting aside the fact that he built the team that went to 2 straight EC Championships, he has shown this past year that he's learned from his mistakes with re-negotiating and is bringing up a brand new crop of talent (Gerbe, Kennedy, Butler, Enroth, etc.).
Now the players just have to go out and play. Playoffs here we come!
Ha! I hadn't thought to strike out against Pommers for ruining the 5 for 25 deal!
I am, frankly, AMAZED by this. I have to admit I really thought things were about to go wrong with Pommerdoodle. It just feels too good to be true. EVERYONE IS SIGNED!
I did laugh a little at "$26.5". Isn't that more complicated for payroll?
Mostly my reaction was:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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THEY ACTUALLY MANAGED TO SIGN POMINVILLE IN THE OFFSEASON... LIKE 6 HOURS BEFORE THE OFFSEASON (which was 5 months long, btw) ENDED.
The last line cracked me up. Wow. GREAT post! :)
I don't know Heather, I might have to drop Hank for Darcy. I now want to marry him! I just KNOW Buffalo is going to have a good season.
(Just kidding Hank, I would NEVER drop you!)
My sources say that Pominville was willing to sing for $25/5 earlier in the summer but the Sabres forgot to send him the contract. Now look what happened.
After this offseason I really feel for our old friend Bucky. What in the world is he going to find to whine about?
Brooks Orpik. He'll always have that stupid drum to bang.
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