once botts left the draft table, he lodged his head firmly up his own ass.
- TheSabresTaco

Botts did everything he said he was going to do.

Wasn't that your point with Adams?

This took about 5 minutes to not be true.

Pasta just resigned in Boston.
- ImThatGuy

good for them I guess

This took about 5 minutes to not be true.

Pasta just resigned in Boston.
- ImThatGuy

well lol (frank) me

Botts did everything he said he was going to do.

Wasn't that your point with Adams?
- sabresfan69

botts didn't ever once in his entire tenure have a firm plan. guy was a mess.

https://youtu.be/QC8DFKgeEdg

botts didn't ever once in his entire tenure have a firm plan. guy was a mess.
- TheSabresTaco

If you believe sources the plan was interrupted by ownership who wanted to win now.


I didn’t like Botterill FWIW.

botts didn't ever once in his entire tenure have a firm plan. guy was a mess.
- TheSabresTaco

I am asking you a question and you keep deflecting.

and Botts did state his plan. He also preached patience and development.\

So Botts also did everything he said he was gonna do too

So did Murry for that matter.

well lol (frank) me
- JCSabs06

Lol just found it funny.

Boston remains good with him there.

Also a reminder to what a steal Tages contract is n

If you believe sources the plan was interrupted by ownership who wanted to win now.


I didn’t like Botterill FWIW.
- ImThatGuy

I didn't like Botts either but he did have a plan and he was doing it.

I guess some posters have different rules for different GMs

Funny Sh!t!! Man can't wait for 2027.

I’ve been wanting Gibson I feel like for 1-2 years now lol

If we miss out on chicken man and Gibson or Demko

All is forgiven by Adams by hockeybuzz. (Which I am actually not mad at him)
- Sabretooth9

Gibson has a full no-trade and I believe he's been unwilling to waive. He's not coming to Buffalo, plus in 2 years Levi is our future.

Lol just found it funny.

Boston remains good with him there.

Also a reminder to what a steal Tages contract is n
- ImThatGuy

On to #Matthews'25

EDIT: Yes, Hopefully Tage can keep producing at this level or similar to keep it a steal.

My problem isn't that they didn't land Chychrun. There are players of his caliber available every year in some way, shape or form. My problem is that Adams has not shown a single indicator that he has the intestinal fortitude to make a move like that. He's been given an extension for doing nothing other than letting things play out. Why should he change?

All the "vibes" this season is the off-ice equivalent of admiring your pass. Eventually, it gets you in trouble.
- buffalofan19

Not in a defense of him, but the “plan” was to go after those quality of players in a year or two, imo. The team has forced the issue, and really the rest of the East has with the arms race. As Buf fans, obviously the poop product for years has us wanting to get moving faster, but was chatting with a Minny fan yesterday over some beers and the outside perception is KA is doing it right holding off this year or a couple even.

Idk which is actually right and there’s probably multiple ways to skin the cat so to speak. Just saying.

My problem isn't that they didn't land Chychrun. There are players of his caliber available every year in some way, shape or form. My problem is that Adams has not shown a single indicator that he has the intestinal fortitude to make a move like that. He's been given an extension for doing nothing other than letting things play out. Why should he change?

All the "vibes" this season is the off-ice equivalent of admiring your pass. Eventually, it gets you in trouble.
- buffalofan19

I really wanted Chychrun but am not that mad we didn't trade for him, because
1. OTT's 1st in 2023 will be higher than ours, so maybe we couldn't compete with that anyway
2. 2023 draft is very deep and KA loves his picks
3. with the jack, Risto and sam trades I give KA a little rope cuz he killed all of those
4. I'll wait to tomorrow at 4:30 to see what happens - I reserve the right to change my mind

You have to wonder if the guys in the locker room see what is going down and get deflated because Adams doesn't help.

Marty Biron - Bringing in Bob Corkum deflated us.

Adams is just hanging them out to dry.

Still.

He's overrated.
- TheSabresTaco

Yes but there was a time he was good during a small sample size in a certain system.

Oh wait that’s Riley Stillman

I am asking you a question and you keep deflecting.

and Botts did state his plan. He also preached patience and development.\

So Botts also did everything he said he was gonna do too

So did Murry for that matter.
- sabresfan69

it's not a deflection. im telling you he literally had no plan.

Yes but there was a time he was good during a small sample size in a certain system.

Oh wait that’s Riley Stillman
- sbroads24

hoping for the (frank)in best here guy.

botts didn't ever once in his entire tenure have a firm plan. guy was a mess.
- TheSabresTaco

nah

his plan was trickle up

cinncy and rochester went from bottom dwellers to decent teams

terry rushed the rebuild and picked ralph


botts was a puppet that controlled the draft

botts didn't ever once in his entire tenure have a firm plan. guy was a mess.
- TheSabresTaco

There’s no way you actually think this

I really wanted Chychrun but am not that mad we didn't trade for him, because
1. OTT's 1st in 2023 will be higher than ours, so maybe we couldn't compete with that anyway
2. 2023 draft is very deep and KA loves his picks
3. with the jack, Risto and sam trades I give KA a little rope cuz he killed all of those
4. I'll wait to tomorrow at 4:30 to see what happens - I reserve the right to change my mind
- turbo044

You do realize Ottawa can pass the Sabres very easily. They are 2 points behind the Sabres and are starting to get healthy and just added a top pair d-man without touching their roster.

it's not a deflection. im telling you he literally had no plan.
- TheSabresTaco

Even another poster said he did. I said he did and we both said the same plan.

reality bites.

You have to wonder if the guys in the locker room see what is going down and get deflated because Adams doesn't help.

Marty Biron - Bringing in Bob Corkum deflated us.

Adams is just hanging them out to dry.
- sabresfan69

Or it could be a rallying point for the leaders. Didn’t need external help. Every situation in life in all aspects is about the individual response. If the team hangs their head and quits, they’re mentally soft and probably not fit for the playoffs (this year). Somehow, I think Tuch, KO, and the other leaders don’t have that mindset tho.

hoping for the (frank)in best here guy.
- TheSabresTaco

I know you are. I respect it.

But you’re too smart to not know where this is all headed.

Mediocrity

Not in a defense of him, but the “plan” was to go after those quality of players in a year or two, imo. The team has forced the issue, and really the rest of the East has with the arms race. As Buf fans, obviously the poop product for years has us wanting to get moving faster, but was chatting with a Minny fan yesterday over some beers and the outside perception is KA is doing it right holding off this year or a couple even.

Idk which is actually right and there’s probably multiple ways to skin the cat so to speak. Just saying.
- SDSabre

Good Post!! With that I will say, he could have helped his team the last couple days and that only cost picks next year.