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Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Apr 17 @ 9:37 AM ET
Two things that bothered me from yesterday.

The Terry Pegula has a lot going on thing is (frank)ing bullpoop. Yes, I know your wife is long term recovering. I get that. But it's a (frank)ing farce that your owner can't speak to the fanbase in 4 entire years. (frank) off, Kev.

Second thing is, "The standard wasn't good enough since Day 1 of training camp". That tells me you knew it was garbage all year and did nothing about it before it was too late. There's no excuse for that.

- TheSabresTaco

Sounds to me like he immediately realized that bringing back both Okposo and Girgensons was not only a bad move, but perhaps the worst thing possible.

You remove those two from the lineup, you have Erik Johnson as a veteran with playoff and cup experience - maybe the reason he blew up was the complete lack of accountability from his coach and captain(s).

Jost as the 13th forward, Olofsson in a roster spot so he can actually do something to get traded.

By the time he traded for Robinson, he was grabbing at straws and already throwing in the towel. He banked the entire season on Kane signing here, and ran it back so everyone from last year could have a chance to be around him and honestly, he should be fired for that reason alone but it’s whatever at this point.
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Apr 17 @ 9:38 AM ET
When you constantly move the goalposts, you're never wrong about anything.
- sbroads24

Hail Satan
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Apr 17 @ 9:38 AM ET
Does hiring Quenneville incentivize Kane to sign in Buffalo next season?

Or is Kane, who would've been 4th on the Sabres in points this season after only playing half a season still considered broken and useless?
Jet Jaguar BD
Seattle Kraken
Location: BD look 👀 at you pic and you look like a burned out short order cook hiding in mommy basement!!
Joined: 07.17.2021

Apr 17 @ 9:43 AM ET
Does hiring Quenneville incentivize Kane to sign in Buffalo next season?

Or is Kane, who would've been 4th on the Sabres in points this season after only playing half a season still considered broken and useless?

- washedup20

I think if one happens, so does the other. Then sign Toews. Plan the parade.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 9:59 AM ET
Sounds to me like he immediately realized that bringing back both Okposo and Girgensons was not only a bad move, but perhaps the worst thing possible.

You remove those two from the lineup, you have Erik Johnson as a veteran with playoff and cup experience - maybe the reason he blew up was the complete lack of accountability from his coach and captain(s).

Jost as the 13th forward, Olofsson in a roster spot so he can actually do something to get traded.

By the time he traded for Robinson, he was grabbing at straws and already throwing in the towel. He banked the entire season on Kane signing here, and ran it back so everyone from last year could have a chance to be around him and honestly, he should be fired for that reason alone but it’s whatever at this point.

- Jet Jaguar BD


At the very least he admitted his bottom 6 needs more abrasiveness. Which I think is vague for not being hard to play against. So the realization is there.

Repairing that with a bunch of has-beens is something he simply can't do.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:00 AM ET
Does hiring Quenneville incentivize Kane to sign in Buffalo next season?

Or is Kane, who would've been 4th on the Sabres in points this season after only playing half a season still considered broken and useless?

- washedup20


Can their PR handle more loose stool in their pants?
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:02 AM ET
Also based on this roster I'm not sure Gallant is the best idea.
- TheSabresTaco

I am expecting Dean Evason

hard on young players but goes to bat for them if they reward him with hard work
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:05 AM ET
Gallant's consistently short shelf life everywhere he goes is a red flag for me.
- buffalofan19

2 years and change, fired
2 years and change, fired and left at airport
2 years and fired
2 years and fired

TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:05 AM ET
Seth Appert yesterday. Not a bad listen. The 425 segment.

https://www.audacy.com/st...5c5/episodes/2eba08745241
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 17 @ 10:05 AM ET
I'm not telling you he always gets what he wants. I'm not even telling you he's good at his job. That's subjective anyway. What I am telling you is, when he tells you something, he does it, or at the very least attempts it when it comes to player acquisition.

There's 32 coaching positions in the NHL and there are guys clawing over each other to get them.

I think if it's 2014, you have little interest because you're brought in to specifically fail. This team has a ton of talent that's been poorly structured. I would think a lot of NHL level coaches would be highly interested in this roster.

He will find an experienced coach. I can guarantee you that. Beyond that, all we can do is hope it works.

- TheSabresTaco

So your telling me he gets what he wants, Well then he better UP his Game. Cause what He's Wanted and Got have been disappointing.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:06 AM ET
Two things that bothered me from yesterday.

The Terry Pegula has a lot going on thing is (frank)ing bullpoop. Yes, I know your wife is long term recovering. I get that. But it's a (frank)ing farce that your owner can't speak to the fanbase in 4 entire years. (frank) off, Kev.

Second thing is, "The standard wasn't good enough since Day 1 of training camp". That tells me you knew it was garbage all year and did nothing about it before it was too late. There's no excuse for that.

- TheSabresTaco

is it recovery or stability of her new life?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:06 AM ET
I am expecting Dean Evason

hard on young players but goes to bat for them if they reward him with hard work

- homiedclown


Think berube and ruff are ahead tbh.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:07 AM ET
is it recovery or stability of her new life?
- homiedclown


Irrelevant, Terry doesn't want to experience more foot in mouth.
SDSabre
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 02.05.2014

Apr 17 @ 10:07 AM ET
Berube - couldn't gain any consistency with the Blues after the Cinderella run for half a season.

Ruff - couldn't get the skill heavy roster in NJ to balance out their play

Gallant - success every where he goes then something happens behind the scenes and he gets the boot.

Boudreau - a fatter version of Donny

If the accepted approach now is coaches need to come in waves to improve this team every few years, Gallant is the guy out of that list.

- washedup20


Ok fine, I’ll come coach. Basically
1) don’t play 4th liners as 1st liners
2) ?
3) Profit
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:08 AM ET
So your telling me he gets what he wants, Well then he better UP his Game. Cause what He's Wanted and Got have been disappointing.
- Buff36


My first sentence was he doesn't always get what he wants. I also didn't make the case of him being successful. Clearly he hasn't.

But when he has the ability to be honest, he is.

When he tells you he's not going to go big game hunting in UFA because the team is still evolving, you saw it.

When he tells you he believes in UPL, well.. here we are.

When he tells you he's hunting for a top 4 D, he's doing it.

He's been transparent the entire time he's been here. Again, don't take that as "Good". He's been transparent.

He will get an experienced coach. Whether that guy works is a different conversation.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:08 AM ET
Think berube and ruff are ahead tbh.
- TheSabresTaco

terry fired ruff for ron rolston

I will leave it at that
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:09 AM ET
Irrelevant, Terry doesn't want to experience more foot in mouth.
- TheSabresTaco

when they get taxpayers money it is not irrelevant

soft buffalo media is what is making it irrelevant
QuinnFan
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Formerly Visionville, Now Purgatory
Joined: 07.29.2021

Apr 17 @ 10:13 AM ET
terry fired ruff for ron rolston

I will leave it at that

- homiedclown


Fwiw, and not trying to defend Terry, but Ruff wanted to go as well.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:14 AM ET
terry fired ruff for ron rolston

I will leave it at that

- homiedclown


no he didn't. He fired Ruff and the interim was Ron Rolston.

Ruff is the only coach the Sabres fired since 1998 that has gotten another chance.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:15 AM ET
when they get taxpayers money it is not irrelevant

soft buffalo media is what is making it irrelevant

- homiedclown


irrelevant to terry. not the fan base.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 17 @ 10:15 AM ET
My first sentence was he doesn't always get what he wants. I also didn't make the case of him being successful. Clearly he hasn't.

But when he has the ability to be honest, he is.

When he tells you he's not going to go big game hunting in UFA because the team is still evolving, you saw it.

When he tells you he believes in UPL, well.. here we are.

When he tells you he's hunting for a top 4 D, he's doing it.

He's been transparent the entire time he's been here. Again, don't take that as "Good". He's been transparent.

He will get an experienced coach. Whether that guy works is a different conversation.

- TheSabresTaco

We shall see
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 17 @ 10:16 AM ET
Fwiw, and not trying to defend Terry, but Ruff wanted to go as well.
- QuinnFan


im not too sure about that. i think the writing was on the wall but i dont think he wanted to be canned.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:23 AM ET
no he didn't. He fired Ruff and the interim was Ron Rolston.


- TheSabresTaco

my bad

I thought rolston coached part of the next season as well

Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Apr 17 @ 10:25 AM ET
Two things that bothered me from yesterday.

The Terry Pegula has a lot going on thing is (frank)ing bullpoop. Yes, I know your wife is long term recovering. I get that. But it's a (frank)ing farce that your owner can't speak to the fanbase in 4 entire years. (frank) off, Kev.

Second thing is, "The standard wasn't good enough since Day 1 of training camp". That tells me you knew it was garbage all year and did nothing about it before it was too late. There's no excuse for that.

- TheSabresTaco


Well that, and this is precisely why he should hire a president. If he doesnt have enough time or energy, that's perfectly reasonable and understandable but you can't use that as an excuse on one hand and still want the title.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 17 @ 10:25 AM ET


Ruff is the only coach the Sabres fired since 1998 that has gotten another chance.

- TheSabresTaco

half of those clowns should never have been hired/brought back

roltson, nolan
krueger, meathead

when there was no search for a coach the offseason after canning ralph, we all knew how this would end
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