bottom half of the roster was beyond bad though

colaiacovo
franson
weber
gorges
legwand
larsson
cal o reilly
deslauriers
grant
bailey
fedun
falk
- homiedclown

Good list homie

I was just looking at guys like Erod, Sam, Eichel , delo , bogo, Ullmark and even ek9

Aside from some bad attitudes, these guys have had some playoff success

Explain to me how half the roster Tim Murray built has played in the Stanley Cup finals over the past 6 years.

Imagine if he hadn’t been fired after 2 actual seasons and actually built a roster through the draft.
- Jet Jaguar BD

How? They went to better organizations.

GMTM really wiped out their system, and then picked Nyalnder. He didn't leave much for JB. Also left him RoR and Kane headaches.
- Lunaion

JB had a nice couple 1st rounders in mitts and dahlin. Adding tage as well.

Montour trade was pretty one sided looking back

I still think it’s the “type” of guys we bring in that fail us.

Plenty of soft, perimeter players…… always

JB had a nice couple 1st rounders in mitts and dahlin. Adding tage as well.

Montour trade was pretty one sided looking back

I still think it’s the “type” of guys we bring in that fail us.

Plenty of soft, perimeter players…… always
- Boss34

JB had his problems, but he left KA with a lot. Just sucks how badly KA squandered some of it.

Doing Appert a solid by letting him experience the “interviewing process”.
- Ratsreign

My guess is the conversation was more about joining the staff and learning from Lindy.

Imagine if he hadn’t been fired after 2 actual seasons and actually built a roster through the draft.
- Jet Jaguar BD

JB had his problems, but he left KA with a lot. Just sucks how badly KA squandered some of it.
- Lunaion

I’m not as high on Adams as I was, but overall the organization is in good shape in the asset management department.

He or someone else needs to turn these picks/ prospects into a couple hard nosed nhl prime guys that like Buffalo.

Squandered no imo

the sabres used to stand for things that matter:

- beer
- boobs
- blue cheese


- Larry hockey
- washedup20

Damn right. We need some woman in the 200 level to flash some double Ds or we're never going to make it.

Damn right. We need some woman in the 200 level to flash some double Ds or we're never going to make it.
- QuinnFan

I'll take one for the team.

Damn right. We need some woman in here at HickeyByzz-Buffalo Sabres blog to post some pics of their double Ds or we're never going to make i to Octobert.
- QuinnFan

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Buffalo Sabres
@BuffaloSabres
Michael Leone has been named the new head coach of
@AmerksHockey!

Learn more about his experience & background: http://bufsabres.co/45fWZ56

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams and Rochester Americans general manager Jason Karmanos announced today the appointment of Michael Leone as head coach of the American Hockey League franchise.

“I am pleased to welcome Mike Leone as the head coach of the Rochester Americans,” said Adams. “The Amerks head coach plays a crucial role in the overall success and growth of our organization, and after a rigorous interview process, it became clear that Mike was the right individual for the job. His development mindset and professional versatility over the course of his career were just some of the many qualities that stood out as we searched for an individual to continue focusing on combining both winning and development in Rochester.”

“I am thrilled to welcome Mike to our organization and look forward to working with him as we continue to build a foundation of success in Rochester,” said Karmanos. “Throughout the interview process, Mike differentiated himself from other candidates with his development background, inherent feel for the game, and growth mindset. I am confident in Mike’s leadership and ability to guide our players both on and off the ice, while continuing a culture in which players are proud to wear the Amerks sweater.”

“I’m extremely grateful and humbled to be a part of the Buffalo Sabres organization as the next head coach of the Rochester Americans,” said Leone. “I want to thank Kevyn Adams and Jason Karmanos for giving me the opportunity to lead the organization and believing in me. I look forward to meeting everyone in the organization and helping our prospects continue to grow and develop on and off the ice.”

Set to become the 34th head coach in the 68-year history of the franchise, Leone embarks on his AHL head coaching career following two seasons as head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League. His previous coaching experience also includes a successful three-year stretch as an assistant coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP), as well as brief stints at both the collegiate and professional levels.

Leone amassed a 66-41-10-7 record in his two seasons with Green Bay, leading the Gamblers to back-to-back 30-plus win seasons as well as consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in over a decade. Leone piloted Green Bay’s resurgence through the 2022-23 campaign, helping the team finish with the most wins (32) and points (71) since 2016-17. The following year saw the Gamblers capture two more wins and earn a third-place finish in the USHL’s Eastern Conference standings, culminating with a return trip to the postseason for the second straight year.

Before joining the Gamblers, Leone served as an assistant coach for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program from 2019-20 to 2021-22, alternating duties between the U.S National U18 and U17 Teams. He also spent time as an assistant coach for the Bowling Green State University men’s ice hockey team (2018-19) and for the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL (2017-18).

During his three seasons with the NTDP, Leone helped implement a successful development model that produced an astounding 41 NHL Draft picks, including 13 future first-round selections, four of which were chosen in the opening round of last year’s draft.

A native Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Leone has extensive coaching experience at the international level, most recently serving as an assistant coach for the U.S. Junior Select team in 2023. He served in the same capacity with the 2022 U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and at the 2021 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament, where he helped guide the U.S. to the championship. Additionally, Leone was an assistant coach at the 2021 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship and was behind the bench for Team USA's 2019 Under-17 Four Nations championship-winning team and for the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, where the U.S. placed second.

Leone played three years for the Western Michigan University before embarking on a four-year professional career in the ECHL split between the Kalamazoo Wings (2012-13) and Toledo Walleye (2014-17), along with one season overseas with Villard-de-Lans in France. He also played three seasons of junior hockey in the North American Hockey League with the St. Louis Bandits.

I'll take one for the team.



- DirtyDan

Giggity, giggity.

FIFY
- IonSabres

I’m not as high on Adams as I was, but overall the organization is in good shape in the asset management department.

He or someone else needs to turn these picks/ prospects into a couple hard nosed nhl prime guys that like Buffalo.

Squandered no imo
- Boss34

You don't really want to rehash this, do you?

First summer:
Montour, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline.
Ullmark, 1 year deal, UFA
Reinhart, 1 year deal, dealt for little
Hall, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline
Girgs, 3 year deal
Eakin, 2 year deal
Olofsson, 2 year deal

He was not prepared to run a team.

You don't really want to rehash this, do you?

First summer:
Montour, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline.
Ullmark, 1 year deal, UFA
Reinhart, 1 year deal, dealt for little
Hall, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline
Girgs, 3 year deal
Eakin, 2 year deal
Olofsson, 2 year deal

He was not prepared to run a team.
- Lunaion

You don't really want to rehash this, do you?

First summer:
Montour, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline.
Ullmark, 1 year deal, UFA
Reinhart, 1 year deal, dealt for little
Hall, 1 year deal, dealt for nothing at the deadline
Girgs, 3 year deal
Eakin, 2 year deal
Olofsson, 2 year deal

He was not prepared to run a team.
- Lunaion

Pretty spot on , squandered is an understatement imo

I guess I was looking at the picks/ young prospects

I’ve been gone for a bit, do we like the Bo for mitts trade?

Happy with Lindy ?

Pretty spot on , squandered is an understatement imo

I guess I was looking at the picks/ young prospects

I’ve been gone for a bit, do we like the Bo for mitts trade?

Happy with Lindy ?
- Boss34

I'm fine with the trade and with Lindy. Disappointed there wasn't a bigger assistant shakeup.

Glad to see you back, next month is a big one. He has to get this summer right. Picks, prospects, cap...he's got ammunition to work with.

I'm fine with the trade and with Lindy. Disappointed there wasn't a bigger assistant shakeup.

Glad to see you back, next month is a big one. He has to get this summer right. Picks, prospects, cap...he's got ammunition to work with.
- Lunaion

Thanks, it’s good to be back

Sabres hosting a blue and gold night with the fans.

Lindy and KA answering questions

I really like the 2 year deal with Lindy , that’s easy to get out from, if necessary.

Thanks, it’s good to be back

Sabres hosting a blue and gold night with the fans.

Lindy and KA answering questions

I really like the 2 year deal with Lindy , that’s easy to get out from, if necessary.
- Boss34

Perfect lead up deal to Appert! Hope all is well Boss

Perfect lead up deal to Appert! Hope all is well Boss
- Buff36

Doing well, hope all is well with you too.

Totally agree with Appert moving into that role in 2 years and Lindy to the front office

I'm fine with the trade and with Lindy. Disappointed there wasn't a bigger assistant shakeup.

Glad to see you back, next month is a big one. He has to get this summer right. Picks, prospects, cap...he's got ammunition to work with.
- Lunaion

I hope Adams is starting right now, lot of opportunities with all the GM'S in town for the Combine

I hope Adams is starting right now, lot of opportunities with all the GM'S in town for the Combine
- Buff36

Hope he started a month ago.

Hope he started a month ago.
- Lunaion

Your Pushing it!😄

Sounds like Jersey and Calgary are talking Markstrom again!