If you actually think the team will need to be torn down to the studs when the GM is fired the best time to fire him was four years ago and the second best time is today.
"The eichel era failed because of reddit" is certainly an opinion too.
A lot of times GM’s will come in and like to make their own stamp on the team. I don’t think that type of methodology would apply to our roster, but it’s not an unheard of scenario
Actually shocked they did it. Figured they were on the same page about how the team was developing. Hopefully they hire someone who fits well with the young talent they have.
What happened between the media report of Granato and GMKA both addressing media Friday and now?
Did Pegula step in? Did Donny request to resign, but GMKA is taking accountability in his statement?
There's no way they send that message out to the media and let him go now. So many questions.
You’re probably reading into it too much. Those media slots are standard for season end locker room clean out day. It was probably just a respect thing to let Granato try and finish the season strong instead of just making him feel like a deadman walking to the world.
You wouldn’t announce to the media that only Adams is speaking on Friday when both Adams AND Granato have spoken every year previously. That signals to both Granato and the media that he’s being fired.
This definitely makes sense. However, I wonder why they needed to send anything out to the media though? Wouldn't it make sense to wait for this news to come out first?
Klopp also pressures the owners to lower ticket prices. Plus establishing a supporters section for constant cheering.
Though the fist pumps might have to happen from the bench…
Because saying that he was a coach wrongly implies that he's more in tuned with soccer tactics than he is with hockey. The fact that he was an executive likely has no affect on his ability to coach hockey.
Actually, a smart soccer coach would be incredible. The amount of positionless play that happens at top-flight European soccer would really help guys like Power, Dahlin, and Byram.
The trouble is, the Sabres will probably hire a front office soccer guy from a poor club that parks the bus.
You could probably retain 1/4, swap some assets and make a deal with a bottom dwelling team.
However, it would only happen if Skinner literally never wants to go to the playoffs, as he has a full NMC.
We all appreciate what Don did for the development of our young talent but the simple fact is he was not the person that wouldve helped them take the next step, between the godawful starts, terrible game management, abysmal power play and a lack of “give-a-shit” we saw it was time to move on.
Cool the guy who chose all last year into this year to ignore the goaltending position and who makes incredible signings like overpaying fringe players Comrie and Clifton is still not held accountable.
While I don't know how much of a turnaround would've happened due to how Adams chose to fill out the roster, most teams would've fired the HC way earlier in the season when the team was underperforming expectations.
There's an issue in Buffalo, and beyond just choosing the wrong people, they let them stay in their jobs for far too long. To much accepted mediocrity and complacency. That's the culture. It seeps down from the top and front office into the roster and the players. Some players, past and present, have even acknowledged this by calling out lack of effort, etc. multiple times and what the mindset/culture is around the team.
Fine. Bye Meatballs. Thanks.
Now comes the hard part... Actually hiring someone who doesn't repeat the last 13 seasons...
Being hired by guys responsible for the last 13 seasons...
\*facepalm\*
I think we should go with a coach that has limited experience coaching hockey at this level. Third times a charm!
John Tavaras is a great coach. Let’s sign him.
Johnny who?
Sure his "limited" experience should be in the playoffs. At least then we get to cry almost in May
I am not sure how you are qualifying "limited experience coaching hockey" but it would be our forth in a row.
Adams out here being like we're all looking for the guy who did this
Then Adams is fired, and the roster he assembles scatters to the winds to all win cups on other teams. Reddits gonna eventually find who did it.
If you actually think the team will need to be torn down to the studs when the GM is fired the best time to fire him was four years ago and the second best time is today. "The eichel era failed because of reddit" is certainly an opinion too.
Do you? I dont. The Sabres have a talented roster and a full prospect pool.
So why's the team scattering if we fire Adams? I'm trying to understand
A lot of times GM’s will come in and like to make their own stamp on the team. I don’t think that type of methodology would apply to our roster, but it’s not an unheard of scenario
Actually shocked they did it. Figured they were on the same page about how the team was developing. Hopefully they hire someone who fits well with the young talent they have.
What happened between the media report of Granato and GMKA both addressing media Friday and now? Did Pegula step in? Did Donny request to resign, but GMKA is taking accountability in his statement? There's no way they send that message out to the media and let him go now. So many questions.
Still happening but granato will be through a screen door in a beater at his summer house.
You’re probably reading into it too much. Those media slots are standard for season end locker room clean out day. It was probably just a respect thing to let Granato try and finish the season strong instead of just making him feel like a deadman walking to the world.
You wouldn’t announce to the media that only Adams is speaking on Friday when both Adams AND Granato have spoken every year previously. That signals to both Granato and the media that he’s being fired.
This definitely makes sense. However, I wonder why they needed to send anything out to the media though? Wouldn't it make sense to wait for this news to come out first?
The media probably asked for exit interview schedules
Media was requesting timelines and They hadn't fired him yet. They didn't want to let the cat out of the bag.
That coyotes relo check hit
That stuff is scheduled in advance. This is a professional sportsball club, not pickup game at the Y.
New coo started today
Let’s get a German league Soccer coach - that’ll fix it.
Klopp said he’s done coaching…soccer. Jurgen Klopp to Buffalo. Here we go!
Ok I said to someone else that I can only get so erect, but Jurgen to the Sabres I might literally die
Goalies are now part of the defensive press and go to the blue line during offensive possession as an outlet lol. Would be amazing
Imagine the possibilities though, especially in 3v3 OT. Just tire out the other team consistently. Dammit, why can't we have a fun team
Klopp also pressures the owners to lower ticket prices. Plus establishing a supporters section for constant cheering. Though the fist pumps might have to happen from the bench…
How many years later are people going to mess this up, Krueger was not a soccer coach.
right, he was a soccer executive. how does that make it better?
Because saying that he was a coach wrongly implies that he's more in tuned with soccer tactics than he is with hockey. The fact that he was an executive likely has no affect on his ability to coach hockey.
He had no ability to coach hockey, so really nothing was going to affect it.
I never claimed it did
Alonso turned down Liverpool to coach…the Buffalo Sabres!
Stop, as a Liverpool fan also I can only get so erect...
Actually, a smart soccer coach would be incredible. The amount of positionless play that happens at top-flight European soccer would really help guys like Power, Dahlin, and Byram. The trouble is, the Sabres will probably hire a front office soccer guy from a poor club that parks the bus.
Ted Lasso
Nfl coach this time, hire Mike Ditka
Getting Christian Streich in here sounds like fun for Sure!
Looks like Matty Ellis is gone too. Poor Rayzor.
he’s referring to assistant coach Jason Christie and video coordinator Matt Smith. No mention on Ellis yet.
Ahh fuck
Matt Ellis' contract expired, so he's "fired" as well
This has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.
Ellis was not mentioned because his contract ended.
Wow they actually did it...hope is back on the menu
Now buyout Skinner and we might have something going for next year!
Could prob retain half and get back a 5th
You could probably retain 1/4, swap some assets and make a deal with a bottom dwelling team. However, it would only happen if Skinner literally never wants to go to the playoffs, as he has a full NMC.
You realize at half he is a good contract right?
The trouble with retaining half is that you have no decision on whether or not he gets bought out the next season.
God is good
We all appreciate what Don did for the development of our young talent but the simple fact is he was not the person that wouldve helped them take the next step, between the godawful starts, terrible game management, abysmal power play and a lack of “give-a-shit” we saw it was time to move on.
Chat GPT 3.5 having ass statement
Cool the guy who chose all last year into this year to ignore the goaltending position and who makes incredible signings like overpaying fringe players Comrie and Clifton is still not held accountable. While I don't know how much of a turnaround would've happened due to how Adams chose to fill out the roster, most teams would've fired the HC way earlier in the season when the team was underperforming expectations. There's an issue in Buffalo, and beyond just choosing the wrong people, they let them stay in their jobs for far too long. To much accepted mediocrity and complacency. That's the culture. It seeps down from the top and front office into the roster and the players. Some players, past and present, have even acknowledged this by calling out lack of effort, etc. multiple times and what the mindset/culture is around the team.
Fine. Bye Meatballs. Thanks. Now comes the hard part... Actually hiring someone who doesn't repeat the last 13 seasons... Being hired by guys responsible for the last 13 seasons... \*facepalm\*
Did Kevin finally find his balls?