Alflives Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said: I prefer the untold riches. You can always buy or rent the chicks. I prefer (you know who) for Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Just now, Alflives said: I prefer (you know who) for Tanev Not so sure he's into short furry aliens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Damn I'm getting old, wasn't he a first round pick in 1994? I was gonna say, I remember him as a player, not an executive, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono2009 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Scratch of Mike Gillis/Henning/Gilman to Sabres......maybe another team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, SabreFan1 said: They went with a smart young guy (has a Masters Degree) who knows the game and was part of the reason why the Penguins are successful. I think if he can get along with everybody then he has a chance to succeed. My biggest worry is that Pegula may decide to hire a president of hockey operations and a power struggle ensues. I doubt that would happen though since the Pegulas learned their lesson with LaFontaine. Depends on the terms, if its more around team culture and the business/marketing side, I don't see a need for conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, SabreFan1 said: There's such a thing as CDC cred? most of the mod's hate me... does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, S'all Good Man said: Depends on the terms, if its more around team culture and the business/marketing side, I don't see a need for conflict. They already have a team president doing the business and marketing side. Russ Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, SabreFan1 said: They already have a team president doing the business and marketing side. Russ Brandon. well there you go. no need to add another one. Maybe a capologist or something but thats up to the new GM. It will be interesting to see his next moves, particularly what he does with Kane and on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, S'all Good Man said: well there you go. no need to add another one. Maybe a capologist or something but thats up to the new GM. It will be interesting to see his next moves, particularly what he does with Kane and on D. I just don't want them to be influenced by things like this. http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/20/mike-harrington-tankmaster-gone-pegula-needs-hire-hockey-czar-get-way/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Penguins GM Jim Rutherford sure thinks the Sabres chose well.... http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/11/sabres-get-no-1-pick-botterill-penguins-gm-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, SabreFan1 said: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford sure thinks the Sabres chose well.... http://buffalonews.com/2017/05/11/sabres-get-no-1-pick-botterill-penguins-gm-says/ Would you have expected him to say otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, HI5 said: Would you have expected him to say otherwise? There's praise and then there's pumping up someone's tires. Rutherford definitely pumped up Botterill's tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDavyCrockett Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 13 hours ago, SabreFan1 said: They went with a smart young guy (has a Masters Degree) who knows the game and was part of the reason why the Penguins are successful. I think if he can get along with everybody then he has a chance to succeed. My biggest worry is that Pegula may decide to hire a president of hockey operations and a power struggle ensues. I doubt that would happen though since the Pegulas learned their lesson with LaFontaine. The Penguins are successful because they have 2 generational centers, 1 elite all-around defenseman, and clutch goalie(s). The aforesaid players elevate the play of those around them- thus allowing young players on ELCs to step into the lineup and thrive by sheer good fortune of getting to play and develop alongside such players. Guentzel, Sheary, Rust, Kunackhl, Dumoulin, Maata, et al are examples of this. The above, along with the fact that they have a coach who has a total buy-in from his roster and coaches to their strengths. Good for the Sabres if Botteril can at least address this part by bringing in a coach antithetical to the atrocity that was Dan Bylsma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hmmm! I took a sports psychology course from his dad at the U of W. He was also a regular guest lecturer in some coaching programs. Not to mention Olympic and pro sports teams outside my scope. I have heard for some time Jason was a strong candidate. His dad was very sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, McDavyCrockett said: The Penguins are successful because they have 2 generational centers, 1 elite all-around defenseman, and clutch goalie(s). The aforesaid players elevate the play of those around them- thus allowing young players on ELCs to step into the lineup and thrive by sheer good fortune of getting to play and develop alongside such players. Guentzel, Sheary, Rust, Kunackhl, Dumoulin, Maata, et al are examples of this. The above, along with the fact that they have a coach who has a total buy-in from his roster and coaches to their strengths. Good for the Sabres if Botteril can at least address this part by bringing in a coach antithetical to the atrocity that was Dan Bylsma. You did notice where I said he was "part of", right? He was the GM of a very good AHL team that produced pretty good players for the big team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastDave Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think Pittsburgh made a mistake not keeping Botterill. Their current gm Rutherford is 68 years and even though he said he is not ready to retire he should be thinking about it. They could always bump him up the management ladder and give Botterill the gm spot at the end of this season, but that is not the way things went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 2017-05-11 at 8:05 AM, Mackcanuck said: I wonder how long he will last until Mrs. Pegula fires him? Damn she was a tough bruiser on the d-line at Harvard....beat Linden at arm wrestling 3x at the owners meeting when they agreed to give Vegas the cup in 2021. We lost Horvat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Eichel interview this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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