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To be precise a contributor to that site tweeted it. And unnamed sources are a staple of journalism. Wouldn't confirmation have to come from the team or league? Having said all that, it doesn't seem like there's much to go on here. I just don't think your reasons are good ones.

Fingers crossed. The timing is also interesting. Did I miss the earlier reporting that there was a serious party interested in buying?

A mini opening to express my view that a new coach should always come in with his own trainers, equipment people, medical staff etc. I am not convinced a part of the toxic, losing atmosphere with the Sabres doesn't reside in all those people who are in the ears of the players. I'd toss broadcasters, team media people, alumni in that mix. Make a clean sweep, Berube.

For baseless rumour (h/t Smell) mongering, it got the big hitters in the media to run it down. That tells me there's smoke but maybe not yet fire. No way Wawrow et al were going to ignore the Internet chatter. Then the news that there has been an NHL approved party interested in buying the team. Think that happens by accident? Approval implies due diligence by the league re: the interested party. Seems like a big deal. Does the league want TP to sell? Is he not selling out of spite? Was the offer merely too low? So while this wasn't the pants anaconda I was hoping for, my garter snake is still at half staff as I write this. If Thorny likes this post, all bets are off.

Well this turned out to be a ***** shrinker.

How am I supposed to work with the old ladies the rest of the night with raging wood? They'll think I've been sampling from the med cart (again).

After watching that interview, I'm more convinced Alex is the best choice.

Tons of Sabres playoff games posted in their entirety on YT. We pick one. We pick one of those watch party/watch together sites that allow a group to watch the same video at the same time. We watch. And post. And pretend. Who's in?

Stebbins. I also can't remember the screen name. He's been gone for awhile. Active on Twitter. Posted this beauty... @Sabres Fan in NS

The other thing that seemed to go unchecked was KA saying the cost of getting forward help over the summer was too high. The obvious follow on... What was the cost of not acting? A playoff berth, innit? Innits, go home. Little pissants.

I couldn't get through the whole thing. Did anyone ask Kevyn about The Brawndo Question... Whether he now has the freedom to spend to the cap, etc.? Mike seemed to trigger KA with a question about Terry. How dare someone mention the owner's name? KA gave a rousing defense of Terry and he did say, I think, that Terry provides all the resources he asks for/needs. So why isn't he asking for more? Still waiting for the day the Sabres figure out a way to let us hear the media questions. Maybe they don't want us to? Would be smart, innit?

He didn't stay long. I don't think he felt he was afforded the appropriate level of respect.

How could a source know this?

It could be a nice spot to walk into. Someone else has done the dirty work. Add to the mix some roster control and an idea that Terry is willing to spend and agree to stay out of it. Great franchise tradition, fan base willing to come back with a vengeance, as close to a Canadian team as you can get etc.

The coaching tree angle is intriguing. It's the one kind of first timer that they could sell to the fans. Hey, this guy trained under a Cup winner and is in the next generation of great coaches.

Did anyone think DG would be here for Cup runs? He served his purpose. Adams might even be relieved they didn't sneak into the playoffs.

As an understanding before taking the job, yes.

They need to sell the fans on someone. It can't be a rookie coach. Not even Peca. It just can't be. If it's Ruff, it's a very good sign. I never thought he was fired but instead wanted out when he saw the tanking handwriting on the wall. For him to return it would mean 1. He has been assured Terry is committed to winning (read: spending) and 2. He will be given some control over the roster. Win-win. Then win.

Because each season is a chemistry experiment. You put different chemicals in the beaker and agitate. UPL of this season next season... Some good additions... The Tage of old... especially a new coach. The beaker could blow (if an explosion is what we're looking for). I feel you, but we've all come this far. Don't go wobbly on us. This is a good day. Also the goddamned second sunny day in a row! Where were you last Monday?

Of course. Maybe I had a brain fart, but isn't there precedent for GMs hiring assistants?

No we can't. We don't know him personally. Maybe some do, I dunno.

It's odd, innit? Leave it up to the next coach? Certainly Adams wouldn't saddle the next guy. But who picks assistants?

Good. I thought the video coach was actually pretty good. He's the review guy no? Interesting list tho. Please don't tell me...

Is there such a thing as honor? Would DG look in the mirror and say, "Donnie, this isn't your wheelhouse" and resign? He could leave with his head held reasonably high.

Adanato is growing on me. It might trigger Woody tho. He's had to tell many patients they have infected adanatos.