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I think they are going to have an internal cap. We are about to begin (continue?) a very dark era for the Buffalo Sabres. Maybe I'll root for Winnipeg.

Prepare to be let down

I'm not overly optimistic about Adams but I'm definitely not envious of any of the NHLs old guard. Particularly, one that had something to do with the NHLs disciplinary system. Arguably, the worst run group in any sport.

Good?

I feel exactly the opposite way

That would have generated revenue

I don't think performance had anything to do with any Sabres employees firing. They just didn't want to or couldn't pay anyone.

Thanks for laying out what I've been screaming from the roof top. They scuttled their staff because they can't pay them. They aren't making money. So rather than furlough or ask everyone to take pay cuts, they chopped off the whole damn head. Going to make for some interesting organization rebuilding.

He was on the press conference with the Pegulas and Adams.

It also wasn't long ago when the Pegulas were supposedly making money.

Not sure his source but Kevin Oklobzija just said Casey Mittlestadt had a clause in his contract stipulating he could not be sent down to the minors for his first full pro season. He's doing an interview on 95.1 in Rochester.

Potayto potahto. It would stand to make sense as what exactly are their revenue streams on June 17th, 2020. I can't think of any. WGR?

Yes! Terry needed to get his FICO score up so they can secure funding for a new Bills stadium! ?

He wasn't fired because of his performance. They didn't want to pay an AHL coach to do nothing until 2021. They are broke.

Well if he's referring to the $3 mill they spent on Wilson, Nelson, Gilmore, Remy and Hammond; I agree. Plenty of more bang for your buck available for the minors.

Here is where the rub is. He's right about fans here wanting a tough team. More than tough, they want winning. So build a team that is both. Tough and good. They don't need to be mutually exclusive.

He did. It was interesting that he went right to debt and not talk of revenue.

We've seen other broke ass owners try to implement the heavy prospect lineups. Some of the worst Amerks teams I've ever seen were using that philosophy. It doesn't work for development or for winning.

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All of this screams it's about finances. It was mentioned several times during the press conference. They are dumping solid hockey people, minus Botterill, across the board. Taylor and Sexton didn't do a damn thing to deserve to be let go. The Amerks were poised to be a very solid contender this year. Adams was in a position built on finances. It isn't just a little coincidental that the Sabres unload anyone cashing a paycheck and hire the one guy who would have insight as to how much the Pegulas could save by ***** canning everyone? The Pegulas are cash poor and are doing every thing they can to stay financially solvent. Convince me I'm wrong.

Fair enough. I'm thinking their payables were outweighing their income and they hit the eject button to remain financially solvent. You're a smart guy, I'm sure you can put the pieces together. And I don't mean that in a snarky PA kinda way.

Uh huh What are their revenue streams today?

These fools acting bahroke,

Honestly this changes how I view his convos with PA. He looks like he's skyping from a teenagers room not to mention his appearance is uh... interesting.

I understand but as the messenger, that's a hell of a conversation to have. "Hey Terry Jason here" "How you doing Jason" "So you know how Carter really struggled at times this season" "I'm aware" "Turns out he just needed glasses" "Click"