PromoTheRobot

Because it would force you to say something good about Adams. The horror.

He's been a disappointment for sure. But I don't see the need to lie about the job he's doing. In my opinion he drafts well, he tries to make deals but is stymied by NMCs. He still manages to make some deals. None are blockbusters but he's made some good moves like adding Zucker and trading for Byrum and McLeod. But players still have to play. And when someone complains about a losing culture, who's doing the losing?

It's hilarious how you're backtracking. First you said Adams was incompetent at drafting. Now you're saying it doesn't matter if he is competent at that one thing. Why do you feel compelled to make up stuff? Do you feel that because he's been a disappointment at his job you can just lie about whatever?

1) There are 32 AHL teams. 2) Rochester finished 6th overall in the regular season and made the final 8 in the Calder Cup tournament. 3) How is being in the top 20-25% make you middle of the pack?

And yet you felt the need to invent another flaw that could be easily disproved.

...that bad at drafting. The rest?

Yes, I know all of Adams flaws. But that comment about him not being able to draft a Mario Lemieux with 10 picks was just a forced dumb thing to say.

To be fair, that's true of every GM, right? BTW, Adams traded up to grab JJ in the 2nd round. So you're not sold on Benson and Kulich?

But his draft picks are pretty good. Ironic, huh?

LOL, so funny. So tell me, what Adams pick is a bust? Helenius? Östlund? Peterka? Benson? Kulich?

It's also hedging. To fix a problem you have to understand the problem.

Do you believe the last 14 seasons failed for the exact same reason?

No, but will we wait until the end of next season to turn negative? Everyone wants to be the first to say "I told you so." People are already hedging their bets saying this move changes nothing.

Lol, exactly.

So... Appert to scouting? Leone to Lindy's assistant? Lindy retires/gets moved up and Leone takes over?

The bigger question: How long before we are calling for Kekäläinen's head?

Se on vitun typerä idea. - per Google Translate Who knew "idea" means the same in Finnish?

Is he part of the Sabres plans moving forward?

If anyone cares: Charlotte smoked Laval in Game 1. I guess the Rocket blew their wad on the Amerks. https://theahl.com/news/checkers-barrage-grounds-rocket-in-game-1

The CPB at Bellingham decided to start searching Canadian vehicles more frequently. No explanation was ever given. No wonder folks are reticent to cross.

I have to wonder how enforceable that clause is since the NHL ultimately decides where their franchises play.

I think it was Botterill.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/politics/2025/05/28/schumer--numbers-show-drop-in-canadian-visitor-crossings https://buffalonews.com/news/local/article_2e46062e-abf4-4e64-a517-869c709274c1.html https://www.wxxinews.org/2025-05-28/new-york-international-bridge-crossings-plunge-compared-to-last-year

Atlanta is quite serious about bring the NHL back. I didn't pull that city out of thin air. "I don't think the prior two "visits" have any bearing on whether or not we would go back." - Gary Bettman on Atlanta returning to the NHL. May 9, 2025.

Are you high or just obtuse? I stand by my 35% claim. The stats, which you choose to ignore, bear that out. I added that any reduction hurts. I'm not moving goalposts. But if you want to invent something to give yourself an excuse to slink away, go ahead.