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I've got U-Verse, they don't carry it. :(

I can't sign into NHL GameCenter. WTF! Nevermind, works now.

Oh don't get me wrong, I really look forward to the day when Z is C. We all know it's coming. That's if Ott doesn't come back (crossing my fingers hoping he does). I guess I'm just leery about pushing somebody so young into positions they may not be ready for and then watch them suffer trying to find their game i.e. Myers and Grigorenko. Maybe he is ready, you might be right. I guess my post was more in defense of Stafford than it was against Z. I've got no problem with Stafford at least getting an A back with the way he has progressed.

There is no story and this needs to die already. The Buffalo News clowns need to follow in PLF's footsteps and resign. They are an embarrassment to journalism.

Probably why he's sitting on it at the moment. He's definitely matured, I think he knows it's best to take time to think it over.

It is a rather significant event. But it's not something that needs to be dwelled on past this weekend. Talks about how bad an owner Pegula is, people jumping to conclusions, blame being placed here and there, people placing doubts about the future of the team, etc. It's silly. Regardless of the circumstances all this appears to be is a conflict of too many 'yes men'. Instead of letting the tension getting the better of everybody, one of them left. It doesn't need to be any more than that.

Maybe it's just me, but I think some people are really over-reacting.

Don't count on it. This is the type of stuff those hacks feed on.

I don't see why Stafford wouldn't be considered one of the leaders. Put his lack of production (pre-Nolan) aside and he's not that bad of a player. Every interview I've heard with him is professional, he's taken all the criticism with a grain of salt and when he's not producing he does bring other aspects to his game. He's not a liability. I think it's way too early for Z to be a captain, or even an A for that matter. Myers might be due for an A soon. But the captain, in my opinion, should be Ehrhoff or Stafford. Stafford might deserve it more because he does have seniority.

Nice post.

I'm sure there could have been a better resolution. If I were given that position and given the impression that I had free reign, I would have questioned Pegula as to whether or not I was actually a figurehead or not. Regardless of the stuation, PLF could have waited until after the deadline, just for PR's sake. If this does go as deep as disagreements with Pegula's henchmen, I question said group. There shouldn't be a mob mentality when it comes to the front office execs. Either way, if this doesn't affect Nolan and his future with the team, this shouldn't be that much of a big deal. It could be as simple as PLF thinking he was in way over his head. Who knows.

I wouldn't read too much into this, if Paul's info is accurate. PLF was hired to be a figurehead and he wasn't smart enough to realize it. Most of us could have told him that. Whether it was right or not, that's the way it is. The natives were getting restless and Pegula figured if he brought in somebody that the entire city knew and adored, it might settle things down a bit. I like PLF and I wish he stayed, it might make a difference in bringing in new UFA's. But if Tim Murray does it right there shouldn't be a need for somebody to be a cheerleader.

Thanks!

They've lost their appeal. I turned it off.

Ouch.... Matthew Barnaby ‏@MattBarnaby3636 4m Pegula took over looking for a Stanley Cup. This team has just been a comics dream since his arrival. They do have a great dressing room tho So you're 3rd line material for the Sabres?

:lol:

Where did all the new posters come from?

Schopp's on vacation.

I always thought there were too many people in power. I too thought Patty was just an 'ambassador'.

If this has nothing to do with Nolan, and Nolan wants to stay...... I can deal with that. I like Patty, but I like Nolan more.

So Nolan makes an untalented team look good, there is some front office turmoil, a new GM comes in and offers Nolan a low paying contract. Nolan walks. Déjà vu?

I thought they were in the process of removing the interim tag and giving Nolan an extension.

:D

Less than one week before the trade deadline, major shakeup in the front office, and WGR is talking about basketball. Who the hell in BFLO gives a ###### about basketball this week?

http://fansided.com/2014/03/01/rumor-pat-lafontaine-buffalo/#!xWkFI