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Berube and Gallant amongst a few others did have interviews with the Sabres via zoom the past few days It would not surprise me if Adams mentioned Ruff replacing Granato in season, but was rebuffed by Pegula Ellis is not guaranteed a spot behind the bench One member of the staff will be a coach in waiting as mentioned before. Appert is my guess. If it was Peca, I doubt Lavy or the Rangers would block him from moving. Ruff will spend a lot of time around the Amerks over the next few weeks getting know the prospects as well as Appert. And @Thorny if this does go south, your prediction will come true next offseason. That’s a reason why Adams hired Lindy he knows they can work together.

Beane mentioned they do not have first round grades on 28 players this year. Thursday should be interesting

The Sabres would have a pretty good idea of what he would bring to the table. He has a relationship with Jason Karmanos, Sam Ventura and Mike Bales was on His Staff. In the unlikely event the Penguins let him go he should get consideration for the Sabres HC Position

MITTS with his first SC Playoff Goal

With the talk of the team’s leadership or more importantly lack there of I really do not see how they can bring him back

This version of the Sabres has a lot more talent than Bylsma’s Sabres. Eichel and Reinhart were first and second year players during their two seasons with him. Not sure that’s the best comparison, especially since Bylsma wore out his welcome with Crosby and Malkin very rapidly.

I do wonder if another Toronto First Round Exit spells the end for Sheldon Keefe. That could start a cascade as Dubas and Keefe are close from their days with Soo Greyhounds and possibly free up Sullivan.

I thought it was interesting who did not speak with media, Zemgus.

Thanks everyone hopefully I land something soon. As Kas23 mentioned large hospital groups and even Health Insurance Companies are buying up everything to maximize profits. Welcome to future of US Healthcare

Nothing worse than being on vacation and getting a text message from your boss that we need to talk when you get back. I reached out to him and asked what was up and he mentioned there was a reduction in workforce of 20-35% and that 75% of the physicians from our division where being laid off. It was done over a Zoom Meeting earlier that morning and of course the higher ups still had not shared the list of who was being cut with him( He is a very good friend of mine we have known each other since college so I know he wasn’t BSing me) I checked my work email and unfortunately I got an invite to the meeting and My Severance Package was emailed to me this morning. Gotta love the practice of maximizing profits for shareholders over patient care, but that’s healthcare now a days

TG mentions this

I have heard there is a non majority portion of the Sabres for sale. As Terry is actively looking for investors

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How about changing of the front office where Adams is moved to a different role while Jason Karmanos is promoted to GM and Sam Ventura to Associate GM. All the final hockey decisions would be made by Karmanos. Karmanos has been a part of three Stanley Cup winning Front Offices, Ventura has been part of two. They have a strong relationship with Mike Sullivan should he come available and Sullivan has worked with Bales in the past. Karmanos was Jim Rutherford’s first choice for the GM Job in Vancouver. Adams is the primary reason that Karmanos and Ventura are with the Sabres. They are responsible for the team drafting better and if they more control the team would be in a much better position moving forward. One such example would be having Luca Del Bella Cruz as a prospect over Leinonen.

I would rather keep him and see how he does with a new coach That being said. I would look around the league for teams that have cap issues and need to make moves. Vegas sticks out as a team that needs relief. Nicholas Roy has 3 years left on his deal at 3 million AAV with zero trade protection. He is your prototypical 4C, doesn’t give much if any offense but is a very good defender. As a former draft pick of theirs, is there a deal to be made around a Krebs for Roy Trade. I am worried about Chandler Stephenson as his metrics have really dropped this year and that he would not be able to come anywhere near this year production with the Sabres. Will Carrier on the other hand, sign me up. A Fourth Line of Greenway-Roy-Carrier would be an immense upgrade

I’m already picturing the Home Opener with the team wearing the goatheads coming out to a new video montage with Better Days playing in the background

All this and the fact his goaltenders could not stop a beach ball I would add Mike Sullivan onto the list of possibilities if he gets fired. Has a relationship with Jason Karmanos and Sam Ventura. His 3 year contract extension starts next season with a 5.5 million dollar AAV. The Sabres and Penguins could split that 50/50 while the Sabres give him a 3 year deal.

Hey Rod it’s Kevyn, I just let Donny go, know of anyone who might be interested or be a good candidate for the job? That’s how you get around tampering

I would also love to see the internal cap disappear, no more of this bottom five in league spending year after year

Most if not all experienced HC will want some guarantee that he and the GM that hired them get two full seasons especially from this owner If the drought does hit 14 years hopefully I am wrong