Tondas

Why is Risto never in the "C" conversation?

I'm close to this. Substitute Botterill for Drury and I'm in (still all Sabres alumni).

Sorry if this was already asked. Does anyone have any insight into why the Pegulas didnt like the way GMTM operated? Was he a boozer, foul-mouthed, crude, misogynistic (why Kim may not have liked him)? Or was it strictly organizational, i.e. bad judgement, hired too many cronies, poor internal reporting structure (if any at all)? It didnt seem all wins/losses related hence the mantra of structure, discipline, character and communication.

Kinda looks like Eichel's last press conference,

This 100%. Keeping the Sabres/Bills in WNY gave Pagula some leeway. But the guy never impressed as a great businessman. The guy can't talk his way out of a paper bag and has run a small businness that was fortunate in and up-and-coming energy business. Good for him. Sort of like a president that I know. Watch the presser on Friday. This guy is no genius businessman, but a small business owner way over his head and has no experience running a muli-layered, sports franchise. Not many people have and it's a difficult skill to acquire. I don't blame Pegula, but I think that his being a billionaire has given him credibilty as a good businessman. Becoming rich doesn't necessarily make you a good manager or leader. We are seeing this now. I sincerely hope Terry and Kim realize this now, and hand the keys off to a professional.

Simple, straight forward, and I think the best course of action as well.

I agree with the Reinhart expendability. Sell now with all you mentioned coupled with the prestige of the #2 overall pick ringing in GM's ears.

How can an ex player (a marginal one at that) not see the value in building relationships with his players? I could see someone who never played professionally (e.g. Hitchcock, Bowman) doing that, but.... Oh wait, they both have cups. I'm not sure what my point is anymore.

Thanks Drunkard, finally a Trailer Park Boys reference. Drink!

Guys, it's been a tough season but I had a blast interacting with you. You are some funny motherfuc*ers. We'll win that cup some day. And if we don't, I'll still have fun because of you guys.

Risto on a 2 game goal scoring streak.

Not sure if that's his game, but I'd like to see Nylander carry the puck more.

I'm torn on Gio. I think we need to move on and give others a chance and pick a new captain. But where are we going to find 15 goals and the leadership and versatility.

More of that, please!

Olli Maatta would have looked good in the blue and gold.

6 of one, a half dozen of the other. I know, lame, but the booze is kicking in.

Well said, GoPre. I don't understand it either.

Last time I wished this hard for a period to come and go, I was 16 and my girlfriend was 15.

So far I like 35, 48, 70 and 63.

I'm done with the concept of Zemgus.

Yeah, I was looking for someone to blame. Hard to fault either Linus or ERod. I think it was just a good play by the Lightning.

I do. Not as analytical as Lorentz and did not have a feel for the game like Jim did. Plus, Hannigan was there for the romance years of the Sabres so I think he may have been rated a little higher than what he really brought.

No, just said when he does, he will be all in for his family's wishes.

Not that Brad May is that bad, but they've never been able to adequately replace Jim Lorentz.

Top corner glove side save. How refreshing.