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Butcher hasn't been met with the intensity of the Vesey watch from last summer, but, I happen to think within this system and especially with our lack of depth at D, Butcher could be a more valuable signing even though Vesey had a slightly higher prospect rating. If Butcher signs, JBot will have added 4 key pieces to the D corps for next to nothing (sorry, Marcus and Tyler) --- Scandella, Antipin, Beaulieu and Butcher --- add to that depth signing of Tennyson and the hope of Guhle and Housley as coach, we might have a significant upgrade at D (again, from a low starting point)

get er done 8/$84 Signing will take place this weekend !

Let's not confuse "change" with "progress", the two words have very different meanings. As for Boomers vs. Millenials, I am neither, but suffice it to say I'll take the "get off my lawn" guy over the teet sucking spoiled rotten millenial all day, any day.

Like the early years of Walking Dead, which routinely shocked fans with the killing of major characters, I would like to have seen Jamie get lit up by the dragon in front of Tyrion's eyes -- if they weren't ready to "go there" with his character, it would have been better than the lame ending. Other than that one part, I thought the episode was phenomenal, best of the season by far.

Bogo, Moulson and Gorges in that order Need the cap space in 2018-19, not 17-18

+1 I think I hate hypocrisy more than anything. It is so pervasive in today's society on all sides.

Unfortunately I think his futility will get between his ears and it will be even harder for him to fix.

I heard that concept before with Moulson, while I love it, how practical is it ? Right now, all teams are at cap floor, will someone actually struggle to get there next year ?

Sabres in good shape this year Next year is the killer 2019-2020 gets better, once you drope Moulson, Pommer off books

I'm thinking more Ullmark starting and Chad staying as backup -- at total cost of $3.5M, vs. Lehner at $5M himself

Perfect contract. My main issue was ensuring a 1-year deal, Sabres cap situation will be VERY tricky in 2018-19 season with Moulson, Pommer and Bogo all on the books and big raises in store for Eichel and Reinhart and the Kane issue. A 1-year deal allows Sabres to go with a C Johnson-Ullmark option for goalie cap hit of <$4M/year to free up space

I prefer Baptiste and Bailey due to size and scoring I think E Rod could be a replacement "C" to Larsson / Girgs for cost sake -- will need $1M/year players somewhere on roster

Anything to get Reinhart as 3rd center and "skate 3 lines" like in the Drury-Briere-Roy days Pouliot - Eichel - Okposo Girgs - ROR - Pominville Kane - Reinhart - Bailey Moulson - Larsson - Fasching Heard Bailey as right shot can play left wing, could sub him instead of Girgs and get: Pouliot - Eichel - Okposo Bailey - ROR - Pominville Kane - Reinhart - Baptiste Girgs - Larsson - Fasching

LW depth is issue, but, would anyone feel better about it if we still had Foligno and Ennis ?

If Kane can: 1- stay out of trouble off-ice 2- stay healthy 3-reduce his low percentage shots He'd be worth extension How big are those IF's ?

If it came down to protecting Ennis and leaving Carrier exposed vs. protecting Carrier and leaving Ullmark exposed, I'm more comfortable losing Carrier vs. Ullmark. That seems to be the Buffalo media scenario. I'm still hoping JBot negotiated a way to lose a bad contract, hopefully BOGO or maybe Moulson

Wishful thinking, but, I believe the deal in place is for BOGO and the only reason Carrier was left unprotected was to signal confidence to Ennis.

More likely was the TPegs made it clear the objectives for the season and GMTM knew he had failed to deliver In end, with JBOT hire, I am much more comfortable with GMTM firing

Russ Brandon has an indefensible record as a sports executive in Buffalo. In over two decades of his involvement with these franchises (16+ with Bills, 4 with Sabres) the teams have not made the playoffs. His name should be in the Thesaurus as a synonym for LOSING. The fact he is still employed, let alone with expanded responsibilities is an absolute joke. Why he is defended ad nauseam on this and other boards is baffling. The sooner both these franchises move on from him the better

Spot on Pegula uses "Christian values" as short hand for wanting someone with character, integrity, honesty, openness, collaboration, teamwork etc. etc. I don't believe he cares whether that person is Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Atheist as long as they have the list of values he covets --- if he does care about their religion or non-religion, then he is WRONG

What should tip the scale is whether someone operates in his/her life with a high degree of integrity.

Fair enough From TPegs comments, I don't think he felt Murray was a leader. I liked him as a fan, but, I think he lacked the qualities of someone who sets strategy, builds consensus and drives execution. Clearly the owner(s) felt he didn't communicate (which is essential to leading) As for church, character -- I've made this point before, finding leaders that have character and integrity are paramount to building a winning culture. Nobody will change my mind there. Some folks believe strong faith is a proxy and an indication of character and integrity. I just don't like when generalizations are made, especially when the essential tenants of belief systems are in play. In the end, character matters, integrity matters and how someone demonstrates those qualities is more about behaviors and actions in real life then where or if they worship. I think T Pegs has the right vision, i.e. wants character.

Character means having integrity Please stop the about TPegs wanting people who attend church, that's a leftist slam against Christians as though going to church is somehow a bad thing The fact is character, integrity, honesty are essential qualities to leaders in every industry and business Read some leadership books people Jeez

Yes First answer was no, afterward he implied the first person hired will determine structure

Sports has the most objective measuring stick of success, win or lose, it's that simple. If you win, you are successful. If you lose, you are not. Showing a profit is an alternative measuring stick that I (and most fans) have no interest in and I'd go as far as saying most owners view profit as secondary motivation. As for PSE, If you think for a minute that the Pegulas care whether they make money or not on these franchises you are crazy. Of all owners, they have acted without regard for profit as the main motivator in their decisions. So, I give them credit for that, but, blame for not succeeding on their (and our) primary measurement, winning It's that simple