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Not at all but frankly if my feelings were what they are expressing I wouldn't be here. Personally I could care less. Just asking an honest question. Sorry that seems to bother you, PA. Maybe some postings make me think I should "move to France". Seems you're not giving me the same benefits you're giving them in expressing their opinions.

Wow! Why are you here then?

While I have said I would prefer experience I'm not opposed to hiring Taylor if we're not going with NHL head coaching experience. He's, by all reports, done a good job in Rochester and why would we not consider him?

I would go with Taylor in that case as well.

I said it before, although it would probably never happen, we could do worst than hiring Ruff. I know not many would agree.

News Bulletin!!!!!!!!!! PA has gone off the rails. Continuing coverage on SabreSpace.

Sorry but you lost the election. Too large of a majority for recount.

What's ridiculous is your fanatical speculation and panic mode.

I'm a veteran and so sick of "thank you for your service" and putting the hero label on every Tom,Dick and Harry who ever was or is in the service. Save it for the fireman, rescue worked who saved your life. My son is in law enforcement and is more threatened than I was.

This should mean the perceived security of the GM may be an important consideration on whether he wants to sign with a team.

Almost every complaint you would probably have with the vast majority of owners.

Question for PA. What exactly did the Pegulas do to get your anger against them. It's like it was there from the day they bought the franchise. I'm not one who has complete confidence in their handling things but I do think they are the best owners, all things considered, since the Knox brothers who unfortunately didn't have deep enough pockets.

How many coaches with that criteria are around looking to be hired?

The point I'm making is , yes I'm for getting AV or another e r experienced head coach but if we're going for a Sheldon Keefe why not promote from within?

Unless he's offered something elsewhere.

I've already said I want someone with NHL experience as a head coach. If we're not going in that direction then let's promote Chris Taylor who already knows our players and familiar with the organization. Sheldon Keefe may be fine but why him over Taylor?

True. On the other hand how many head coaching positions are available and due you pass when the opportunity presents itself?

Just maybe Babcock is overrated if he's going to possibly be available? We fans get focused on one guy sometimes. TMac , as you referred to him, may end up elsewhere. There are other coaches out there who will/are available. Botterill hopefully knows who they are and who fits here.

My guess would be that Botterill has a list of guys he's targeting and probably is contacting each one and will zone in on them as be has evaluated them. Much like you would operate in the draft I would think.

Got the feeling we may be counting chickens before they're hatched. First reports much more like it's getting done. Later reports we're just one team looking at trying to get him.

I'm not sure I even want him now.

He meets the profile of experience and has won. Edmonton? Who knows but he did get to playoffs once with less talent than on paper they have now.

Not a terrible idea. He could keep the seat warm for Chris Taylor.

I'm thinking the opposite. Young GM, young players we need more experience not less. Having said that it will be whoever Botterill thinks team needs.

I am in the minority probably that would seriously consider Ruff. Don't think he was the problem when they let him go. First choice? Maybe not but to be considered ? Absolutely.