Kruppstahl

If they are actually close to making this a done deal, these details and a whole lot more will be ironed out in great detail. That's what contracts are for.

I mentioned it in the other thread, but Adam Benigni has confirmed the reports from Wawrow that talks are ongoing with Babcock. Multiple sources reporting talks going on right now doesn't suggest Babcock is returning to Detroit, do they?

What's your name? I mean a "pop" as in Canadian for a beer or something alcoholic. My preference would be a good single malt Scotch. Not sure what you are into.

Are you suggesting that the Knox/Bowman years were less than stellar around here!? :P

I would hope so.

Adam Benigni confirming the Wawrow reports that Sabres are in talks with CROMO are correct. I can't imagine discussions going on between Sabres and CROMO at this point in time if CROMO wanted to stay in Detroit. But we have to see how this plays out.

This is interesting. "Word" is all over the place suggesting that Babcock is gonna take the cash and come to Buffalo. I think we have 2 viable, but opposed, opinions here. One says Babcock will stay put and his feeling around was designed to get a better offer from Detroit. The other suggests he is coming to Buffalo! News of the decision can't come soon enough. :w00t:

I'm not digging your gang culture mentality that says "the guy I know is OK, the new guy I don't know is not OK." But then I'm not of college age anymore. Go in peace, my Sabre friend!

Well yes, in theory. The reality here is that Terry Pegula is likely involved in these sorts of decisions, with the input of Tim Murray of course. Tim has to dance on the fence with regard to pleasing his boss (Pegula) and being his own man. That can be tough. I think Pegula has the potential to impose his will in hockey operations when the mood strikes. Two examples: the additions of Christian Ehrhoff and Ville Leino. I believe both of those, particularly the latter, were the idea of Terry Pegula, individually. Their signings were facilitated by Regier of course, not Murray. But I don't think Regier would have necessarily signed either on his own accord. My point is that Pegula has shown that he will impose his will when he wants to. At least as far as I can tell. Please practice what you preach my Sabres loving friend. Fair enough and duly noted!

I never said I do. I suggest that, in my experience, people in Babcock's position do not consider ancillary factors like what the family thinks. If they did, they wouldn't be nearly as successful as Babcock has become. Do you see my point?

Don't really know if you are being serious, sarcastic, facetious, stupid, or what. Needless to say, that wasn't my point! But on the logical fallacy chart, your straw man argument earns a 9.8 for technical merit! For artistic presentation, 9.9! Well done!

Are you suggesting Murray would be fired if Babcock is hired because there would be a power struggle or personality clash? I am not sure that is the case, but none of us here knows that, for sure.

How the hell do you know anything about me? You are shockingly ignorant. Enjoy your youth! Life is short.

Pessimist! Damn you to hell! :w00t: :w00t:

No! I have been following the story like everyone here. I don't think he comes here. Wanting him to come here doesn't change that. That's my point! Huh? Have you ever worn ice skates in your life? Be honest now.

So if a poster spouts out complete for 10,000 posts, he has credibility? Got it. Don't want to tell us your age, huh? OK.

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Agreed on all points.

I guess you are like what? 18? 20? 22 years old?

This decision is a very personal type of thing to be made by Mike Babcock with, perhaps, the input of his family. Guys in Babcock's position don't usually care too much about what the family thinks, however. In my experience at least. No one knows what's going to happen. I hope it is still as open as some sources suggest. Right.

Hey thanks man! Well, whatever. Wait. I change my mind. I think Babcock will come here and we will win the Cup next year! Woo hoo! Go Sabres! Is that how it works in your reality? :w00t:

I vote for "CRO-MO" which of course is short for "Cro-Magnon Man." Babcock has a certain je ne sais quoi about him that shouts out "Upper Paleolithic" if you ask me. :unsure:

I voted "NO." I have a magic ability to distinguish between desired outcome and reality. Lots of sports fans don't.

Not true at all! Nor do I really know what you are talking about! LOL. But this "hyperbole" ###### has to stop. Period. PS: Quicksandmonster: I am going to buy you a pop too and we are going to talk military history, movies, fantasy novels, and video games!

OK! We are going to have to wait. I don't think it's over yet! I'm not sure Babcock himself knows what he wants to do right now, which favors the Sabres.