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I disagree. I’m repeating myself but I really believe this entire disaster of a season will be blamed on the pandemic.

Boom goes the dynamite! 🧨🧨🧨

One other thought...even if you don't drop the gloves, get in the guys face, and give him a shove, or even a short jab to the head with glove on. Anything is better than NOTHING.

If standing up for yourself is just dropping the gloves and bear hugging the opponent, just do it. If you happen to take a punch or two, it's not going to ruin you...and who knows, maybe you will take a wild swing and connect. One thing is for sure...you will gain much respect from the fans, the coaches, and maybe even some of your wussy teammates.

I've been waiting for someone to bring up the rookie success of Jarvis in the AHL. At least there is no crying about passing on Rossi due to his COVID issues. At least not yet...give it a year. 😂

How has UPL played so far?

The real question is before Covid hit, was 716 profitable for the Pegula’s?

Not putting in a claim for Stalock is a joke. Hutton clearly isn't working out, Ullmark is out for a month, and the season is fading fast. What could it hurt to bring in Stalock? It is a no brainer, no risk move. ...or is Hutton such a good soldier, that they can't possibly kick him to the curb?

I don't even think Adams would broach the subject with the Pegula's. I honestly believe he is in a position of "don't rock the boat, stay the course". Now if the Pegula's are the ones initiating the topic, that is a completely different story. Same goes for major moves such as trading Eichel or Reinhart.

I absolutely believe this. There is ZERO chance that Adams has the power to fire Ralphie.

My previous post was poorly worded. Yes, I know who Earl is. Yes, I know Earl was a beer vendor at all Aud events. No, he is not whom I am referring to. LOL

No..he was at the indoor soccer games. It will come to me eventually.

$$$ and a chance to play with Jack, put up big numbers, and then use the season as a springboard to his last big multi-year deal.

There was no reason to open in the fall. If they opened without arena events or summer time crowds, the place would die a quick death. My guess is maybe they open in the summer...at the earliest.

Never ate there, only stopped a few times for a beverage, but I always heard the food was underwhelming and over priced.

Im hijacking the thread, and not sure it it was the Stallions or the Blizzard, but they had a guy who dressed in a white tux, and was sort of the team mascot/cheerleader. Anyone remember his name? Googled, but no luck.

Is Jack just an unlikeable "mass-hole"? Clearly he hasn't won over the fanbase they way Josh Allen has.

Hahaha. Stallions then the Blizzard or the other way around?

The problem is clearly more than just Ralph, but what is the key move that needs to take place that will spark the franchise, and get them out of this decade long downward spiral? I don't have the answer. 😞

Some good points made, but mostly typical WGR caller "over the top" fake anger. Most points have been discussed here over and over again.

Who said that? I understand a new stadium is at least 5 years away. I'm just thinking about what their master plan might be.

Fine...then go find Rudy and Randy Pecorora(or whatever their names where), and revive the Buffalo Blizzard and the indoor soccer league. That would be right up his alley.

Bravo. Take a bow. 👏

For those who think the Pegula’s will sell the Sabres in the near future, think again. I believe the plan is still to build the Bills new stadium in the cobblestone/HSBC Atrium/Perry Projects area, and they will have their little kingdom complete...Sabres, Bills, stadium, arena, harbor center, PSE HQ, Labbatt brew house, 716, etc... Of course from a Sabres fan perspective, none of this is good news. Any owner who can run a hockey team so poorly over a decade, gives fans NO HOPE that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The Pegula’s have backed themselves into a corner, and will continue to dig their heels in. I think they realize they screwed up with hiring Ralph & Kevyn, and on top of that got rid of numerous hockey side of the business positions. I don’t think they change anything in the off-season in terms of off-ice staff, and make minimal changes to the team. I don’t believe Adams has the stones to deal any major pieces off the team except for pending UFA’s...Hall, Staal and Montour. The biggest problem with that? Massive fan base revolt...playing in front of a half filled arena come the fall. Where is the shining star that is the future of the Sabres and gives the fans something to believe in? Ownership, GM, HC, Players...how about none of them?