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  2. Lindy Must Be Next

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    39 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

    Lindy seems like a GMJK kind of coach.    I'll be surprised if he's fired.

    What I do expect is a shakeup in the scouting department, perhaps a few assistant coaches as well.

    I could live with some shakeup among the assistants.  The fact that Lindy had to keep the same old crowd was just.... weird.

  5. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    34 minutes ago, tom webster said:

    My experience is that most people over-promoted are the last to realize they are in over their head. In my opinion this doesn’t make them bad people.

    A couple thoughts on that:

    1. When someone advances to a new position, they invariably don't know all the job entails and they have to "fake it till they make it".  I've had my current position about 16 years now and there are still times I have to fall back on that.
    2. The people who are most likely to recognize they are in over their head are the smarter ones and they know to reach out for help.  But as @tom webster says, just because someone is in over their head doesn't make them a bad person.
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  6. Lindy Must Be Next

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    3 minutes ago, Taro T said:

    DeBoer, Leone, or even Prospal or Peca

     

    11 minutes ago, Doohickie said:

    If his guy is available, why not switch now?

    I understand the hesitation to move on from Lindy and hand it to Appert.  If one of the above are Jarmo's preference, go for it.

    Unless Jarmo starts off with a bang of a trade that clearly makes the team better, I think a coaching change is the way.

  7. Lindy Must Be Next

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    4 minutes ago, Taro T said:

    Eh, he lived to tell about it.  How many others could've made that claim?  😉 

    Playfair:  "My grandmother put shaving cream in my hand while I was sleeping once...."

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  8. Lindy Must Be Next

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    13 minutes ago, Weave said:

    I would be very surprised if it happened mid season

    I wouldn't be surprised if it happens within a week.  I think Jarmo knew this was happening and has been making plans.  If his guy is available, why not switch now?  Alternately, if Appert is a possibility for the long term, give him the interim tag now and give him 50 games to prove himself.

  11. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    3 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

    I think the best angle on this is that JK did well running a small market team with real money constraints. As such, he likely understands how to "actually" run a small market team with competence. I don't worry about Pegula pitching in more money if he can turn the team around; he is still a hockey fan at heart and has shown a willingness to spend money at times (Dahlin, Power even Eichel and Skinner for that matter) It all comes down to how JK can keep Pegula in the loop while simultaneously running the team like an actual hockey executive person.

    I think Kevyn's fault (which I initially thought was a strength) was that I got the impression he communicated two ways with Terry and got Terry's input/buy-in on all major moves.  I think he tried to steer the club in his desired direction, but within the constraints Terry put on him.

    I feel that Jarmo is aware of this dynamic and accepted the position only after putting boundaries in place with respect to Terry's inputs/buy-in/meddling.  I hope that he told Terry that while he appreciates that Terry is an avid fan, he needs to stay out of the decision making process, barring certain, pre-specified conditions.  Instead of the guardrails being on the GM, the guardrails will now be on the owner.

    In exchange for this freedom, Jarmo has promised certain milestones be reached with respect to making the playoffs, winning playoff series, etc., and if he doesn't make the promised milestones then Terry can re-evaluate Jarmo's position as GM.  Executive positions typically have expected targets/goals.  Terry will understand if Jarmo demands certain freedoms in exchange for commitments to team goals.

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  13. Lindy Must Be Next

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    I think Lindy Ruff is a good person, but I think his time is past.  Now that Kevyn is out, I think that Lindy (and the entire coaching staff) needs to be next.  My reasoning is this:

    1. Lindy has not been effective in getting the most out of this roster.
    2. I think the team is capable of making the playoffs as is.
    3. I expect Jarmo to make some moves to fill gaps that he sees.
    4. But otherwise, we're basically going to keep 80-90% of the current roster.
    5. The best way to get rid of the stank of losing and reset the team itself is with a new coach and staff.

    Fight me.

     

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  17. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    33 minutes ago, CallawaySabres said:

    Now they need to hire the first legit coach that is fired from a team where the message has staled. There are always some top guys let go because they have been there too long. Buffalo does not owe Lindy anything, especially at the expense of the fans. Don't wait until the end of the season. Try to save us as soon as possible.

    The only thing they owe Lindy, imo, is to give him the option to announce his own resignation rather than firing him/relieving him of duties.  They don't have to, but if he's gonna go, I'd like to see them give him the option.

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  18. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    22 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

    I dont agree. Jarmo is from outside as of May 30th. 

    wtf does that mean?

    Jarmo has free rein to make decisions on Sabres staff and will be making changes, and will announce them himself.

    22 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said:

    At an end your rule is and not short enough it was!

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    You've been waiting years for this moment, haven't you?

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  20. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    19 minutes ago, Drag0nDan said:

    Tuch's the main piece that i don't think anyone wanted KA dealing with.  I felt like we're either going to overpay, or lose the trade.  

    Beyond that the main pieces that I'd consider moving out:

    UPL - Has played more here than Ullmark, Lehner and everyone else post-miller.  He is not good. 

    Byram - Just hasn't found it here ( I think this could be "or Power" but if it took forever to get a 2 year deal done with Byram, i just don't see the necessary mutual interest)

    Malenstyn - He's played a lot better this season, but is expiring this season

    Greenway - Like his length and PK, but he's slow as molasses and doesn't offer much O for what he gets paid.  

    Quinn - There are always little glimpses of him being a really good player, and then he goes invisible.  He's looked better no longer riding on the Cozens line, and i fear the value of the return makes it not really worth it.  He's a piece in a larger trade package I'd have to say.

    Then there are the young players like Östlund, Rosen, and Kulich - You probably don't want all 3 in your opening day lineup next year, and there's no reason to put them in the AHL.  

    I'd keep Malenstyn.  He's got the work ethic we've been clamoring for.  No problem with him on the 4th line.

    Quinn.... The jury's still out in my mind.  If we change coaches I'd like to see what a different coach can get out of him.

    Östlund, Rosen, and Kulich:  I disagree.  They are the future.

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  25. Sabres Announce Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties; Jarmo Kekäläinen is the New Sabres GM

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    38 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said:

    What I’m waiting for next is to see who becomes the next head coach.  If it’s Seth, then this tells me that Jarmo doesn’t have true autonomy to make changes.  If it’s not Seth, then well…maybe better days are coming.

    I'd be okay with Interim Seth and see what's available after the season.  The risk is that Interim Seth gets us to the playoffs, loses the interim tag, and was maxed out just making the playoffs.

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