Bmwolf21 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Darcy can't be shown the door fast enough, the Sabres have had plenty of chances as Cup contendors to do something, but he won't make that move that may put them over the top because it could cost them a small piece in the future, or he won't make a move it it doesn't involve the possibility of him looking like a genius compared to other GMs Amen. I was one willing to give him some slack because his hands were tied. But I am losing patience with that excuse. As others have pointed out - if LQ was meddling in hockey decisions (not limiting payroll or whatever) why didn't Darcy resign and go somewhere he could keep If an internal budget was the extent to which his hands were tied, then he's done a piss-poor job working within a budget, letting the market set itself before moving, and overvalued his own players too much and wouldn't make a move.
deluca67 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 If you don't get it, then you're not going to get it, because you don't want to get it. This team is no better or worse off than they ever have been in regards to their "up and coming" players. They are also no better or worse off than any other team in the league in regards to their "up and coming" players. Darcy has been touting his "up and coming" players as the answer to the Sabres problems his entire stay here, and now you say that that is going to be his legacy. I guess you're right in one aspect, Darcy's legacy will be him talking about "up and coming" players that never panned out. :clapping: Great Post :clapping:
deluca67 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 How would trading Connolly or Montador for picks be any less significant as any of the recent moves Toronto has made? Because they wont get the Sabres the same return that Burke is getting with his moves. I am really enjoying the Burke/Leaf hate. Coming from a fan base that has a GM that is afraid to make moves is just too funny. As bad as the leafs are and as bad as the Burke is a GM they are only 3pts behind the Sabres. With the current 0-3 home stand is it safe to say that the trade deadline priorities have shifted back to pre-Jan 1st mode? This team needs to dump what ever it can between now and the deadline. Load up on picks and prospects. Take a page form the Senators and Leafs and start the process of building towards the future.
sabresnutinphoenix Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Because they wont get the Sabres the same return that Burke is getting with his moves. I am really enjoying the Burke/Leaf hate. Coming from a fan base that has a GM that is afraid to make moves is just too funny. As bad as the leafs are and as bad as the Burke is a GM they are only 3pts behind the Sabres. With the current 0-3 home stand is it safe to say that the trade deadline priorities have shifted back to pre-Jan 1st mode? This team needs to dump what ever it can between now and the deadline. Load up on picks and prospects. Take a page form the Senators and Leafs and start the process of building towards the future. What a difference a week makes....I agree with you....Rebuilding, while necessary, is awfully depressing...
X. Benedict Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Because they wont get the Sabres the same return that Burke is getting with his moves. I am really enjoying the Burke/Leaf hate. Coming from a fan base that has a GM that is afraid to make moves is just too funny. As bad as the leafs are and as bad as the Burke is a GM they are only 3pts behind the Sabres. With the current 0-3 home stand is it safe to say that the trade deadline priorities have shifted back to pre-Jan 1st mode? This team needs to dump what ever it can between now and the deadline. Load up on picks and prospects. Take a page form the Senators and Leafs and start the process of building towards the future. I think most Leaf fans would look at their team and see a mess. For the record I am happy for Burke to stay a long time. The Kaberle deal nets them Colburne (a nice prospect) and a pick in the 20's. Which isn't bad. Although, I do notice that teams aren't afraid to move late first rounders this year because the top talent isn't going that deep in most estimations.
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 First off Myers was drafted 12th not in the top ten. 2nd When Brian Campbell was traded and the sabres needed a def for the pp Mark Streit was a UFA. He signed to the islanders for 4.1mil and then had back to back 50+pnt seasons. So Darcy sucks. That ended it for me. Anyone who pays any attention to the numbers could see that was a great bargain and yup hes hurt this year but he put up more points then any of our defensemen and if you got him we wouldnt have rivet and we would be better but darcy is to busy not doing his job. Pegula should fire him and then sell everything with value. Pommers, Connolly, whomever you can get at least a 5th rnd pick for should be sold. They are not doing you any favors by taking their money and playing like crap. High five to ryan miller for being pissed off at least someone other than ruff is. I loved it when he yanked the stick out of pommers hand lol. Sell, sell, sell. Pommers = 1st rnd pick connolly = 1/2 rnd pick so sell em. God i hate this team right now. :wallbash:
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Mark Streit's numbers 07-08 played for montreal had 62pts 34 being ppp. 08-09 played for the islanders had 56pts and 29ppp, 09-10 islanders 49pts 22ppp and that was on the freaking islanders. Imagine if he was on the sabres and played with myers. See why ever since that day Regier has been a horrendous gm? Hes an idiot who is not smart enough to look at players numbers, the line they are on, how are they scoring (in groups or steadily, are the missing alot of games due to injury (not counting this year streit had missed 9 games in the three previous years) Basically Darcy is a pre computer era gm who isnt smart enough to look at Raffi Torres and say "damn he has only scored 1 time in the last month maybe i shouldnt trade for him." Absolute failure!!!! :wallbash:
deluca67 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Mark Streit's numbers 07-08 played for montreal had 62pts 34 being ppp. 08-09 played for the islanders had 56pts and 29ppp, 09-10 islanders 49pts 22ppp and that was on the freaking islanders. Imagine if he was on the sabres and played with myers. See why ever since that day Regier has been a horrendous gm? Hes an idiot who is not smart enough to look at players numbers, the line they are on, how are they scoring (in groups or steadily, are the missing alot of games due to injury (not counting this year streit had missed 9 games in the three previous years) Basically Darcy is a pre computer era gm who isnt smart enough to look at Raffi Torres and say "damn he has only scored 1 time in the last month maybe i shouldn't trade for him." Absolute failure!!!! :wallbash: You are making some great points! :clapping: Keep them coming.
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 You are making some great points! :clapping: Keep them coming. Well if you want me to run more numbers I can. Seriously it is sad that they (FO) arent able to look at even yahoo.com/playerstats and say holy sh*t this guy is inconsistent and bad. See Pegula should hire me as Information advisor I would do a great job! Until then I will feel like this = :wallbash:
Eleven Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Well, here's how I'm looking at it after the disastrous last week: Win on Wednesday, become buyers; lose on Wednesday, become sellers.
stepped IN zhitnik Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 KTN makes a valid point HOWEVER you have NO idea what went on behind the scenes and you basing your hatred of DR off of not picking up a specific person? that seems kind of silly to me. I feel angry at the ###### he HAS done rather than HASN'T.
BADMOFO518 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 as per espn nhl insider: While the Washington Capitals want to add Ales Hemsky at the trade deadline, they may feel the price for him is too high. So another option appears to be Tim Connolly of the Buffalo Sabres. The Buffalo News' Bucky Gleason writes, "Connolly's name has been floating around Washington, which is looking for a second- or third-line center and someone who can help on special teams." Apparently the Los Angeles Kings have also talked about Connolly, but both teams would rather acquired either Dustin Penner or Ales Hemsky, if the price isn't too prohibitive. -Alvin Chang
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I was actually just using Streit as a specific example of Darcy's stupidity but you are right I do not know what goes on behind the scences i just know other gms get ppl and we dont :wallbash:
Eleven Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I was actually just using Streit as a specific example of Darcy's stupidity but you are right I do not know what goes on behind the scences i just know other gms get ppl and we dont :wallbash: The handcuffs come off tomorrow.
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/GARTH/BETTMAN-WILL-ATTEND-PEGULA-PRESSER/6/33879 Bettman will be there... interesting?
Stoner Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 http://www.hockeybuz...PRESSER/6/33879 Bettman will be there... interesting? Yeah, nothing like the Bett Man to lift spirits in a room.
nobody Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Have there (ever) been any rumors that another team is interested in trading for Lindy's #1 favorite player: Hecht? I don't think I've ever seen any.
dumb_dumb88 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Have there (ever) been any rumors that another team is interested in trading for Lindy's #1 favorite player: Hecht? I don't think I've ever seen any. I haven't seen any rumors at all on Sabres players. Thought for sure Connolly would be involved in some. Then again, I probably should cancel my subscription to Rieger's Deadline Day Guide, the body of work was less than desired. :rolleyes:
Eleven Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Have there (ever) been any rumors that another team is interested in trading for Lindy's #1 favorite player: Hecht? I don't think I've ever seen any. Hecht is Lindy's #1 favorite player? Hecht bothers me most of the time. His backchecking yesterday was excellent though.
BADMOFO518 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I haven't seen any rumors at all on Sabres players. Thought for sure Connolly would be involved in some. Then again, I probably should cancel my subscription to Rieger's Deadline Day Guide, the body of work was less than desired. :rolleyes: ESPN Insider reported earlier today the caps are very interested in connoly as a second or third liner and to help on th pk and pp... http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/features/rumors
Two or less Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Have there (ever) been any rumors that another team is interested in trading for Lindy's #1 favorite player: Hecht? I don't think I've ever seen any. Not that i remember, however, in the year we won the president's trophy, I do remember TSN did a poll of all GM's and asked them "If you could have 1 player from the Sabres right now, who would it be" and something like 25 GMS answered them and Hecht won the vote, with Briere 2nd and Drury 3rd.
LGR4GM Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Should we trade pommers and resign drew? That seems to be the only way that will happen. Pommers shoots well, is nice, and is not a liability for any playoff bound team. He just isnt what the sabres need anymore. Trade him and resign stafford for about 1.3million less (4) for like 4-5 years and then you if you got a first rounder for pommers you could draft a top center. Idk just I thought I like pommers but hes got value.
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Posted February 22, 2011 Sabres will dump the dead wood while trying to find a player who can help the team going forward, if one is available without setting the team back in the future. They are not going to gut the team. PTR
Dollars 2 Donuts Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Sabres will dump the dead wood while trying to find a player who can help the team going forward, if one is available without setting the team back in the future. They are not going to gut the team. PTR Agreed
korab rules Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 So what's the rumor mill saying about buffalo comings and goings in light of ownership changes? Is Eric Stall to Buffalo an E4?
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