Claude_Verret Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Man, I'd love to hear Dwight and PA chime in on this. You know they are thinking about Pommer being a captain Lindy can manipulate. Why? This is exactly why PA's schtick was tired. Everyone knew his take on anything would be spun to take a shot at Lindy or Miller.
inkman Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 I like when he gives Vanek crap for having a weak handshake. kinda telling dontcha think?
Weave Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Why? This is exactly why PA's schtick was tired. Everyone knew his take on anything would be spun to take a shot at Lindy or Miller. His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint.
LabattBlue Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint. Yep
X. Benedict Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. For opening day, it certainly was odd.
deluca67 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Back around the time Rivet was given the 'C' I was banging the drum for Pominville to get the 'C'. He had worn the 'C' for a month during the rotating Captain era. I thought at the time that he looked like a different player. That was three years ago. If Ruff didn't deem him worthy of wearing the 'C' then, I don't think his play over the past three seasons warrants the 'C' now. Hopefully the 'C' can bring Pominville's game back to where it was.
Claude_Verret Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint. Today's drivel notwithstanding, framing PA's constant crowbarring of his anti- Miller/Ruff crusade into nearly every thread as "thought provoking" is just a bit of a stretch IMO.
DR HOLLIDAY Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint. Way to early to say that considering the season hasn't started.
Cereal Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint.
Derrico Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Please I've had to read all of this garbage in the other threads. Please dont hijack this one.....
Assquatch Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint. The bolded part is my fault. Oops. I'll try to get back on topic by adding my $0.02. In my opinion, softspoken cliche factory Pominville will perform on-ice captain duties (team representative to referees etc) while Miller is the unofficial captain (even though he cannot wear the C) as it's more his natural personality.
Doohicksie Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 I didn't see that coming at all. I like it. :thumbsup:
deluca67 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Today's drivel notwithstanding, framing PA's constant crowbarring of his anti- Miller/Ruff crusade into nearly every thread as "thought provoking" is just a bit of a stretch IMO. Compared to the pearls of wisdom you provide? :doh: PA helped provide balance. His thoughts and opinions have been greatly missed. Hopefully as the season unfolds he will return.
Weave Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 The bolded part is my fault. Oops. Nowhere near just your fault. But thanks for acknowledging nonetheless. Deluca, I seem to recall Pommer upping his game when he wore the C for a month. It could be that my memory is faulted here, but it is the reason I suggested upthread that if anyone could elevate their game with the C it is Pommer. To be honest, I don't think it will happen, but at least I have a fading memory of it going that way once before.
sabres1970 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 It makes sense. He's extremely dedicated. Takes a lot to take him out of the lineup because he works so hard. We as fans can't realyl question this because we don't know what it's like in the locker room. I though it would be Vanek, but obviously the boys felt that Pommer is the man to lead this team to a Stanley Cup.
deluca67 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 It makes sense. He's extremely dedicated. Takes a lot to take him out of the lineup because he works so hard. We as fans can't realyl question this because we don't know what it's like in the locker room. I though it would be Vanek, but obviously the boys felt that Pommer is the man to lead this team to a Stanley Cup. At least the "boys" actually met him before giving him the 'C'.
LastPommerFan Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 His analogies and resulting conversation were a helluva lot more entertaining than the oversensitive, everything is aobut me rant fests, cracks about teenage girls banging Sabres, and gay marriage innuendo we've had to suffer through all day. At least PA started thought provoking conversation. Today's drivel has really dumbed down the joint. The all the excitement around Pegula has brought a lot more people to the board. I wouldn't say that the new people are bandwagon fans, more likely they were diehards all along, but they now need a venue to express their new found excitement. What Scott has built here fits that bill perfectly. So with all the newly energized fans you'll get some more mature connoisseurs of life like your self, some late twenty somethings with a couple of young kids who are just really getting started out in life like me, and some still growing college types like TSB and KTM/LGR. I think everyone brings a little something to the party, and people will grow in their style and choices as the season progresses and the community develops/evolves. Remember, only one thing of any real significance to the Sabres actually happened today, it was a slow news day, but the Pommer announcement brought everyone in for a while. In other words: Cheer Up EMO Kid
deluca67 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Nowhere near just your fault. But thanks for acknowledging nonetheless. Deluca, I seem to recall Pommer upping his game when he wore the C for a month. It could be that my memory is faulted here, but it is the reason I suggested upthread that if anyone could elevate their game with the C it is Pommer. To be honest, I don't think it will happen, but at least I have a fading memory of it going that way once before. It was a great discussion at the time. I was of the opinion that a player can be made a "Captain." That the 'C' can make the man instead of the traditional Captains are born to wear the 'C'.
Assquatch Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 It makes sense. He's extremely dedicated. Takes a lot to take him out of the lineup because he works so hard. We as fans can't realyl question this because we don't know what it's like in the locker room. I though it would be Vanek, but obviously the boys felt that Pommer is the man to lead this team to a Stanley Cup. Do we know whether they voted on this or if Lindy assigned them?
Weave Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 In other words: Cheer Up EMO Kid Judging by the title, you might want to send it LGR's way.
Assquatch Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 There's a nice little video of the ceremony in Finland on sabres.com (I don't know how to link to the exact video..) including a pep talk from Lindy and a few words from Pommers. Lindy has the itchiest face in the world.
Weave Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 It was a great discussion at the time. I was of the opinion that a player can be made a "Captain." That the 'C' can make the man instead of the traditional Captains are born to wear the 'C'. I'm still of the opinion that *generally* one becomes a good captain only if one has shown the traits that make a good captain beforehand. Who knows, maybe Pommer has some of those traits behind lockerroom doors. I hope he's the guy they need.
drnkirishone Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 I think Pommer will make a ok captain until Myers is ready for it
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