darksabre Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I really wanted Dubas as well. Fenton probably would have guaranteed Housley coming as well. John Shannon was on GR and mentioned that Dubas is probably not ready, which was why Lou was brought in. The Pegulas reached out to Marty Brodeur and he was not interested. :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohicksie Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 The Pegulas reached out to Marty Brodeur and he was not interested. That National Rent-a-Car gig is too sweet to leave behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I really wanted Dubas as well. Fenton probably would have guaranteed Housley coming as well. John Shannon was on GR and mentioned that Dubas is probably not ready, which was why Lou was brought in. The Pegulas reached out to Marty Brodeur and he was not interested. :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 :sick: I actually think that's a good bit of info. Shannon didn't say it was for gm. It's maybe our first indication we're looking to fill a role above the gm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Not against him really, just so unenthusiastic about it. Dipping back into that Pitt well again, and Fenton and Dubas are just so much more attractive to me But they haven't really dipped into that well for a hockey (or football) guy previously, innit? It was just Ted Black and, for a cup of coffee, Cliff Benson, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Brodeur and Olczyk? Can we surmise the Pegulas are creating a hockey ops position for "director of schmoozing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 But they haven't really dipped into that well for a hockey (or football) guy previously, innit? It was just Ted Black and, for a cup of coffee, Cliff Benson, right? Byslma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Not against him really, just so unenthusiastic about it. Dipping back into that Pitt well again, and Fenton and Dubas are just so much more attractive to me Again I agree with a Wild post. Just throwing this out there just in case you thought you where having a sane day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 But they haven't really dipped into that well for a hockey (or football) guy previously, innit? It was just Ted Black and, for a cup of coffee, Cliff Benson, right? Um, HHDCRGDDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Again I agree with a Wild post. Just throwing this out there just in case you thought you where having a sane day. I'm on an unhealthy amount of cold medicine right now too so that might explain a little but :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 @NicholsOnHockey Dreger: #Sabres' GM search "could be remedied as early as tomorrow. That's the information I was given yesterday." 1/2 690 Several good candidates on the list. I'd like Fenton since the Preds player development is second to none. But there are many good choices. It does seem that we're obsessed with the city of Pittsburgh (both football and hockey)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Um, HHDCRGDDB. Granted his presence pre-dated the Pegulas ownership, but Whaley came from Pittsburgh as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Sabretooth with 3 votes, impressive. Does anyone know his/her take on the defensive depth? Also, how do they interpret Kane's value to the community? Expansion draft philosophy? Do they prefer knights or nights? I may be switching my vote if Sabretooth confirms a strong belief that WNY pigs in the blanket are actually cabbage rolls. They are golabki (or golumpki, cause that's the way it sounds). Who ever comes out and calls them by there rightful name will get my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 But they haven't really dipped into that well for a hockey (or football) guy previously, innit? It was just Ted Black and, for a cup of coffee, Cliff Benson, right? Doug Whaley was a Pittsburgh guy, so was Tom Donahoe and Modrak. Bills went to that well A LOT for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 But they haven't really dipped into that well for a hockey (or football) guy previously, innit? It was just Ted Black and, for a cup of coffee, Cliff Benson, right? Black, Benson, Whaley, and DB. Botterill would make another. I hope we pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Byslma Um, HHDCRGDDB. Whoops. I've got a lot on my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAud Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Interesting article making the case for Futa: http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/sabres-would-be-wise-to-seriously-consider-futa-for-gm-job#cxrecs_s Campbell is sort of a blowhard but he is knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Hey, it takes awhile to figure out if a man is a good man. Note how effusive Terry was in his praise of what a good man Whaley is. No such praise for Murray that I recall. Tim probably spent his Sunday mornings with his face planted in a pillow, drool saturating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Whoever the GM turns out to be, will be judged on how he sheds the dead weight on this team. One would hope that's been a primary topic of discussion during the interview process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Whoever the GM turns out to be, will be judged on how he sheds the dead weight on this team. One would hope that's been a primary topic of discussion during the interview process. We agree on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Whoever the GM turns out to be, will be judged on how he sheds the dead weight on this team. One would hope that's been a primary topic of discussion during the interview process. Based on +/- they are all dead weight, except Taylor Fedun and his impressive +3 in 27 games. We need to ditch everyone else and build around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Based on +/- they are all dead weight, except Taylor Fedun and his impressive +3 in 27 games. We need to ditch everyone else and build around him. When's your interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) When's your interview? Unfortunately my heathen religious views are too well documented to be hired. Plus I accidentally brought white wine to the interview and I declined to purchase the snake oil that Russ Brandon was peddling in front of the building before hand. These factors resulted in them escorting me from the building before I could preach the gospel of +/- and warn the Pegula's that Eichel is an entitled prick while McDermott has earned the right to choose his own boss based on his impressive record as a head coach in the NFL. 0-0 man. He's undefeated! Edited May 2, 2017 by Drunkard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyldnwoody44 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Based on +/- they are all dead weight, except Taylor Fedun and his impressive +3 in 27 games. We need to ditch everyone else and build around him.Drunkard for GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Unfortunately my heathen religious views are too well documented to be hired. Plus I accidentally brought white wine to the interview and I declined to purchase the snake oil that Russ Brandon was peddling in front of the building before hand. These factors resulted in them escorting me from the building before I could preach the gospel of +/- and warn the Pegula's that Eichel is an entitled prick while McDermott has earned the right to choose his own boss based on his impressive record as a head coach in the NFL. 0-0 man. He's undefeated! You had me at "heathen religious views".... YOUR HIRED, congratulations. Your mission is to build a team entirely of + players... if you have no minus players... you can't lose, flawless strategy. Oh, and you have 30 days to trade Eichel and sign Matt Moulson to an extension. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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