Brawndo Posted March 26, 2019 Report Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: Any more background or context on this? Was this meeting planned? NFL Owners Meetings so I believe it was planned 1
Brawndo Posted March 26, 2019 Report Posted March 26, 2019 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/insider-trading-nhl-s-official-coaching-vacancies~1644821 McKenzie mentions Minnesota, Florida and Buffalo as possible Teams who might make a coaching change
Thorner Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 "Something has to change, but we don't know what." I had to laugh. That's a money quote.
apuszczalowski Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 28 minutes ago, Brawndo said: In other words, "I would normally have fired him months ago, but have been told by sports people that you need to be patient so we will give him more time......."
Pimlach Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Off Season: Expect a highly touted draft pick, a few free agent signings, a Skinner signing, a few trades, another Swede or two … . Bots and PH are staying. Maybe Phil makes a change to his staff to help the PP. Edited March 27, 2019 by Pimlach 1
dudacek Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) I struggle to judge coaches because I have no exposure to what message is being delivered and little insight into what strategies are being implemented and adjusted. Two things I can judge: The talent of the players versus the results on the ice; and the progress of individuals as the season progressed. I perceive the Sabres talent level to be an 80-90 point team. I perceive Jack Eichel as a 90-point player, Sam Reinhart as a 70-point player, Jeff Skinner a 35-goal man, Bogosian, McCabe and Scandella as legitimate NHL defencemen, Ristolainen and Montour as 2/3 guys, Dahlin as an elite prospect, Mittelstadt as a potential 1st liner, Thompson and Ullmark as good NHL prospects and the rest of this season's regulars as basically replacement-level guys. The Sabres are going to finish as a 75-point team with only Evan Rodrigues exceeding expectations. Outside of Evan, I can't pinpoint a player — Dahlin, maybe? — who is better now than he was in the fall. Edited March 27, 2019 by dudacek 2
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, dudacek said: I struggle to judge coaches because I have no exposure to what message is being delivered and little insight into what strategies are being implemented and adjusted. Two things I can judge: The talent of the players versus the results on the ice; and the progress of individuals as the season progressed. I perceive the Sabres talent level to be an 80-90 point team. I perceive Jack Eichel as a 90-point player, Sam Reinhart as a 70-point player, Jeff Skinner a 35-goal man, Bogosian, McCabe and Scandella as legitimate NHL defencemen, Ristolainen and Montour as 2/3 guys, Dahlin as an elite prospect, Mittelstadt as a potential 1st liner, Thompson and Ullmark as good NHL prospects and the rest of this season's regulars as basically replacement-level guys. The Sabres are going to finish as a 75-point team with only Evan Rodrigues exceeding expectations. Outside of Evan, I can't pinpoint a player — Dahlin, maybe? — who is better now than he was in the fall. I'd add that Skinner was not a regular 35g man and your expectation is high, therefore he exceeds the expectation.
Zamboni Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said: I'd add that Skinner was not a regular 35g man and your expectation is high, therefore he exceeds the expectation. Same with Reinhart. He may get to 70 once maybe twice in his career. But I think he’s a 50-60 point guy. Which is awesome considering what he looked like 3 years ago! He’s developed nicely. One of my favorites on the team.
dudacek Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 11 minutes ago, MakeSabresGrr8Again said: I'd add that Skinner was not a regular 35g man and your expectation is high, therefore he exceeds the expectation. Maybe, but not by much. He's averaged 31 goals per 82 games played, most of those with supbar centres.
Radar Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Brawndo said: Well that's the problem. Should have hired a more experienced coach for an inexperienced team. He shouldn't need to "grow". I was supportive of hiring Phil but now I'm very doubtful. How many seasons do we give him to "grow"? Also "great players" don't necessarily make good coaches. Edited March 27, 2019 by Radar 3
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, dudacek said: Maybe, but not by much. He's averaged 31 goals per 82 games played, most of those with supbar centres. I'll concede, but he didn't play the entire year with Jack either and played with sub-sub-par centers at times. LOL
erickompositör72 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Posted March 27, 2019 Am I the only one who read JBot's & Peg's comments as possibly being short-term face-saving for Phil, before letting him go after the season? It's impossible to know, but that's what I took.
carpandean Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 Since JB made his statement, the Sabres have gone 3-12-2 (including just 1 regulation win and 12 regulation losses.) I can't imagine that Jason was expecting things to go that badly (they went 6-10-1 in the previous 17, including 4 regulation wins, which is still bad, but not that bad.)
Broken Ankles Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, carpandean said: Since JB made his statement, the Sabres have gone 3-12-2 (including just 1 regulation win and 12 regulation losses.) I can't imagine that Jason was expecting things to go that badly (they went 6-10-1 in the previous 17, including 4 regulation wins, which is still bad, but not that bad.) great observation! It's frying pan to fire....so to speak. 12 hours ago, dudacek said: I struggle to judge coaches because I have no exposure to what message is being delivered and little insight into what strategies are being implemented and adjusted. Two things I can judge: The talent of the players versus the results on the ice; and the progress of individuals as the season progressed. I perceive the Sabres talent level to be an 80-90 point team. I perceive Jack Eichel as a 90-point player, Sam Reinhart as a 70-point player, Jeff Skinner a 35-goal man, Bogosian, McCabe and Scandella as legitimate NHL defencemen, Ristolainen and Montour as 2/3 guys, Dahlin as an elite prospect, Mittelstadt as a potential 1st liner, Thompson and Ullmark as good NHL prospects and the rest of this season's regulars as basically replacement-level guys. The Sabres are going to finish as a 75-point team with only Evan Rodrigues exceeding expectations. Outside of Evan, I can't pinpoint a player — Dahlin, maybe? — who is better now than he was in the fall. Always good insight. Agree with all but Dahlin. My observation is he is the same. Flashes of greatness from the outset but mistakes continue to pile up in his own D-zone. I took his stats and split them for the first 39 games and the last 39. Takeaway improved. +/- is worse. As you might expect. Nothing jumps out either way.
calti Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 12 hours ago, dudacek said: I struggle to judge coaches because I have no exposure to what message is being delivered and little insight into what strategies are being implemented and adjusted. Two things I can judge: The talent of the players versus the results on the ice; and the progress of individuals as the season progressed. I perceive the Sabres talent level to be an 80-90 point team. I perceive Jack Eichel as a 90-point player, Sam Reinhart as a 70-point player, Jeff Skinner a 35-goal man, Bogosian, McCabe and Scandella as legitimate NHL defencemen, Ristolainen and Montour as 2/3 guys, Dahlin as an elite prospect, Mittelstadt as a potential 1st liner, Thompson and Ullmark as good NHL prospects and the rest of this season's regulars as basically replacement-level guys. The Sabres are going to finish as a 75-point team with only Evan Rodrigues exceeding expectations. Outside of Evan, I can't pinpoint a player — Dahlin, maybe? — who is better now than he was in the fall. i think u have on slightly rose colored glasses. i agree about eichel and dahlin and skinner...but they are already playing well. reinhardt isnt a 70 point player and is waaaaay too soft. The other guys havent proven a damn thing.But of course we dont really know how bad the players on this team are unless we get a different coach in here to coach them. Still a mystery how any collection of players can fall off the cliff so quickly. Its never been done before--esp without any major key injuries. 1
MakeSabresGrr8Again Posted March 28, 2019 Report Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) On 3/26/2019 at 5:59 PM, Thorny said: 57 point pace since the streak (50 games). 164 point pace during the streak and an 87 point pace prior to it and an 87pt pace thru 60games. In 10 game segments: 1) 10/4-10/25 ...12pts 2) 10/27-11/17...14pts 3) 11/19-12/8...12pts 4) 12/11-12/31...10pts 5) 1/3-1/30...8pts 6) 2/1-2/21...8pts 7) 2/23-3/14....5pts 8 3/16-4/2....2pts so far(only 6 games played in this segment) And if they were to miraculously win out the last six games....end up with 83pts, right about where we thought they'd be. Edited March 28, 2019 by MakeSabresGrr8Again
SabresBillsFan Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Should have been fired when Quinnville became available. Need all players to buy in defense first mentality. Edited March 29, 2019 by SabresBillsFan 1
Tondas Posted March 29, 2019 Report Posted March 29, 2019 If Jbot's commitment to Sobotka is anything near to that of PH, we're in trouble. Sorry PH, but you gotta go. 1
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