bob_sauve28 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:08 PM, dudacek said: Look Sabrespace, we need to pause and take a deep breath. I know it’s hard to be optimistic because we’re Sabres fans. But we have Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, very few bad contracts, and $35 million in cap space in an off-season where most of the league is in a cap dungeon. And we no longer have to worry about Jason Botterill squandering all this. It is a good morning. Expand Oh, I’d be thrilled if I were the new GM, pretty good team ready to get a goaltender, a forward and go! On 6/16/2020 at 2:09 PM, Eleven said: Not cool. Expand Why?
Eleven Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:10 PM, bob_sauve28 said: Oh, I’d be thrilled if I were the new GM, pretty good team ready to get a goaltender, a forward and go! Why? Expand Because calling Kim Pegula "Yoko" is not cool. 3
darksabre Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:08 PM, dudacek said: Look Sabrespace, we need to pause and take a deep breath. I know it’s hard to be optimistic because we’re Sabres fans. But we have Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, very few bad contracts, and $35 million in cap space in an off-season where most of the league is in a cap dungeon. And we no longer have to worry about Jason Botterill squandering all this. It is a good morning. Expand Yup. My fears have been alleviated. No more of his hapless "asset management" to worry about. We'll see what comes next. But I feel good about it. Even if "it" is just Ralph telling Kevyn "let's get that guy, Jack says he's hard to play against".
Broken Ankles Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) On 6/16/2020 at 1:38 PM, sabresparaavida said: And that must be the supposed competent owner move my source talked about. Expand Nice source. They were right, that's kind of a big announcement. Edited June 16, 2020 by Broken Ankles 1
That Aud Smell Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:03 PM, darksabre said: I'm going all in on the Krueger is the actual GM thing. Adams feels like an "in title only" appointment. Expand Or for Adams to focus on certain aspects of the GM job, and RaKru to focus on others. On 6/16/2020 at 2:05 PM, bunomatic said: This feels like a reset and we start over again. Kevin friggin Adams ? A rags to riches story. Came up from the bottom to claim the title from JBotts who was at least competent. I’m kind of surprised Kim Pegula didn’t try on the ruby slippers. Expand Clarence, New York is "the bottom"? On 6/16/2020 at 2:08 PM, dudacek said: Look Sabrespace, we need to pause and take a deep breath. I know it’s hard to be optimistic because we’re Sabres fans. But we have Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, very few bad contracts, and $35 million in cap space in an off-season where most of the league is in a cap dungeon. And we no longer have to worry about Jason Botterill squandering all this. It is a good morning. Expand Where does the Skinner contract fit? (Is this Okposo's last year?) On 6/16/2020 at 2:09 PM, LGR4GM said: I am not being clear, what if Adams is GM and Krueger is elevated to a President role. They could then bring in a new coach like Chris Taylor. Expand I feel like that would be part of the announcement, were it the case. But I do agree - it's a possible succession plan.
CallawaySabres Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Good riddance to the worst gm in Sabres history... WORST!!!! 2 1
darksabre Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:10 PM, Brawndo said: Sexton gone as well Expand Interesting. 1
Stoner Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:11 PM, Eleven said: Because calling Kim Pegula "Yoko" is not cool. Expand How come? The joke is obviously not racist. 1
bob_sauve28 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:11 PM, Eleven said: Because calling Kim Pegula "Yoko" is not cool. Expand She seriously reminds me of Yoko Ono coming in and having an influence on John. 1
SwampD Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:08 PM, dudacek said: Look Sabrespace, we need to pause and take a deep breath. I know it’s hard to be optimistic because we’re Sabres fans. But we have Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, very few bad contracts, and $35 million in cap space in an off-season where most of the league is in a cap dungeon. And we no longer have to worry about Jason Botterill squandering all this. It is a good morning. Expand I’ll go as far as it’s an okay morning. 1
darksabre Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:12 PM, That Aud Smell said: Or for Adams to focus on certain aspects of the GM job, and RaKru to focus on others. Clarence, New York is "the bottom"? Where does the Skinner contract fit? (Is this Okposo's last year?) I feel like that would be part of the announcement, were it the case. But I do agree - it's a possible succession plan. Expand That's basically what I'm getting at. Adams is taking the "daily grind" stuff, and Krueger takes a more "high level" spot. 1
sabresparaavida Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:09 PM, LGR4GM said: I am not being clear, what if Adams is GM and Krueger is elevated to a President role. They could then bring in a new coach like Chris Taylor. Expand I believe that Krueger will be staying on as coach. He has the respect of the players (chiefly Jack) 1
That Aud Smell Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:12 PM, PASabreFan said: How come? The joke is obviously not racist. Expand On 6/16/2020 at 2:12 PM, bob_sauve28 said: She seriously reminds me of Yoko Ono coming in and having an influence on John. Expand Come off it, fellas. Take an L and move on. 2 1
Trettioåtta Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 I wonder if Adams and Ralph will almost be co-GM. Adam will be the business / finance / cap guy and Ralph will be the more hockey focused one. He was the manager of a football team prior to this, not just the coach, after all
Ogrish Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Does this mean I get to give a **** about the Sabres again? 1
Stoner Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:12 PM, That Aud Smell said: Or for Adams to focus on certain aspects of the GM job, and RaKru to focus on others. Clarence, New York is "the bottom"? Where does the Skinner contract fit? (Is this Okposo's last year?) I feel like that would be part of the announcement, were it the case. But I do agree - it's a possible succession plan. Expand Warshington is. The bottom. Sometimes foggy.
DarthEbriate Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Good morning, everyone! Well, let's just take a quick look at the news... Whhaaaaat? <spinning off into space> 3 2
That Aud Smell Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:18 PM, Brawndo said: Steve Greeley out as well Expand not sure who all these cats are, but it sounds like a Saturday night massacre of sorts!
thewookie1 Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Botts must of really made one hell of a blunder recently in his discussions with the Pegulas about the team. I'd guess the Pegulas are mostly tone deaf to the fans based on prior statements but something must of put Botts in hot water. Perhaps his plan was to bring up youngsters again and Krueger and Eichel told the Pegulas that doing the exact same thing is just plain insanity. Adams seems like an odd choice but he's likely giving a good deal of power to Krueger who has at very least built up foreign hockey programs. While he's one of the Pegula's people he is by far the only one that seemingly has had success in his positions in PSE. 2
WildCard Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:18 PM, DarthEbriate said: Good morning, everyone! Well, let's just take a quick look at the news... Whhaaaaat? <spinning off into space> Expand 1
Stoner Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:07 PM, Eleven said: If you want to say I lack class, fine. Am I wrong? No matter what Tim and Kerry do, you will not be happy. Expand That's fair. But I am nothing if not accurate. On 6/16/2020 at 2:12 PM, bob_sauve28 said: She seriously reminds me of Yoko Ono coming in and having an influence on John. Expand That's why it's funny. On 6/16/2020 at 2:13 PM, That Aud Smell said: Come off it, fellas. Take an L and move on. Expand Now two people owe bob an apology. Smell, you're our only hope. 1
WildCard Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 2:18 PM, Brawndo said: Steve Greeley out as well Expand It's been awhile so forgive me...Sexton AGM? Greeley is/was...?
freester Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Firing Jbot is obviously a great move, but not hiring an experienced GM is another critical error by the Pegulas. 2
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