Friedman believes changes are coming to Sabres Front Office; UPL Available?

[LGR4GM]

7 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Other than you've already contracted to pay him for those 2 months?  Yeah, got nothin'.

But, could very well see moves this week as the Bills big week is now behind them (and they've already signed nearly all the UFDA's they have space for on the roster).  Hoping so, at least.

But why let him continue to make decisions? He already signed Bryson for some reason. 

Also I'm fairly certain there's a solid list of available candidates before round 1 ends. You can then continue after that if needed. 

[Taro T]

3 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

But why let him continue to make decisions? He already signed Bryson for some reason. 

Also I'm fairly certain there's a solid list of available candidates before round 1 ends. You can then continue after that if needed. 

The Bryson signing, provided they aren't tight on the 50 contract limit, is a nothing move.  One spot locked up in the pressbox when all are healthy and also when a younger guy you want getting ice time in the A rather than sitting around in the pressbox can finally get to wherever they're playing that given night.

And he explained why he signed Bryson (to be the designated sit in the pressbox D-man): he gets along well with his teammates, he doesn't moan when he's not in the lineup, he's a borderline NHLer, and there is no appreciable difference in his level of play when he's sat in the pressbox for a few weeks vs playing on a nightly basis.  Honestly, except for the fact he's not very good (which is why he's in the pressbox and not dressed when all are healthy) don't really have an issue with it.  That's pretty much the definition of the ideal pressbox sitter.  (You're never going to get a 2nd pairing guy as your 7th D-man; if you have somehow, then you're seriously lacking somewhere else (net, C, &/or W) because all your eggs are in the D-basket.)

But, don't confuse "well, Pegula's already agreed to pay these guys through June" with WANTING them to not officially terminate the services of several current employees.  Have said repeated that were it my choice, all the AC's would be history with the POSSIBLE exception of Bales and even his coming back wouldn't be set in stone.

[shrader]

47 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Other than you've already contracted to pay him for those 2 months?  Yeah, got nothin'.

But, could very well see moves this week as the Bills big week is now behind them (and they've already signed nearly all the UFDA's they have space for on the roster).  Hoping so, at least.

I don’t think there’s really any difference between the two options. Not much is happening right now in the way of roster decisions. That window is going to close soon, but at this very second, it doesn’t matter. 

[Mr. Allen]

Are we sure Ruff is staying on? 
Let’s say we promote Karmanos to GM and he wants Sullivan.  Will Terry even allow that? 

[SwampD]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Allen said:

Are we sure Ruff is staying on? 
Let’s say we promote Karmanos to GM and he wants Sullivan.  Will Terry even allow that? 

We're sure.

Nothing will happen.

Forget Hockey Heaven or even Hockey Hell, we're in Hockey Limbo.

We need a second coming of Patty LaFontaine.

[DarthEbriate]

1 minute ago, SwampD said:

Forget Hockey Heaven or even Hockey Hell, we're in Hockey Limbo.

How low can we go?

Lower!

[Mr. Allen]

1 minute ago, SwampD said:

We're sure.

Nothing will happen.

Forget Hockey Heaven or even Hockey Hell, we're in Hockey Limbo.

We need a second coming of Patty LaFontaine.

Do we know what ever happened with him?  

[Mr Peabody]

15 hours ago, HumanSlinky39 said:

Yep. Sad but true. Anybody hoping for significant changes/upgrades is just going to be disappointed. We're just going to be fed a diet of "youngest team in hockey" again and they'll tout the 12-7-1 finish as "progress." Adams will sign a bottom 6 forward or two and maybe another redundant bottom-pairing defenseman and call it good. Lather, rinse, repeat.

I remember the 1-5 finish a lot more than the 12-7-1.  The warts re-surfaced. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Mr Peabody

[JP51]

16 hours ago, Porous Five Hole said:

I think I agree with you. Which is a very narrow view by TP…the Sabres lose money so he cannot spend more cash than he absolutely needs to. It’s a business decision by a businessman. Meanwhile the guy’s net worth went from 4.7 BILLION in 2019 to 7.6 BILLION today.  
 

This is why I cannot defend the guy to his haters.  He promised hockey heaven and the last few years has delivered ‘ballin on a budget.’ 
 

He will have regrets for some of these decisions when money won’t prolong his life and the Sabres continue to be what they are. 

"I did not get in this for the Money, if I wanted to make money I would go dig a well"   -T Pegula

Unless something has changed and it might have then I dont disagree that this is a choice by him to be absentee...  lots of things COVID, the Bills etc... could have changed his stance...

but in the end if it is sheer neglect, or if it is consciously choosing a budget over a real NHL team he has literally obliterated an entire generation of hockey fans... the attendance drop and emotional vitriol, disdain and apathy that the existing fan base has spiraled too I honestly could not imagine happening when I was a kid watching his beloved French Connection....   

This may be the worst run NHL franchise in literally my memory. They make up for that by being condescending, arrogant, absent, and honestly sometimes liars (we are going to conduct an extensive coaching search).  They are the least likeable team that I can ever remember following...  and I have followed some really bad Bills teams.. 

Edited 4 hours ago by JP51

[Flashsabre]

Would you do Rossi for Norris?  
 

Some here would freak out over his size but he’s a very good player. Minny want taller centres. Norris is tall.

[SwampD]

Just now, Flashsabre said:

Would you do Rossi for Norris?  
 

Some here would freak out over his size but he’s a very good player. Minny want taller centres. Norris is tall.

Who's Norris?

[Flashsabre]

Just now, SwampD said:

Who's Norris?

If you check the Sabres website he is listed as being on the roster.😛

[Wyldnwoody44]

5 minutes ago, SwampD said:

Who's Norris?

I think I had him overnight in the ICU, he's a repeat customer 😎

[Carmel Corn]

34 minutes ago, JP51 said:

"I did not get in this for the Money, if I wanted to make money I would go dig a well"   -T Pegula

Unless something has changed and it might have then I dont disagree that this is a choice by him to be absentee...  lots of things COVID, the Bills etc... could have changed his stance...

but in the end if it is sheer neglect, or if it is consciously choosing a budget over a real NHL team he has literally obliterated an entire generation of hockey fans... the attendance drop and emotional vitriol, disdain and apathy that the existing fan base has spiraled too I honestly could not imagine happening when I was a kid watching his beloved French Connection....   

This may be the worst run NHL franchise in literally my memory. They make up for that by being condescending, arrogant, absent, and honestly sometimes liars (we are going to conduct an extensive coaching search).  They are the least likeable team that I can ever remember following...  and I have followed some really bad Bills teams.. 

TP does not give many quotes anymore, but unfortunately I don't trust any of his statements.  Is he a liar, perhaps not....but he is a coward who lacks the courage to answer any questions in public and clarify anything that he once said that no longer seems to be true (ex. winning the Stanley Cup).

[JP51]

29 minutes ago, Carmel Corn said:

TP does not give many quotes anymore, but unfortunately I don't trust any of his statements.  Is he a liar, perhaps not....but he is a coward who lacks the courage to answer any questions in public and clarify anything that he once said that no longer seems to be true (ex. winning the Stanley Cup).

His silence speaks volumes.... 

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, Flashsabre said:

Would you do Rossi for Norris?  
 

Some here would freak out over his size but he’s a very good player. Minny want taller centres. Norris is tall.

I would have Rossi over Quinn in 2020 but here we are.

[Thorny]

 

[JustOutsideChicago]

11 minutes ago, Thorny said:

 

Brandon Beane did a great job shielding the Sabres today.

[Pimlach]

3 hours ago, Mr. Allen said:

Are we sure Ruff is staying on? 
Let’s say we promote Karmanos to GM and he wants Sullivan.  Will Terry even allow that? 

First rumor is that Terry wanted Ruff in the organization, a result of last years "coach search".   

Second Rumor is that Ruff moves up to an FO position after two years and Appert gets to wear the Daddy Pants. 

Third Rumor is Adams is being moved.   

Todays reality:  In Ruff, we get a guy in his second season back as coach, in a win or die situation, and with lame deck status beyond next season.  Not ideal, but TP is not going to send him away after just one season.  

I think this means that whether Adams moves or not Lindy will around at least another year.  

[Flashsabre]

1 hour ago, Pimlach said:

First rumor is that Terry wanted Ruff in the organization, a result of last years "coach search".   

Second Rumor is that Ruff moves up to an FO position after two years and Appert gets to wear the Daddy Pants. 

Third Rumor is Adams is being moved.   

Todays reality:  In Ruff, we get a guy in his second season back as coach, in a win or die situation, and with lame deck status beyond next season.  Not ideal, but TP is not going to send him away after just one season.  

I think this means that whether Adams moves or not Lindy will around at least another year.  

I’m fine with giving Lindy a year if he gets to pick his assistant coaches and someone else is in the GM chair.