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  1. I'm unhappy with the hire, but Lindy can be serviceable for a couple of years.

     

    There's no long game here and we will need to move on from him sooner than later; as long as we do that, I'm OK with it.

     

    I knew they would do this when they retained some of the assistant coaches.

     

    Adams claims he looked at "double digits" of candidates; I find that hard to believe.

     

    This is who he wanted all along.

     

     

  2. Too many for me to list.

     

    Near the top would be, as demonstrated daily at TSW, a complete inability for many to understand the differences between "THEIR", "THERE", and "THEY'RE".

     

    It's really not that hard guys. 

     

    Another that is used so universally incorrectly now it might have gone from "wrong" to "correct":  "HONE" vs. "HOME".

     

    "I am going to "hone" in on something."

     

    Correct usage is "HOME" as in radar homing, as in a term developed in WWII with the advent of radar.

     

    You look at a broad expanse of sky, sea, or space, and try to narrow down or, narrow in, or radar home-in on your target.

     

    I.E., go from broad to narrow.  Go from vague to specific.  

     

    People say "HONE" as though they are somehow talking about a blacksmith sharpening something.  I don't get it.

     

    Using "HONE" in this context makes no sense; you don't "hone in" on a blade.

     

    Next time, use "HOME" and correct others who do this; you'll be 1 in 1,000.

     

     

  3. Who else is looking forward to Boston vs. TO later today?  Will be cheering hard for the Bruins.

     

    My prediction: Bruins in 6.

     

    Probably the 1st round series I want to see the most.

     

    On 4/18/2024 at 10:55 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

    They played more than a preseason game there. 😆 

     

    Kansas City used to have an NHL team. The Kansas City Scouts are called the: New Jersey Devils now.

     

    J6836H-75-0_600x0.jpg

     

    😆🤣 

    Who the hell doesn't know about the KC Scouts?

     

    Wonder if he remembers the Atlanta Flames or Colorado Rockies.

     

    Or California Golden Seals!  

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  4. 2 hours ago, bills6969 said:

    I have concerns on the defensive side of the ball.  Specifically, with replacing Poyer/Hyde. Replacing their production/leadership will not be easy. Need some leaders to step up on D.

     

    As long as we have JA17, a Super Bowl should always be the goal.  There are alot of shoes to fill going into this season.  I do like that we aren’t really coming up in conversation for Super Bowl contenders.  I think we get a bit overlooked this year, which I think will be good for this team.

    You have to define what "being in contention" means to you.  That is going to mean different things to different people.

     

    Did you think, for example, that we were in contention to win the SB last year?  I did not.

     

    "In contention" to me means one of a handful of teams being discussed to win a SB and expectations to do so, with some luck, being realistic.

     

    We MIGHT be in contention next year; next year's team doesn't exist yet so it 's hard to comment on that.

     

    I am predicting playoffs and an exit from them right around where we always do, and the post-season discussion being about "heat on McDermott" more than ever, if he isn't fired outright at season's end.

     

    I would gladly trade me being totally wrong for a SB victory.

     

     

  5. 1 hour ago, dma0034 said:

    Interesting considering there were rumors about him trying to sell the Sabres yesterday

    It's entirely possible he has rethought his position with owning the Bills and Sabres due to his wife's health.

     

    I still think this is a weird move; wanting to transition to a different stage of life without the burden of these teams is one thing, but why sell 25% of it?  Is he hurting for cash and needs some liquidity?

     

    Why?

     

     

    17 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:


    Correction - Everything but 75 percent of the Bills..

    The funny thing is that for the last several years, their actions with regard to the Sabres could be viewed as preparatory steps to selling the franchise.  They had things stripped pretty clean at one point. 

     

     

  6. 3 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

    For as much as the players "loved" Donny the cleanout interviews have been pretty damning.  "Lack of accountability", "guys should have lost playing time", "lack of structure" is coming from everyone.  I wonder how much of it is directed at Skinner given two of his linemates are harping on this theme.

     

    The players say they want accountability but we will see how much they like it.  

    This is GREAT that the players themselves are talking about this, and Adams himself mentioned it a lot in his PC.

     

    It's a glaring problem with this team and it needs to get fixed.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Skinner as a buyout.  IF not now, soon.

     

     

  7. I'm concerned about the way Matt Ellis and Marty Wilford have NOT been fired with the rest.

     

    That's weird and I hope they'll both be gone when the new coach shows up.

     

    I was encouraged by Adams' PC which seems to indicate Seth Appert will NOT be the coach; that's a huge win for Sabres fans right there.

     

    Now we need to avoid the pitfall of hiring Lindy again.  He would be an improvement, but not ideal IMO.

     

    The guy I'd love to see is Joel Quenneville, but he's not reinstated yet, and I think his penalty was to last through this off-season.

     

    I don't know.  Maybe Berube.  Don't think they'll wait long enough to try and get Brind A'mour and I don't think he'd come here anyway.

     

    It feels like they will try to get a guy fast.

     

  8. On 4/4/2024 at 10:40 AM, Royale with Cheese said:

    I honestly don't think that the Bills do this without Allen give it a thumbs up.  

    I totally disagree and hope that's not the way it was.

     

    That's not professional.

     

    Fans often think much more highly of players than their own management does.

     

    Not saying there is some sort of dislike for Josh in the building; far from it. 

     

    I'm just saying if Josh's feelings are hurt (or not) should not be the basis of hugely important football decisions facing the team.

     

     

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  9. The first hurdle has been cleared!

     

    Now we must be sure NOT TO HIRE SETH APPERT.  

     

    That would be classic Pegula and a classic error...leading to 14 seasons without playoffs.

     

    Gotta bring in the right type of coach; experienced, tough, proven at least to a degree.

     

    He must demand respect from the players and he has to have some level of discipline to help the kids improve.

     

    Berube? Gallant? Boudreau? 

     

    Some will suggest Ruff.  I say "NO" to that, but he would be a big improvement over Granato.

     

    Weird that ALL assistant coaches haven't been fired.  I assume all will be gone once new guy is here and organized.

     

     

  10. The most interesting story with the Sabres for the next few months, by far, will be if they fire Granato or not.

     

    I am not expecting it but still holding out hope.  

     

    If they do it, I think it will be done with 24-48 hours of season ending.

     

    I.E., TOMORROW most likely.  Could be a huge day in Sabres Land.

     

    If no change is made, it will be hard to maintain enthusiasm for this group going forward.

     

    The assistant coaching staff, in particular, must go.  They should have been wholesale fired at the end of last season.

     

     

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