Einstein Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Fired because he was presumably thought to be part of the problem He then went to two other organizations, bringing them both to the playoffs, and garnering 90+ points five times. Meanwhile the Sabres were beyond awful the entire time Lindy was gone. And then once Pegula figured out he wasn’t the problem all along, he was hired back in Buffalo, and the team is the best it’s been since he left. Here’s the question; Does this history give you pause that the Bills may see a similar trajectory with McDermott now gone? 2 3 11 2 6 Quote
RoyBatty is alive Posted May 8 Posted May 8 (edited) If McDermott comes back, and I pray he doesn't, is because Brady has turned into a disaster as HC About as likely as Stefon Diggs coming back, neither will happen. Edited May 8 by RoyBatty is alive 1 Quote
Buffalo716 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 (edited) They are very similar parallels but Lindy Ruff was gone for a long long time He was also the coach who couldn't get over the hump with the greatest goalie in the history of the game and another Hall of Fame goalie in Ryan Miller Lindy was able to come back because 15 years is an eternity ... The entire organization was different His message would not be stale anymore Edited May 8 by Buffalo716 2 1 3 Quote
May Day 10 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 10 minutes ago, Einstein said: Fired because he was presumably thought to be part of the problem He then went to two other organizations, bringing them both to the playoffs, and garnering 90+ points five times. Meanwhile the Sabres were beyond awful the entire time Lindy was gone. And then once Pegula figured out he wasn’t the problem all along, he was hired back in Buffalo, and the team is the best it’s been since he left. Here’s the question; Does this history give you pause that the Bills may see a similar trajectory with McDermott now gone? Head coaches in hockey are completely different than the NFL. They are throw-away. Can be fired and re-hired just to try to motivate players to keep on-task through the 82-game marathon. I do not believe there are huge differences with many coaches in the NHL. Some may just strike the right chord and get hot for a season(s). Maybe ride the wave of a successful organization for awhile. NFL coaches are the most influential person in the organization typically. Personnel are catered to their systems and philosophies. You are changing direction with a coaching change. With that said, in the post-Allen era, if the Bills are kind of floundering out there, and McDermott is available and willing, I could see Pegula hiring him back. 1 Quote
Offside Number 76 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 This entire thread is "tell me you don't know hockey without telling me you don't know hockey." Lindy Ruff never was the problem. 2 1 1 1 Quote
Einstein Posted May 8 Author Posted May 8 17 minutes ago, Augie said: I should have seen that coming! 😂 Am I that predictable augie?? 2 Quote
Buffalo716 Posted May 8 Posted May 8 (edited) On 5/8/2026 at 3:31 PM, Offside Number 76 said: This entire thread is "tell me you don't know hockey without telling me you don't know hockey." Lindy Ruff never was the problem. The same parallel that he's the coach who didn't get over the hump And when Lindy ruff was fired here 15 years ago or whatever he was thought of the same way as McDermott A really good coach who was never able to get over the hump.. you're not going to find anybody calling Sean McDermott a bum or a bottom five coach he has tons of respect He has the winning record and accolades just like Lindy ruff They both were never to get over the hump .. nobody could say Sean McDermott is the only problem with a straight face He's not the only reason the Buffalo Bills didn't win a Super bowl just like Lindy wasn't the only reason the sabres didn't win a Stanley cup They're parallels are way way way closer than dissimilar.. You can't say Sean McDermott did a much worse job with the bills then Lindy did with the sabres because they were pretty damn equal jobs and the sabres had two Hall of Fame goaltenders.. including the best ever Lindy is a very good coach who has never gotten over the hump.. Sean McDermott was in that same category... As In never winning the big one either but a respected long term coach I love Lindy ruff! Lindy went to the playoffs 8-16 years ... McDermott went eight out of nine Ruff has 3 Eastern conference final appearances McDermott has 2 Lindy has the finals appearance which McDermott doesn't have but he also had the greatest goalie in the history of the world They are more close than dissimilar He's been a head hockey coach for almost 30 years and never took a team over the hump it's a very close parallel Edited May 9 by Buffalo716 3 1 1 2 Quote
strive_for_five_guy Posted May 8 Posted May 8 After both the Sabres and Bills win championships this year, as predicted elsewhere, I don’t think McD is going to get a second chance here. Quote
Dunkirk Donski Posted May 8 Posted May 8 32 minutes ago, Einstein said: Fired because he was presumably thought to be part of the problem He then went to two other organizations, bringing them both to the playoffs, and garnering 90+ points five times. Meanwhile the Sabres were beyond awful the entire time Lindy was gone. And then once Pegula figured out he wasn’t the problem all along, he was hired back in Buffalo, and the team is the best it’s been since he left. Here’s the question; Does this history give you pause that the Bills may see a similar trajectory with McDermott now gone? McD can come back and coach the DB’s any time he wants 1 1 1 Quote
MasterStrategist Posted May 8 Posted May 8 32 minutes ago, Einstein said: Fired because he was presumably thought to be part of the problem He then went to two other organizations, bringing them both to the playoffs, and garnering 90+ points five times. Meanwhile the Sabres were beyond awful the entire time Lindy was gone. And then once Pegula figured out he wasn’t the problem all along, he was hired back in Buffalo, and the team is the best it’s been since he left. Here’s the question; Does this history give you pause that the Bills may see a similar trajectory with McDermott now gone? Better question, are you going to post your tax return again for all of us to see? I sense that moment of desperation to prove yourself is near... 4 1 Quote
Mikie2times Posted May 8 Posted May 8 This thread makes me want to give my X wife another chance. 1 1 10 Quote
Billzgobowlin Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Is it possible that the GM was the problem too? At the beginning of the drought they had a lack of players but I think Jarmo needs to be recognized for the change to the franchise too. Also give Lindy Gretzky and he would have probably won a cup, McDermott had Josh Allen. Quote
Augie Posted May 8 Posted May 8 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Einstein said: Am I that predictable augie?? Maybe add a poll, asking how many people are shocked. That may give you your answer. I think the team that has McD next as a coach is going to be glad to have him. He made progress as a HC over the years, imo. He was just too stubborn about his conservative defense and he chose coordinators who had to grow into the job. Now one of the coordinators has to grow into the HC job. There is always a learning curve for a 1st time HC and for the players with new schemes. This is far from a slam dunk, but I’m looking forward to something fresh on defense. I’m glad we have an offensive minded HC, too, because good OC’s get poached. I just hope he hits in his new role and Leonhard is as smart as we all hope he is. . Edited May 8 by Augie 1 1 1 Quote
Einstein Posted May 8 Author Posted May 8 32 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: He was also the coach who couldn't get over the hump with the greatest goalie in the history of the game and another Hall of Fame goalie in Ryan Miller Wow that sounds familiar. 1 Quote
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