I think he's doing damage to Dahlin and Jokiharju every day that he's coach. The sooner he's gone, the better. He is ruining them
- jcragcrumple

Every single player on this team is regressing.
the team for the first time in awhile has a legit top 6. They are worse than the tank team.


"iTS FinE hEs the CoACh. It DoESen't MatTer"

You do realize they paid nobody all summer right after this article came out?

Why are you so butt hurt about Kimmy, she must of really touched your g-spot.
- DirtyDan

That’s FACTUALLY INCORRECT

You really don’t have a clue dude

Ppl who get fired will be butthurt
- jdfitz77

If you're going to bash people for their reading comprehension, at least have some yourself.

Some interviewed were employed at the time.

Every single player on this team is regressing.
the team for the first time in awhile has a legit top 6. They are worse than the tank team.


"iTS FinE hEs the CoACh. It DoESen't MatTer"
- ImThatGuy

Stop just Stop

All it really comes down to is hire someone that can hire the right people. It's obvious that you can't do that for your Hockey Team. Complain all they want about losing money, your the one's that helped cause that.

If you're going to bash people for their reading comprehension, at least have some yourself.

Some interviewed were employed at the time.
- TheSabresTaco

Regardless of that, I actually do think the Pegulas mean well, or at least I still want to.

I think this is more of a case of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" than the Pegulas being terrible people. Either way, they need to have the humility to realize they don't know what they're doing on the hockey side, just like they were essentially told on the football side.

All it really comes down to is hire someone that can hire the right people. It's obvious that you can't do that for your Hockey Team. Complain all they want about losing money, your the one's that helped cause that.
- Buff36

That sums it all up...right there.

Same person arguing with 5 different people at once.

Every time I log on (which is a lot)

Regardless of that, I actually do think the Pegulas mean well.

I think this is more of a case of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" than the Pegulas being terrible people. Either way, they need to have the humility to realize they don't know what they're doing on the hockey side, just like they were essentially told on the football side.
- buffalofan19

There just needs to be a reset (again). One that involves them publicly stating they are not going to be involved with the running of the organization. Just to get the fans behind them, we've hired X (someone like Lou Lamoriello) and differ all questions to them.

You don't get to try and take an active role, and then throw your underlings out there when things go bad. You're either active or not. You don't get to be active when things are going well, that's easy.

There just needs to be a reset (again). One that involves them publicly stating they are not going to be involved with the running of the organization. Just to get the fans behind them, we've hired X (someone like Lou Lamoriello) and differ all questions to them.

You don't get to try and take an active role, and then throw your underlings out there when things go bad. You're either active or not. You don't get to be active when things are going well, that's easy.
- gcomella34

Good post

Good post
- Buff36

Well I'm stopping there because I have no where to go but downhill.

I see another fuse has been lit. Welp. Here we go again.
- TheSabresTaco

Hold my beer!

Well I'm stopping there because I have no where to go but downhill.
- gcomella34

Oh it's tough

I don't think so, just going of former players KA played with who are coaches.
- Buff36

Made sense to me.

Regardless of that, I actually do think the Pegulas mean well, or at least I still want to.

I think this is more of a case of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" than the Pegulas being terrible people. Either way, they need to have the humility to realize they don't know what they're doing on the hockey side, just like they were essentially told on the football side.
- buffalofan19

Regardless of that, I actually do think the Pegulas mean well, or at least I still want to.

I think this is more of a case of "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" than the Pegulas being terrible people. Either way, they need to have the humility to realize they don't know what they're doing on the hockey side, just like they were essentially told on the football side.
- buffalofan19

Depending how you define that. They want to succeed, yes. Just like everyone wants success. But they're not willing to do the things necessary to get there because they:

a.) Don't trust anyone
b.) Cannot handle criticism
c ) don't want outside advice - see a.

Depending how you define that. They want to succeed, yes. Just like everyone wants success. But they're not willing to do the things necessary to get there because they:

a.) Don't trust anyone
b.) Cannot handle criticism
c ) don't want outside advice - see a.
- jcragcrumple

I know a lot of leaders that fit that bill. They have good intentions, they just aren't effective leaders.

There is a difference in meaning well and doing well. That's the current problem.

I know a lot of leaders that fit that bill. They have good intentions, they just aren't effective leaders.

There is a difference in meaning well and doing well. That's the current problem.
- gcomella34

I still struggle with that because I think if you're truly meaning well, that means looking in the mirror and asking "what am I doing wrong?" Which after 10 years, they absolutely need to do. And the answer to that is to relinquish control to knowledgeable hockey people, which they haven't done since the failed Patty Lala fiasco 10 years ago, or I guess Brandon Beane and Ted Black, but neither of them were hockey people.

Meaning well has to include acknowledging mistakes and fixing them

I still struggle with that because I think if you're truly meaning well, that means looking in the mirror and asking "what am I doing wrong?" Which after 10 years, they absolutely need to do. And the answer to that is to relinquish control to knowledgeable hockey people, which they haven't done since the failed Patty Lala fiasco 10 years ago, or I guess Brandon Beane and Ted Black, but neither of them were hockey people.

Meaning well has to include acknowledging mistakes and fixing them
- jcragcrumple

Meaning well - spending ridiculous amounts of money on a losing product. The Sabres cost them millions.

Meaning well - they have tried different approaches. They need hire the right people next time.

Meaning well - spending ridiculous amounts of money on a losing product. The Sabres cost them millions.

Meaning well - they have tried different approaches. They need hire the right people next time.
- Boss34

I'd say they need to either bring in a managing partner or a president who is willing to challenge them on their decision making.

I don't think they're willing to have their authority or their view points challenged. Frankly I don't think they ever will. As long as theirs is the only view point, this goes nowhere

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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Adding to @reporterchris note: potential changes won't take effect until 2022 Draft, and previous lottery victories will not count towards a team's total.

Chris Johnston
@reporterchris
The NHL is proposing changes to the draft lottery that would see:

* teams limited to no more than two lottery wins in a five-year period
* teams only allowed to jump 10 spots with a lottery win
* a reduction in the number of picks decided by lottery from three to two
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Excuse me, three picks down to two decided by a lottery is this year....rest is 2022.

Meaning well - spending ridiculous amounts of money on a losing product. The Sabres cost them millions.

Meaning well - they have tried different approaches. They need hire the right people next time.
- Boss34

Probably nets-out to a wash when you consider the increase in franchise value...and probably will increase significantly in a couple years after this BS is behind them.

I have no sympathy for them, they'll be just fine.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
·
Adding to @reporterchris note: potential changes won't take effect until 2022 Draft, and previous lottery victories will not count towards a team's total.

Chris Johnston
@reporterchris
The NHL is proposing changes to the draft lottery that would see:

* teams limited to no more than two lottery wins in a five-year period
* teams only allowed to jump 10 spots with a lottery win
* a reduction in the number of picks decided by lottery from three to two
Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Excuse me, three picks down to two decided by a lottery is this year....rest is 2022.
- Elite Josh Allen

This could be huge for the Sabres, especially with keeping Ralphie employed this season.

President Ted Black used to go on the radio and take calls from fans. He actually gave out his email address.

Say what you will about Ted Black, that's accountability

This could be huge for the Sabres, especially with keeping Ralphie employed this season.
- IonSabres

The draft is total garbage this year.