+1 I want top 5 pick not 8th seed
- hubie

It needs to happen, let Terry see first hand that a lot of changes need to be made, not just minor tweaks. If we think we are close because we have a good 30 games coming up, then we will be looking at the same thing next year

I'm aware, it's Darcy trying to save his job. I would also like to see them with a different coach, but were in a 48 game season and 1/3 through it and we don't resemble a playoff team in the least. Darcy needs to man up and sit down with Terry and tell him what needs to be done for the future of this franchise
- sbroads24

The Sabres are clearly thinking of Pittsburgh in 2009. They fired their coach, brought up the guy from the AHL, and then made a blockbuster trade (which I do believe is coming somehow): Ryan Whitney and others were sent off for Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Pittsburgh was in 10th place and about 7 or 8 points out of a playoff spot if I recall correctly. Buffalo is only 4 (though other teams do have games in hand). I'm not saying they necessarily should go for it, but they will, and it is doable.

Then whomever the senior hockey advisors are - I do not Regier making long-term trades at this deadline unless they are approved my the levels above
- JustOneCupPlease

Was just about to say the same and this is all the more reason he should have been gone at the same time. I don't want a 'save my job' trade that hurts us in the long run.

The Sabres are clearly thinking of Pittsburgh in 2009. They fired their coach, brought up the guy from the AHL, and then made a blockbuster trade (which I do believe is coming somehow): Ryan Whitney and others were sent off for Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Pittsburgh was in 10th place and about 7 or 8 points out of a playoff spot if I recall correctly. Buffalo is only 4 (though other teams do have games in hand). I'm not saying they necessarily should go for it, but they will, and it is doable.
- buffalofan19

what a classy guy very high on the list of guys id have loved to have the last 10 years or so.

The Sabres are clearly thinking of Pittsburgh in 2009. They fired their coach, brought up the guy from the AHL, and then made a blockbuster trade (which I do believe is coming somehow): Ryan Whitney and others were sent off for Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Pittsburgh was in 10th place and about 7 or 8 points out of a playoff spot if I recall correctly. Buffalo is only 4 (though other teams do have games in hand). I'm not saying they necessarily should go for it, but they will, and it is doable.
- buffalofan19

Hey....our largest trade last year (surprise) - Kassian/Hodgson - overall has worked...especially this season

Just seems it's like this:

1) Fire Lindy.

2) Bring in a "new" coach and give the guys a chance to turn it around (if not make a playoff spot, just play better and win more than lose).

3a) If this happens, Darcy stays and Rolston gets a chance to coach next year.

3b) If they keep poopting the bed, then it's the team and Darcy is gone as well.

I also have the feeling Darcy has been told this in no uncertain terms.

that line combo thing is very neat the article he put up was really good only thing I dont agree with is about Gerbe but that makes me a bad person apparently.
- hubie

I'm fine with what you put out. And who you put out with.

Just seems it's like this:

1) Fire Lindy.

2) Bring in a "new" coach and give the guys a chance to turn it around (if not make a playoff spot, just play better and win more than lose).

3a) If this happens, Darcy stays and Rolston gets a chance to coach next year.

3b) If they keep poopting the bed, then it's the team and Darcy is gone as well.

I also have the feeling Darcy has been told this in no uncertain terms.
- nfph

And they made the call to choose Rolston over James Patrick to get a completely new voice in the room - Patrick might have been deserving, but his voice probably would have been more of the same

The Sabres are clearly thinking of Pittsburgh in 2009. They fired their coach, brought up the guy from the AHL, and then made a blockbuster trade (which I do believe is coming somehow): Ryan Whitney and others were sent off for Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Pittsburgh was in 10th place and about 7 or 8 points out of a playoff spot if I recall correctly. Buffalo is only 4 (though other teams do have games in hand). I'm not saying they necessarily should go for it, but they will, and it is doable.
- buffalofan19

Don't you think that is arrogant of Darcy and Co. then? They do not have the Crosby or Malkin Pitt did/has

The sabres are just a horrible organization. THE only two Kevin porters I have heard of played linebacker in nfl and guard in the nba. How is Kevin porter,jochen Hecht,job. Scott,Nathan gerbe,drew stafford all playing and 25 sitting. They are a mess

Just seems it's like this:

1) Fire Lindy.

2) Bring in a "new" coach and give the guys a chance to turn it around (if not make a playoff spot, just play better and win more than lose).

3a) If this happens, Darcy stays and Rolston gets a chance to coach next year.

3b) If they keep poopting the bed, then it's the team and Darcy is gone as well.

I also have the feeling Darcy has been told this in no uncertain terms.
- nfph

Well put, ref.

Then whomever the senior hockey advisors are - I do not Regier making long-term trades at this deadline unless they are approved my the levels above
- JustOneCupPlease

Don't we have an assistant GM now? Used to be head of scouting, Goose knows what I'm talking about.... I'm pretty sure he was given that title just for this reason.

The sabres are just a horrible organization. THE only two Kevin porters I have heard of played linebacker in nfl and guard in the nba. How is Kevin porter,jochen Hecht,job. Scott,Nathan gerbe,drew stafford all playing and 25 sitting. They are a mess
- Buffalo1000

Coach, IMO

Well put, ref.
- stashu

I try

Don't you think that is arrogant of Darcy and Co. then? They do not have the Crosby or Malkin Pitt did/has
- sbroads24

If the sabres can play like they did this past weekend vs Boston and Pens (cept win) consistantly . They might find out that winning is a good feeling .

And they made the call to choose Rolston over James Patrick to get a completely new voice in the room - Patrick might have been deserving, but his voice probably would have been more of the same
- JustOneCupPlease

Yes, agreed.

The sabres are just a horrible organization. THE only two Kevin porters I have heard of played linebacker in nfl and guard in the nba. How is Kevin porter,jochen Hecht,job. Scott,Nathan gerbe,drew stafford all playing and 25 sitting. They are a mess
- Buffalo1000

I feel like I am playing word search

The Sabres are clearly thinking of Pittsburgh in 2009. They fired their coach, brought up the guy from the AHL, and then made a blockbuster trade (which I do believe is coming somehow): Ryan Whitney and others were sent off for Kunitz and Bill Guerin. Pittsburgh was in 10th place and about 7 or 8 points out of a playoff spot if I recall correctly. Buffalo is only 4 (though other teams do have games in hand). I'm not saying they necessarily should go for it, but they will, and it is doable.
- buffalofan19

Ok, put down what you are smoking right now!
Everyone blames Ruff for our demise, and I understand that!
Why don't we realize that we don't have much talent here( Thanks to Darcy, whom should have been fired a long time ago!).
If you are trying to tell us that we are going to make a run like Pitt did in 2009, you are completely out of your mind!

If the sabres can play like they did this past weekend vs Boston and Pens (cept win) consistantly . They might find out that winning is a good feeling .
- cabin

All losing teams have games where they are close or play good and come up short, CBJ doesn't get blown out every game. The similarity is they lose in the end

Ok, put down what you are smoking right now!
Everyone blames Ruff for our demise, and I understand that!
Why don't we realize that we don't have much talent here( Thanks to Darcy, whom should have been fired a long time ago!). If you are trying to tell us that we are going to make a run like Pitt did in 2009, you are completely out of your mind!
- Sabresfan88

I think the same fans who compare us to 2009 pens are the same idiots who make decisions insabreland. Ron ruff rolston is playing porter,Hecht,Scott,gerbe and stafford

I think the same fans who compare us to 2009 pens are the same idiots who make decisions insabreland. Ron ruff rolston is playing porter,Hecht,Scott,gerbe and stafford
- Buffalo1000

Dude, one post and you're already tossing around the idiot bombs? Can you just not help yourself or something?

Call me crazy...............

But to me next coach if Rolston then keep darcy
if not Rolston then not Darcy

Im perfectly fine with Darcy as a drafter/ am scout. NHL Talent evaluator trade maker not so much.

I think the same fans who compare us to 2009 pens are the same idiots who make decisions insabreland. Ron ruff rolston is playing porter,Hecht,Scott,gerbe and stafford
- Buffalo1000

Tell me about it!
These people are out of their mind!
I actually feel bad for Lindy!
Darcy never gave him the talent he needed here to win.
And then Lindy had to take the damn bullet for Darcy.
It is a shame!

Assistant GM is either Mark Jakubowski or Kevin Devine

All losing teams have games where they are close or play good and come up short, CBJ doesn't get blown out every game. The similarity is they lose in the end
- sbroads24

Seems to be the only games (this past weekend) that they actually seemed interested in trying to win.