There is a ton of hostility on here today. What is bringing on the anger? We are going to terrible this year. Probably going to be terrible again next year. Firing Darcy at this point won't make a difference. No GM can change the fact that we are bad. This is the first time as a Sabres fan in my life we have ever attempted a real entire rebuild. They are starting from scratch. It needed to be done since no free agent worth anything will come here. Basically we are going to have rebuild with youth and add a few veterans along the way. It's the first time sincd Darcy's tenure that he has admitted they needed to rebuild a different way. In my eyes it's kind of refreshing but none the less frustrating. He is going to be in charge of this rebuild so you better get used to it. If you don't like it stop watching. Female dogging about him isn't going to help. Want to female dog about something look at the play of Stafford and the terrible coaching of Rolston (who I don't think survives the entire season).

Btw I thin Reinhart will be like another Vanek. A great piece but not someone to build around. The 2015 draft is where you find that player
- Stripes77

Firing Regier can make a difference for morale purposes. I'm not concerned about losing at this point. I'm concerned about complacency and the message leaving Regier in charge sends: that losing is acceptable because we will give you an almost unlimited amount of chances to make it right. They need to develop a championship mentality early, even though they won't win it. Leaving a guy like Regier in with a losing track record reflects the exact opposite.

do to positionally, Ill compare to Duchene or Statsny
and you know why im pissed off
- hubie

Hahaha indeed

The problem is that it assumes that the Sabres are the only team that will be in this position next year. We have no idea how many other teams will unload, and be a step "behind" the Sabres in their rebuild. The Devils are going to be atrocious for a while. The Rangers can't score, and if they let Lundqvist walk, they could be in a great position for it as well. In fact, I'm almost convinced they will take that road. Philly is in deep crap as well. And that's just the east. Who knows who else will make an organizational decision to unload and rebuild? This method is now widely publicized. You're going to see more teams try to do it, especially for a talent like McDavid. The Sabres will be pretty bad next year as well, but to say they will be in the driver's seat for first overall is way too premature at this point.
- buffalofan19

I agree look at the Flames figure the ufa most likely are gone either walking or via trade. They may not win a game next year

The problem is that it assumes that the Sabres are the only team that will be in this position next year. We have no idea how many other teams will unload, and be a step "behind" the Sabres in their rebuild. The Devils are going to be atrocious for a while. The Rangers can't score, and if they let Lundqvist walk, they could be in a great position for it as well. In fact, I'm almost convinced they will take that road. Philly is in deep crap as well. And that's just the east. Who knows who else will make an organizational decision to unload and rebuild? This method is now widely publicized. You're going to see more teams try to do it, especially for a talent like McDavid. The Sabres will be pretty bad next year as well, but to say they will be in the driver's seat for first overall is way too premature at this point.
- buffalofan19

Rangers aren't even in our league as far as being awful. They were without their best 2 players last night and dominated us. And we won't have Miller next year . It will be us and New Jersey IMO.

There is a ton of hostility on here today. What is bringing on the anger? We are going to terrible this year. Probably going to be terrible again next year. Firing Darcy at this point won't make a difference. No GM can change the fact that we are bad. This is the first time as a Sabres fan in my life we have ever attempted a real entire rebuild. They are starting from scratch. It needed to be done since no free agent worth anything will come here. Basically we are going to have rebuild with youth and add a few veterans along the way. It's the first time sincd Darcy's tenure that he has admitted they needed to rebuild a different way. In my eyes it's kind of refreshing but none the less frustrating. He is going to be in charge of this rebuild so you better get used to it. If you don't like it stop watching. Female dogging about him isn't going to help. Want to female dog about something look at the play of Stafford and the terrible coaching of Rolston (who I don't think survives the entire season).

Btw I thin Reinhart will be like another Vanek. A great piece but not someone to build around. The 2015 draft is where you find that player
- Stripes77

Shut up Jerk!!!

Rangers aren't even in our league as far as being awful. They were without their best 2 players last night and dominated us. And we won't have Miller next year . It will be us and New Jersey IMO.
- sbroads24

The Rangers dominated the Sabres because they aren't a very good team, and are very poorly coached. They still only scored 2 goals, one of them on a stupid bounce. If the Rangers don't have Lundqvist next year, they will be pretty bad, most likely by design. Plus there's this thing called the lottery which makes everything a crapshoot.

I hate bringing up politics here, but that's like saying Obama should get a 3rd term at this point.
- Buffalo-Sabres

It's not like I'll freak out if Darcy gets fired...

He's nowhere close to as incompetent as most on here say, and I think it's at the point where ppl are b!tching just to b!tch
This is the part of the job he's actually good at
Every "expert" I've seen quotes from think these trades he's making are outstanding, and last years draft by buffalo was far and away the best of any team...

I just think the "hate" has gone WAY too far

Bump for those who did not see it earlier. Sam Reinhart...

http://fansided.com/2013/...am-reinhart-kootenay-ice/

Firing Regier can make a difference for morale purposes. I'm not concerned about losing at this point. I'm concerned about complacency and the message leaving Regier in charge sends: that losing is acceptable because we will give you an almost unlimited amount of chances to make it right. They need to develop a championship mentality early, even though they won't win it. Leaving a guy like Regier in with a losing track record reflects the exact opposite.
- buffalofan19

To the basic fan and the crap writers at TBN yes. But if you look at the things he is doing differently you can argue it's different. It's kind of like Lindy. He changed his style and systems so many times. You can argue this is the first time Darcy is reinventing himself. Look I'm no Darcy advocate but firing him after he put the wheels in motion could hurt even more in the long run

They will be 5-22-1 by the end of the month.

The Rangers dominated the Sabres because they aren't a very good team, and are very poorly coached. They still only scored 2 goals, one of them on a stupid bounce. If the Rangers don't have Lundqvist next year, they will be pretty bad, most likely by design. Plus there's this thing called the lottery which makes everything a crapshoot.
- buffalofan19

The Rangers will not be tanking. They have way too many good players locked up long term.

To the basic fan and the crap writers at TBN yes. But if you look at the things he is doing differently you can argue it's different. It's kind of like Lindy. He changed his style and systems so many times. You can argue this is the first time Darcy is reinventing himself. Look I'm no Darcy advocate but firing him after he put the wheels in motion could hurt even more in the long run
- Stripes77

I don't think firing a guy who refused to even do a coaching search in favor of a guy with the interim label can do any more harm than it is. It would be one thing if they had prospects worth building around in place, but the fact is, they don't. I would argue that now is the best time to fire him, before any real significant decisions made on new personnel are made.

Boston won a cup with a 2nd round center.
LA won with Kopitar.
Toews was the 3rd overall pick

One player doesn't have to make or break the future. He can just be really good and it would help us
- sbroads24

No matter what round you find him, you need to draft a bona fida #1 playmaking, kick azz Center. Besides Boston, that is usually the start of a cup contending team. Boston had a 1A and 1B

The Rangers will not be tanking. They have way too many good players locked up long term.
- sbroads24

And a GM that is not, and never has been, afraid to deal them.

No matter what round you find him, you need to draft a bona fida #1 playmaking, kick azz Center. Besides Boston, that is usually the start of a cup contending team. Boston had a 1A and 1B
- RynoBull

You won't see another Boston for a long time either.

No matter what round you find him, you need to draft a bona fida #1 playmaking, kick azz Center. Besides Boston, that is usually the start of a cup contending team. Boston had a 1A and 1B
- RynoBull

IMO, Reinhart is one of those guys.

IMO, Reinhart is one of those guys.
- ImThatGuy

Lets hope so!

Shut up Jerk!!!
- jochfr

Hahahaha

There is a ton of hostility on here today. What is bringing on the anger? We are going to terrible this year. Probably going to be terrible again next year. Firing Darcy at this point won't make a difference. No GM can change the fact that we are bad. This is the first time as a Sabres fan in my life we have ever attempted a real entire rebuild. They are starting from scratch. It needed to be done since no free agent worth anything will come here. Basically we are going to have rebuild with youth and add a few veterans along the way. It's the first time sincd Darcy's tenure that he has admitted they needed to rebuild a different way. In my eyes it's kind of refreshing but none the less frustrating. He is going to be in charge of this rebuild so you better get used to it. If you don't like it stop watching. Female dogging about him isn't going to help. Want to female dog about something look at the play of Stafford and the terrible coaching of Rolston (who I don't think survives the entire season).

Btw I thin Reinhart will be like another Vanek. A great piece but not someone to build around. The 2015 draft is where you find that player
- Stripes77

Reinhart is known for his speed, smarts and work ethic....how on earth is that anything like Vanek?

Just because he's not being dubbed the next crosby doesn't mean he's not a guy you can build around.

We will need some veterans next year...
I really want to resign Moulson and Ott. However, it sounds like Ott doesn't want to be a part of the future here.
Anyone opposed to sigining Lee Stempniak?
He'll be 31 next season. He's a consistent 30-40 point guy. He was Captain his junior and senior at Dartmouth, so obviously he has some Leadership abilities.
He also is not anything particularly "Special" to any contending teams so we would have a shot at him.
And he's from West Seneca!

I don't think firing a guy who refused to even do a coaching search in favor of a guy with the interim label can do any more harm than it is. It would be one thing if they had prospects worth building around in place, but the fact is, they don't. I would argue that now is the best time to fire him, before any real significant decisions made on new personnel are made.
- buffalofan19

He did a coaching search. Nobody wanted to interview. If you looked at the roster any coach worth while knew this team was going to fail.

Reinhart is known for his speed, smarts and work ethic....how on earth is that anything like Vanek?

Just because he's not being dubbed the next crosby doesn't mean he's not a guy you can build around.
- Sabresfan-365

Thank you.

Lets hope so!
- RynoBull

Few Tidbits from Scouts:

He’s a great offensive thinker with great skills and a natural nose for scoring goals. He’s a very smart playmaker who can really control his time and space well around the puck. He’s got a great release on his shot, a release that reminds me a lot of James Neal. He has a natural ability to adapt to his surroundings and seems to build chemistry quickly with whomever he lines up with

The biggest plus for Reinhart at this point might be his attitude. We’ve all seen the top-end prospects that don’t pan out because of a lack of worth ethic or a lack of intangibles. Reinhart won’t be one of those players. He’s an outstanding leader on the ice and makes everyone around him better.

"He has a complete game at both ends of the ice," NHL Central Scouting's Peter Sullivan told NHL.com. "He does everything well. From a coaching perspective he's the guy you always want on the ice in critical situations. He's your go-to guy and team leader and is just going to be consistent at the junior level and, eventually, the pro level."

Dominic Tiano ‏@dominictiano
I know @NHLPlayerSafety called the Scott suspension a 7 game suspension. Would have been better to call it a 35 minute suspension.

Dominic Tiano ‏@dominictiano
Re John Scott suspension: he misses as much ice time as I or my colleagues take for a lunch break. Tsk Tsk @NHLPlayerSafety

We will need some veterans next year...
I really want to resign Moulson and Ott. However, it sounds like Ott doesn't want to be a part of the future here.
Anyone opposed to sigining Lee Stempniak?
He'll be 31 next season. He's a consistent 30-40 point guy. He was Captain his junior and senior at Dartmouth, so obviously he has some Leadership abilities.
He also is not anything particularly "Special" to any contending teams so we would have a shot at him.
And he's from West Seneca!
- Jawallstar1

id sign up for it but if he was going to come here hes on the list of why didnt he come already