Its honestly a question I have. Are people going to forgive him because of the lack of resources or are they going to place blame on him for that time period?
- ImThatGuy

Personally, if I have to spend time convincing myself that it's not someone's fault for previous failure, I'd rather just go in a complete different direction.

Hey all, I was curious what the hell happened to girgorenko? Has he been the the press box all month?

Its honestly a question I have. Are people going to forgive him because of the lack of resources or are they going to place blame on him for that time period?
- ImThatGuy

My honest answer is I think it's a little bit of both. I'm sure he didn't have all of the resources available to him to properly scout and to do a proper evaluation of these players and additionally, Buffalo was his second job as a scout in the NHL. He was probably a bit raw in that field when he started in Buff but gained valuable experience over the years. He's had a solid track record in Boston. Personally, I would go in another direction.

Hey all, I was curious what the hell happened to girgorenko? Has he been the the press box all month?
- Dr3aMWeav3r

He was loaned to the Russian National Junior team for the World Juniors next week.

http://beta.thescore.com/nhl/news/389059

"Sabres president Pat LaFontaine is inching closer to naming his replacement for Darcy Regier. Boston assistant GM Jim Benning is the top candidate." - Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun


err.. I dunno. He's had a bad history with us in the past and was supposedly the guy who led the charge to trade Seguin.
- Sabresfan-365

I'm not sticking up for Benning, because I'm not really sure how I feel about who I think should get the job, but Benning's last time here was spent under different ownership and far different circumstances.

As far as Seguin goes, the Bruins haven't missed a beat without him.

CAM NEWTON!!!!!!!!

CAM NEWTON!!!!!!!!
- Buffalo-Sabres

You playing the role of 89 tonight ?

zzzzzzzzzzz....

Did everybody lose power or last minute Xmas shopping?

Cabin Fever 469.00 vs 326

cabin

6 skaters tonight. could hit 500

zzzzzzzzzzz....

Did everybody lose power or last minute Xmas shopping?
- mhp

Left to go shopping at noon . done by 3:00 7 stores

Left to go shopping at noon . done by 3:00 7 stores
- cabin

zzzzzzzzzzz....

Did everybody lose power or last minute Xmas shopping?
- mhp

Enjoying the 80 degree weather

Enjoying the 80 degree weather
- stashu

I really wish I could ban you for a couple hours at times

Well enjoy the nice weather Stash.

Enjoying the 80 degree weather
- stashu

Damn you.

Damn you.
- mhp

+1
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I'm not sticking up for Benning, because I'm not really sure how I feel about who I think should get the job, but Benning's last time here was spent under different ownership and far different circumstances.

As far as Seguin goes, the Bruins haven't missed a beat without him.
- Powerslave

They definitely haven't missed a beat, however he could have ensured them to be pretty good for a while, there gonna fall a little bit with Chara about to be close to 40, and Bergeron knocking on 30. Who knows though, maybe he wouldn't have woken up if he didn't get traded

They definitely haven't missed a beat, however he could have ensured them to be pretty good for a while, there gonna fall a little bit with Chara about to be close to 40, and Bergeron knocking on 30. Who knows though, maybe he wouldn't have woken up if he didn't get traded
- sbroads24

whats going on Sb24. Seen someone posted the GM has been picked and will be announced in a week. Thoughts on who ?

whats going on Sb24. Seen someone posted the GM has been picked and will be announced in a week. Thoughts on who ?
- cabin

Not much Cabin. I honestly don't know who would be a good choice. I wanted Burke just because of the experience and the fact that he has a ring, but as far the Benning, it seems they know what they are doing in Boston

Not much Cabin. I honestly don't know who would be a good choice. I wanted Burke just because of the experience and the fact that he has a ring, but as far the Benning, it seems they know what they are doing in Boston
- sbroads24

Ive tried to ignore the whole thought of a new GM and not get my head all blocked up with it . One thing Iv'e learned , don't worry about someone elses job and just concentrate on your own. You will be employed longer. Only thing we can hope for is its the right guy. We won't know until we win the cup. How many GM's available have won one of them, I have know idea.

Ive tried to ignore the whole thought of a new GM and not get my head all blocked up with it . One thing Iv'e learned , don't worry about someone elses job and just concentrate on your own. You will be employed longer. Only thing we can hope for is its the right guy. We won't know until we win the cup. How many GM's available have won one of them, I have know idea.
- cabin

Yea, I almost want someone like Benning who sat behind a good GM and is now ready to do the job himself.

Yea, I almost want someone like Benning who sat behind a good GM and is now ready to do the job himself.
- sbroads24

Whoever gets in here , needs to be given the chance . And we will see how Patty as pres will work with him. Better to have 2 minds making the team a champion. Instead of relying on just one for 16 years .

Whoever gets in here , needs to be given the chance . And we will see how Patty as pres will work with him. Better to have 2 minds making the team a champion. Instead of relying on just one for 16 years .
- cabin

I hope LaFontaine can be a good figure head to attract players in FA, help sell the team. Darcy IMO was too controlling and wanted to micro manage everything. I agree I hope it's a collaborative effort

I hope LaFontaine can be a good figure head to attract players in FA, help sell the team. Darcy IMO was too controlling and wanted to micro manage everything. I agree I hope it's a collaborative effort
- sbroads24

Agreed

Whoever gets in here , needs to be given the chance . And we will see how Patty as pres will work with him. Better to have 2 minds making the team a champion. Instead of relying on just one for 16 years .
- cabin

Agreed. It will be a nice to have a team concept (Patty, new GM and Devine) working together to make the decisions moving forward.

I hope LaFontaine can be a good figure head to attract players in FA, help sell the team. Darcy IMO was too controlling and wanted to micro manage everything. I agree I hope it's a collaborative effort
- sbroads24

I know the re-build is on but if Nolan comes back next year, you'll see only a handful of kids up here and it wouldn't surprise me if they dabble into free agency next summer. Nolan prefers to have the kids develop in the minors as opposed to force feeding them into NHL competition.