I really like the NO ties to Buffalo aspect of it . I will give him a chance .. Not 17 f'n years though.
- cabin

The no ties aspect is really appealing for a rebuild.

So, say GM Murray decides not to bring back Ted Nolan as Head Coach.

Who would you like them to hire?

My Choices:
1. Mike Keenan (Currently with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL)
2. Marc Crawford (ZSC Lions, NLA)
3. Craig Ramsay (Fired from AC in FLA this year)
4. Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Americans Special Asst)
5. Scott Arniel (AC, New York Rangers)

Sounds like 50- 50 Nolan stays.
- SABRES 89

Axing Nolan would squander much of the goodwill the Sabres have recovered from the long overdue dismissal of Darcy Regier.

Tim Murray understands this, and also knows that in the short term the team lacks talent and that Ted Nolan has proven to be a good coach for a team that is short on talent.

I say Nolan stays for a couple years and will be given a chance to prove his mettle once Murray has a roster in place of his own design.

Axing Nolan would squander much of the goodwill the Sabres have recovered from the long overdue dismissal of Darcy Regier.

Tim Murray understands this, and also knows that in the short term the team lacks talent and that Ted Nolan has proven to be a good coach for a team that is short on talent.

I say Nolan stays for a couple years and will be given a chance to prove his mettle once Murray has a roster in place of his own design.
- Losman

Good points .. If Nolan is axed , it would have to be during the off season when the attention to the team is minimal.

So, say GM Murray decides not to bring back Ted Nolan as Head Coach.

Who would you like them to hire?

My Choices:
1. Mike Keenan (Currently with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL)
2. Marc Crawford (ZSC Lions, NLA)
3. Craig Ramsay (Fired from AC in FLA this year)
4. Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Americans Special Asst)
5. Scott Arniel (AC, New York Rangers)
- Jawallstar1

I'd go with Craig and call it a day.

So, say GM Murray decides not to bring back Ted Nolan as Head Coach.

Who would you like them to hire?

My Choices:
1. Mike Keenan (Currently with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL)
2. Marc Crawford (ZSC Lions, NLA)3. Craig Ramsay (Fired from AC in FLA this year)
4. Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Americans Special Asst)
5. Scott Arniel (AC, New York Rangers)
- Jawallstar1

But if you re-sign him it might attract ufa's.
- mhp

So, say GM Murray decides not to bring back Ted Nolan as Head Coach.

Who would you like them to hire?

My Choices:
1. Mike Keenan (Currently with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL)
2. Marc Crawford (ZSC Lions, NLA)
3. Craig Ramsay (Fired from AC in FLA this year)
4. Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Americans Special Asst)
5. Scott Arniel (AC, New York Rangers)
- Jawallstar1

As long it's not Corey Clouston or Craig Hartsburg.

So, say GM Murray decides not to bring back Ted Nolan as Head Coach.

Who would you like them to hire?

My Choices:
1. Mike Keenan (Currently with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL)
2. Marc Crawford (ZSC Lions, NLA)
3. Craig Ramsay (Fired from AC in FLA this year)
4. Randy Cunneyworth (Rochester Americans Special Asst)
5. Scott Arniel (AC, New York Rangers)
- Jawallstar1

I like the Ramsay idea.. He had Atlanta on the right track and the jets didn't give him a fair shake.....Maybe Cunny as an assistant.

Definitely a doubled edged sword... They also have a lot of goalies in the pipeline now that they will have to make decisions on...miller stays they may want to start moving a few of them....enroth, Hackett, knapp, ullmark makarov, at least a have to have some value
- aschwach

If Miller stays you can rest assured that Enroth gets dealt, in my opinion of course.
Oilers look like the prime location for Enroth's services.

- BuffaloHardHat

It's a tough call. Pegula will throw big money at him. Will he bite?

Definitely a doubled edged sword... They also have a lot of goalies in the pipeline now that they will have to make decisions on...miller stays they may want to start moving a few of them....enroth, Hackett, knapp, ullmark makarov, at least a have to have some value
- aschwach

Don't you mean...A Double Edged Sabre?

It's a tough call. Pegula will throw big money at him. Will he bite?
- mhp

Does 4 years 35 mill get it done you think?

I'd go with Craig and call it a day.


- EnrothWeTrust

Mr no personality.
No thank you.

Mr no personality.
No thank you.
- BuffaloHardHat

I think King No Personality was Ron Rolston.

Does 4 years 35 mill get it done you think?
- BuffaloHardHat

If it's Ryan's last contract I think he'll want 5 years. But you're right on the money, I see him signing for 8 per esp if he has a big Olympics.

I like the Ramsay idea.. He had Atlanta on the right track and the jets didn't give him a fair shake.....Maybe Cunny as an assistant.
- aschwach

Ray Bennet (assistant coach in St. Louis) or Scott Niedermayer would be my two choices.

If it's Ryan's last contract I think he'll want 5 years. But you're right on the money, I see him signing for 8 per esp if he has a big Olympics.
- mhp

I'd be surprisingly okay with that. Considering we have to spend money somewhere, I'd rather it be on a great goalie than another Leino.

If it's Ryan's last contract I think he'll want 5 years. But you're right on the money, I see him signing for 8 per esp if he has a big Olympics.
- mhp

Plus with Lundqvist's new deal. Miller (and some around him) thinks he is the same caliber, if not better. The thing he has against him is that he is 4 years older than King Henrik.

I think King No Personality was Ron Rolston.
- Jawallstar1

I prefer a coach with some fire and passion behind the bench please.
Not a guy that plays the lead role in "The walking dead" marathons.

Ray Bennet (assistant coach in St. Louis) or Scott Niedermayer would be my two choices.
- Sabresfan-365

Niedermayer will stay and eventually take over in Anaheim. No way he leaves IMO.

Personally I want someone will NHL HC experience.

I think King No Personality was Ron Rolston.
- Jawallstar1

I prefer a coach with some fire and passion behind the bench please.
Not a guy that plays the lead role in "The walking dead" marathons.
- BuffaloHardHat

Fair enough. Keenan could be your guy then.

Niedermayer will stay and eventually take over in Anaheim. No way he leaves IMO.

Personally I want someone will NHL HC experience.
- Jawallstar1

Laviolette?

*Hides*

Laviolette?

*Hides*
- EnrothWeTrust

He has a Cup as we know too well...