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Forums :: Blog World :: Michael Pachla: On Mike Babcock + a possible Johnson/Bird-type rivalry with McDavid/Eichel
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homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

May 16 @ 1:56 PM ET

- jochfr

I heard he is not a fan of that fat as$ oprah either
MEBSabresFAN
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lancaster, NY
Joined: 07.17.2006

May 16 @ 2:00 PM ET
The live feed is really nice, I'm glad NBC offered it up. Especially for Buffalo Sabres Fans.

How many Trolls have gone into the Oilers site to claim McDavid a Bust after he was kept in check and lost in the final game?
Patdan17
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 04.27.2015

May 16 @ 2:06 PM ET
I think the league was disapointed that two smaller market teams got the next generational players. But if the league is smart they would make the rivalry one of the most profitable rivalry in North American sports. In a few years its going to be edmontan and buffalo in the finals every year.
thatsapickle
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Dallas, TX
Joined: 03.08.2012

May 16 @ 2:16 PM ET
I think the league was disapointed that two smaller market teams got the next generational players. But if the league is smart they would make the rivalry one of the most profitable rivalry in North American sports. In a few years its going to be edmontan and buffalo in the finals every year.
- Patdan17



Toews & Kane, Stamkos, Benn & Seguin, all may have something to say about that.

It's more unfortunate that they aren't in the same conference to boost the rivalry. It will be hard to bring the casual fan to relive the rivalry in the cup finals, if both teams make it.
Der Kaiser
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I Know Nothink ... NOTHINK!
Joined: 07.27.2007

May 16 @ 2:18 PM ET
Just turned on the game. Is drouin playing??
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

May 16 @ 2:19 PM ET
how Eichel isn't afraid to drive to the net
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 2:25 PM ET
how Eichel isn't afraid to drive to the net
- HonkFortheGoose



Very Toews like
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 2:26 PM ET
Only when they finally put together a proven NHL team.


Richardson's a good idea for the short term. He did some good work in terms of player development with the sens.

- Sabresfan-365

That makes no sense, why bother to go through everything they have gone through just to hire an " temporary " coach. you bring in the best coach you can right now so these players can learn his system and progress. You don't hire a band aid and they won't do that.
grand-magus
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "...i'd say you were high on mushrooms", GMTM, NY
Joined: 06.06.2014

May 16 @ 2:29 PM ET
That makes no sense, why bother to go through everything they have gone through just to hire an " temporary " coach. you bring in the best coach you can right now so these players can learn his system and progress. You don't hire a band aid and they won't do that.
- SABRES 89



This.

Hmmm, do we want these kids learning from some AHL coach, or one of the best?
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

May 16 @ 2:29 PM ET
how Eichel isn't afraid to drive to the net
- HonkFortheGoose

He is looking very dangerous out there.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

May 16 @ 2:30 PM ET
Very Toews like
- Sabresfan-365


He had a pretty quiet first period, but he's been a lot more noticeable this one. Lots of good plays and chances.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

May 16 @ 2:31 PM ET
He is looking very dangerous out there.
- Pierceme69


Yes he is. Bob has just been a bit better.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 2:37 PM ET
That makes no sense, why bother to go through everything they have gone through just to hire an " temporary " coach. you bring in the best coach you can right now so these players can learn his system and progress. You don't hire a band aid and they won't do that.
- SABRES 89



The reason they did that is for the guy they've got playing for usa right now. This is still a really a young team that's going to have to deal with some growing pains.

Hawks did that with Denis Savard
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 2:38 PM ET
He had a pretty quiet first period, but he's been a lot more noticeable this one. Lots of good plays and chances.
- HonkFortheGoose



Maybe I'm biased, but 1st period he really didn't have the chance to do anything. Defensive zone starts and no pp time.
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

May 16 @ 2:38 PM ET
The reason they did that is for the guy they've got playing for usa right now. This is still a really a young team that's going to have to deal with some growing pains.

Hawks did that with Denis Savard

- Sabresfan-365


Remember how upset Kane was when Savard got fired? Think it still bothers him 2 Stanley Cups and a Conn Smythe later?
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 2:38 PM ET
The reason they did that is for the guy they've got playing for usa right now. This is still a really a young team that's going to have to deal with some growing pains.

Hawks did that with Denis Savard

- Sabresfan-365

They aren't going to do that, if it's Richardson it will be him for the long term.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 2:41 PM ET
They aren't going to do that, if it's Richardson it will be him for the long term.
- SABRES 89



Hey if he earns it no problem. But it's more likely that as the team gets better but progress in the standings stalls they'll move on to a "veteran" coach.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 2:42 PM ET
Remember how upset Kane was when Savard got fired? Think it still bothers him 2 Stanley Cups and a Conn Smythe later?
- HonkFortheGoose



Good chance he doesn't remember his name (though that could be alcohol related).
HonkFortheGoose
Buffalo Sabres
Location: "___________ stinks."-Sabres89, NY
Joined: 07.26.2008

May 16 @ 2:50 PM ET
Good chance he doesn't remember his name (though that could be alcohol related).
- Sabresfan-365




Or he cries himself to sleep over it in his $2.68 million lakefront home each summer.
SABRES 89
Season Ticket Holder
Buffalo Sabres
Location: I'm very Happy to be here. Las Vegas Via Buffalo N.Y.
Joined: 02.17.2007

May 16 @ 2:51 PM ET
Hey if he earns it no problem. But it's more likely that as the team gets better but progress in the standings stalls they'll move on to a "veteran" coach.
- Sabresfan-365

They aren't going to keep changing systems
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

May 16 @ 2:58 PM ET
Yes he is. Bob has just been a bit better.
- HonkFortheGoose

Worried they may not be able to get one past him.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 3:01 PM ET
They aren't going to keep changing systems
- SABRES 89



They'll do whatever it takes to win. Great players can adapt, and they will.
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 3:02 PM ET


Or he cries himself to sleep over it in his $2.68 million lakefront home each summer.

- HonkFortheGoose



Woe is him indeed
Sabresfan-365
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Lockport, NY
Joined: 12.09.2012

May 16 @ 3:09 PM ET
The offensive D killed the US in this game
Pierceme69
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Joined: 02.13.2007

May 16 @ 3:21 PM ET
The offensive D killed the US in this game
- Sabresfan-365

Gonna be tough to beat the Chechs at home for the bronze too.
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