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kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 4 @ 4:27 PM ET
Something needs to change, who you moving on from ?

Donnie
Adams
Power
Cozens
Mitts
Tage
Skinner

Could you rank who’s at fault and who should go to turn the franchise around a bit.

- Boss34


The first two should be gone.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 4 @ 4:29 PM ET
Don Granato isn't expecting the Sabres to recall a forward before their game Tuesday vs. Dallas.

They'll have 13 forwards and 7 defensemen with Girgensons and Erik Johnson on track to be cleared as soon as Monday.

https://x.com/llysowski/s.../1754252433830621385?s=46
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 4 @ 4:34 PM ET
if the sabres left town, or folded

pretty sure at least half of the people in WNY could care less


shame how this fan base has been treated over the last decade plus


homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Feb 4 @ 4:35 PM ET
Don Granato isn't expecting the Sabres to recall a forward before their game Tuesday vs. Dallas.

They'll have 13 forwards and 7 defensemen with Girgensons and Erik Johnson on track to be cleared as soon as Monday.

https://x.com/llysowski/s.../1754252433830621385?s=46

- washedup20



we only need 20 players instead of the 21 allowed

Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 4 @ 4:36 PM ET
The first two should be gone.
- kingcong39


Adams and Donnie

Would you fire them immediately or wait until the end of the year ?

I’m ready for a change, I think Adams avoids the axe for a while still imo
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Feb 4 @ 4:38 PM ET
Adams and Donnie

Would you fire them immediately or wait until the end of the year ?

I’m ready for a change, I think Adams avoids the axe for a while still imo

- Boss34


Terry is never going to fire his boy. He will fail upward into a presidential role after they (again) do nothing to bolster this roster over the summer and they suck again next year
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 4:42 PM ET


we only need 20 players instead of the 21 allowed

- homiedclown


Home game Tuesday and 3 days off after. Really isn't a need for a 23rd guy.

The fact that these are the guys they want to play is a different discussion.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 4 @ 4:44 PM ET


we only need 20 players instead of the 21 allowed

- homiedclown


Zach Benson is the winger that will be challenged to take on a bigger role with Jack Quinn out, said Don Granato.

"... he's ready to step in."

https://x.com/llysowski/s.../1754251020585115762?s=46
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 4:46 PM ET
Adams and Donnie

Would you fire them immediately or wait until the end of the year ?

I’m ready for a change, I think Adams avoids the axe for a while still imo

- Boss34


I think this place is split down the middle of whether KA or Donnie is the bigger issue atm. Fire both probably wins that poll easily.

Donnie spitting in the face of analytics was the final straw for me. What this organization is doing makes no sense atm. All talk, no action.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Feb 4 @ 4:49 PM ET
I think this place is split down the middle of whether KA or Donnie is the bigger issue atm. Fire both probably wins that poll easily.

Donnie spitting in the face of analytics was the final straw for me. What this organization is doing makes no sense atm. All talk, no action.

- Lunaion


Forget who is to blame within the pair.

The reality is Granato is the 7th longest-tenured coach and Adams has been on the job for four years. They both deserve to go because this team s u c k s (still)
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 4 @ 4:52 PM ET
I think this place is split down the middle of whether KA or Donnie is the bigger issue atm. Fire both probably wins that poll easily.

Donnie spitting in the face of analytics was the final straw for me. What this organization is doing makes no sense atm. All talk, no action.

- Lunaion


All talk and no action is the biggest indictment for me.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 4:53 PM ET
Forget who is to blame within the pair.

The reality is Granato is the 7th longest-tenured coach and Adams has been on the job for four years. They both deserve to go because this team s u c k s (still)

- Hank Balling


Think it's very fair that KA put his job on the line by sticking with Donnie. In Yacht terms, he also put his job on the line by giving Donnie that early extension. In the end, we'll probably be punished by that coming out of the player budget.
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Feb 4 @ 4:53 PM ET
All talk and no action is the biggest indictment for me.
- kingcong39


The sad fact is that Adams must be secretly cheering every injury. It will make his post-season presser much easier.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 4 @ 4:56 PM ET
The sad fact is that Adams must be secretly cheering every injury. It will make his post-season presser much easier.
- Hank Balling


Exhibit A to the above:

>>> So since the #Sabres last played in San Jose to wrap up a two-game winning streak on the California trip, they've learned about two surgeries: Quinn out 6-8 weeks with one and Samuelsson out for the year with the other.

It's just one of those seasons you file away and forget.

https://twitter.com/ByMHa...tWg5ASZSOr2q9lu9JDEQ&s=19
Hank Balling
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 05.18.2021

Feb 4 @ 4:57 PM ET
Think it's very fair that KA put his job on the line by sticking with Donnie. In Yacht terms, he also put his job on the line by giving Donnie that early extension. In the end, we'll probably be punished by that coming out of the player budget.
- Lunaion


The player budget is (frank)ed regardless, and the arena budget twice as much. Terry has triple E'd this franchise into oblivion. Adams will fail his way into the presidential role and Karmanos will be GM (if he hasn't grown tired of this clown show).

I expect this season will be blamed on injuries, Granto will be retained and then fired next season in December. Matt Ellis will be interim head coach and the efficient train rolls on. Choo choo
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 4:58 PM ET
Instead of miscasting Samuelsson, they can miscast Erik Johnson.

Sounds great.

- kingcong39


EJ on the 3rd pair doesn't hurt you as bad as Samuelsson on the 1st pair and gets him to play RJ more. I think they likely come out ahead here.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 5:01 PM ET
The player budget is (frank)ed regardless, and the arena budget twice as much. Terry has triple E'd this franchise into oblivion. Adams will fail his way into the presidential role and Karmanos will be GM (if he hasn't grown tired of this clown show).

I expect this season will be blamed on injuries, Granto will be retained and then fired next season in December. Matt Ellis will be interim head coach and the efficient train rolls on. Choo choo

- Hank Balling


Optics are going to demand that you at least bring in someone new to take over the PP, right?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 4 @ 5:01 PM ET
EJ on the 3rd pair doesn't hurt you as bad as Samuelsson on the 1st pair and gets him to play RJ more. I think they likely come out ahead here.
- Lunaion


You're assuming they don't keep Ryan Johnson on the 3rd pair with Clifton and pair Erik Johnson with Power.

I would not make that assumption.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Feb 4 @ 5:02 PM ET
Optics are going to demand that you at least bring in someone new to take over the PP, right?
- Lunaion


How many people even give a poop anymore?

Honest question.
washedup20
Location: the little apple
Joined: 08.19.2014

Feb 4 @ 5:05 PM ET
Shocker...

>>> Mattias Samelsson requires surgery and will miss the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Sammy 💙


- kingcong39


Is Adams concerned he won’t spend his rehab time in Buffalo?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 5:05 PM ET
How many people even give a poop anymore?

Honest question.

- kingcong39


I'd bet it's at least double digits, including the players.
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 5:08 PM ET
This is real.

@AmerksPR
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Due to travel related complications,
@AmerksHockey
forwards Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich will be unavailable for tonight’s AHL All-Star Skills Competition at Tech CU Arena in San Jose. They are, however, expected to participate in Monday’s All-Star Challenge event.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Feb 4 @ 5:11 PM ET
Terry is never going to fire his boy. He will fail upward into a presidential role after they (again) do nothing to bolster this roster over the summer and they suck again next year
- Hank Balling



Adams gets a promotion lol

Good thoughts

Would a reputable gm want to work for pegula?

Might we have a “want to be here “ issue with management as well?
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 5:11 PM ET
Wonder how accurate this one is.


@ByMHarrington
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Levi is there for the duration. They’re rolling with Comrie. No more yo-yos
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Replying to @ByMHarrington
Any word if they plan on bringing Levi back up? Or they gonna roll with Comrie
Lunaion
Joined: 05.23.2016

Feb 4 @ 5:14 PM ET
Adams gets a promotion lol

Good thoughts

Would a reputable gm want to work for pegula?

Might we have a “want to be here “ issue with management as well?

- Boss34


GM Okposo. Should be a joke, but you could also imagine it.
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