He won't be here when we are competing for a cup IMO, but to act like he just walks around the building and delegates responsibilities to his assistants is a hilarious take. He's been known to be heavily involved, especially with the players
- sbroads24

I think he has a good eye for talent...and....i think he knows how to get through to players and get the most out of them....but, i have heard his assistants mostly draw up the offensive and Defensive systems, and run the practices

Ted Nolan isn't the first head coach in any professional sport to primarily delegate himself the responsibility of motivating his players while delegating all the details to his assistants. That model rarely works in the long run, however. I'd like to think that as soon as this team is ready to seriously contend, he's shown the door, or given some sort of job in the front office, but Terry Pegula, the guy who signs the checks, has a history of being a little too nostalgic. Sure, in theory, Tim Murray is supposed to make all the decisions, but I don't believe for one second that he won't have to justify such a significant move to the owner first. We're still talking about the guy who said, in response to a question about Darcy Regier: "what has he done wrong?". And it only took the team being on the brink of a public relations disaster for Pegula to finally sign off on the firing of both Ruff and Regier.
- buffalofan19

I'm pretty sure Murray has authority to make that call.

I'm pretty sure Murray has authority to make that call.
- sbroads24

I'd like to think so, but the history, albeit a very short one, indicates otherwise.

Luke Adam will never make the NHL full time, slow and plays zero defense. Total waste of time in AHL

Ted Nolan isn't the first head coach in any professional sport to primarily delegate himself the responsibility of motivating his players while delegating all the details to his assistants. That model rarely works in the long run, however. I'd like to think that as soon as this team is ready to seriously contend, he's shown the door, or given some sort of job in the front office, but Terry Pegula, the guy who signs the checks, has a history of being a little too nostalgic. Sure, in theory, Tim Murray is supposed to make all the decisions, but I don't believe for one second that he won't have to justify such a significant move to the owner first. We're still talking about the guy who said, in response to a question about Darcy Regier: "what has he done wrong?". And it only took the team being on the brink of a public relations disaster for Pegula to finally sign off on the firing of both Ruff and Regier.
- buffalofan19

All of it, good.

We've kind of painted ourselves in a corner by hiring Nolan. Now, even if the team doesn't perform down the road as they should, Nolan being fired will cause a bit of outrage in some fan circles, other nostalgic types. If it was anyone other than a guy with ties to the Sabres history, they would say we didn't ditch him soon enough.

All of it, good.

We've kind of painted ourselves in a corner by hiring Nolan. Now, even if the team doesn't perform down the road as they should, Nolan being fired will cause a bit of outrage in some fan circles, other nostalgic types. If it was anyone other than a guy with ties to the Sabres history, they would say we didn't ditch him soon enough.
- Buffalo-Sabres

As Tim Murray might say, "zero f#&ks given". I don't think he cares about public perception.

Murray did the smart thing by retaining Nolan. He'll be very easy to fire, as he wasn't really Murray's choice.

I'm pretty sure Murray has authority to make that call.
- sbroads24

i think he can and he will....when the time comes...but i also believe Terry, black, and their advisers will want Their say in the decision and any other major moves....that may be why Lafontaine up and quit on them.

i think he can and he will....when the time comes...but i also believe Terry, black, and their advisers will want Their say in the decision and any other major moves....that may be why Lafontain up and quit on them.
- aschwach

"Ah, ah, ah! Patty was fired."

-Bucky Gleason

"Ah, ah, ah! Patty was fired."

-Bucky Gleason
- buffalofan19

i rarely read Bucky's articles....so i don't mean to be ignorent to this...but was Bucky surmising this or was there real proof he was fired?

As Tim Murray might say, "zero f#&ks given". I don't think he cares about public perception.

Murray did the smart thing by retaining Nolan. He'll be very easy to fire, as he wasn't really Murray's choice.
- grand-magus

Murray seems like he would fire his cousin. But you have to admit because its "Nolan" there is that added layer of thought that will go into that one.

i rarely read Bucky's articles....so i don't mean to be ignorent to this...but was Bucky surmising this or was there real proof he was fired?
- aschwach

He's saying his sources told him that Pegula's "cronies" forced LaFontaine out and pointed to the non-disclosure as proof.

Murray seems like he would fire his cousin. But you have to admit because its "Nolan" there is that added layer of thought that will go into that one.
- Buffalo-Sabres

Perhaps, but in the end, Murray will do what he thinks is right. I just hope Terry and his cronies stay the hell out of his way and let him do his job.

i think he can and he will....when the time comes...but i also believe Terry, black, and their advisers will want Their say in the decision and any other major moves....that may be why Lafontain up and quit on them.
- aschwach

Sure, but in the end they all need to be on the same page.

He's saying his sources told him that Pegula's "cronies" forced LaFontaine out and pointed to the non-disclosure as proof.
- buffalofan19

ugh that's such a mess.... ............i wonder why....Bucky have any notions on that?......if that is the case then Murray or Any GM has at least one if not many puppet masters to dance for.....

Why o Why ? If he was half way decent another team would have picked him up, not an NHL player, he wouldn't do anything anywhere else. I guess it is an NHL career all the way, could be worse things in life.

I don't blindly love Ted Nolan like other people do, but come on...... He doesn't do a thing?
- sbroads24

You wouldnt believe what I've heard. Doesnt watch game film, doesnt go to meetings and if he does he "throws around a few cliches and leaves". Again, Ive heard this from more than one source.

I don't blindly love Ted Nolan like other people do, but come on...... He doesn't do a thing?
- sbroads24

You wouldnt believe what I've heard. Doesnt watch game film, doesnt go to meetings and if he does he "throws around a few cliches and leaves". Again, Ive heard this from more than one source.

"Ah, ah, ah! Patty was fired."

-Bucky Gleason
- buffalofan19

I finally heard the Patty story...its nothing mind blowing actually. Just one thing led to another basically.

You wouldnt believe what I've heard. Doesnt watch game film, doesnt go to meetings and if he does he "throws around a few cliches and leaves". Again, Ive heard this from more than one source.
- Homer

I believe what you say about meetings. Or gameplans.

But the way you made it sound was as if he walks around clueless.

I have heard a couple players credit him with turning their lives and career around

I believe what you say about meetings. Or gameplans.

But the way you made it sound was as if he walks around clueless.

I have heard a couple players credit him with turning their lives and career around
- sbroads24

Stafford is one of those players. Like I said, players like him, but its not because of his hockey accumen. Nice word, right?

Stafford is one of those players. Like I said, players like him, but its not because of his hockey accumen. Nice word, right?
- Homer

At this point if he and the assistants can get them acting like professionals with a clear cut direction I think it's a good start. I don't need Mike Babcock or Ken Hitchcock right now. I think Nolan makes it through 2 years and is replaced

At this point if he and the assistants can get them acting like professionals with a clear cut direction I think it's a good start. I don't need Mike Babcock or Ken Hitchcock right now. I think Nolan makes it through 2 years and is replaced
- sbroads24

sounds about right

I finally heard the Patty story...its nothing mind blowing actually. Just one thing led to another basically.
- Homer

I am just Curious.....if it's one of this "me or them situations" or one of those "you can't fire me i quit situations" either way it sounds like Pegula has to many talking heads down there.

At this point if he and the assistants can get them acting like professionals with a clear cut direction I think it's a good start. I don't need Mike Babcock or Ken Hitchcock right now. I think Nolan makes it through 2 years and is replaced
- sbroads24

they have to hire some first...seems odd that its taking this long...camp is les then 8 weeks away


....Homer....does you source have any inclination as to who, or when?

I am just Curious.....if it's one of this "me or them situations" or one of those "you can't fire me i quit situations" either way it sounds like Pegula has to many talking heads down there.
- aschwach

All I can say is Patty took a stance on something that was important to him and Terry wouldnt budge.

Knowing the story, I can see both Patty's and Terry's side.