Sounding like Ottawa might hire a POHO.

They'll grab Gillis before we do. Of course.
- Powerslave

Eh, what do I know...but Sens don't seem like the right fit for him based on what he said he is looking for.
Seattle seems like a natural for him, he can mold the organization from the start.

I posted her for Kaiser

I respect my elders


- homiedclown

I don’t have many friends because I don’t like most people. In a world full of people I DONT like, his posts qualify him as one of the last people I would actually be able to tolerate in real life.

And I’m sure he has no idea what a hemorrhoid he is.

What a waste of a season
- feetontheair22

If you’re not first, your last. Sabres have a few more spots to sink and some lotto luck to have the most successful season behind the team that wins the cup this year.

Great article on Mike Gillis and what he has spent the last 5 years doing since being relieved of his duties as GM of the 'Nucks.

Kimmie and Terry absolutely should interview him as President to oversee the organization and provide a buffer between meddling owners and the hockey organization.

He has invested 5 years of his time to best understand highly effective and successful sports organizations from around the world...to answer the question of why some organizations are perennial winners, and why some are constant underachievers. He also conducted an introspective review of his GM tenure, focusing on what he should have done differently.

For those of you who blow off the concept of culture impacting the success or lack thereof, I encourage you to take a read. Lebrun article from Friday.
- IonSabres

Good post ion

If you’re not first, your last. Sabres have a few more spots to sink and some lotto luck to have the most successful season behind the team that wins the cup this year.
- Pegullaville

I find it funny that a poster or 2 who as recently as 7 days ago ridiculed your tank mentality for this season, well they/he have now suggested it might be best to tank next year as well, LOL!

Gold Jerry, pure gold!

If you’re not first, your last. Sabres have a few more spots to sink and some lotto luck to have the most successful season behind the team that wins the cup this year.
- Pegullaville

Why sign flacco then? Is it different in the nfl?

Had some good times coming in 2nd 4 years I'm a row.
Wouldnt trade them for last place.

Unless flacco leads them to last place?

Please explain flaccoville

I find it funny that a poster or 2 who as recently as 7 days ago ridiculed your tank mentality for this season, well they/he have now suggested it might be best to tank next year as well, LOL!

Gold Jerry, pure gold!
- IonSabres

When we won the lottery for Dahlin, I thought that Scandella should of had one foot out the door. I got ridiculed for that by some as well. Now everyone talks about Scandella like he’s the Black Plague. Go figure. I also was behind the Nylander being a bust and he is starting to show some life these past few weeks so I could be wrong there. You win some, you lose some.

Why sign flacco then? Is it different in the nfl?

Had some good times coming in 2nd 4 years I'm a row.
Wouldnt trade them for last place.

Unless flacco leads them to last place?

Please explain flaccoville
- Boss34

In the NFL you can find starters anywhere in the draft. The Broncos had a run of 11 years when an undrafted player made the 53 man roster. Elway is trying to “win now” as Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr aren’t getting any younger. We have an elite defense in place. We have the makings of an elite 1-2 punch at RB with Lindsay and Freeman. He brought in Flacco as he has played in big moments before. Whether or not that works out remains to be seen. We may still draft a QB at 10 for all I know. I’d assume though Elway is looking to next year or the year after for a stud QB in the draft.

When we won the lottery for Dahlin, I thought that Scandella should of had one foot out the door. I got ridiculed for that by some as well. Now everyone talks about Scandella like he’s the Black Plague. Go figure. I also was behind the Nylander being a bust and he is starting to show some life these past few weeks so I could be wrong there. You win some, you lose some.
- Pegullaville

Bustlander has looked a lot better than many of the Sabres forwards that have played on the team this year. Here's looking at you Tage, Sobotka, Girgs etc The question is, can Nylander sustain it at the NHL level.

Regarding Scandella.

Didn't watch the game but I am guessing 55 had a lot to do with 7 goals against

When we won the lottery for Dahlin, I thought that Scandella should of had one foot out the door. I got ridiculed for that by some as well. Now everyone talks about Scandella like he’s the Black Plague. Go figure. I also was behind the Nylander being a bust and he is starting to show some life these past few weeks so I could be wrong there. You win some, you lose some.
- Pegullaville

No doubt.
Just funny that the most vocal, the most critical have turned the corner within. 1 week or so time.

I have been very vocal on Nylander looking like a sure bust as well.
Although earlier in the year I posted multiple ti es I would like to see him up for 15 games, and play with Jack just to be sure before he would presumptively be dealt.
I may still be wrong in this view, but I'll go on record now...I would still be wide open to trading him.
And further, I'll be very happy to be wrong in my bust view by having him be a solid top 9 (6 would be better obviously) with the club. That would be the best outcome no doubt.

When we won the lottery for Dahlin, I thought that Scandella should of had one foot out the door. I got ridiculed for that by some as well. Now everyone talks about Scandella like he’s the Black Plague. Go figure. I also was behind the Nylander being a bust and he is starting to show some life these past few weeks so I could be wrong there. You win some, you lose some.
- Pegullaville

Also,
I feel the same way with Risto now that Montour is here.
Trade Risto, I'm ok with Montour, Bogo and Nelson on the right side until Borgan can step in presumptively next season towards the end (TDL).

In the NFL you can find starters anywhere in the draft. The Broncos had a run of 11 years when an undrafted player made the 53 man roster. Elway is trying to “win now” as Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr aren’t getting any younger. We have an elite defense in place. We have the makings of an elite 1-2 punch at RB with Lindsay and Freeman. He brought in Flacco as he has played in big moments before. Whether or not that works out remains to be seen. We may still draft a QB at 10 for all I know. I’d assume though Elway is looking to next year or the year after for a stud QB in the draft.
- Pegullaville

Tell Johnny E that word on the street here in Blo is that the Bill's are considering drafting a QB with #9.
We will however move back one spot if the Broncos send us their 2nd as well.

Didn't watch the game but I am guessing 55 had a lot to do with 7 goals against
- doppelthat

Only saw the last 15 minutes of the game myself.
I did see on a game recap that
-Jack was sleeping on his man in the slot...goal resulted
-Scandella did a beautiful drive-by in the slot while an uncovered man potted one from there as well.

The roster is so devoid of players who are defensively aware. How they can fail to take a guy, tie him and his stick up in the slot, you know those high danger areas, is beyond me. Apparently Phil screams about it in practices ... but in one year out the other.
Phil has his faults for sure..I'd say 40% he is responsible for...player low IQ is the other 60%

In the NFL you can find starters anywhere in the draft. The Broncos had a run of 11 years when an undrafted player made the 53 man roster. Elway is trying to “win now” as Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr aren’t getting any younger. We have an elite defense in place. We have the makings of an elite 1-2 punch at RB with Lindsay and Freeman. He brought in Flacco as he has played in big moments before. Whether or not that works out remains to be seen. We may still draft a QB at 10 for all I know. I’d assume though Elway is looking to next year or the year after for a stud QB in the draft.
- Pegullaville

So its different in the nfl?

There is a 0% chance the broncos win the superbowl with Flacco.

Elway is looking to draft a qb this year, obviously by signing flacco

Your worried about wasteing the broncos defensive players prime, but fine with eichel going into his 5th season next year and losing again?

Also,
I feel the same way with Risto now that Montour is here.
Trade Risto, I'm ok with Montour, Bogo and Nelson on the right side until Borgan can step in presumptively next season towards the end (TDL).
- IonSabres

The day we traded for Montour I had my Leaf buddies over and we were about to watch the Leaf game when the trade was announced. I was pacing my house reading Friedman’s tweets that BUF/ANA we’re talking Montour. I’m happy we got him in the Blue and Gold. It remains to be seen what will become of Guhle and that first rounder but it’s worth the price forsure right now.

Didn't watch the game but I am guessing 55 had a lot to do with 7 goals against
- doppelthat

Surprisingly there was only one I’d say he made a bad play on.

So its different in the nfl?

There is a 0% chance the broncos win the superbowl with Flacco.

Elway is looking to draft a qb this year, obviously by signing flacco

Your worried about wasteing the broncos defensive players prime, but fine with eichel going into his 5th season next year and losing again?
- Boss34

Eichel is 22 years old. We can pick 1st overall two more years and he’ll still only be 24. Von Miller is 30 and maybe has a couple more elite seasons left. Eichel still has 10 years left at the least. NFL talent can be found anywhere, NHL talent is mostly found in the first round with a few players found beyond that. With RFA playing a huge role in the NHL, drafting and developing is the best way to build a cup contender. Unless you want to drop $9M+ on Duchene, which may be the case. Picking top 7 by the looks of it is better for the Sabres then being a doormat in the playoffs this year and I stand by that.

Didn't watch the game but I am guessing 55 had a lot to do with 7 goals against
- doppelthat

He was -3

Eichel is 22 years old. We can pick 1st overall two more years and he’ll still only be 24. Von Miller is 30 and maybe has a couple more elite seasons left. Eichel still has 10 years left at the least. NFL talent can be found anywhere, NHL talent is mostly found in the first round with a few players found beyond that. With RFA playing a huge role in the NHL, drafting and developing is the best way to build a cup contender. Unless you want to drop $9M+ on Duchene, which may be the case. Picking top 7 by the looks of it is better for the Sabres then being a doormat in the playoffs this year and I stand by that.
- Pegullaville

Finding a franchise qb is one of the hardest thing to do in sports. Don't fool yourself.

Teams trade up (Bill's and josh allen) (kc and machommes) (jets and dalton) every year.

Occasionally they are found later on
Russ wilson
Brady

So are:
Jamie benn
Johnny hockey

Cleveland knew exactly how to secure baker mayfield.
Wasnt by finding him anywhere. It was by losing.


I agree with you in regards to tanking with the Sabres.
I've been on board, but believe me:


4 straight superbowl losses was a really fun time to be a Bill's fan.

I disagree strongly with "if your not first, come in last "

Had we mad it to the conference final or Stanley cup this season, it would have been a lot of fun and a positive for this city and fan base.

The fact that you are younger and haven't seen anything "fun" in regards to the Sabres, I understand your perspective.

Finding a franchise qb is one of the hardest thing to do in sports. Don't fool yourself.

Teams trade up (Bill's and josh allen) (kc and machommes) (jets and dalton) every year.

Occasionally they are found later on
Russ wilson
Brady

So are:
Jamie benn
Johnny hockey

Cleveland knew exactly how to secure baker mayfield.
Wasnt by finding him anywhere. It was by losing.


I agree with you in regards to tanking with the Sabres.
I've been on board, but believe me:


4 straight superbowl losses was a really fun time to be a Bill's fan.

I disagree strongly with "if your not first, come in last "

Had we mad it to the conference final or Stanley cup this season, it would have been a lot of fun and a positive for this city and fan base.

The fact that you are younger and haven't seen anything "fun" in regards to the Sabres, I understand your perspective.
- Boss34

I don’t understand the idea that says a team shouldn’t try to win until they think they’re ready to win a championship.

I don’t understand the idea that says a team shouldn’t try to win until they think they’re ready to win a championship.
- Der Kaiser

I cant remember losing for the juice?

More so, I do not remember losing for bruce?
Tanking for pierre turgeon?


I remember the big uproar about Pittsburgh and mario, but "tanking" seems to be a new millennium move.

Eichel was worth tanking for
Dahlin as well

I cant remember losing for the juice?

More so, I do not remember losing for bruce?
Tanking for pierre turgeon?


I remember the big uproar about Pittsburgh and mario, but "tanking" seems to be a new millennium move.

Eichel was worth tanking for
Dahlin as well
- Boss34

Losing is toxic

Finding a franchise qb is one of the hardest thing to do in sports. Don't fool yourself.

Teams trade up (Bill's and josh allen) (kc and machommes) (jets and dalton) every year.

Occasionally they are found later on
Russ wilson
Brady

So are:
Jamie benn
Johnny hockey

Cleveland knew exactly how to secure baker mayfield.
Wasnt by finding him anywhere. It was by losing.


I agree with you in regards to tanking with the Sabres.
I've been on board, but believe me:


4 straight superbowl losses was a really fun time to be a Bill's fan.

I disagree strongly with "if your not first, come in last "

Had we mad it to the conference final or Stanley cup this season, it would have been a lot of fun and a positive for this city and fan base.

The fact that you are younger and haven't seen anything "fun" in regards to the Sabres, I understand your perspective.
- Boss34

I want to build a team capable of making it to a ECF or a Stanley Cup. That’s where drafting comes into play and shrewed FA signings and trades to supplement the high draft picks. We can get another very good hockey player in the draft this year and that makes me more excited then an extra week and a half of getting obliterated by the Lightning.

Finding a franchise qb is one of the hardest thing to do in sports. Don't fool yourself.

Teams trade up (Bill's and josh allen) (kc and machommes) (jets and dalton) every year.

Occasionally they are found later on
Russ wilson
Brady

So are:
Jamie benn
Johnny hockey

Cleveland knew exactly how to secure baker mayfield.
Wasnt by finding him anywhere. It was by losing.


I agree with you in regards to tanking with the Sabres.
I've been on board, but believe me:


4 straight superbowl losses was a really fun time to be a Bill's fan.

I disagree strongly with "if your not first, come in last "

Had we mad it to the conference final or Stanley cup this season, it would have been a lot of fun and a positive for this city and fan base.

The fact that you are younger and haven't seen anything "fun" in regards to the Sabres, I understand your perspective.
- Boss34

And on your note on Franchise QB’s they are found by picking top 10 no doubt. That is the one position in football you have to lose to (hopefully) acquire as they are some duds as well. Elway hasn’t been able to acquire a franchise QB since Manning. However, the Broncos have won 3 Super Bowls with Old men who can no longer play the position at a high level buoyed by a strong running game and strong defense. Tim Tebow has more playoff victories then Matthew Stafford. Flacco has as many rings as Rodgers and Brees. There isn’t an exact science to building a competitive football team or hockey team for that matter.