ROR wasn’t a problem, wasn’t a solution either. By the time this team is a Cup Contender, ROR won’t be the same player he is today.
- Pegullaville

Fair point
I wonder how many guys here are though

Took forever for OV to win his Cup...
14years AFTER he was drafted

Maybe Stamkos gets his this season?
11 years after he was drafted


We do need guys to help us get from bottom feeder to playoff team before we get to “contender” status though

ROR could’ve been part of that imo

But even if not...
My original point was about the players Botts has brought in
MANY have not worked
And some didn’t even got the style of play we supposedly wanted

So yeah... Housley has to go
But it’s not ALL on him
Botts has to do better

damn some of you and your NEVER ENDING pissing contests are killing my buzz


chill

damn some of you and your NEVER ENDING pissing contests are killing my buzz


chill
- homiedclown

Who do you want?

I'm liking the Gronborg idea more and more

What do you want?

I'm liking the Gronborg idea more and more
- jcragcrumple

Pass

He is a good player but he wasn't going to change our team and has a long term contract that was going to be tricky in a few years.

And for why we weren't better, IMO it is pretty obvious that Housley didn't really know what he was doing and couldn't even motivate guys consistently. He was just to soft and over his head. I had more that one person saying he wasn't going to make it as a head coach when he was hired and as it turns out he is a great assistant he just can't run the show.
- BigStew

Again... all that is fair

What i took issue with was:

1) ppl blaming ROR for our failures

2) player mistakes Botts made

#2 is why we still stink...
not #1

Pass
- SABRES 89

Looks like Q is going to Florida, so who do you want?

George Richards
@GeorgeRichards
#FlaPanthers are working hard on getting a deal done with Joel Quenneville but they are not alone. Word last night main competition was Philly but now others — hello, Buffalo! — have joined in.

Who do you want?

I'm liking the Gronborg idea more and more
- jcragcrumple

anyone not named Phil

damn some of you and your NEVER ENDING pissing contests are killing my buzz


chill
- homiedclown

I was TRYING to keep it in context of what’s happening now

No matter who our new coach is...
Botts needs to do a MUCH BETTER JOB improving this roster

Otherwise,
we’re still gonna be right here in 2years...

Again, blaming the coach & looking for a new one to fix things

I was TRYING to keep it in context of what’s happening now

No matter who our new coach is...
Botts needs to do a MUCH BETTER JOB improving this roster

Otherwise,
we’re still gonna be right here in 2years...

Again, blaming the coach & looking for a new one to fix things
- jdfitz77

we got 1 step better today

Looks like Q is going to Florida, so who do you want?
- jcragcrumple

no reason to rush, interview until the right guy is found. I would like to see an NHL coach here I mentioned Jacques Martin, I heard his name already, not saying I want him.

we got 1 step better today
- homiedclown

Fair enough

U still hopeful we can keep Skinner?

Signing him & a good result in the lotto will get me optimistic pretty damn fast

Fair enough

U still hopeful we can keep Skinner?

Signing him & a good result in the lotto will get me optimistic pretty damn fast
- jdfitz77

Skinners bags are not packed but his agent may cause some issues. This is a very important coach hire.

Skinners bags are not packed but his agent may cause some issues. This is a very important coach hire.
- SABRES 89

Makes sense

At this point,
It would kinda be surprising if he didn’t explore what other teams will offer

We really need to get him signed though

no reason to rush, interview until the right guy is found. I would like to see an NHL coach here I mentioned Jacques Martin, I heard his name already, not saying I want him.
- SABRES 89

Pittsburgh connection with prior HC experience. Wouldn’t surprise me. I think AV and Taylor will be in the consideration as well and I don’t know how I feel about it.

Pittsburgh connection with prior HC experience. Wouldn’t surprise me. I think AV and Taylor will be in the consideration as well and I don’t know how I feel about it.
- Pegullaville

AV yes, Taylor, no. AV is head coach of Canadian team remember and Botts is GM.

Skinners bags are not packed but his agent may cause some issues. This is a very important coach hire.
- SABRES 89

Scott Simpson TSN guessing AV

no reason to rush, interview until the right guy is found. I would like to see an NHL coach here I mentioned Jacques Martin, I heard his name already, not saying I want him.
- SABRES 89

Better than Todd Mcleallan. Not an inspiring choice though imo

What if the Leafs fire the 2nd coming ?

AV yes, Taylor, no. AV is head coach of Canadian team remember and Botts is GM.
- SABRES 89

Yes sir that’s why I made the inference. A few WGR folks are starting to stir that pot as well.

Scott Simpson TSN guessing AV
- mattmoulson

He's good

Better than Todd Mcleallan. Not an inspiring choice though imo
- jcragcrumple

I'd take McLellan over him.

Scott Simpson TSN guessing AV
- mattmoulson

I'm good with that

What if the Leafs fire the 2nd coming ?
- SABRES 89

If he can’t get that roster over the hump then what makes you think he can get us over the hump ? He would elevate us to playoff status at least. We’ll just lose in the first round 5 years in a row.

Yes sir that’s why I made the inference. A few WGR folks are starting to stir that pot as well.
- Pegullaville

They need a very solid NHL coach, Skinner and others will be watching.