Keefe stays, him and Dubas like each others company.

Who should the Sabres target?

Do you think a coach makes the difference if there's no significant lineup changes?
- TheMussel

Seems like a lot of people think Q going to Florida is an instant fix

Seems like a lot of people think Q going to Florida is an instant fix
- senstroll

It will be if they get Bob and Panarin...or he has a Trotz like 100 goals allowed reduction through miracle tending.

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Steve Yzerman and Alex Ovechkin didn't win their first Stanley Cup until they were 32. Connor McDavid can't even get his team into the playoffs. But if Auston Matthews, at 21, can't carry the Leafs to victory over Boston, it's a massive failure. Seriously people?

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Who should the Sabres target?

Do you think a coach makes the difference if there's no significant lineup changes?
- TheMussel

It helped a bit in Chicago this year, if only a little.. Also, the Islanders.. So maybe?

Coaches are fired and hired quick these days.

Man, so many other sports wait a few weeks.
- Aaron_85

I wonder what effect a coach like Popovich or Guardiola would have on the Leafs if they joined the coaching support staff. They obviously know nothing about hockey, but I’m sure they could team the group something about commitment, and how to close out big games.

Who should the Sabres target?

Do you think a coach makes the difference if there's no significant lineup changes?
- TheMussel

No I do agree with you about lineup changes. I don't believe this is the guy to coach the Sabres.

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- senstroll

Welcome to the fandom that hates Kaberle and Sundin, but love Tucker and Domi.

Towelie would get Manbearpig high and they would agree to lol @ Habs and Sens

It will be if they get Bob and Panarin...or he has a Trotz like 100 goals allowed reduction through miracle tending.
- AdamFrench

Bob is 30 now, if they sign him to a long term deal... well thats their own fault when it implodes.

Panarin is good, and young enough still.

why are they signing with Florida though?

Coaches being hired within days of firing. Alain Vigneault

No I do agree with you about lineup changes. I don't believe this is the guy to coach the Sabres.
- sabreadvocate1

I wasn't really making a point, more asking. The Sabres showed flashes of quality play this year but sucked it up down the stretch. More asking if you think players will improve as they develop (like Mittelstadt) or if you think tradez gotta be made along with a coaching change before they get success.

Bob is 30 now, if they sign him to a long term deal... well thats their own fault when it implodes.

Panarin is good, and young enough still.

why are they signing with Florida though?
- senstroll

No idea, but all of the sexperts are saying it's the best kept non-secret in hockey so...tax free state and max deals?

Bob is 30 now, if they sign him to a long term deal... well thats their own fault when it implodes.

Panarin is good, and young enough still.

why are they signing with Florida though?
- senstroll

I hope Montreal offers a poopload of money to Panarin.

He'll turn it down, but they should do it anyway.

I hope Montreal offers a poopload of money to Panarin.

He'll turn it down, but they should do it anyway.
- Scabeh

they's be stupid not to. he's a legit top end star

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- senstroll

the athletic is the only consistently sane source of hockey talk in the world

change my mind

Coaches being hired within days of firing. Alain Vigneault




- AdamFrench

We don't need to see what it is that you do for work Adam.

they's be stupid not to. he's a legit top end star
- daeth

I recently said, while vomiting a little, that I thought Tavares was probably the best UFA signings of the last 10 years. Considering his talent level and age.

I think Panarin could be a signing of similar importance and success.

Towelie would get Manbearpig high and they would agree to lol @ Habs and Sens
- Zezel

Just, just a lil bit hiiii..

I recently said, while vomiting a little, that I thought Tavares was probably the best UFA signings of the last 10 years. Considering his talent level and age.

I think Panarin could be a signing of similar importance and success.
- Scabeh

other than him being a winger vs a center 100%. he'll have similar offensive impact and it'd make things easier for everyone else on the team. he'd put them in the playoffs

Towelie would get Manbearpig high and they would agree to lol @ Habs and Sens
- Zezel

Habs finished 4 points back of the Leafs.

Seems like a lot of people think Q going to Florida is an instant fix
- senstroll

As long as he brings a goalie with him.

other than him being a winger vs a center 100%. he'll have similar offensive impact and it'd make things easier for everyone else on the team. he'd put them in the playoffs
- daeth

If the Habs get Panarin (either them or NYR will) then they’ll be a serious threat. They’ll be a mixture of vets and youth backstopped by the best goalie in the world. Also great coach..

If the Habs get Panarin (either them or NYR will) then they’ll be a serious threat. They’ll be a mixture of vets and youth backstopped by the best goalie in the world. Also great coach..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I'm sure the Habs will be interested.

I doubt we sign him, it's been a while since we attracted any notable UFA.

Last one was probably Cammalleri.

Habs finished 4 points back of the Leafs.


- Scabeh

Shuuush. Nobody wants to hear about how we limped through the back half of the year