It might be generic, because the role likely differ from organization to organization, else every team in every league would have a standard organizational structure, including President of (insert sport here) Operations.
In the case of the Sabres organization that is stumbling and fumbling at the top, and a young inexperienced NHL GM, and nothing in between; hopefully that President would be a very, very experienced Hockey Ops guy who would leverage that experience and have the latitude to define the specific responsibilities.
In general, as I understand it, the Position Summary would be to serve as a sounding board, a voice of sober second thought, an experienced hockey mind that understands the current climate of the NHL. That is the key, using PROVEN experience and having a solid track record DEMONSTRATING consistent good judgement, he would set the Strategy, the Direction of the organization, the structure of the organization, the investments needed. He would be front of the media to sell a message, for example explaining their rebuilding effort — or to deal directly on a one-on-one basis with ownership.
The last point, for example would have been key in the ROR trade, as one example. To have the power to stand up to the owners when the get too involved in franchise altering on-ice decisions that set the club back 3 years or more and help them realize the dire impact of emotional decisions.
As far as the roster, no he wouldn't be working trades for AHL contracts. He would review the detailed Roster Plans for the current season, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years. Asking the very tough questions...because he has lived once, twice, 10 times before.
I don't have the day to day job duties, nor does any organization have the same duties to that position...that is the point. Your ask is ridiculous. - IonSabres
That trade should have never happened, unless there was a plan to Bring in another 2C to fill that hole. Like if they got Jaden Schwartz in return and moved him for a 2C. Something like that. There should have been an immediate plan to bring back a 2C if you're losing that player...
That trade should have never happened, unless there was a plan to Bring in another 2C to fill that hole. Like if they got Jaden Schwartz in return and moved him for a 2C. Something like that. There should have been an immediate plan to bring back a 2C if you're losing that player... - mattsox
There wasn't either a) the option or b) the time to get it together.
Seems like the latter, because the team didn't want to pay $7M in bonuses.
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Jan 30 @ 8:40 AM ET
There wasn't either a) the option or b) the time to get it together.
Seems like the latter, because the team didn't want to pay $7M in bonuses.
But money isn't a problem.
My head hurts. - thatsapickle
Purely an emotional reaction from the owners.
I'm sure Botts tried to fight it, but he didn't and probably doesn't have the respect/power to properly defuse it. Similar with Kane trade...although that one was a repeat offender so much more justified.
Purely an emotional reaction from the owners.
I'm sure Botts tried to fight it, but he didn't and probably doesn't have the respect/power to properly defuse it. Similar with Kane trade...although that one was a repeat offender so much more justified. - IonSabres
That trade was even worse. You couldn't scalp any top 6 talent for this guy? Top 9 guy? 4th or 5Th D-Man???? Something of Value in return???
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Jan 30 @ 8:47 AM ET
just imagine if berglund was still on the roster
I mean we get a 4.5 mil gift with him walking away and we are still at the cap with this crap - homiedclown
Well, then, if he was performing to his abilities that he displayed in STL, you're operating your OS differently. Do you pay a team to take Bogo? Scandella? Do you not trade for Vesey? Do you trade Sheary?
I definitely believe, one way or the other, this team is in the exact same cap situation with or without Berglund. But not having that dead weight has let us keep other, shorter term dead weight.
Terry should listen to this but he won't. Duane sums up how we all feel...or at least most of us. Seymour and Norty would be beside themselves if they knew what Pegula has done to their beloved hockey team they founded.
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Jan 30 @ 9:07 AM ET
I LOVE YOU DUANE YOU DA MAN!!!
Terry should listen to this but he won't. Duane sums up how we all feel...or at least most of us. Seymour and Norty would be beside themselves if they knew what Pegula has done to their beloved hockey team they founded. - mhp
I mean.. clearly, no. Guy's a red flag. And had there been more interest, the assets would have been better.
You can't just tell someone, here, this watch is worth 20,000 dollars. if someone offers you 20 bucks or nothing, ever.. you take the 20 bucks. - TheSabresTaco
Homie was saying that he was rejecting multiple 1st rd pick offers well before the trade deadline. If we are to believe his sources Botts never should of waited until minutes before the trade deadline to unload him. That’s on Botts. Got played by smarter GMs
Homie was saying that he was rejecting multiple 1st rd pick offers well before the trade deadline. If we are to believe his sources Botts never should of waited until minutes before the trade deadline to unload him. That’s on Botts. Got played by smarter GMs - Fattony1187
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Jan 30 @ 9:34 AM ET
Homie was saying that he was rejecting multiple 1st rd pick offers well before the trade deadline. If we are to believe his sources Botts never should of waited until minutes before the trade deadline to unload him. That’s on Botts. Got played by smarter GMs - Fattony1187
Homie was saying that he was rejecting multiple 1st rd pick offers well before the trade deadline. If we are to believe his sources Botts never should of waited until minutes before the trade deadline to unload him. That’s on Botts. Got played by smarter GMs - Fattony1187
the picks were 2020 and 2021
botts didn't want to wait 3 drafts to get the first pick
