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It definitely sounds like lusks. British slang or something?

That's why the word 'overhaul' is in quotes in the OP. This isn't an overhaul just more of Adams rearranging the deck chairs.

To me I think it works something like this.. Ruff and Adams talk to each other frequently when Terry isn't around. But whenever Terry wants to show up... Then everyone has to talk to him and go through him. Ruff May report to Adams, but if Terry gives Lindy a call, then Lindy has to tell Terry everything he wants before Adams hears it.

I’m all about the sanctity of the game for anything off the field/surface/venue. For example, steroids. But if it can be measured/seen and penalized on the field of play — that’s cool. If you want to cork your bat, have an illegal lacrosse stick, or say “the ref won’t call illegal contact” on every passing play… then go for it. The key is: if you get caught, don’t complain about it. Take your penalty, or suspension, and come back next time. (With even more cork!)

More importantly (and only being slightly facetious) what would he be able to do with GOOD NHL development coaches assisting Seattle's specialty coaches and how much will he regress / fail to reach his ceiling with the Sabres development coaches "assisting" Seattle's specialty coaches.

Apparently the Claret Jug has been filled with all Kinds of beverages from soda to wine to coffee. I couldn’t find any take on what it was filled with this time.

My post has nothing to do with him as a player though. The team brought in a kid from the junior Sabres who is currently in a wheelchair to announce the pick. When talking to Adams, Bedkowski went out of his way to mention that kid and his story. He’s got character that looks to be miles ahead of what you’d expect from a teenager. People are going to love him.

The fact that Mrtka had no skills or skating coach up until he goes to Seattle (who I assume has those) is fascinating because you can see two things. First is how much Mrtka worked out in his own brain. He saw deficiencies and attempted to fix them with what he had available. That's good. Second is the big unknown. What happens when you take a talented kid without all the fancy training and suddenly give him all the fancy training? Will it overwhelm him, is he actually not that far behind, can he incorporate that information, will he suddenly explode in skill because of it? Lots of questions there. This is similar to the bet they made with Jack Quinn who didn't fully commit to hockey until he was in drafted into Jrs. If Mrtka can do all that he can now without specialty coaches, what can he do with them? As far as Mrtka's physical play, I don't worry about it as much because he plays the game with more natural aggression than Owen Power. He demands the pucks more and shuts down plays in a more active way.

That's it. Piqued. I knew it felt wrong.

probably that 1st and 3rd range but you might need to go into the 1st, 2nd, 3rd range. Buffalo could not get into that next range.

there was a conflict with a fishing vacation is my guess.

I say it occasionally, but it bears repeating: Insight like this is why I come here to understand what's going on with the Sabres. Also, your interest is piqued, not peaked.

Ventura liking Bedkowski's profile is really interesting to me. He must have some defensive tracking analytics that are telling more than what we see. EP tracked him for 7 games and he ends up with elite defensive numbers.

Because he is Kevyn.....

I agree... I also think that the fact there is not a discernable structure and we even have to speculate... (Like Literally, I have no idea what the reporting lines are... but it seems all roads go thru Pegula... ) speaks to the disorganization of the FO...

WTF is wrong with this overgrown toddler? That’s a rhetorical question and it would take years to fully answer it anyway. There is no limit to crap he can pull out of that fat a$$ of his. https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/45783141/trump-calls-commanders-guardians-reverse-name-changes

I love that we are calling this an over haul... just sayin... but yes I think he is done unless there is some AHL/NHL tweener that can help Rochester that we can get cheap... I dont see any other major deals... IMO

So no Eric Staal in the room….or did I miss seeing him? I guess he wasn’t important enough to be there or that he himself didn’t want to attend?

I don't like Forton but... some of what this reveals about Mrtka is truly interesting stuff. A lot of the Canadian and US kids are getting skating and skills coaches right from the get go. By jr A and certainly by Jrs you are working with those types of ppl. I do find it interesting that Mrtka didn't have that. With his June bday and finally getting that stuff once he got to Seattle, well, my curiosity is much more piqued I like that Jarmo and Karmanos are sitting next to eachother.

That’s the sense I get too. Forton comes off as fake and just trying to sound important. I’m annoyed by him.

Yea and just before that is Karmanos. My guess is they cut off something to do with analytics and the player. Forton IMPO doesn't do a good job of considering the numbers, more of a feels guy.

As would I. I'm sure there are lots of times when Adams is speaking directly to Ruff -- without Pegula's involvement. But I don't view that as a reporting line.

My favorite part to this point is Terry trying to adjust his chair when Jarmo stands up to talk and being unable to.

You can fill the Cup with all manner of things, but what in the world is the announcer filling the Claret Jug with at about 11:12 in the video? CC says "lusks." That doesn't seem to be right.

Who's the guy who sounds vaguely annoyed with Jerry Forton? Is that Ventura? ("As I've been telling you, Jerry ... .") Also, I can't watch stuff like this. The fact that the Sabres have Forton cosplaying as an NHL team's chief scout (that's how he comes off anyway) is too much to abide.