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Again?

I thought it was just me

To add to LGR's excellent compendium, KA also said he should have done something while the season circled the drain during the losing streak last season.

Or what? They don’t show up to their jobs and get suspended without pay? I guess that’s a path they could take.

"multiple days of presenting" be like:

Indifference to the fans in a somewhat captive market. Could just as equally ask why some of you continue to buy seasons.

It's time for the players to take a stand and demand to be traded if ka remains as gm

All I can say is that I am sorely disappointed. They seem determined to be the feeder team to the rest of the league by developing and then alienating players until they ask out or fall into a depressive spiral. The fact Adams apparently presented to Pegula for multiple days makes me even less enthused as it likely means that rather than Pegula not caring or being a cheap skate; he's likely just getting the wool pulled over his eyes over and over again. Granted that would make Adams some sort of Machiavellian villain but it could be the case. He's a guy who ingratiated his way up the ladder with the Pegulas, gained their inherent trust and now holds one of the most powerful positions under them. Adams saying Pegula will give him whatever money he needs doesn't necessarily have to be a lie. If my boss said to me, here's a blank check and you're goal was retaining your job would you actually look to use it to its entirety. Instead using under the budget makes you look smart and fiscally savvy. Pegula wants to know how the team can succeed and thus Adams gives a multiple day presentation using specially procured data to show the team is on the precipice of greatness. Pegula has 50 things on his mind and a trust issue after Lafontaine and Murray; Adams is in a unique situation where he's the trusted advisor. Regardless of the standings; if data "says" the team should be doing better; its not unrealistic for Terry to look at it and chalk it up to bad luck. Effectively Terry Pegula is a fan of the team who has plenty of distractions and thus can be manipulated. Adams doesn't need to sell us the team's future; only Terry.

Such a sad state of affairs. From here forward, starting with Adams representing the Sabres at yesterday’s lottery, the 25-26 season will exist under the cloud of “here we go again”. Draft picks and trades and free agent signings, will all be tainted by the reality that they are being overseen by a GM who has clearly demonstrated he is not capable of fulfilling the role. Every blown 3rd period lead, two-game losing streak, failure of a Sabre to sufficiently stand-up for a teammate, will be viewed in the context of 14 years out of the playoffs, and 5 years of failures under Adams. An expectation of failure has soaked the culture of the organization. This is how you have a 13 game losing streak in December of a must-win season.

how the fook does Bennett not get a suspension? … or was the Leafs goalie likely concussed first by that wicked Rheinhardt wrist shot?

Your question was too limiting. No one knows what the value of the pick is until you see what the offers are. However, the Sabres need to re-think how they do everything and that includes piling up picks and prospects like cord wood. Adams traded former 9th overall pick Matt Savoie for McLeod and McLeod turned out to be a solid two way middle six center with more offensive upside than he was given credit for. If we can get a middle six center for a former 9th pick, is it to far our of the realm of possibility that we could get a solid stay at home D to pair with Power?

As many of us suggested, this year’s scapegoat is conditioning. Last year the players needed accountability. This year they need to be in better shape.

“multiple days of presenting.” lol.

I dont disagree... but now that they are keeping Adams it looks like they are going to continue to do what they are doing.... and expect a change... and I feel like we are that cash strapped target you think of... cause I agree with you 100% but what you say makes sense... therefor I have not illusions that this will happen.... Adams will either use the pick on a player that might help us in 3 years... or get fleeced on a trade to get a middling player that will actually agree to come to this cesspool of an organization.

did that multi-page “changes potentially coming” thread get deleted? I had wanted to pore over the Italian food content there.

again.... Lipstick on a pig...

Still under contract. Has been paid a lot of money for OJT. Replacing GMs hasn’t worked yet. Gun shy about doing it again. With the current roster there’s no guarantee a new GM could make a short term improvement. Might as well wait a year until contract is expired. Lindy and KA may have convinced TP they know the roster issuers and have a plan to address. Let the contracts work themselves out and prove to next year’s candidates he’s not a hatchet man. Plan is to bring in a POHO and let him/her figure it out. Just spitballing.

So, I'm fairly rational, but in this case I'm overreacting. So it doesn't track? I'm just trying to keep things straight. No shortage of coffee in my life -- although I stick to two 8 oz. servings a day anyway.

The new strength coach is named Anatoly. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI8QlwAzl86/

I think theres a little nuance here. I don't think he just does what Terry wants. I think they are in lockstep and in full agreement on most things around rh franchise. I think Pegula thinks him and Adams are like McBeane. A singular unit that just needs some time to find success. They likely tell themselves that there is no quick fix in the NHL like the QB position.

Ok here we are.... the inevitable is seemingly happening... it looks like they are running it back... is anyone surprised... is anyone's reaction different then they thought.... I felt like I would move towards the Billboard option lol... but I am literally laughing because you cannot make this stuff up... I think I am finally getting over my addiction to this toxic relationship... and moving into I just really dont care anymore... you?

This is the winning post... that is all...

That's the freaking point! The solution is not to continue doing the same thing by the same people who got you stuck in the deep ditch. Go find someone who has the proverbial tow truck that can get you out of the hole.

They already started with their "conditioning" nonsense. They lose because they have a piss poor defense and a gm unwilling to be aggressive and make changes who sounds like Eeyore every time he talks.

and he is about as likeable as a thumbtack on a seat...