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As am I lol

You nailed it for me with two of your phrases: "pull for" in your reference to pulling for Malenstyn and "fun to watch" referring to Doan and Zucker. Other than winning, I don't know what could be more important for a fan than having players you enjoy pulling for and players who make the game fun for you to watch.

Was it Adams or Pegula who made the hire? I lean towards the owner but simply don't know for sure. The less than genuine coaching search bothered me more than the selection.

Dahlin, Benson, Doan, Zucker I'm going to add Tuch to this.

Amerks lose in OT to Charlotte 4-3. Were outshot in the 3rd 14-1. Levi had 40 saves.

Peterka, oh wait 🤔

I won’t miss any of them. I save that for special players on special teams who gave me enjoyment and pride.

Maybe “sacrificial lamb” is a more accurate term, but I still think he was scapegoated.

To answer my own question, the players I would really miss watching would be Dahlin and Zucker. Dahlin for his sheer all around talent and Zucker for his intensity for the game and his hockey smarts. Honorable mention to McLeod, Doan, and Malenstyn, all selfless players who add some excitement.

Still not really. But I will concede that Adams should have also been fired when Granato was.

It was all a show.

Then trade Tage for 1 Beta and 2 omegas.

Doan

We’re getting closer to posting the mathematical ninjutsu this team would have to do just to get a wild card spot. You know, where we say it’s possible if they win X games out of X even though they failed to do anything like it the whole season.

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The "coaching search" was the last straw for me with Adams. Zero effort. Nada. None. He made the laziest hire possible and thought he'd get away with it because Lindy would ride in on this glorious wave of nostalgia from when the Sabres were last a competent hockey organization. Never mind that he was a below average coach, at best, who had made the playoffs just 3 times in 11 years after the Sabres fired him. Piss off.

What good could come of that? Everytime he speaks publicly he sticks his foot in his mouth.

I’m sure I have recency bias but I’d cope well without any and all. I probably pull for Malenstyn now as much or more than the rest. Gives it every shift. Zucker and Doan are also fun to watch.

I'm of similar mind. Get Doan back with TNT and Tuch where they can all work together. Benson gets the shooter with speed in Norris. I'd probably keep Zucker with Quinn, but Quinn is often so completely hit and miss that it may not matter as much. I still think if everyone is healthy that he's the guy without a role (except shootouts), but then he should be getting 4th line minutes, not playing with McLeod who is a defensive/speed matchup and PK specialist.

Well, I am sure not missing not watching any of them right now.

Norris, Doan, Dahlin, Thompson

UPL - He is what he is. An average (at best) NHL backup. He had a pretty good two month stretch two years ago but is largely mediocre. Let's in too many soft goals. Lousy lateral movement and positioning. Horrific rebound control. Lyon - Was a good story the first couple of weeks but has regressed back to the mean. He's a sub .900 guy who should be used very sparingly if you have ANYONE else. Ellis - Need to see more. Last few starts haven't been good. Has some skill that is evident, but not sure he's a full-time NHL 'er yet. He should be getting steady starts. Levi - At some point you need to see what he has. We know what UPL is. We know what Lyon is. Devon needs his chance soon.

Benson and maybe Tuch. Honorable mention to Doan.

The team needs a trade like 45 years back. Gare, Shoney and Derek Smith to Detriot for McCourt, Foligno and Brett Peterson. Send a shock through the organization . In last place..again ! Nothing to lose but our minds. Sick of this nonsense. No one is safe. Get some freakin' grit.