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THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!

Exactly. You're missing pieces.

You're barking up the wrong tree on this. I think you will be surprised what the end result of this is. I think Pegula has learned his lesson, and even this SNAFU, will make him a better owner in the end.

In context, TM was responding to whether Teddy has responded to the contract offer. TM confirmed they offered an extension and want Teddy here. If Teddy isn't responding to that, I can't blame the word selection by TM here.

I suppose this will work for now. Let's hope everyone buys into it and we can continue Christmas shopping. It's only 3 days away!

Now, if this were a Buffalo Bills presser, you know, something about they adding an additional hue of red to their helmets, STOP THE FRICKIN' PRESSES...WALL TO WALL COVERAGE.

The live stream is getting in the way of his pron...don't interrupt.

Our Buffalo media is third world-like. Yeesh.

"We want Teddy to be our coach going forward..." - Tim Murray

I'm guessing Murray will not reveal details so much as outline where they, or he, will be taking the team from here.

Rockin'!

Not a bad idea.

I could handle this press conference, easy peesy. I don't, either.

Re: first question, I'm just responding to PA. Re: second question, I don't think TP has the ability to handle this press conference the way it ought to be handled. The best they have for this, now, is Black.

Well, PLF is not around to put a happy face on it, so all he has left is Black.

The truth will set you free.

I think the fallout from this will result in: Teddy being offered a contract he can't refuse. Patrick taking over as PoHO. No further ripples within the league. Tons more wild speculation until the truth comes out, but the truth will have to come out in some form because the impact of this, ah, event, is swinging too far in one direction. The Sabres will be no worse off in the end.

Is that the dude formerly known as lastpommerfan?

Hey man, I like your questions. How much do you want for them? I give you 5 dollar.

It doesn't matter what the hockey-related issue was. What matters is the structure of command within the upper ranks of the organization; PLF thought his role was one thing, Pegula, ostensibly, thought PLF's role was something else. The manner at which this was revealed was in such a way as to have clearly insulted PLF. Who let this happen? Who were the players? Did Murray appeal directly to Pegula? Who, exactly was above PLF in the hierarchy? Did Patrick and Murray sit across from PLF in a boardroom, Pegula flanked by Benson and Sawyer, Black is digging through the bar refrigerator looking for oj or something, and disagree with PLF, leaving Pegula to make a decision right there, like a king in his court, but first consulting his advisors on each side, and the fool at the refrigerator? "We must tank, my lord..." "Yes, I agree, the tanketh must floweth..." "Only a FOOL would not stock OJ, my lord, and not tank, too.." "Patty, Patty, I love you, you know that...but you hired these guys to make hockey decisions, and you're not agreeing already? Patty, we have to get this show on the road..." "Terry, my lord, you gave me the keys to the army! You said I can do whatever it takes to win you victories and bring home glories! You must, sir, MUST trust my judgment." "Patty...Patty reach over there and grab me an OJ, would you? Thanks, yeah. Patty, it's not that I don't trust your judgment, but my advisors tell me Murray and Patrick's plan is the way to go. You know? What's wrong with, you know, trusting our judgment here? We're pretty smart guys, I think." "But, but, my lord, that is not what we talked about upon your ship, that wonderful day many months ago. You were to allow me to execute my vision..." "Yeah, I know, but, Patty, aren't these guys your vision? Right? I mean, right?" If Patrick is staying, I assume he's okay with whatever happened, and is, perhaps involved in opposition to PLF.

Well, I think it's pretty clear Terry Pegula is horrible at chess. A truly intelligent leader sets up his ranks so that none of this happens: he realizes he needs to ignore his ego to achieve success (and survival). If he knew his people, and himself, he'd have seen this outcome coming before it happened. If he knew that at some point the vague description of duties would eventually need to be clarified, and that clarification would be an insult to a soldier, then he either chooses to take that path (knowing the outcome), or revise his strategy.

We will get the cleanest of brush-offs from both sides because they're still working in the same league and have to play nice with each other, or suffer the wrath of Bettman.

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That's an interesting question, because I wouldn't consider Murray and Patrick part of a group referred to as "the inner circle", I would consider those two "staff", "executives", "employees". The "inner circle" guys are the ones who advise Pegula beyond whatever duties they may have in the organization (unless, of course, the position is that of "advisor", generally). But, that raises the question of whether the "inner circle" is indeed referring to folks like Black, Murray and Patrick. If that's true, PLF must feel betrayed, especially by the latter two, which could explain why the situation was described as "ugly" I think more than once.

Maybe, just maybe, PLF is allowing himself to fall on the sword BECAUSE of the Battista's and Sawyer's and whoever else comprises the "Inner Circle" - maybe PLF is trying to get these guys to embarrass Pegula so Pegula (finally) re-evaluates these people who whisper in his ear. Maybe. Or not.