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I think the outlook on next season depends on what happens between today and sometime next October. We, the Sabres fanbase, are pretty up on our prospects and AHLers...if Murray creates a stew that looks like it needs just another season to cook, I think folks would be happy to go through one more throw-away season knowing what's to come. Obviously, the Sabres would be happy to let the 2015 draft conversation continue unabated as well, as it would give the next season a definitive context.

Aud, that's one of the reasons I don't like the guy. He thinks his callousness "works".

I think I just read or heard that Brodeur is starting tonight. Looking at websites, listening to radio.

How far we have come, or, how low we have sunk...

Potentially, yes, but not assuredly unless the Sabres gobble up another 10 or so picks. This is the part of the McDavid stakes that bugs me greatly. I dig the stock-piling of picks for next year's draft, but unless the Sabres fortunes turn around, they won't win the lottery despite a cache of picks. Or, they'll announce Seattle is ready to go in 2015-16 and they get first dibs.

Everyday is a day something can happen. You go out there, Tiger, and make something happen!

Don't stop him, he's on a roll.

Is it being indecisive, or is it fear? A subtle, but important distinction, I think.

I heard they made an offer, but it's only good on weekends.

"The Sabres, who are never dull...at least you can say that about them this season..."

For the lack of talent, you have to appreciate the all-in effort here in the third.

Best post in at least a week.

Weber is a nice guy, but his instincts suck.

They have to; they sold their souls to the Bills. It's sickening.

Who said anything about not being competitive? The rebuild relies on getting the right players together on the same roster. That alone will take years.

Give it a few years. Wishful thinking.

What does Rolston have over Nolan that makes this comparison worthwhile?

Yes, these are marvelous. Might I offer up an alternate for the less enthusiastic among us?

What does that matter? The longer the rebuild takes, the more job security. That doesn't make sense. I DON'T think Nolan is pondering whether or not he wants to coach the Sabres, I DO think Nolan is pondering whether he wants to coach in the NHL.

Ba-boom-ching. c.h.i.n.k. is censored? What are we, 14 years old in the 1970s?

This is no more factual than any other speculation out there. If you're getting this from WGR, Parker doesn't have anyone "on the inside" who knows any more about this than we do, or, at least, who will give him the facts. This is obviously high level, well above the players and coaches, and none of those people are going to give Parker or any goofball at WGR more than a "hello" and the company line. I think if the PLF episode didn't happen, Nolan would probably be ecstatic to have a 3 year NHL contract. We do know that the contract offer has been on the table for a little bit (Murray is quoted as saying "we're working on it" nearly two weeks ago, and subsequent comments allude to the offer having been made [well] before the Miller trade). I submit this indicates whatever the issue was, was present long before the Miller trade and Nolan, perhaps, was waiting to see how it played out.

...or the NHL.

They may throw flowers at your feet.

It would certainly help to explain moments of poor judgment and reckless behavior.