PromoTheRobot

C'mon, let's bring it in for a group hug!

Question: Who pays for the surgery if the Sabres aren't? I bet that's the bigger rub.

Jack changing agents? Is he disappointed the other guys failed to spring him?

Not possible. Any deal KA makes will be hated and compared to the ROR deal. You can't see into the future or know how another possibility would work out. Hindsight tells us trading Jack last year would have been the smart move. But if Adams did that he would have been tarred and feathered for trading our generational talent. You can't win.

As opposed to what massive return earlier?

That's why they play the games, right? We'll see.

We are equating "unknown" with "talentless." That's part of what draws me. Seeing what some of these unknowns can do. Many of them have a Granato connection. Maybe our new analytics guys can find some gems.

Which doedn't mean another last place finish. If Granato has a full training camp to install his pressure attacking system the Sabres will win some games and will be at least entertaining.

Obviously the Pegulas were so troubled by Beane's authority they gave him a raise and extended his contract.

Actually, a healthy scratch.

Insurance could very well be voided by a surgery that is considered experimental. So why doesn't Jack get the surgery on his own? Aside from the CBA, Jack likely needs the Sabres to pay for it too! So would you roll the dice for a player who doesn't even want to play for you? Does any team that would trade for Jack have the same issues? Adams is playing this correctly.

I need to know what would a "savvy" executive would have done with Eichel by now? Take the first offer? Kowtow to Jack on surgery?

I'm coming to town for the Bills opener. Hope it's open by then.

I'm certainly not as negative as you are about his chances. Because the most important part, right now, is changing the culture. I think Granato will do very well making that happen.

Speak for yourself. I'm looking forward to the season.

Okay, okay. He stinks. But he's not going anywhere. So deal.

🤣 Two weeks too late!!! He gave the WRONG answer at a presser!! OMFG! What's sad to me is not seeing a situation for what it was. KA had to abide by Krueger's wishes because he was the incumbent. No players moves Adams made under Krueger should matter one bit. Also consider what it took for a rookie GM to go to the owners and tell them Krueger needed to be turfed! The clock on Kevyn Adams, for me, started with this offseason. He hired HIS coach and assistants. He signed who he signed for whatever reasons. Judge him going forward from here.

He fired Krueger.

How does having a positive opinion of a player become overrated and "a few games away from greatness?" All I'm saying is Cozens has leadership DNA. I do agree that Okposo and Girgs will contribute. Zemgus has been the forgotten Sabre. I'm curious to see how he'll look after that injury.

I think in hockey you need a locker room leader. Someone who won't let anyone slack or give less than 100%. That's what I see in Cozens. He won't let anyone take shifts off. The last few Sabres seasons there was too much self pity and frustration (Some of that coming from you know who.) That was understandable under inflexible Krueger. I think it will be much different with Granato.

Metric? More wins. Better attitude overall. The team doesn't have to make the playoffs to show improvement. I do think these kids will surprise. Cozens has that Josh Allen vibe to me. He carries his home town with him. He's not going to let them down.

Watch Dylan Cozens this year for an example of team lifting leadership.

You've already passed judgement on a 2nd year GM and a coach with about 20 games as an interim. I can tell you no one thought McDermott or Beane were the answer for the Bills when they came in. So give them a chance since you don't have a choice.