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Been listening to The Instigators for 2 days waiting for a reaction to the Lehner comment on the Sabres medical. Crickets. Only just now did Marty Biron make a vague reference in passing. It's a good show but I forget it's still state media. Update: Marty is vouching for the Sabres PTs Lehner threw under the bus. Now they are finally discussing it.

I'm not sure what that even means. Adams can't control what is said outside of the organization. His last statement on the situation was the truth: the Sabres are in control. Jack's agents have been on the offensive since, getting help from media and former teammates of Jack. As for our reputation, it's is what it is and likely can't go any lower, which is why Adams is stressing he wants players who want to be here. That mostly means draft picks and low end free agents. It's Granato's job to get these kids and rejects to play like a team and win a few games. Hopefully once we start winning no one will remember or care about the dark ages. The Bills are a perfect example of a franchise that went from radioactive to elite in 4 years.

They're waiting to see how the pressure campaign works first.

Silly me. I thought guys like Dreger and Friedmann had some integrity.

There's nothing wrong with judging each situation on merit, rather than always go with "the Sabres stink. They must be wrong about everything."

It's not hard to imagine an agent going to a reporter or podcaster and "leaking" a scoop that helps their client. Or ask a friend of said player to chime in. You'll notice that Elliotte Friedmann only interviewed Jack's doctor. He can't speak to a Sabres doctor obviously, but he never sought out other non-involved spine surgeons to get their take on ADR vs fusion.

Just curious: They built that spectacular sports medicine facility at One Bills Drive. Are Sabres players not allowed in? Even after football season?

Well he was sh**y for us.

You're missing the point. It's not about vilifying Eichel. I think it's part of the pressure campaign Jack's agents are orchestrating to shame the Sabres into moving Jack sooner.

Anyone listening to The Instigators right now? Rivet says the Sabres would have had to pay Sam $7.75/yr to equal the same take-home pay that he's getting in Florida. #NYSTaxes

Thanks, Jason.

Who, Robin? Perish the thought! More chorography going on here than a Bob Fosse musical.

Who, according to Robin, is grossly underpaid because.....he openly discusses his mental issues and the NHL doesn't like it. Gee.

So to you, the Pegulas go out of their way to spend MORE money so they can have a totally separate and deliberately inferior medical staff for the Sabres? Do I have that right?

"Wanted: Incompetent medical people to replace previous incompetent staff. Apply @ PSE."

Exactly. Jack wants the Sabres to take all the risk and guarantee his money.

Not surprised you like this. You can turn around and pillory Adams for such a meager return.

Going by points isn't the best metric since there were only 56 games last season. But let's try to come up with a ratio. 54 points over 82 games would equal 37 points over 56 games. So a 20-point jump would be 74?

Is there a particular goalie you had in mind that is waiting for a call from Kev?

You asked when do you start judging Adams. I say it starts with this season. That doesn't mean making snap judgements on moves the second they are done. As for judging progress, how about measurable improvement from last year? Not in the bottom 5? Continued point improvement from Mitts, Dahlin, Tage? Not feeling like they are doomed after giving up a goal? In short, not looking and playing as bad as last year. The big unknown is what we have in net.

Starting this year. This is the first year he is in full control and not going along with a coach he inherited. It's the same logic I apply to Granato, not counting his first 5-6 games as interim head coach.

I expect Hochul to act tough but give the Bills most of what they want.

I guess being part of the last ten years of Sabres futility doesn't hurt your chances at future employment.