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The fact was, there were two rookie coaches, and the entire direction has been towards a coach that can teach. Goober Bylsma was hired to teach. Romblimng Rolston was hired to teach, pillow soft Phil was hired to teach......... You don't need a teacher, you need a motivator/cheerleader. I'd like McClelland, and I'd also take Boogie. I'm sick of rookie coaches and their "teaching". Just curious, WildCard.............. why do you laugh?

As are you. You know my first team always will be the Sabres.

I have said, REPEATEDLY the Sabres are #1 team and always will be. Don't go trashing me because of my avatar. I have had 3 home teams and the only reason I have a Canes avatar is it's the only one of my three teams that is actually in the playoffs. You are unfairly treating me.

I'd take McClellan over Viagneult. (Could we have two coaches that are so difficult to type?). I just like the fact that Botts is shooting for a coach with experience. I'm sick of this rookie crap. And that goes for Botts as well. Go for a veteran coach.

Q-Ville in Florida. https://www.facebook.com/Flapanthers/videos/1040287689511862/?v=1040287689511862

I was a supporter. I think it would be great to see him get a job somewhere. He is a motivator, like has been mentioned. I think it's easier to instill a system today than it used to be because each team now has 35 assistants. Not long ago it was two or three.

I think Boughner and the Panthers were similar to BFLO. (Not Housley). He held ground with his top line and they gelled. The Panthers have always have a couple of vets that were past their prime, but contributed with their leadership. They did well under Boughner (when you take into consideration the washed up goalies they had this year). And they had the 1st or 2nd (I forget) most amount of points in the league last year after the all-star game. I really do think he'd still have a job if Q-Ville wasn't available. How can you pass that up? Boogie will surface again.

I think they're similar, but Gallant seems more old school. He let his assistants teach the players and was the hard-nosed coach who stuck up for his team, made sure they were giving 100% and rarely let the officials take advantage of his team. Reason I liked Gallant was he showed his emotions just enough to not be overbearing like Tortorella.

Ever think about the fact that I might actually have some knowledge on Panther's coaches? I'd take Boogie over Housley any day of the week. Two washed up goaltenders killed the Panthers. I think he deserved one more year. But I think the Panthers are bringing in Q-Ville to make the team more attractive to Bob.

Bob Boughner. He has the players playing with heart, all the time. Injuries killed them at the start of the year. Watch the 3rd period of the last Panther's game to see how his players play for him.

I love you too, sweetheart.

I've been accused of trolling, by following other teams. So sue me. But this is around the NHL thread. Barkov and Hoobie lead the league in points in the last 6 weeks. Granted, they are out of the playoffs..... but it shows they are playing with heart. Something the Sabres can't say.

Not a bandwagoner. Like I said in my last post. Just looking for a team that can entertain me. The Sabres haven't done that. The worst team in the league since the win streak. The Panthers are kicking ass and have heart. Raleigh is playoff bound. Sabres............. nothing, The entire coaching staff and upper management needs to go. Botterill got rid of O'Reilly and let Lehner go. Lehner probably won't win the Vezina but the Islanders are 2nd in the league in save percentage. Greiss and Lehner are damn near identical in stats. Sorry I piss you guys off by following other teams. I'm not trolling. I'm just following my home teams. My home team was Buffalo, then it was Florida because I spent almost 20 years there. Now I'm in North Carolina and by law, the Hurricanes are my home team. By law I mean the Canes are the TV station and not the Preds.

Not trolling. Just watching a team that entertains me.

I'd go as far as to ask when Botterill gets the ax. Unfortunately, I don't think either gets the ax during the offseason. They will be around for the first half of next year. Which would make next year a complete waste.

1 regulation win in 21 games. You can all hate me. But time to watch my new team............... Raleigh Hurricanes.......... Until the Sabres fire Housley and the entire coaching staff, sorry. I'm not following them any more.

Thank you for the kind words.

Ignoring people based on their avatar? My god, you people are getting soft.......

Sorry you both take offense to my avatar. I've stated my alliance to the Sabres. If that isn't enough for you, I'm sorry. When the season starts, I will be a Sabres fan, die hard. Up until now, I support my local team. If that offends you, I'm sorry. I enjoy sports, I love a team that can entertain me. Does that mean anything to you?

No where did I point out that everybody should be a Canes fan. All I did was change my avatar and you all went ape *****. I have said repeatedly, the Sabres will always be my team. But, the Sabres and Panthers are out of playoff contention, my new home team is going to make the playoffs. I'm sorry it offends you that I support my local team. If all my teams made the playoffs, the Sabres would top my list, by far. Alas, they are losers. I haven't jumped ship, I am simply supporting my local team. I'm sorry you don't like that.

I'm sorry you feel that way. When my team gives me something to cheer about, I'll support them 100%, and my avatar will show accordingly.

Not trolling. Just supporting my local team. The Sabres are the laughing stock of the entire league. I can't deal with that any more. I'm a diehard Sabres fan, but if you all can't accept me supporting another team heading into the playoffs........... I'm sorry. It's not my problem.

Thanks. I guess I'm better off talking with y'all who are miserable Sabres fans who have yet to come to grips with the fact that this team is going no where........

Whatever, I tried to edit.........this forum is very un-user friendly.

Almost one period into the game and we're only on page two of this GDT. Pathetic................