Formerly Allan in MD
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The GM and the coach have to get along. This apparently wasn't the case. We know who's in charge, unless the owner has his druthers. In any case, I'd take Babcock in a second all things considered.
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Babcock is a tremendous coach. Would love it.
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Weber is consistently mediocre. What else can you say?
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Yes, at 28 he's clearly a fading old timer.Well, there it goes, the last domino to fill out the roster and get to the floor.
Liked Meszaros when he's on his game. Not sure he has much game left.
Definitely a show-me contract.
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As bad as the Sabres may be next year, Kane could come home, become a "god," and be the biggest thing that's happened bo Sabres hockey since Myers (not sure I meant that). So Islanders should do whatever they want. It won't hurt us appreciably either way.
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He does need to work on his skating but isn't as slow as he appeared since he was playing against a super fast bunch of skaters.That's what I thought of Fasching as well. He's a big kid but needs to work on his skating more and be able to gain a step or two.
It was a tremendous game in any case.
Has the Gophers goalie been drafted? He made some incredible saves, especially one in the first period.
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What's with Stafford; he's actually hustling.
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You clearly didn't watch him closely enough.I loved Sekera. He was our best defender not named Ehrhoff. And he was 25 on a sweetheart contract. My opinion was he had a ton of value to a team, even if it was 5 years away from contention.
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Trade Stafford NOW unless it's felt Nolan has truly worked some magic with him. I wouldn't hold my breath on the latter.
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Yes, Stafford needs to go. But it's not easily accomplished in view of his contract, unless of course you merely cut him. Who would want to take that contract on for this serial underachiever? What's really puzzling is that before Stafford was drafted, he had the reputation with scouts as a hard driving two-way player. Hope that scout is no longer around. And please Ted, do not use DS in shootouts; he remains totally clueless.
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Bottom line is Regier didn't really want him because of his reputation in dealings with Muckler. But R. for, PR purposes if nothing else since you're the new guy, couldn't just say "get lost." So though Nolan was not actually fired by Muckler, in effect he was.He wasn't fired. Muckler was fired. Regier offered Nolan a 1 year contract which Nolan declined.
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Nolan was fired because he stood up to Muckler. You're generally not supposed to do that when you're only the coach, even if you're a winning one. This sent a message to other GMs to stay away from him. As a fan, I'd like to have a coach that wins and that players enjoy playing for, be he "poison" or not. The learning experience here is find a GM that won't Muck with this coach (and will still bring in some decent talent).
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Stafford has always given the impression that he plays when he feels like it, which is not necessarily often. The fact that he now says he has to step it up indicates his awareness that he's not often maxed out. Indicative is his performance in shootouts. I've never seen a player as nonchalant as he is in a shootout. I also don't recall seeing him do anything other than shoot right into the goalie's pads. It drives me nuts when he's picked for shootouts.
I'm not sure I've ever seen Stafford throw a check or look that interested in being a force. Perhaps it's just his nature. What's puzzling is that when he was drafted the reports were that he was a tough, two way player. Strange!
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Not much of a "bit."Why the hate for Sekera? the man gives a good effort, is willing to actually skate the puck up ice with speed (unlike MAG), and will actually throw a bit of a body check now and then (again unlike MAG). Considering that I will accept his occasional bonehead defensive coverage.
From hat tricks to no tricks.
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I thought this thread was about the Sabres' number one line on the road trip.
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As a Buffalo sports fan, "Every Day I Get The Blues."
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Hodgson is very fast and has a really quick and accurate shot. I'll take it. Kassian's upside appears to be questionable at this point.
That said, we do need strength up front. Is Foligno ready?
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