Mango

Great points. I think Kevyn Adams is better than our GM's the last decade. But I am unsure if he is good enough to get us over the hump. We are scoring a million goals per night, imagine the conversations around this team with Shesterkin. Adams certainly has a window to strike at the moment. So much conversation in this thread about next year, at the risk of sounding too shortsighted, what about this year? Certainly you want to make the right move, not just any move. And I am not sold on Demko at the moment. But also...we are scoring in bunches and missing the playoffs would be a disappointment.

Thank you my guy! I have been a long time lurker and regular poster on TBD. My screen name is one of the laziest things I have ever done, a total brain fart and picked my favorite fruit. Ha! That is fair. Poor wording. It is wild that there is even a scenario where the highest scoring team in the league misses the playoffs.

It is insane to me that a team scoring like we are is on the verge of possibly missing the playoffs. I was just talking with somebody the other day, could you imagine this offense with '99 Hasek? It certainly feels like hockey is back in Buffalo, which is awesome. We seem to be teetering on the verge of something. But teetering can go either way if you aren't careful.

I think 2-3 year ago this org was a dumpster fire. Now we’re the highest scoring team in the NHL. The situation in Buffalo is different today. 500 days ago, no quality goaltender is coming here. Today though…This is likely a more attractive team than it used to be. By that metric Adams has been an improvement. But I’m. It sure if he’s been good enough. Like other posters have said, how we handle the goalie position, what we give up, and how it pans out will define Kevyn Adams in Buffalo.

This is hilariously accurate. Also in the same group text is my uncle who no Schitts creek said "When I played, I loved playing soft teams like the Sabres". Like dude, you are over 50, whose hockey career was Williamsville North. Lets calm down. The team isn't perfect. But for the first time in a long time, in what feels like a decade, the Sabres are playing a brand of hockey that I enjoy watching. They're incredibly elite at scoring, but deficient at goaltender. They're a relevant team in the NHL. Hockey is fun in Buffalo again.

I was just having a conversation in a group text today. My dad has basically broken up with the Sabres and spends his days hoping that Jack Eichel will someday hold his hand. He talks about Kevyn Adams like he has been in charge for 12 years and what a dumbed down roster it was and listed Risto, O'Reily, Nylander as examples of things Adams got wrong. Like dude, none of those guys have anything to do with Adams. We are the highest scoring team in the league. We have a top tier power play. The team is young, and exciting. We are one more d-line and a goaltender from being a team nobody wants anything to do with. I told him I would gladly take all his Sabres gear on trade and I would buy him an Eichel/Vegas jersey in return.

Play aside. I like the idea of these jerseys and on a hanger they look good. But the old ones had way more color. Without color on the shoulders and all the white it’s tough to follow the play on TV. These almost feel like knockoffs of the real thing.

They can be used interchangeably. The original is bush though, as in uncultivated, like the bush, implying amateurism, unprofessional, etc. Busch league is 2nd tier stock car racing so it has the same meaning.

This entire thing is about the Sabres denying Eichels request for surgery. Eichel wanted to have it. The Sabres said no. This meeting is about Jack’s progress after taking the approach forced on him by the organization.

If the Sabres want to change the culture, they need to not threaten to void a contract based on differences in opinion on medical care. That’s where the Sabres look Busch League. It is really that simple. They should be involved in Jack’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Of course. It will be difficult for them to take a step back from their previous flex and focus and focus on general maintenance and care. In regards to Adam’s. I don’t know. I try to give him the benefit of the doubt and not heap all my Pegula baggage on the guy. But the team has been an embarrassment for nearly a decade from ownership down. And promoting your VP of Business Development to your GM feels like a bad move even though he played in the league. He also seems to have a giant hole in his resume from assistant coach in Buffalo to VP of BD. Like what did he do for those 6 or 7 years? Was he a scout? I would argue that pulling the “it’s in your contract that we can control this decision regarding medical procedure, otherwise your contract can be voided” card, for what seems like the first time in the history of the big 4 in the US, would indicate that this sort decision isn’t in his wheel house. This is fair and have no issue with it. My issue is it feels like the Sabres led with that point and it has tainted the waters.

Right. I get that. It’s not the point to the meeting, but it is the point of the overall process. Has any big 4 league ever voided a contract for their star player (or any player for that matter) for differences in medical care? None of the top of my head or a quick google. Ultimately think even threatening control over a medical decision will have severe repercussions for the next few years. If I’m a player on the roster there is no way I sign an extension with an organization even threatening that decision. Especially one that’s been trash for a decade.

Right. Last I checked though it wasn’t on fire stick. I have a log in, because I go the man, amirite? I don’t know. Honestly the product has been so bad for so long. The Bills were easy during the drought/ Basically the same day and same time for 16 weeks, then done. But 82 games at different days and times to keep track of, and plugging my computer into my TV. Meh. I’m a hockey fan, so I’m watching the playoffs and what not. But the Sabres aren’t worth more than going back and watching highlights and scoreboard watching. If I sit down at night and there’s a reasonable game, I’ll tune in but the Sabres have killed any desire I’ve had to proactively keep track of them specifically. I really never thought I’d get to this place with any Buffalo sports team in my life. But here we are.

Pet of the issue is accessibility. I live in the capitol region and steal a cable log in for apps to watch some live stuff on my firestick. There is no MSG app. So I can’t get anything. I think TNT will do a better job.

What there to meet on? I mean honestly, I get the CBA gives ultimate medical power to the teams. But I highly doubt that’s enforceable, like at all. Politics aside, I can’t put in a prenup that my SO has to get an abortion if they get pregnant. Asking for a permit to protest isn’t an enforceable crime, etc. If Jack wants the surgery. Jack gets the surgery. I gotta think the Sabres just look Busch league here.

I actually thought that Campbell was the straw that broke the camels back for me. Basically the franchise saying..."we're done now"

The next announcement will come from Lindy..."as the new vp of hockey operations, we are relieving Regier of his duties as GM" Face palm