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Novikov is currently the 7th LHD. Dahlin, Power, Byram, Samuelsson, Johnson, Bryson, and then Novikov. We could argue that Novikov is ahead of Bryson but no higher. With Clifton and Jokiharju still here that puts him at best 8th on the depth chart and letting Novikov rot in the press box makes little sense. My point is they need 2 defense additions and they need to make sure Novikov is nothing but an emergency callup next year. He won't even be 21 until the end of July. In 2025, sure we can see where he is but this plan of Adams of giving kids a cup of coffee in Rochester and then sending them up and making sure he leaves a spot for them needs to die. If ANYONE currently in Rochester or Jrs makes the Sabres in 2024, Adams failed miserably in the offseason.

Great article on the Coyotes owner and how crappy he is.

I really tried to temper expectations on what Power was but almost universally around here it was "big guy hit stuff" and as I will repeat until this site goes dark, size does not equal grit.

Jokiharju needs replaced and I'd look to upgrade Bryson. Johnson is a top 6 defender unless your team is run by idiots.

I wouldn't.

I'm in wait and see mode. I want to Lindy to succeed. I want the team to be good.

Adams has work to do. Needs 4 forwards and 2 defenders. Needs to stop with his letting the kids grow ***** and start jettisoning the slackers or lackluster performers. Needs a ruthlessness we've not seen.

I'm sorry, what?

The tone was very low key and while I agree Lindy sounded sharp when he answered, some of that energy I remember was not present.

Here is the full press conference:

He played 75 games in his first NHL season.

Reminds me of Thanos.

Just continuing to prove my point and for that we thank you.

Was wondering when we would reach this stage.

He's the most experienced but saying "best" seems questionable.

"I love analytics, we were a huge analytics club in NJ." Talks about analytics knowledgably and mentions xgf, zone entries and exits, talks about players not being placed together if they have bad results. Calls it a tool he likes to use but also has to pass the eye test.

I will rephrase then. I do not believe that Kevyn Adams went into this process with an unbiased look at the potential candidates and that he gave equal consideration to 10 or more coaching candidates. I think he went into this thinking about Ruff and he hired Ruff. He probably talked to a few others just in case Ruff said no but judging by all that has been said over the last week, Ruff was the first choice from the outset. I don't like Adams pretending that he seriously did this and seriously considered others. He didn't, and the double digit line came off to me as a deliberate attempt at ass covering for him and terry. I think there is ample evidence that the team is tuned into what fans are saying. Adams wanted Ruff and he got Ruff. That's fine but I don't believe him when he acts as though he interviewed all these people and Ruff was simply the best choice. It is very clear that Ruff was the first choice, hence why Adams keeps saying "came back to what Lindy said" because Lindy was the first one they wanted and talked too.

I don't like being lied to.

"After in depth conversations with Terry, this is our guy" - Adams

Kevyn Adams claims he spoke to double digit numbers of candidates. Which quite frankly I think is *****.

LMFAO. Love how youtube just tossed a commercial in the middle of a live stream. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ the only thing that matters.