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This was asked, but in the most obnoxiously subservient way that it took away from the substance of the actual question. It seems like our local journalists are more focused on hearing their opinions voiced rather than getting KA’s opinion. Wawrow wanted to know if KA could “guarantee” playoffs next year and KA got offended by that word and the whole question collapsed. He then asked KA if this past season was “a lost opportunity [to make the playoffs]” and this set KA off again. Nothing was directly answered.

Oh geez, potato patato. Ok. They are getting the 31st pick (63OA) of the 2nd round instead of the 33rd pick (65OA) in the 2nd. You wrote all that out for no material difference. My point stands. We could’ve traded Johnson for a 2nd rounder before the 31st pick in the 2nd round, but that trade never materialized.

I don’t know. I didn’t speak to any GMs about him. But if a 2nd was available, I would’ve taken it. The comp pick we get back is at the end of the round, so any 2nd would’ve been earlier. There’s also the possibility he could’ve been moved as part of a package for a player.

KA should had shipped his ass out like he did with Portillo. Maybe nobody wanted him.

Correct. And if people want to poach Jason Karmanos, KA moves up to POHO and Karmanos gets one of those coveted 32 jobs.

It would be a consensus, as it is now. I really don’t think KA is making any unilateral roster decisions as a TM or JB did. Look, this isn’t about day to day responsibilities. It’s about how to keep our FO intact if another team comes knocking to poach. Giving a person a promotion, via new title and increased pay, is reason enough to want to stay in Buffalo. People usually like what they do. They leave jobs when their boss is unbearable or they don’t feel appreciated.

Given he’s never played hockey at the professional level, I didn’t like how KA said Levi “earned” the right to those starts at the end of the season. Maybe I’m just taking issue with the word “earned”, but I could see UPL or Comrie having an issue with this. He should’ve just said “given his skill, we thought he gave our best chance for winning.”

Was just going to say this. Untouchable unless we give them our next 3 1st rounders or some other stupid ask.

I agree. It was more despair and disappointment. I don’t recall people calling for heads (except for Norwood’s) or saying “the FO should’ve done [insert opinion]”. There was the “bickering Bills” label and in hindsight, that was probably deserved. It was a different era back then though. There was no social media. If someone wanted to complain, then could call WGR or write an opinion piece in the News.

Top defenders will always get picked early, just like quarterbacks. There’s just a premium assigned to their position. Jiricek was injured most the year and still went #6. I’d be shocked if Reinbacher is still on the board for us. Players will get hyped up here on in until the draft.

Was that Warow who asked the questions about “guaranteeing” playoffs or how this season “was a lost opportunity”? I know KA lost his cool a little with these statements, and not in a good way, but the guy who asked these “questions” lost a bit of credibility. It showed his his ignorance. Outside the playoff questions we’ve been going back and forth on, one statement I found incredibly interesting was the one where KA said they have a specific position/roster spot in mind for reach prospect in their system. I just don’t know how that’s going to work. There may be some players moving on we don’t know about.

After 12 years, I think fans deserve a bit more than “playoffs are our goal next year.” It’s trite and meaningless for a Sabre GM or HC to say this. We’re past promises. Show me the baby.

To retain individuals. Adams comes across as a team first guy.

Simple. Everyone gets significant raises and fancy new titles. This front office isn’t about who has power and who doesn’t. It’s pretty clear Adams isn’t making unilateral decisions. He delegating responsibility and building consensus within the organization.

Sabres must have a contingency plan here. Adams gets promoted to POHO and Ventura/Karanos gets GM title.

Does this 5’11” foot, 190 pounder play about his weight? I haven’t paid him that much attention.

ROR is a complete no go for me. Not that I dislike him as a player or a person, but his history just wouldn’t work. He has never been a guy who just settles in for the best of the team. There’s a reason he keeps being passed around. Plus, he previously lost his love for hockey in Buffalo and I’m not sure we know the whole story behind his inability to change the Sabres culture for the better.

Yeah, when I think about great goalies, their skating ability is always on the top of my mind. They need to be ripped too, just like the Dominator. /s He a competitor. Sabres would literally have to kidnap him to prevent him from competing.

I can’t see them hiring Ventura as a GM. He’s a numbers guy. I can’t see him overseeing all of the hockey operations a GM is responsible for. GMing isn’t just about figuring out who to draft or who to trade for.

Has to grow into role as 4th line center or become trade bait. Not saying he won’t develop as a very skilled player or saying we should give up on him, but there’s just too much talent in front of him.

He did. But, now it’s time for him to go form his own line. Be his own man and see if he can be the centerpiece of a line that wasn’t already a top NHL scoring line.

Yeah, if a goalie loses a puck in the scrum, I don’t want a bunch of dudes to start making kicking motions to get that puck into the net. It’s hockey, not soccer. Remember Malarchuk.

This kick in was more clear than Fasching‘s. There should be penalties for refs. Suspension without pay for egregious calls.

I don’t think Brisson has the power (no pun) or will to steer a client away from the Sabres if he loves the team. A guy on the fence though, I don’t know.

Might Win? Mandatory Wateringhole