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  4. Greenway on the market ?

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    He's a 3M player who plays at 1.5M.  Does he have assets that we need sure, but he's a bottom six overpaid asset that if Donny honestly envisioned using him as a would be third or fourth liner should be slapped.  We gave up two seconds for this injury prone average middle six forward.   He's fine, but if he does so much for our PK that ranks in the bottom third.  Meh.  Get your ass out of Buffalo.

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  8. Is There A Case For Being Patient? "Patience" is not a dirty word

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    I never need to see Comrie or Bryson again.  I love Kyle Okposo the person, but as a hockey player, I'm ready to give a younger player the role.  All the sanctimonious actions to show heart the game after fans were calling for Donny's head is great.  How about showing urgency for more than a single game stretch. Playing for a coach is great and all. But have more urgency.  It's like all the fight went out the window this year.

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  20. So now what?

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    3 hours ago, Spoonman said:

    Sabres. Mediocrity. Again.

    Why?

    > Very poor roster construction. I get the draft and develop, but GMKA is showing his lack of experience…. Did not bring in veteran leadership that is making a difference on and off ice (OK, I will grove you EJ Sr.) Not enough. One word: Detroit…. (see below)

    > Early injuries.  Every team has injuries. The injuries have exposed Sabre's lack of depth.  Exhibit one: 11/7 lineups 

    > Coaching. Something is just not connecting.

    • Too much youth and guys who made roster easily in prior seasons, with a small handful of veterans, but that is the cards dealt.
    • Not enough accountability. Need to sit guys.  
    • The majority of the coaching staff is young in years on NHL staffs. Meatballs has a total of 7 yrs. 

    > No winning leadership. (players 29 yrs. up) - less than 80 playoff games of experience on the team (only 2 players to boot)

    • Oakie and Z have not won in the league. Oakie 24 playoff games, Z = ZERO
    • Skinny "Between Two Stalls" is on hiatus, and he is not a leader. Also ZERO playoff experience
    • EJ Sr. adding value on PK early, but not sure what he can do on his own in his first (and only) year w Sabres. 55 NHL games, and a Cup.

            None is enough to show the young ins what winning NHL hockey takes.

    Management:

    • GMKA's focus seems to be way too much on culture, and not enough on results, and accountability.
    • Did a good job moving and getting some good value for Jack, Rino, and Risto.
    • Great that he talks with other GMs regularly. So, that got us what?
    • So far seems to love “his guys”.
      • Needs to put on his big boy pants and make the necessary deals to get this roster construction in a better place.
      • Need to move guys, prospects, picks, and use cap space in smart, bold trades to grow this team.

    This is where it gets hard Kev...

    Detroit's rebuild included a mix of veterans and younger players. Now have added (will see what happens) Kane mid year.

    Sabres' latest rebuild:

    • Drafting and developing young players. OK. 
    • Veteran leadership (see above). Not acceptable.
    • Did nothing of note in off-season (unless you want to argue: 1/ Oakie's buddy EJ Sr and 2/ Clifton, another US Developmental League guy from Granato's time there). .Weak tea.

    This form of "rebuild" takes more time than we the fans are able to deal with anymore, after 12 years and talk in the preseason of playoffs (everyone drinking the Kool aid).....as THE DROUGHT, as this team is presently built and coached, looks to continue.

    Whatcha gonna do GMKA, Donnie, Terry?

    Loved this break down.

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