Kruppstahl

If these idiots move anyone of substantial value (I'm basically thinking Eichel and Reinhart here) *before* bringing in a real HC, my head will explode.

The Sabres have 34 more games to play this season. THIRTY FOUR. That is a LOT of hockey when the product is this bad. It's beyond embarrassing now. It didn't look like this in the tank years.

Hutton is a replacement caliber goaltender. Almost any move could be an improvement, and it sends the message to the team, fanbase, everyone, that where we are isn't good enough. So I don't buy the idea that we *tried* but just couldn't improve the goaltending.

Yeah, he definitely said that straight up! It's funny (or sad) because Hutton is quite clearly not an NHL goalie and yet we felt secure not changing our goaltending last offseason. Not only is it important, but there is probably no single move that could have had a bigger impact on our win/loss percentage this year than to improve the goaltending. So we sit on our hands. This is the type of thing where I personally really wonder about money, as in, Terry doesn't want to spend it. I know he signed Hall for big money, but that was only 1 year and that was kind of a "don't lose the fanbase" hire. He can spend some money and still be concerned about money in general. It is going to be really interesting to see how long Ralph keeps his job. If he isn't removed soon, it'll be another factor pointing to the idea that Pegula is concerned about money.

The fish *rots* from the head. 👍

Our young GM just told us all yesterday that goaltending has nothing to do with our troubles! It's not why we are where we are!

I think this is all quite possible. We lose all 3 Islanders games and Ralph is fired on Monday. Then again, he may survive the season because of MONEY. We have to see how that plays out. If he is actually fired, I think it will be a very positive thing, because it means Pegula is still willing to eat Ks and buy his way out of hiring mistakes. If Ralph is here for the remainder of the season, we'll know he isn't! I'm fine with an interim solution until the real HC is available and can be brought in. Hopefully they realize by now the next HC *has* to be a veteran guy who has proven he knows how to do it elsewhere. Isolate the variables. If it's not the coach, you know it's something else.

The Buffalo market is the only one they really care about. If they sucked, they wouldn't have been together on air this long. Your average Buffalo sports fan who participates at online forums like this one tends to *hate* them. They hate him over at 2BD too, and most folks there don't know or care at all about hockey or the Sabres. The fact is they take a different tack with their show. They are not a hardcore sports analysis type of show, that's not who their target audience is. I would suggest they aren't "bad" per se, I would suggest they offer programming of the type you personally do not find interesting or entertaining. There's a difference.

Well done. The confusion those 2 words seem to cause most posters is just incredible. Over at 2BD, many posters are still confused by the nuances between "their," "there," and "they're." 😂

I want to see the Sabres as a major seller and I want Hall specifically gone. Do not want to see him extended. I do not want Jack or Dahlin traded. I am OK with Reinhart going *if* the return is strong. Risto can always go, if we can get anything in exchange for him.

I have never done it myself, but I'm thinking a stationary bike, rowing machine, or something like that might be ideal. You can pedal away for entire periods and work out while still watching the game. 💪

I have been cheering for the opposition for quite a while now. It definitely makes these games more watchable.

50/50 split after 36 votes, which is kind of interesting.

What do you think?

This season is over.

I still think there is a solid chance that Pegula does not want to pay Ralph to not coach in Buffalo. He's spent tens of millions of dollars with that sort of thing, and his actions over the last couple years suggest he is done doing it. In the context of Adams' PC, it doesn't really make sense that Ralph is still here. This was not a vote of confidence sort of PC. So why is Ralph still here? It's either money, or Adams feels like he needs more time to get his guy and presumably is not interested in the big 3 names out there right now. I agree that Ralph should have been fired today (if not sooner) with an interim solution put in place, simply as a statement to the fanbase that this is not acceptable. Adams repeated several times today that the situation is not acceptable, but as long as Ralph remains HC, the organization is showing us that it IS acceptable.

No.

Some of those were asked as I recall. Like why is Ralph still the coach. He's largely where he is b/c he does what Pegula tells him to do, and he does it reliably. I'm not sure why he would lose his job in that kind of environment, unless he goes rogue some day and starts to thumb his nose at Pegula. It's a big part of why Pegula is the real problem, not the current GM.

It seems fitting that this organization would have a PC like we just heard. They tell you all the reasons we are failing and how it's not good enough...but no changes are made! LOL

Adams, overall, sounds like exactly what he is: a young, inexperienced guy who is in over his head. There is *no way* he represents the best leadership the Sabres could have at this point in time. He's not old enough or experienced enough. In a good, winning franchise he would be in a learning assistant GM type position, if that.

Paul Hamilton asked about Krueger's system and that it doesn't work with this group of players. Adams says everyone has to buy in all the time, and we get caught in between from time to time.

This team hasn't had any grit in its lineup for a decade. That's what he's talking about.

Have to love Paul Hamilton and his leading questions. "Is it embarrassing...?"

God Bless Mike Harrington!

That was basically it before opening it up to questions.