I’m all for JBot taking his time... for me it’s down to 2-3 guys. The Swede, Sandelin, or Keefe. I’d be much happier taking a chance on the next great coach than failed retreads.
JBot should just wait it out. Nothing much left out there. I’m willing to swing for the fences with one of the up and coming guys or see if someone gets let go. The retreads left are not going to be a huge improvement.
You need a Seth Jones type defenseman... 2 disciplined Grinder lines and 2 skill lines... a good power play is a must ....discipline and toughness is the key to playoff hockey. The fancy Ferrari’s don’t work in the playoffs. Columbus’ GMs calculated risk is paying huge dividends. Genius.
Perspective is important. Buffalo fans: great. But the hard truth about the Buffalo Sabres: the armpit of the NHL for virtually 20 years now. And EVERYONE KNOWS it! It’s the single most disfunctionally run and terrible culture in the NHL of any team... especially since the summer of 07. 4 playoff appearances in 20 years. By sheer accident you can be better by random odds. That takes extra effort to be THAT BAD! If I’m anybody (coaches or players) it would take a lot to come here.