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He already contradicted himself by trying to re-sign Ullmark. Trying to retain Ullmark was an attempt to properly support a young team. Replacing Ullmark with Anderson, Dell and Subban is exact opposite and an attempt to tank. He can’t say he wants to build a winning culture and then give the team the goaltending he has.

This is probably true, which is why I’m advocating kicking Adams upstairs and give Karmanos the real power.

No I don’t want him to trade a 1st for a goalie. However, there are other options. We have 3 2nds next year and one available this season. We also have some extra D prospects. Vanacek was available for a 2nd this year. Everyone assumes we need to sign someone. We don’t. There is a trade market for more then future considerations. Dallas has 4 goalies for example. It’s at least 2 years until one of our prospects maybe ready to take the net. Is KA going to wait another 2 seasons until one proves ready to fix the problem he has known about for 2 years? What will he do if none of the prospects prove ready for another 3 years or ever? I’m sorry you can’t tell me over the last two off-seasons that there were no upgrades over Anderson, Dell, Tokarski, Hutton and Subban. Maybe had he signed Ullmark to an extension when he got here, Ullmark would still be in net here. Maybe had he replaced Hutton, we’d have had someone ready to go when Ullmark bolted. Yzerman found a goalie for Detroit for a 3rd last season. Arizona found decent goaltending in Europe and grabbed Scott Wedgewood offer of waivers a month ago. Other clubs, even bottom dwellers like us, have found goaltending solutions over the last 2 off-seasons, why not us? Simple, KA doesn’t know what he is doing. So what do I want him to do? Get creative and find a solution. Others have without trading away 1st rd picks or key prospects.

This is all when and good, but when does all this “trying” become succeeding. KA made clear he wouldn’t commit any serious assets to making any deals this off-season. You may consider that trying but I don’t. He also has shown himself to be a poor pro talent evaluator so far and if he doesn’t start succeeding soon, he needs to gone as the GM. For example, he spent 2.8 mill of his precious cap space this season on Butcher, money that should have been spent on goaltending.

How long is this alleged crucible going to last? Through next year, another 5 years, another decade? Please excuse me, but what a bunch of BS. We have lived in this crucible for a decade already and all it did was alienate the first generation of the rebuild, the fans, free agents and we already going down the same rat hole. These athletes want to grow and learn sure, but they also want a chance to win every night. They have already proven they deserve that opportunity. Sadly the GM and ownership aren’t interested in providing that opportunity. I keep hearing the excuse that no quality goaltender wanted to come here. What is changing to make one change his mind? The franchise’s commitment to winning doesn’t exist. Not exactly a smart method toward building a winning culture or a great example for the kids. Plans are great, but sometimes you have to adjust the plan when circumstances change. The development of the forward group demands a change in the plan and end the no so secret tank. Time to get real goaltending and support this team. It will start to rebuild goodwill in the fanbase and show the team that management is committed to winning. Remember a truly competitive team is usually built from the out.

Subban injured in debut. So who’s next. http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-defense-keeps-reeling-in-loss-malcolm-subban-injured-in-debut/

What it should mean is better goaltending, forwards that do a better job in back checking and better time of possession in the offensive zone.

It’s a question of competence. To build a winning culture you need to give the young team the tools to win with. The goaltending has been a disaster for two years and it was an obvious disaster that any competent GM would have addressed. The other obvious issue has been a proper pairing for Dahlin. This has been an issue for years and again it hasn’t been addressed. I fully understand that KA is marching to TPs $ saving instructions. However there have been numerous opportunities to address these issues in a cost effective manner and had we had a competent GM they would have been. See what Yzerman is doing in Det. I actually think the solution is already in the organization. “Promote” KA upstairs and give the real power to Karmonos. One other note: Even with the JAGs on offense we are scoring at a playoff contending level. However we are 31st in GA. That isn’t an accident. Instead of helping the offense with better players in goal and on defense he acquired Subban, Dell and Anderson to tend goal.

If i had the money I would.

and either is this franchise with him at the helm.

Have we had enough yet?

Look who KA brought in on defense and in goal. Pysyk, Hagg, Butcher, Wolanin, Subban, Tokarski, Anderson and Dell. These guys were all sent packing by their respective former teams for nothing or not offered contracts except for by one of the worst three franchises in hockey (the others being Ott and Az). What could we reasonably expect? The defense stinks and the goaltending is worse. This is a not so secret tank.

Really? A waiver claim has no choice either does a trade without trade protection. If a player doesn’t show, that can end a career.

As myself and others have explained numerous times over the last two years. KA has had numerous opportunities to upgrade the goaltending. A waiver claim Nedjelkovic is just one example, but there are others. The mess we have in goal is on one person and his name is Kevyn Adams.

Thank god we acquired Subban. KA this is an embarrassment.

No, I doubt anyone thinks he needs to go down. He has been excellent in recent weeks and has improved all season.

Still think it’s a horrible group?

That’s what she said. (Too soon?)

Joke!

I’m hearing Devyn Dubnyk is on KA’s radar.

As soon as management gets good goaltending.

Another 4 goals scored and another loss. LOL

Murray is still young for a goalie and has played at an elite level in the past. Bales was his coach when he was good. I think injuries are the primary issue. Subban was never an elite goalie and is older then Murray.

I’m still interested in Murray. I doubt KA will be able to convince a reliable UFA to come here this summer. I also doubt he wants to invest to much with UPL, Levi and Portillo coming up through the system. I’d still be interested but only if Ott eats 50% of his deal and Bales thinks he’s salvageable. If Bales can fix him we might get actual good goaltending for a very fair price for the two year remaining on his deal.

Like eating Chinese Food.