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I agree he would need to be in a discussion about it. Having a player who doesn't want to be on a team as a Captain seems wrong. I can't help but thinks it's a bad move for the young guys.

IF Jack plays in a Sabres Jersey again (and that's a big IF IMO) it can't have a C on it. I mean it just can't. They also can't have a couple of As and no C so the only person who could take that job away from him is Kyle Okposo. Kyle would have to reign in any "not buying in" attitude from Jack or it would get too ugly in the locker room.

I don't believe they will want to purposely tank. They will be in the lottery so there will be a chance. Building a proper culture is job one and showing the youngsters a tanking team is not the proper course.

Maybe but that is not for a while. Cross that bridge when it comes.

So I'm going to hope for a 12th from the bottom finish and a lucky lottery! It could happen!

"Emergency, everyone to get from street".

But if you look at it from KA's perspective Sam and Risto were leaving anyways. Jack is still here and until I see what evolves from that I just can't blame GMKA for all that has happened in the last couple of days. You are right about whether he can fix the problem but do you really think firing him and bringing in another GM and ultimately another HC is prudent right now? He was just hired. Interesting perspective. Thank you.

I loved that movie when I was a kid. Here's a clip that reminds me of this board the last couple of days.

Do forget Evander Kane too. It just didn't work.

I bet that it was GMKA putting this trade out to the other teams in the league asking if they can beat it.

It's cool if that's your opinion. I was a fan of this team since we all waited to see who the Sabres would draft with their first 1st round pick. I got a lot of years invested in the team and I guess I still want to see them in Buffalo.

I don't think so. To me it seems that it's what the NHL Gm's think Sam was worth on a probable one year rental. But that's just me.

While I see and can agree with a lot of what you are saying it seems to me a lot of fans (not saying it's you from your post) are just fed up with the last 10 years of ineptitude. A whole bunch of us thought EGMTM might have been the answer but he a a crazy shotgun approach to GM'ing. Both he and JBot brought in some bad coaches and the whole thing just was a mess. It's the reason the "Big 3" wanted out and I don't blame them for that. I'm sure that the Pegula's "meddled" in things. I also believe they let the GMs and HCs do their thing too. It just turned out about as bad as you could imagine. The one thing is they own the team, I don't want it sold to a owner who could move the team so I got no other avenue but to rationally look at the current General Manager and Head Coach and give them some time. I just said this to the brothers and nephews today and I really don't know what else to say. FWIW.

1,371 games without a playoff start. This problem has been a long term one like @Doohickiestated in his thread. Time to do it the right way or sell the team to another city.

I don't think so at all. What Sam is saying in a presser is standard "nice guy talk". I still think he plays 1 year and is off to Vancouver.

With the "Big 3" all wanting out there is no other reasonable approach. It's sad but it's the right thing to do.

Thanks. I'm going to mix a drink after laughing at this!

LOL. What was Jbot thinking?

Yes

Of course you are right. That's why Adams didn't even care if a team in the division traded for him. He won't be there the following year, he will be in Vancouver.

I don't see it any other way. No one wanted to pay more for a one year rental.

Kisakov's accuracy combined with his quick shot ability is intriguing. Edit: You can't teach that.

I was just going to say the same thing. Some decent Centers also to choose from.

Today is the day the tide turns for us Sabres fans! It started with KAs Risto trade and will continue to rise.

My boldest take: "I won't be embarrassed to be a Sabres fan in a Sports Bar!". I don't really believe that right now but it's the "boldest" thing I can think of.