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Thanks. Yea, seems like he could blossom here. One more question. Who are we protecting now?

Wasn't this guy a 1st round blue chip when drafted?

Thanks. Good, gives me more insight. And I now concur, if he doesn't sign, no big loss.

Curious, what makes you think that? And I'm not pro or con on him, but his age, performance when compared to other net minders out of the NCAA and the teams need for depth at goalie all lead me to the conclusion he may very well be the next Ryan Miller for the Sabres.

The organizations were massive failures long before the Pegulas took ownership.

Now, with Drouin to the habs, and the habs needing a young center, do we trade Rienhart for Galchenyuk (a left handed shot) for Kaxls LW and their 1st?

Epic! :) Hey, 1 out of 18 isn't bad.......:/ :)

We'll see in the next couple of seasons if it pans out, but I'm stoked! I like it so far.

Buffalo is known for outstanding work ethic.......:)

Give them responsibility........jack will love Phil!

Housely! Yes!

Hmmmmmm......I'd be interested in a deal like this to.

?No it doesn't.

If Kane does move, I'd like it to be to the Ducks.

That is a decent sized site. Public housing right next to it. My grandparents lived on Hackett drive. Traffic, that would be a bit of a challenge.

Yes, stay on subject. October was my original post. You know it. No reason to throw a hissy fit over my analysis.The coach is the pivot point. If Bylsma taught you nothing, that isn't my fault. The origins of my response to you was you stating you thought Reinhart nets 60+, I said we shall see and then went on to explain my reasoning behind that comment. You disagreed, I countered with my analysis on my comment. You persisted, I snarked to piss you off to prove My point. I coached the conversation at a certain point, coaching can achieve its desired effect, and to think, it took me less than a day.....and I'm just an average Joe. What do you think a hockey coach worth their grain of salt can achieve? Especially with the forward talent this team has? Neither here nor there, I was having a bit of fun at a certain point, the over laying conversation opinion I had originally still stands, and I stand on solid evidence, re: Bylsma.

Your stipulating day 1. I stipulated month 1. Lets at least try and stay on subject.

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If the new coach has "limited" as you put it it, knowledge of the assets he has to work with........he shouldn't be coach. That dog don't hunt.

Come now, let's not play the "I have no idea what you're talking about" game. I've watched you post. You know. But, if you persist, look at the last coach's player usage as an example.

Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd Nuff said

No one is judging anything. Merely pointing out that the moves made by the coach will be indicative of how Reinarts (or all players on the roster for that matter) will turn out. And yes, while it is true we don't have a clue as to the adjustments that may be made as injuries occur, the chemistry that may develop, the maturity of the youth that may be gained or the impact of rebounding veterans, one thing is a constant, coaching will be the pivotal factor in much of that, which, in turn, will equate to players stats.

The GM sets up the chess board, the coach moves the pieces, this is fact.

Ah, but there in lay the Achilles heel. "Both have their flaws" you say. Given the owners emphasis on "character", in conjunction with the subsequent coming contract of 1 Evander Kane (his demands, which whether acknowledged by fans or not are going to hefty), can you honestly attest that re-signing him is a foregone conclusion based merely on his 25 goal per season (averaging) with the Sabers? Do you not believe the new management team competent enough to address both what the owner desires as well as addressing team needs? When you commit with such statements you close doors to other possibilities. Perhaps, but the start of the season line up will be a metric with which to gauge the new coach, whomever that may be.

You can dial the number all you'd like, doesn't mean you'll get an answer. :P This team needs to finish out the core rebuild. With the Expansion Draft, 8th over all and deals that Boterill can swing, we shall see come October where Reinharts numbers end up.