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What is Adams trying to prove with these comments? That EJ was bad or that Granato used him wrong? Either way, it is another deflection of his own responsibility for the season. Can Adams just SHUT UP and bring in some good hockey players? For large stretches, especially early in the season, EJ was actually playing better than several of the other defenseman that were on the roster. He was hitting and blocking shots and making the simple plays that this group refuses to make. That level didn't last. Granato AND Adams ran a gloried prospect showcasing event for way too long prior to the season. The team was not ready to compete for the playoff, the roster was wrong, and the players had no clue what was in store. Adams is at least equally responsible for the poor season, if not more responsible. People can blame EJ and make fun of him, and like many other recent players that came through here, he probably regrets his time in Buffalo. The problem was both Adams and Granato. This is all a chain reaction of a coaching staff and a GM that were way over their heads. Adams himself says he saw "arrogance from the players", "easy practices", and "a lack of accountability". Name another GM in the Sabres history that has had so much to say about a fired coach? Despite what Adams saw and felt, he let the season go to waste. Every time I hear Adams say something about last season it comes off like he is blaming Granato. He practically threw him under the bus at his press conference, then he programmed his players on what to say, and now he tosses out another jab. Funny, I don't hear Granato saying anything about incompetent Adams and his childlike players. But he could. He obviously has more class than that. Adams better be careful. He is already looking like a guy over his head. He is finally saying things about his roster that everyone in the league has been saying for 2 years. Adams is coming off as desperate. Look at his coaching search - he knew he could get Lindy, and more importantly, he knew he could not get Gallant or Berube. I am losing confidence in Adams. He should stop talking about what didn't work, he sounds like a blamer when he does.

Agree. Throw in Joker to the list of similar defenders to Byram. I think one top four defenseman should be a physical, defense first guy, and Muel so far does not bring a physical enough game for my liking, and his availability is low. Maybe Ruff helps him? How much are they going to pay Byram? I just didn’t see enough good to give him a long term contract. Byram might end up a one year Sabre if we are sellers at the deadline once again. If that happens then add Mitts to a pretty long line of players drafted, developed, and lost.

Really, Cooper pulling his goalie down 5-1.

Tampa getting pounded 5-1

Tampa facing elimination. It should be a fun 3rd period.

Congrats on the job upgrade. More money is usually a good thing. A doubt the culture change is significant enough for you but you prioritized money, PTO, and commute time, over the work culture. So remember that if the culture drags you down again. You might want to think about cutting back on the alcohol and weed. Coffee and Energy drinks are also crap and not needed either. Sounds like you need exercise, a good diet, and good sleep - that will help you. Party on the weekend, like Friday and Saturday, but then get back on track on Sunday and be a good boy until Friday night. You might like exercising everyday and then maybe a beer/scotch/bourbon on occasion during the week.

Still don't like the reason. I hope Lindy can fix the coaching staff, and put in a common system because the Granato's system was garbage in the NHL.

And Adams now has the exact same issue with Byram. We are paying Dahlin $11M, and Power got $8M after one season, and got Muel got $4.5M after 54 NHL games. How much is Byram going to get? What sours me is that Mitts' agent says Adams never talked to them about a contract. Ok, fine if he is not in the plan. But he brings in Byram who is going to be looking to get paid and now he has a big hole to fill - sure he has some good prospects but are we going to do play 20 year old's for another year or two? I doubt Lindy signed up for that. If he is going to fix things under his two year contract they are not going to go with rookie centers.

If this is true it needs to fixed immediately. They should play the same system. This is incredible to hear that they don't.

Why is that? Is it because he played shelter minutes in Buffalo and he is doing more in tougher situations in Roch?

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Rangers sweep convincingly

The Preds has a 3-1 lead and choked. That is all can say. Caps just tied it. Rangers will win, if not tonight they will finish them at home.

Wow Vancouver ties it. 6 seconds

Preds looking good at home. Just as I type this, the Canucks score. 3-2

Trading Krebs for a fourth is not a good move. Neither is handing him 3C. We saw him try to play in last year. If Krebs get traded it’s in a multi player deal. He still has former #1 shine on him. Lindy will want a defensive center that wins draws. Krebs should get a shot 4C, not 3C.

Bryam played for the Staley cup champs. Mitts played on the worst team in the league and was not ready for the NHL at the time they tossed in the lineup. Apples are better than oranges - that is your argument.

Byram is not >> Mitts. Bryam is not a step in a half above Power. He is not even equal to power. Krebs was given a good look this past year. I saw nothing indicating he should be given the 3C job. He simply is not ready. He isn’t even a good 4C. Is this a year we win or not? We need to bring in a Lindy type defensively responsible of two way center that wins face offs and can provide secondary scoring. Krebs is not that at this time.

Well then Adams could just say that. Instead he said the opposite and painted a picture of a exhaustive coach search. There was no reason not to be honest, it is easy to understand why they picked Ruff. He said he talked to "double digit people", that was double talk, but probably not a lie. He said he interviewed a more that a few veteran coaches, that is looking to be a lie. Those coaches talk, GMs talk, players talk, and you build your reputation based on what you do. He certainly doesn't owe me the truth. But I will be skeptical about what he says from now on. I still question his GM skill, particularly his ability to bring in veterans NHL players that can make a positive impact and make this roster a playoff roster that can win. This off season he can prove he is up to the job. I sure want him to prove me wrong.

So ... Beane and his scouting team and coaches, really do know a lot more about football than the fans - including the alleged experts at TBD. Just wait until the Sabres get good, which could be next year, more TBD'ers will flock to this site and enlighten us all how to play hockey too. Bank on it.

Most of the draft experts said Josh Allen would never make it and we should have picked Josh Rosen.

Coleman is a very interesting pick. Could be a beast of a player. We will find out in the next few years, he is only 20 years old. TBD went wacko at the pick, the many wannbe GMs that read all the draft propaganda seem to have wanted everyone else. Some are still pushing for Franklin, who was passed over by 32 GMs for 100 picks. Maybe the experts know something? Or maybe Franklin will still be a good player? NHL draft is much more of a science than the NHL draft, the players are older and the NCAA competition is more uniform, but still there are errors every year in every round.

Agree that HNIC was iconic, as a kid I picked it up on Canadian TV using those rooftop rotary outside antennas .

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