Zamboni

Exactly… They were the overall consensus for the top two. Yes you’re going to have the outlier fan who said “No No No! I wanted Draiaaitl!” well, good for you… The vast vast vast majority, probably close to 99% didn’t have him as the top two. I know it’s hard to get over. But try.

Hey I’m just spit ballin’ ?

But hey, 31 teams don’t want him. Even for depth in the playoffs. Poms and Vanek can start a team called the molasses Monsters... ?

On a team game… Every one needs help… Everyone. Who in their right mind thinks that one player on a team sport can do everything themselves and be successful? Answer: almost nobody apparently. Almost.

Can we pry anyone out of Tampa, Minnesota or Washington? Anyone worth a look?

I don’t think Jack is anywhere near wanting out of Buffalo. But in a year from now, if the team is in a similar position and playing meaningless games in March and April, I can see him having a dinner with the Pegulas and expressing his thoughts on where he’s at mentally about staying in Buffalo or not... He’d be snatched up by any team with the cap room. And he knows it. Wasn’t there rumors that McDavid has had enough of the oilers? He’s frustrated as well. Again, silly speculation.

It’s obsessive. And like everyone, it’s opinion. Not fact.

See I don’t know… Some fans would think that it’s more important to rely on how a player makes you feel or eye tests rather than data.

I would say the only tweak I would like to see is, any “emergency” goalie isn’t employed by a team or associates of a team. And isn’t a fan of either team that’s playing that he’s there for in an emergency capacity. And has at least some college or minor league experience. Other than that, I couldn’t care less if he was a pro or amateur years ago, or if he’s 21 years old or 45 years old. It happens so rarely there really isn’t a need to reinvent the wheel here.

Oh correct me here .... I thought he was a Toronto Marlies Zamboni driver and maintenance man. Marlies Is owned by MLSE. Which also owns Toronto Maple Leafs. He’s a life long Leafs fan. Is any of that incorrect?

I’m very allergic to paying stupid money to goaltenders ... but Holtby intrigues me. I wouldn’t mind taking a stab at Greiss and Markstrom.

https://www.nhl.com/bruins/team/exec-hockey-ops-evan-gold https://www.nhl.com/bruins/team/exec-hockey-ops-scott-bradley ok so here are two who have potential . Maybe? Don’t know much about them other than what’s in those links...

Um no .... it’s just a fun/interesting exercise to see if anyone has a good handle on who is out there. Realistically.... You can avoid the topic if you don’t know any names. No worries. I don’t know many either. I don’t follow too many GMs or their assistants. I was genuinely curious as to who is out there. No gotcha games. Don’t assume I have a point I didn’t type please. I typed what I meant.... so far Dudley, Shero, and Bergevin... no other names?

If the plan is “unrealistic expectations”, then I’d rather give him a different nickname ?

After you get past saying you just want JB fired. After you get past saying “I don’t know, anyone would be better”. After you get past the understandable frustration of wanting him fired ... What realistic, logical solution would you recommend to the Pegulas? I know some will make jokes and rage against JB and/or Pegulas .... so after you get it out of your system, can you name some GM candidates that are semi realistic choices? It would be interesting what real possibilities you think are out there. If anyone can actually supply names. I personally don’t want a GM where the game has passed them by and are a retread who’s peak was in 1985. I also don’t want a GM with little to no experience as a GM. But that’s just me. Sabres fans ... Names Names! I want names! ??

Well, five weeks of meaningless games now ...

Bloody hell ... JJ needed to get that...

Hope it’s not long term for VO ...

Does anyone not remember that? I remember that quite clearly. It was shocking at the time. Glad he got a second chance to redeem himself.

I think that will become more clear by Sept. I’m personally not ready to join that train.... yet.

Skinners was closest. Was it his man though?

Simmonds and Skinner!!!

Mojo!!!!