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I do think we can put to bed “the losing got to him he saw how inept the organization was” narrative. Jeremy White was saying in NOVEMBER he’s heard rumblings that JJ doesn’t long for Buffalo. So obviously, that was right. How could it be the losing? His first season was the we just fell short of 8th season. Season 2 was the disaster with Granato. So by November of season 3 he’s decided he’s done here bc of the losing? We jumbled up this drought into JJ’s 2 plus seasons here. This was something else and not money. The player either hated the city or the team wasn’t really long for him - maybe the speculation stuff off ice/attitude and what not was seen as a problem. Losing. Doesn’t make sense.

I feel like - if there is a plan - the idea is to not only be tougher to play against, be more physical - but increase the overall team IQ. I feel like both players acquired in the trade do that. I think a lot of what players lack when it comes to defense is a very low hockey IQ. These guys are pros they obviously know the game. But RELATIVE to who we play - I always feel like we’re the dumber team. Especially when it’s playing in our own zone. That was JJ. That said, it shouldn’t cost JJ to get these 2 guys but I’m sure we’ll get a defiant Adams after the draft talking about “we don’t know everything that goes on behind the scenes” or something.

Has it been noted that Kesselring and Levi were teammates at Northeastern in 2020?

We would have paid that. He truly did not want to be here. The return sucks bc we weren’t sending him to where he wanted to go. That’s my guess. There were better options but we chose to send him to Utah. I’m not so sure why I’m both mad and intrigued. Most have something to do with having JJ and still being God awful. He doesn’t play anything like playoff hockey will demand. What do I know. I’m a big “you can’t quantify chemistry with analytics” guy. Bye bye JJ. Thank you for your contributions and making everyone around you better.

Adams has the concepts of a plan.

Double whammy. He’s giving final say on this. And giving it to a GM that might be gone by Thanksgiving.

He has used the word “conversations” about 12,456 times. Loser. He’s a total loser. I have zero faith he is up to this job. And in the process he’s making a mockery of this organization. Not that Pegula cares.

Almost as many people are watching WNBA regular season games featuring Caitlin Clark then this series If McDavid ended up in Buffalo where he belonged…..I GUARANTEE ratings wouldn’t be like that. No way. FYI - no disrespect to CC - I’m a fan - I just finished watching her game tonight.

So Pegula’s play is get to about 5,000 fans a game and thus have the excuse to finally sell the team to an owner that will be moving them to Houston? Or Atlanta for the 3rd time? Is that how this plays out?

He’s Chris Drury

The top 4 picks of the 2014 draft are playing in this series. And obviously McDavid. I'm sorry I’m just thinking out loud about how everything starts with absolutely nailing a top 5 pick.

Is it implying Power and Muel are unhappy with the direction of the team? Thats what I took it as. Which discredits this nonsense immediately. Those are the last 2 guys that should be unhappy about anything because they’re the main reason we aren’t reaching our ceiling. Owen Power. I’ve said this 1000x. That’s the pick that’s setting us back right now. He’s got a good shot and some time to figure it out. But man. I watch these D men in the playoffs and Power plays NOTHING like these guys. If Muckler or heck even Darcy were running this team a hockey trade involving Power would have already happened. Like trading Mike Wilson for Rhett Warrener. That trade put the late 90s Sabres over the top. Well, as close as you can get.

What do they want for him:

So my interpretation is this is Terry giving Adams till probably Thanksgiving to get it right. Which, is just dumb.

This is a move an experienced, successful GM makes. Why are we bringing in more inexperience with zero ties to the Buffalo franchise or community (a combo of both was warranted here.). My guess is Ryan Miller didn’t want the job? EDIT: I guess that’s the role the Senior Advisor will play. God. Just hire a Team President

Then this is likely an MCL injury. Most anything other than the ACL tear is good news. They’ll get him “off season strong” and won’t rush him as long as he can start dead lifting his freaking weight - which half the team needs to do Thigh Doc thinks LCL

This Catastrophic for next season.

I mean outside of the Dahlin injury and the coinciding 13 game losing streak - I just don’t know WTH is with this team. Was it just that? You can’t lose your best player? Florida has looked bad since losing Ekblad to the suspension. Which I think his last game was against us. Goaltending? Cozens a “chemistry” problem?

We’re going to miss the playoffs by 3 points aren’t we?

I said a “proven” goalie. When I suggested a hypothetical trade involving Levi and legit forward prospect I’d want an elite one back - elite is probably too much to ask plus there aren’t many - I meant at least someone better then good.