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Not time for TimHo's, they have to focus on the Pegula kiddies overpriced smoothie and salad place around the corner from Tim's. Can't let it fail. Have to find a way to keep the kids busy.

About other Stanley Cup teammates in Toronto, Armstrong reports: “I haven’t spoken to Nevvy (Bob Nevin) in awhile but I did talk on the phone with Dave Keon the other day in Florida. He’s fine and being very careful with all the [COVID–19] infections down there. Unfortunately, Shackie (Eddie Shack) isn’t doing well in his cancer fight. Which is sad (Shack, 83, has entered palliative care). And, I’m told Bobby Baun is also ailing, though I’m not certain what’s wrong; if he also has cancer. And, of course, we lost ol’ Red [Kelly] a few years ago. What a super guy. And, a great hockey player. But, hey, that’s life. None of us are going to live forever.” http://betweentheposts.ca/2020/07/the-chief-is-90-and-spectacular/?fbclid=IwAR1GFeMVbv4SKVJ_ZjWUbQy3fOnVvKH8ymhwVKfrTc6WhDo0wAywesm8nSM Very sad! ?

I was really hoping for an amnesty buyout(s). Without it, the Skinner contract is going to hurt for a long time...even worse than KO.

Sorry...I don’t buy the whole “play in”, “pre-playoff” nonsense. You are either out like the Sabres, or you are in, like 24 teams are....and the 24 teams who are in the playoffs should not have been part of the lottery. ...and fair point on Detroit and Ottawa. I just don’t like the lottery and never have, so I am always biased.

Heard Brian Burke on Sirius NHL channel yesterday. Ripped the NHL for their draft lottery “special” rules for this year. Made me want to reach through the radio and give him a hug. I hope that idiot Bettman was listening. Not only did Detroit and Ottawa get boned, but one of the “playoff” teams is going to get the 1st overall pick.

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C’mon Punch...you know that it’s a flat organization where everyone reports to everyone. That way when things go south, you can’t look at the org chart and try to figure out who is to blame. Remember that we the fans are stupid and don’t really understand the master plan that Kimmy and Terry have put in place.

IMO Dudley is not coming here...either because the Pegula’s are idiots and they think Kevyn Adam can be the front office hockey leader, or Dudley gets the call and hangs up the phone laughing hysterically. Either way, it’s not happening.

Ask yourself...do you think Dudley wants to work with Adams, when every time they have a conversation, Adams excuses himself to run the idea past Kimmy and Terry? If I was a betting man, I’d guess there is ZERO chance Dudley accepts a job with the Sabres FO....and this is assuming they are even smart enough to offer him a job...which is doubtful.

Not a favorite of mine, but this sucks for a guy that I’m guessing is in his early 50’s, and his entire career has been spent in a small media market. Best of luck Paul!

Bottom line...there are 24 teams still “playing” after the regular season was declared over...and those teams should not be in the lottery.

I still think it is BS that teams that are in the playoffs are also in the lottery. ?

Terry and the Mrs have learned NOTHING. To quote a great man... ‘Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.’

No org chart. Flat organization. The GM, the zamboni driver, the housekeeper and Sabretooth all report to Kimmy, and they have have input on all hockey matters.

Not going to happen.

10 years of the Sabres SUCKING outweighs any community endeavors. Sorry.

As we approach the beginning of the 4th week of June, it looks like the NHL’s plan to finish this season is looking bleak....which is okay with me. Just shelf the season, and hope that come October the 20-21 season can begin on time.

After another dismal season, followed by this weeks bloodbath, my hope tank is at empty. ?

Allow me to present the glass half empty point of view...the more time they have to address things, the better chance they have of screwing it up. ???

I don’t think it was a paid outside consulting group. I thought it was just someone from the NHL offices? Maybe I’m wrong

...but would he keep terry and kim informed of every last thing he does?

I mean whomever they have been relying on for advice since buying the team

Damn. That’s what I get for not reading the thread. Can I be your assistant?

The problem is they relied on outsiders for these “recommendations”. Maybe hire an experience VP of hockey ops, let him make the choices and you get out of the way. What vested interest does an outside have in terms of a correct recommendation?