That Aud Smell

Maybe gives a new sheen to Kim talking about how there's gonna be a long stretch of downtime? Or are the people who've been fired still going to get paid under their contracts?

And that's a cold (paraphrased) transcript of the question. His tone was SO nasty. Weird, weird dude.

That's not the point I was making. Their owner is - from all accounts - an absolute unmitigated nightmare. So, they are arguably worse off when it comes to how they're run.

And the absolute collapse of the industry where the Pegulas are still heavily invested (and whence they still derive (or at least used to derive) significant liquidity) is not?

A lot, indeed. Brent crude trading for ~$100 per barrel in February 2011; now trading at $40 or less. I'm not holding it against him. I'm just finding it ironic. I'm intrigued by the idea that a team operating more on the cheap can be more efficient, smarter. Why the hell not? I mean - the Canes are a nice looking team. They aren't swimming in cash.

It was an interesting tidbit to come out of the conference. And it's for sure an interesting irony that, in February 2011, Pegula was brash in talking about how he'd basically spend without limit, and nowadays is talking about being lean and efficient. But it doesn't have anything to do with the energy markets tanking - be assured of that.

You can make a case that the Sabres are the worst-run franchise in the NHL, but the Senators alone make it a close contest.

Also, I'm on record saying I loved seeing @john wawrow's "laboratory."

well, bear in mind that he's probably been doing a Ted Kaczynski quarantine look.

Again, I think RaKru's the main guy at this point.

Given who they hired, I had presumed there was no search. Just sort of a ... "hey ... what about Kevyn?"

Okay - I'm done with this. Not going anywhere.

Terry: Oh spit, I didn't give a shoutout to Jason Botterill. So here it is.

Spectrum: Why do the Sabres stink and Bills are good? JESUS! Someone ask Adams about his philosophy, big picture plans!

Kim: Not a rebuild - more a retooling.

Terry: Ralph thinks the squad is closer to winning than many think.

Door bell!

^ Seriously

It was (or came off that way) in response to the question I was talking about.

Lot of talk about "technology" ... super slo-mo HD video, etc.

Yep. Sincere enough not to come off as slick. But almost sorta slick. Terry: Leaner operation. Maybe talking about video scouting?!

missed that!

Vogl asking a question for Tim and Kerry.

Setting aside what he can do as head coach: Krueger is an impressive, persuasive talker.

Really? Sounded like a botched bulleted talking point.