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This alone will get them to the playoffs. Right. And we're in the Eight Days of Festivus!

So if we bounce up from a winning streak, what does that mean?

That's so very Marv though.

I could live with some shakeup among the assistants. The fact that Lindy had to keep the same old crowd was just.... weird.

He never played for them. Neither did Jarmo.

He's got a contract. He'll get paid.

A couple thoughts on that: When someone advances to a new position, they invariably don't know all the job entails and they have to "fake it till they make it". I've had my current position about 16 years now and there are still times I have to fall back on that. The people who are most likely to recognize they are in over their head are the smarter ones and they know to reach out for help. But as @tom webster says, just because someone is in over their head doesn't make them a bad person.

I understand the hesitation to move on from Lindy and hand it to Appert. If one of the above are Jarmo's preference, go for it. Unless Jarmo starts off with a bang of a trade that clearly makes the team better, I think a coaching change is the way.

Playfair: "My grandmother put shaving cream in my hand while I was sleeping once...."

I wouldn't be surprised if it happens within a week. I think Jarmo knew this was happening and has been making plans. If his guy is available, why not switch now? Alternately, if Appert is a possibility for the long term, give him the interim tag now and give him 50 games to prove himself.

That makes him the best man!

Perhaps my imagination is not capable enough.

I think Kevyn's fault (which I initially thought was a strength) was that I got the impression he communicated two ways with Terry and got Terry's input/buy-in on all major moves. I think he tried to steer the club in his desired direction, but within the constraints Terry put on him. I feel that Jarmo is aware of this dynamic and accepted the position only after putting boundaries in place with respect to Terry's inputs/buy-in/meddling. I hope that he told Terry that while he appreciates that Terry is an avid fan, he needs to stay out of the decision making process, barring certain, pre-specified conditions. Instead of the guardrails being on the GM, the guardrails will now be on the owner. In exchange for this freedom, Jarmo has promised certain milestones be reached with respect to making the playoffs, winning playoff series, etc., and if he doesn't make the promised milestones then Terry can re-evaluate Jarmo's position as GM. Executive positions typically have expected targets/goals. Terry will understand if Jarmo demands certain freedoms in exchange for commitments to team goals.

I don't even know what that's supposed to mean.

I think Lindy Ruff is a good person, but I think his time is past. Now that Kevyn is out, I think that Lindy (and the entire coaching staff) needs to be next. My reasoning is this: Lindy has not been effective in getting the most out of this roster. I think the team is capable of making the playoffs as is. I expect Jarmo to make some moves to fill gaps that he sees. But otherwise, we're basically going to keep 80-90% of the current roster. The best way to get rid of the stank of losing and reset the team itself is with a new coach and staff. Fight me.

Implied winkie emoji. Come on. I'm not impressed with this edition of Ruff as coach. He had a 16 year run the first time, but by the end he was kind of defeated. He came back and he looks defeateder.

Then alternately, let Lindy bring in his own assistants. "Adam McKevyn"

The only thing they owe Lindy, imo, is to give him the option to announce his own resignation rather than firing him/relieving him of duties. They don't have to, but if he's gonna go, I'd like to see them give him the option.

Jarmo has free rein to make decisions on Sabres staff and will be making changes, and will announce them himself. You've been waiting years for this moment, haven't you?

...and still no Cup in Buffalo, eh? I suspected as much.

I'd keep Malenstyn. He's got the work ethic we've been clamoring for. No problem with him on the 4th line. Quinn.... The jury's still out in my mind. If we change coaches I'd like to see what a different coach can get out of him. Östlund, Rosen, and Kulich: I disagree. They are the future.

Than we think? I thought that all along. Ruff needs to be next though. Bring in a coach that will institute a sound structure.

Time's a wastin'! Gary Bettman.

Nicely crafted acceptance tweet.