static70 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I would say that's all correct. Detroit did have a down period, but was a while ago. In general, I think that the Sabres try to emulate the Red Wings both in management philosophy and in coaching. They just aren't as good at it. Agreed 100%. Which would bring me to my next thought, Why didn't Quinny and Tommy G cut Marcy loose and go out and pick up Stevie Y for GM? Certainly Stevie and Lindy get along, but it would appear as though Stevie Y knows how to bring in pieces from every avenue available to attempt to build a winner, not just through the draft. Thoughts on this anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hate to break it to you, but that is the same goal as every GM in the league. That's practically the job description. Fielding the best team that he can with the resources provided is how a GM tries to win the Cup. If it's not, how else would they go about it? Make bad decisions with the resources provided? Not use them all? Use resources not provided? Now, if you want to say that he uses the resources provided to field the most consistently good team (i.e., few highs or lows over the years) rather than giving the best chance in a single year for a Cup, even it means some down years, then I could buy that. I don't believe the Darcy is willing to risk a really bad year because he made a big move that didn't pan out. That, unfortunately, also hurts his chances of having one of those big years. He's too safe. Personally, I'd rather see a risk once in a while. If it does not work and results in a lottery-caliber season, then come out and say that you're in rebuilding mode, reap the benefits of the top pick(s), and make a run with those young stars under their rookie contracts, adding the appropriate mix of experienced veterans. :thumbsup: I would say that's all correct. Detroit did have a down period, but was a while ago. In general, I think that the Sabres try to emulate the Red Wings both in management philosophy and in coaching. They just aren't as good at it. But, on the plus side, it only lasted ~25 years. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 But, on the plus side, it only lasted ~25 years. ;) :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Agreed 100%. Which would bring me to my next thought, Why didn't Quinny and Tommy G cut Marcy loose and go out and pick up Stevie Y for GM? Certainly Stevie and Lindy get along, but it would appear as though Stevie Y knows how to bring in pieces from every avenue available to attempt to build a winner, not just through the draft. Thoughts on this anyone? Why don't we give Yzerman more than a few months on the job before we give him that evaluation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I think only two posters find anything funny or original about calling Darcy Marcy. The author and rezlimey. ...and FWIW, Darcy is a girl's name too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I think only two posters find anything funny or original about calling Darcy Marcy. The author and rezlimey. ...and FWIW, Darcy is a girl's name too!! Oh, is that what the "Marcy" thing is about? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I still think that Darcy and Ruff are still haunted by the fact of going through 10 defensemen back when we played against Carolina in the Eastern Finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I think only two posters find anything funny or original about calling Darcy Marcy. The author and rezlimey. ...and FWIW, Darcy is a girl's name too!! I say it every single time I see someone say that. It almost makes me want to start calling you tattoo guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 LOL. Considering what the Sabres are going into the season with at defense? Morrissonn is the second best blue-liner the Sabres have. Hahahahahah this is too funny. Morrissonn is easily our second best defensemen. He played on the Capitals top pair for most of last year, we got him cheap because veryone looked over him cuz green racks up so many points. Look for Myers to break out this year with Shaone as his partner, I think Myers will have the most goals of any defensemen. I'm glad I was able to bring you two a chuckle. As for Morrisonn, though, he was at the bottom of the defense rotation for a team with a lower-echelon defense corps, and that team didn't want him back at the end of the year. He's joining a team that was #4 in the NHL in defense. He's not going to jump into the top line. Also, he may have played with Green earlier in his career but not much last year -- Green played over 25 min. per game last year while Morrisonn played under 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I think only two posters find anything funny or original about calling Darcy Marcy. The author and rezlimey. That thought had not even crossed my mind. You're assuming way too much, inky. :rolleyes: But since you mentioned it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuBqU_3ouQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Is this picture of a chart in your mind post lock out? And couldn't you denote the teams that hover with noise around the high mean would actually have those larger swings to the down side with the more years (or time) you add to that chart? I would think New Jersay is probably the most consistant in the past 20 years of high side, correct? While Washington had some larger swings and more down side prior to the Ovechkin era there, correct? Yeah, after looking at the various charts from last season, a chart of the finishing places for the last 10 years would be interesting. You'd see teams with big swings (Philly, DC, Chicago, Pittsburg), and teams with a much more steady line (Colorado, Buffalo, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECHL Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Oh, is that what the "Marcy" thing is about? :unsure: She is charlie Browns lesbian friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FogBat Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 She is charlie Browns lesbian friend. Are you saying that in jest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbossy Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Do you have a reliable source that it's a two-way contract? The only place that I saw that was on a "Die by the Blade" post. It's not on Sabres.com, TSN.com, BN.com or WGR550.com. Not that it technically matters, but I would be surprised that he'd sign a two-way contract. I take it back, It's a one way deal confirmed by capgeek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I say it every single time I see someone say that. It almost makes me want to start calling you tattoo guy. ...or horse ######, but then I'd have to change my handle to tripod or something to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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