notwoz Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm hoping that Darcy won't last the week. I also hope that the new owner plucks a GM from one of the western conference teams (or someone who shares a western conference philosophy). I find them to be more physical and more entertaining. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I am expecting Steve Montador to be the first trade. And I expect Connolly to be moved at the deadline as well. I hope there are several more moves on deadline day too but I'm not holding my breath. Wouldn't suprise me at all if Darcy is still GM in September. ETA- a team modeled after Philly would be just fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I am expecting Steve Montador to be the first trade. And I expect Connolly to be moved at the deadline as well. I hope there are several more moves on deadline day too but I'm not holding my breath. Wouldn't suprise me at all if Darcy is still GM in September. ETA- a team modeled after Philly would be just fine by me. I think you're both prudent and wise not to hold you breath. I'm agreed with Montador and Connolly. And I think your observation about Darcy could be very accurate, tho I really want him gone. Also, a Philly model wouldn't be a bad model to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumb_dumb88 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I don't consider Pegula's firings victim's. I view them as enemies of the state, well, atleast the sorry state of this team currently :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Considering how Calgary has been playing since their GM was fired, I would say fire Darcy as fast as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I am expecting Steve Montador to be the first trade. And I expect Connolly to be moved at the deadline as well. I hope there are several more moves on deadline day too but I'm not holding my breath. Wouldn't suprise me at all if Darcy is still GM in September. ETA- a team modeled after Philly would be just fine by me. I too like what I see in Philly and also Boston. As long as the team has character and grit to go along with the other intangibles needed to compete in this league. I want our team to be able to make life miserable for the star players belonging to the 29 other teams in this league. I'm hoping Regier is the first to fall but I'm not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I too like what I see in Philly and also Boston. As long as the team has character and grit to go along with the other intangibles needed to compete in this league. I want our team to be able to make life miserable for the star players belonging to the 29 other teams in this league. I'm hoping Regier is the first to fall but I'm not holding my breath. Wouldn't this be a pleasant change of pace? Opposing teams' fans bitching about how mean, nasty, and difficult our teams' players are to play against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's actually pretty unlikely Pegula will come in and immediately fire the GM. This team is a business like any other and it's extremely rare that drastic moves in upper-management are made so soon after an outsider comes into power. My assumption is that Darcy is given at least the rest of this season at the very minimum, and will likely remain in place to start the 2011-2012 season. Let's also not forget that his operating capacity will change and the reins will likely be loosened in comparison to the Golisano regime. That being said; If history repeats itself, a mid-tier spotty, on and off player will be dealt at the trade deadline. Think Paille, Paetsch, MacArthur, Kotalik. Problem is, this whole team falls into that category this year. My money is on Hecht though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think everyone should prepare to be underwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's actually pretty unlikely Pegula will come in and immediately fire the GM. This team is a business like any other and it's extremely rare that drastic moves in upper-management are made so soon after an outsider comes into power. My assumption is that Darcy is given at least the rest of this season at the very minimum, and will likely remain in place to start the 2011-2012 season. Let's also not forget that his operating capacity will change and the reins will likely be loosened in comparison to the Golisano regime. That being said; If history repeats itself, a mid-tier spotty, on and off player will be dealt at the trade deadline. Think Paille, Paetsch, MacArthur, Kotalik. Problem is, this whole team falls into that category this year. My money is on Hecht though. It just won't happen. It's bad for business for him to come in and start firing guys left and right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumb_dumb88 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think everyone should prepare to be underwhelmed. While a share your sentiment concerning management for the duration of this season, the trade deadline will be handled much more actively than in the past. There is almost sure to be 4 to 6 players moved out of here. Miller is going to have to be patient while the team is effectively rebuilt in the next 12 to 18 months from the top down in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 my guess would be that darcy will move connolly and maybe montador or hecht. A couple of players will go maybe some picks will come in but I am unsure if he can do anything in a week. He might do things like get rid of video scouting and some other stuff but I would guess any not soon to be ufa will be left alone until summer. The press conference will decide and set the tone for his ownership. I want anger and firing of ppl but I will take connolly trade and hecht. Montador should be resigned. of course it could be another decade of :wallbash: PEGULA FIRE DARCY HES A P*SSY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 There is almost sure to be 4 to 6 players moved out of here. Pure speculation, I'm guessing Rivet and possibly Connolly are the only players to go, if any at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 If i had to guess, i'd say Chris Butler and Mike Grier are gone. Rest remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Every year at the trade deadline we talk about moving the same handful of players. It has to happen one of these times, doesn't it? The law of averages or something? 60% of the time it works every time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Pure speculation, I'm guessing Rivet and possibly Connolly are the only players to go, if any at all. I think it's more likely Rivet informs the team he plans to retire so they retain him until the end of the year, at which point he announces it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would trade sekera. Hecht. Connolly, griere has a no trade clause. ummm other ppl too we will find out tuesday or wednesday. :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 ummm other ppl too we will find out tuesday or wednesday. :wallbash: I find it hard to believe at the new owners inaugural press conference they are going to announce who they are trading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I find it hard to believe at the new owners inaugural press conference they are going to announce who they are trading. No but he may set the tone for how he feels about things going forward like we are going to be active at the deadline ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would trade sekera. Hecht. Connolly, griere has a no trade clause. ummm other ppl too we will find out tuesday or wednesday. :wallbash: No he doesn't. He has a no-movement clause. I believe every player over a certain age or x amount of years of experience gets it automatically, so they don't get dissed and be send to the AHL. He could be traded, and i'm sure he'd very much welcome a trade to like a San Jose who is looking for bottom 6 and PK help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumb_dumb88 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Pure speculation, I'm guessing Rivet and possibly Connolly are the only players to go, if any at all. It's all speculation, I am throwing darts at a list of names just as much as any one else is, but I don't believe for one second they aren't going to make some noise this deadline. I base my opinion on the belief that a full rebuild will be under way as of Tuesday. You don't make statements like Pegula did without actions to back it up, and according to sources he views his ownership of the Buffalo Sabres as a "Rebranding of the Franchise". Thats a very strong statement he made to the NHL B of G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hephaestus Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Ok let's also not forget that Pegula is just an owner, while he has some say in moves...it's ultimately not his job to pull the trigger on these things and make the executive decisions on player personnel. That's why he has these other people in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm not so interested in who the first victim is but who he hires to run hockey operations. It sounds like Ted Black will run the overall operation but there will be a person who's domain is to run the hockey area with support from Black. Whoever it is, they will probably have ties to the Penguins in some way. I also don't think he will fire Regier right away. I do hope that he has someone to bring on to run the hockey department right away as in president of hockey ops or vp of hockey ops or something. Definitely needs a breath of fresh air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatrix31 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Wouldn't this be a pleasant change of pace? Opposing teams' fans bitching about how mean, nasty, and difficult our teams' players are to play against? It'd be nice, yes, but you can do that without following a model like Boston and bringing in dirty punks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njh2604 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Can we afford to get rid of Connolly with Roy done for the rest of the season? Thought our defensive pairings were more of a concern at the moment. Would like to see an enforcer who's bigger than 5 11 and 200 pounds wringing wet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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