korab rules Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well Terry is saying that other NHL execs etc think Darcy is good. That seems to fly against what the common wisdom is around here. That was a pretty big vote of confidence for Darcy - he won't be going anywhere any time soon - looks like he gets a wash for the LQ years. No rentals - trade deadline deals only if it helps the franchise going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well Terry is saying that other NHL execs etc think Darcy is good. That seems to fly against what the common wisdom is around here. wouldnt it be awesome to find out darcy was a genius and quinn was the problem... could we be that lucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 This is clearly Reiger's last stand. He'd better make things happen or he won't be for much longer with this team. I'm fine with that. Clearly this ownership wants to be the best and I can live with that fully. Should be an interesting 6 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well Terry is saying that other NHL execs etc think Darcy is good. That seems to fly against what the common wisdom is around here. Don't believe everything you hear. Hasn't it been rumored that DR is slow or completely unresponsive at times in terms of returning calls from other GM's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 It's much more than hands being tied. It's about giving money to the WRONG players. I know I'm in the minority here and will get blasted but I still believe Quinn had final say on who was signed. He is the only reason Connolly is still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 There's a shot at Golly!!! Boooo WKBW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 This is clearly Reiger's last stand. He'd better make things happen or he won't be for much longer with this team. I'm fine with that. Clearly this ownership wants to be the best and I can live with that fully. Should be an interesting 6 months or so. The problem is 6 months of DR activity could end up setting the team back a couple of years or more. i.e Pominville, Hecht & Connolly contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I do not need to make money in hockey business. Hopefully that means we are serious and darcy can be a GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 "If I want to make money I'll build a gas well" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 wouldnt it be awesome to find out darcy was a genius and quinn was the problem... could we be that lucky? Well Darcy did build the last two cup contending teams so he can't be a total moron. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well Terry is saying that other NHL execs etc think Darcy is good. That seems to fly against what the common wisdom is around here. If it was poker night, I'd want him at the table too. I'm happy Pegula is here. We have a much better chance going forward. I will not complain after today because it is what it is for now. I will have to root for these guys no matter what. I just hate to take 5 years to do a 3 year job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 he know his daughters tweet he called them tweety birds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 The problem is 6 months of DR activity could end up setting the team back a couple of years or more. i.e Pominville, Hecht & Connolly contracts. Not with Pegula running the show. He's got his hands all over this. Reiger is on the clock to do things and do them right. If not, he's toast. Anyone got a link of him crying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I know I'm in the minority here and will get blasted but I still believe Quinn had final say on who was signed. He is the only reason Connolly is still here. I've always believed that too. It was Quinn's dilly-dallying that lost us Drury IMO. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I know I'm in the minority here and will get blasted but I still believe Quinn had final say on who was signed. He is the only reason Connolly is still here. Maybe. Nobody really knows for sure, but it is easy to blame the guy who is no longer here. I choose to share blame equally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have a suspicion that later today tim connolly wont be on the team anymore. Pegula seems like the type of guy who waits until the i's are dotted and the t's crossed before he moves and well thats happend. Maybe he already told darcy to sell and sell now and get rid of ufa that we are def not signing and stuff. More money for player development and scouting and wow this is how a team is supposed to be run... wow... :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Maybe. Nobody really knows for sure, but it is easy to blame the guy who is no longer here. I choose to share blame equally. I'm not defending Regier completely, just saying...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Maybe. Nobody really knows for sure, but it is easy to blame the guy who is no longer here. I choose to share blame equally. Oh, it was easy to blame Quinn while he was here. Really easy. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Several folks want Lindy if he is getting fired so Terry like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Oh, it was easy to blame Quinn while he was here. Really easy. PTR I just can't believe that Quinn had more say in terms of who got signed and for how much, than DR did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Called the Bandits, the Bisons by mistake. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Bandits...Bisons. Close. They both start with a "B" haha :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Don't believe everything you hear. Hasn't it been rumored that DR is slow or completely unresponsive at times in terms of returning calls from other GM's? Yes - this has been reported - I believe it was Bucky who did so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFan Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 We will probably never know the real story of how decisions were made under Golisano's leadership, to what extent Darcy's recomendations and desires were followed or countermanded. Golisano did admit in his farewell presser that he got involved in voiding some contracts. I am as frustrated as anyone with the Sabres over the past few years, but it should be remembered that it was Darcy who built the EC FInals team, rescuing Briere from the scrap heap and stealing Drury from Calgary or wherever he was. It is perefectly reasonable that a new owner would give the GM a vote of confidence and the evaluate his performance over the next few months as the new owner gets his feet on the ground and begins to learn all the details. Firing key people the day you take over an organization may make some peopple feel good but it is not a blueprint for a successful takeover of any business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 we will put the peddle to the metal on cap spending and not in this to save money. Lets see it with actions now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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