SwampD Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 For those of us at work and cannot listen, can anyone expand upon TM's comments on tanking? Did he give any indication they bottomed out and would start rebuilding the roster to make the team competitive next year? Thanks. Or is the plan to just not talk openly about it anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yes. I was wondering about that too. I hope that meant they will have to "want" to come to us. The idea of the Sabres waiting for free agents to come to them is ridiculous. I think that's what he meant....they have to want to come here. Sounds like they will aim for 2 top 6 guys but realistic about getting a 3rd or 4th line guy. Basically, try to sign Callahan, and settle for Ott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Or is the plan to just not talk openly about it anymore? Maybe, but it was pretty clearly stated that you need your Hodgsons and your Girgensons to get better and that isn't going to happen if you don't get them some support. I'd also say that if you spent most of your time in the bottom half of this year's roster, you probably should be looking for another job next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 This was interesting, hoping the Islanders win the lottery if the Sabres don't: @BillHoppeNHL #Sabres Tim Murray on the Islanders in tonight's lottery: "Anything that makes the decision harder for Garth I’m cheering for." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 For those of us at work and cannot listen, can anyone expand upon TM's comments on tanking? Did he give any indication they bottomed out and would start rebuilding the roster to make the team competitive next year? Thanks. From another thread; it more properly belongs in this one anyway. Well, whatever may have been said in the past, he definitely is NOT talking about purposefully tanking right now. In fact, he's saying that it's impracticable because coaches and players want to win. "What guy is going to play badly so he can lose his job the next year to McDavid?" (Paraphrased.) Maybe, but it was pretty clearly stated that you need your Hodgsons and your Girgensons to get better and that isn't going to happen if you don't get them some support. I'd also say that if you spent most of your time in the bottom half of this year's roster, you probably should be looking for another job next year. I got that from him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 This was interesting, hoping the Islanders win the lottery if the Sabres don't: @BillHoppeNHL #Sabres Tim Murray on the Islanders in tonight's lottery: "Anything that makes the decision harder for Garth I’m cheering for." Haha, I haven't watched yet, but if his tone is "###### that idiot," that's a big +1 for Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 This was interesting, hoping the Islanders win the lottery if the Sabres don't: @BillHoppeNHL #Sabres Tim Murray on the Islanders in tonight's lottery: "Anything that makes the decision harder for Garth I’m cheering for." Eerie, I mentioned something of that nature back in January. Bum bum bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Haha, I haven't watched yet, but if his tone is "###### that idiot," that's a big +1 for Tim. It was a little more tongue in cheek, but it was a cool comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yes. I was wondering about that too. I hope that meant they will have to "want" to come to us. The idea of the Sabres waiting for free agents to come to them is ridiculous. Yep. So that means the Sabres aren't pursuing free agents. Don't get rid of those Tank Avatars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 ICYMI: @pham1717 Here is the link to Murray's Press Conference. Thank you @ThomWGR http://audio.wgr550.com/a/90248315/4-15-sabres-end-of-season-presser.htm … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yep. So that means the Sabres aren't pursuing free agents. Don't get rid of those Tank Avatars. I actually would take that as not they won't be trying to sign players; but rather a shot at the NHL for disallowing the use of private jets to court free agents. Remember, we did that in convincing Regehr to waive his NTC and Erhroff. Then they banned the usage of private jets for free agent courting. Just like how they now limited the prospect visits; anytime Pegula starts throwing his money at things to get an advantage, they handicap him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 From another thread; it more properly belongs in this one anyway. Eleven, on 15 April 2014 - 01:33 PM, said: Well, whatever may have been said in the past, he definitely is NOT talking about purposefully tanking right now. In fact, he's saying that it's impracticable because coaches and players want to win. "What guy is going to play badly so he can lose his job the next year to McDavid?" (Paraphrased.) dudacek, on 15 April 2014 - 02:01 PM, said: Maybe, but it was pretty clearly stated that you need your Hodgsons and your Girgensons to get better and that isn't going to happen if you don't get them some support. I'd also say that if you spent most of your time in the bottom half of this year's roster, you probably should be looking for another job next year. I got that from him too. Thanks 11. That's good news for the anti-tankers among us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I forget the exact quote, but someone asked about winning the draft lottery, and TM(?) said, "well, I want to win something around here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 but then you think about how Leino played 18+ minutes in the last game... I hate that! The end of the season was a Tank Wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I think that's what he meant....they have to want to come here. Sounds like they will aim for 2 top 6 guys but realistic about getting a 3rd or 4th line guy. Basically, try to sign Callahan, and settle for Ott. He all but said Ott's name when he was describing the kind of vet they want to get over the summer. I actually would take that as not they won't be trying to sign players; but rather a shot at the NHL for disallowing the use of private jets to court free agents. Remember, we did that in convincing Regehr to waive his NTC and Erhroff. Then they banned the usage of private jets for free agent courting. Just like how they now limited the prospect visits; anytime Pegula starts throwing his money at things to get an advantage, they handicap him. Maybe. But I think Murray is the kind of guy whose words you shouldn't waste too much time trying to parse. My guess is that the words just fell out of his mouth awkwardly. Murray is the kind of guy you judge based on his actions because, while he prefers to tell it like it is, when he does have to watch what he says the words are a jumble of a thousand thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Anybody have a link to the video of the presser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Anybody have a link to the video of the presser? It's not up yet, but the WGR audio is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 murray just put it out there that "sometimes when you are last in the league, the calls you get depend on the team you are playing against", and mentioned the bus by name! talk about dropping the hammer!!! it was said 19:20-20:20 in the presser on wgr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) @BuffaloSabres WATCH: The full season-ending press conference with Ted Nolan & Tim Murray today http://bit.ly/1qYJFq6 On-Demand Replays: WGR Audio: 4/15 Sabres End of Season Presser <28:39> Sabres.com: Ted Nolan & Tim Murray Press Conference (4/15/14) <27:46> Edited April 15, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I love Murray for his upfront nature and the way he handles things. His tanking responses were great, and he's so abrupt in answering things to get ahead of the curve, it's awesome. So refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 "We've had our PP slapped here once so I don't want to get fined." Please tell me I heard that wrong??? Pardon my ignorance, what was he referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Pardon my ignorance, what was he referring to? League discipline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Pardon my ignorance, what was he referring to? Being in trouble with the league for being vocal about certain calls or biases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 League discipline Being in trouble with the league for being vocal about certain calls or biases. Ah OK, thanks. I wasn't aware there was a particular incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Ah OK, thanks. I wasn't aware there was a particular incident. The Scott suspension (7 games) vs Rinaldo suspension (4 games) and the McCabe hit on Paille that was called a 5 min major interference penalty with a gamer. Edited April 15, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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