X. Benedict Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Probably depends on how well his successor does. He's made a pretty strong case for it, but in fairness MacTavish did set him up in spades to fail. Can two guys share a Jack Hoff? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Can two guys share a Jack Hoff? :unsure: What they do on their own time is their own business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That was a serious question of mine. If Dallas Eakins could win the Jack Hoff coaching award after such a short tenure. I think you would have to look at the circumstances without regard to the reason he is no longer there. If for example he was replaced because he was ill, you should look at the contribution up to the time of separation. It may be that co-winners from the same team would be warranted. I personally think MacT had his eye on the Jack Hoff award and knew he had to get back behind the bench and ride the considerable mo Eakins created. The judges should take that under advisement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 What they do on their own time is their own business. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Can two guys share a Jack Hoff? :unsure: No. Eakins is eligible tho but still more than half the season to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Still not worried btw. In 36 hours they'll be back within striking distance of EDM.. Who just fired their head coach. That's fantastic news! There's no way an interim coach is going to take it laying down. Should put some wind in the Sabres sails, but I think at this moment Darcy is making a Dr Evil laugh down in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) That's fantastic news! There's no way an interim coach is going to take it laying down. Should put some wind in the Sabres sails, but I think at this moment Darcy is making a Dr Evil laugh down in Mexico. They promoted their AHL affiliate HC, Todd Nelson, however the GM MacTavish will be behind the bench for a few weeks to help "transition" Todd Nelson into the role. Strange if you ask me... stinks like a rusty old tank. Edited December 16, 2014 by pi2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 They promoted their AHL affiliate HC, Todd Nelson, however the GM MacTavish will be behind the bench for a few weeks to help "transition" Todd Nelson into the role. Strange if you ask me... stinks like a rusty old tank. If that guy, Nelson, ever wants to coach in the NHL, he'd better win and win quickly. If he doesn't agree, one conversation with Rolston might change his mind. This may be his only chance to shine. I think MacT just wants first-hand knowledge of who to dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 If McTavish is going to coach a few, does that make him eligible as a GM and Coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Current standings through games played 12/15. Team ----- GP - L - W - OT - PTS Edmonton 31 19 7 5 43 Carolina 29 18 8 3 39 Arizona 30 16 10 4 36 New Jersey 31 15 11 5 35 Buffalo 31 16 13 2 34 Colorado 30 13 10 7 33 Columbus 29 15 12 2 32 Philadelphia 29 13 11 5 31 Dallas 29 13 11 5 31 Ottawa 30 12 12 6 30 Took care of relegation a day or 2 early. Cats and Jest out, Otters, No Stars, Phlyers, & Joisey in. All 10 new CHL squads at least 0.500. B's next closest to moving in at 2 games under. Could next move be B's swapping into Sabres spot? Sabres need to pick up some points on the road to keep that previously unthinkable scenario from happening. Sabres currently in 5th, but could be 9th if games in hand go against them. My what a difference 10 games make. If McTavish is going to coach a few, does that make him eligible as a GM and Coach? Would need a ruling, but unless he coaches at least 10 he probably only gets the hardware he's got a near-death grip on. (One of these days I need to recall what trophies we've named and get names for the rest. Probably will review it over the holiday.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFuture Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Even with this current streak, out current point projection is about 70, which would have given us the 4th overall pick last year. I still have hope, though it is admittedly getting more difficult and frustrating everyday. We need to stop playing backup goalies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I feel the need to rally the troops! Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago Four straight wins for Buffalo. 10-3-0 in their last 13. 10.9 SH%, 0.940 SV% over that span. Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago And out-shot 415-276. Fear not, the rebound is coming! Edited December 16, 2014 by TrueBluePhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) I feel the need to rally the troops! Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago Four straight wins for Buffalo. 10-3-0 in their last 13. 10.9 SH%, 0.940 SV% over that span. Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago And out-shot 415-276. Fear not, the rebound is coming! I hope you are right :( Edited December 16, 2014 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I hope you are right :( How could he not be right? We've been playing mostly at home and our team is a match up nightmare on the road. Just enjoy the wins while they last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 How could he not be right? We've been playing mostly at home and our team is a match up nightmare on the road. Just enjoy the wins while they last. I am enjoying them, but I am also thinking about the long term results this winning streak could have on the future namely McEichel, Hanifin, Strome, Marner, Zacha or Barzal never wearing a Sabres Sweater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 If the season ended right now, the Sabres would be picking 9th, 26th and 27th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm not sure which of the FOUR tank threads to post this in; I'll try this one. I think Mike Harrington has it right; the tank was LAST year: Mike Harrington @BNHarrington 9h9 hours ago @TheMikeStraw Yep. Traded goalie and captain, finished 2-16-2. Had scrubs on team. Drafted No. 2. Got their guy. That was the tank. The Sabres aren't interested in winning the CHL this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respk Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I really hope Harrington is wrong. What a wasted opportunity if the Sabres don't win the CHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm not sure which of the FOUR tank threads to post this in; I'll try this one. I think Mike Harrington has it right; the tank was LAST year: Mike Harrington @BNHarrington 9h9 hours ago @TheMikeStraw Yep. Traded goalie and captain, finished 2-16-2. Had scrubs on team. Drafted No. 2. Got their guy. That was the tank. The Sabres aren't interested in winning the CHL this year. If you ever find yourself agreeing with Mike Harrington, it's time to re-engage your position :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 At what point do the Sabres risk relegation from the CHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 At what point do the Sabres risk relegation from the CHL? Does the whole thread just get closed if that happens? I don't think Taro would want to keep tracking the random bottom feeders if the Sabres are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I feel the need to rally the troops! Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago Four straight wins for Buffalo. 10-3-0 in their last 13. 10.9 SH%, 0.940 SV% over that span. Jonathan Willis @JonathanWillis · 1h 1 hour ago And out-shot 415-276. Fear not, the rebound is coming! Nonsense. We're breaking out of the CHL, right into the NHL and making the playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 This thread should be put in a capsule and shot into space and allowed to orbit for all time with the rest of the garbage up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 This thread should be put in a capsule and shot into space and allowed to orbit for all time with the rest of the garbage up there. As long as it includes every post you have ever made, and every post you will make, involving the names "Terry, Pegula, and Battista" then I'm all in favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 As long as it includes every post you have ever made, and every post you will make, involving the names "Terry, Pegula, and Battista" then I'm all in favor. I'll consider it. Let me send this over to my staff. It'll have to go to legal and corporate as well. I keep all "Terry Pegula"s, right? I'm not sure which of the FOUR tank threads to post this in; I'll try this one. I think Mike Harrington has it right; the tank was LAST year: Mike Harrington @BNHarrington 9h9 hours ago @TheMikeStraw Yep. Traded goalie and captain, finished 2-16-2. Had scrubs on team. Drafted No. 2. Got their guy. That was the tank. The Sabres aren't interested in winning the CHL this year. Not being snarky. I know my reputation precedes me. But has the bolded been your position all along? If so, good for you. Not many have espoused this. Maybe it has been sitting there all along and no one wanted to read the tea leaves right. Rob has been one of the few to interpret Gorges-Gionta-Moulson as actually trying to win vs. trying to keep up appearances. I've wondered why Ted Nolan if you're trying to tank. The one head-scratcher remains the Otters game in Buffalo. It came off as, "Yeah, you're suffering, fans. But here is why." Is there any other plausible reason that game was held in Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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