matter2003 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I am a bit torn on this one. Sort of like blaming the soldiers and officers when the politicians bear more of the responsibility. I was a Bills season ticket holder from 1986 until February. My Dad had them from 1974. I haven't lived in WNY since 1990. But I renewed every year because I thought it might help keep the team and because I felt a part of something. When they hired Ryan I knew I didn't want to be part of whatever they believe it is they are building. I hope against hope that the Sabres don't become the same. While I don't believe Nolan earned another go, I just think it is all is a bit unseemly. I'll be fine just need to go shower. Uhh...the Bills are building a team that will go to the playoffs? Yeah, why would anyone want to stockpile possibly the most talent on an NFL roster? Its sheer madness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Another thing with Babcock: if he reaches out, I'm sure Scotty Bowman would speak glowingly of the area and fans. Doubt that moves the needle much on a final decision, but it's something. Will WGR air the presser? sabres.com? WGR will have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Will WGR air the presser? sabres.com? TWC News ;) 1 or 9 if you have Time Warner Cable Edited April 12, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Another thing with Babcock: if he reaches out, I'm sure Scotty Bowman would speak glowingly of the area and fans. Doubt that moves the needle much on a final decision, but it's something. WGR will have it. I should hope so, he still lives here, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Time to get away from this crap for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I didn't think it would happen the first day. Presser in 15 mins? Is it on GR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Time to get away from this crap for a few months. Or for a week until we know who we will be drafting either 1st or 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Well f*ck me sideways :lol: I almost want McLellan more than Babcock just to get your reaction :nana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I always felt Nolan was nothing more than a placeholder...especially after LaLa went pouting back to NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 If you have Time Warner Cable you can watch it on 1 or 9 at 7:45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I almost want McLellan more than Babcock just to get your reaction :nana: I will have a massive temper tantrum if we get that putz McLellan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Good guy in a tough situation. He's the type of coach you'd want your son to have. But GMTM was brought in to do a job, and that includes having a coach he's confident can improve a young team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 As X mentioned, does anybody know if Irbe was retained? Hope things work out for TN. I like him, but know there will be better coaches available to them. Guess the future officially begins today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Only a precious few are shocked. And they are the ones in Tom Webster's contest who predicted he would be staying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Karma is a bitch Murray. It would serve you right if you didn't get the number one pick and had Eichel instead. (and lets be honest, McDavid is who we want) Then ask yourself, does Babcock come with Eichel in tow and not McDavid? Karma is a bitch if Babcock doesn't end up here either. Now it will get very interesting to see who coaches this club. This could go south in a hurry sportsfans. What looked so promising at one point may turn out completely different. Going to be one hell of a summer in Western New York. Sure there is a load of talented youngsters in Buffalo's future. Hopw we get "the right coach" for them now. This rebuild gets seriously slower if there is no McDavid and no Babcock. You heard it here first. If it is Luke Richardson (whom I liked as a player) I wish him all the best and hope he shoves it right up my @$$! I have to say, if we don't get McDavid, I will start to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Uhh...the Bills are building a team that will go to the playoffs? Yeah, why would anyone want to stockpile possibly the most talent on an NFL roster? Its sheer madness...My issue is Ryan. And the Bills will not make the playoffs with him at the helm. Bank it. He has never developed a single player he is user, burn em up, give me more. Anyway there should be seats on the 35 for your enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 From Buffalo News article today explaining what might have been the cause: " Nolan had difficulty putting together his coaching staff last summer, and failed to bring in a proven defensive-minded assistant to groom Buffalo's young core of defensemen, who struggled with consistency this season. Nolan also had a poor working relationship with general manager Tim Murray, as the two barely consulted this year." Nolan was pissed about some of the players he wanted being in Rochester and probably having a revolving door in goal most of the year...he knew what he was signing up for, but probably din't think it would be this bad... Least surprising news of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I am a bit torn on this one. Sort of like blaming the soldiers and officers when the politicians bear more of the responsibility. I was a Bills season ticket holder from 1986 until February. My Dad had them from 1974. I haven't lived in WNY since 1990. But I renewed every year because I thought it might help keep the team and because I felt a part of something. When they hired Ryan I knew I didn't want to be part of whatever they believe it is they are building. I hope against hope that the Sabres don't become the same. While I don't believe Nolan earned another go, I just think it is all is a bit unseemly. I'll be fine just need to go shower. Wow, this may be the most amazing post I have ever read on TBD/SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Karma is a bitch Murray. It would serve you right if you didn't get the number one pick and had Eichel instead. (and lets be honest, McDavid is who we want) Then ask yourself, does Babcock come with Eichel in tow and not McDavid? Karma is a bitch if Babcock doesn't end up here either. Now it will get very interesting to see who coaches this club. This could go south in a hurry sportsfans. What looked so promising at one point may turn out completely different. Going to be one hell of a summer in Western New York. Sure there is a load of talented youngsters in Buffalo's future. Hopw we get "the right coach" for them now. This rebuild gets seriously slower if there is no McDavid and no Babcock. You heard it here first. If it is Luke Richardson (whom I liked as a player) I wish him all the best and hope he shoves it right up my @$$! I have to say, if we don't get McDavid, I will start to worry. Karma has nothing to do with it. If you're the GM of the team, you can't have a head coach that you can't work with. Murray did the right thing. Nolan wasn't his hire and it doesn't sound like they were ever on the same page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL It appears the Sabres have retained Arturs Irbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Bill Hoppe says it appears they retained Irbe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterDays06 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Per Wgr550 on twitter, they will air the presser at 7:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL It appears the Sabres have retained Arturs Irbe. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Bill Hoppe @BillHoppeNHL It appears the Sabres have retained Arturs Irbe. Thanks. Now we get to find out how much was him and how much was 'we'll drop everybody below the circles and hope to get out of the zone sometime before the period ends.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I know Hoss has said it will be on TWC, but is there anywhere online they will be airing it? I see nothing on WGR so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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