That Aud Smell Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Well then he must be entirely unknown to all! Just stop. People who post to a Sabres message board in mid-May after a turbl season are probably in the top -- what -- 2 or 3% among Sabre fans who consume information about the team and the league. If you so happen to be in top -- what -- .5% or .25% of fans who know who the up and coming AHL coaches are of a team that I still sorta think of as being in the Campbell Conference, well then bully for you. But don't throw shade on how others follow the game, team, league. Edit: And I see you're new to the place, so you should get a pass for taking a fairly gratuitous swipe at a venerable (yeah I typed it) long-time poster like LabattBlue. Edited May 19, 2015 by That Aud Smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruppstahl Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just stop. People who post to a Sabres message board in mid-May after a turbl season are probably in the top -- what -- 2 or 3% among Sabre fans who consume information about the team and the league. If you so happen to be in top -- what -- .5% or .25% of fans who know who the up and coming AHL coaches are of a team that I still sorta think of as being in the Campbell Conference, well then bully for you. But don't throw shade on how others follow the game, team, league. Edit: And I see you're new to the place, so you should get a pass for taking a fairly gratuitous swipe at a venerable (yeah I typed it) long-time poster like LabattBlue. Calm down buddy. I'm not here to argue with strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just stop. People who post to a Sabres message board in mid-May after a turbl season are probably in the top -- what -- 2 or 3% among Sabre fans who consume information about the team and the league. If you so happen to be in top -- what -- .5% or .25% of fans who know who the up and coming AHL coaches are of a team that I still sorta think of as being in the Campbell Conference, well then bully for you. But don't throw shade on how others follow the game, team, league. Edit: And I see you're new to the place, so you should get a pass for taking a fairly gratuitous swipe at a venerable (yeah I typed it) long-time poster like LabattBlue. Venereal maybe. I admire your commitment to posting long after your credibility on this topic went up in flames. What did I do now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Venereal maybe. What did I do now? bah-dum cha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If this Helen St James chick thinks he's gone on a 5 mill offer from Buff, this 6 mill plus reporting has got to seal the deal right? RIGHT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If this Helen St James chick thinks he's gone on a 5 mill offer from Buff, this 6 mill plus reporting has got to seal the deal right? RIGHT? Not arguing, but where did you see this? I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Apparently it has come out that the Buffalo offer is $6 million + per year. That's also from McKenzie. You gotta love T.Pegs. At least he's trying. I think the visit to San Jose and Babcock's other due diligence was to see what offers he would receive. He will take (or he took) that to Detroit and presented his market worth. If Detroit is offering a 2-year contract at $3.25M per year, and they don't budge, I don't think he can walk away from that. I would be shocked unless Detroit antes up to $5M. Can you imagine the conversation between Babcock and Mrs. Babcock? Earn $6M in Buffalo or about half of that in Detroit. If Detroit doesn't budge from $3.25M, I like McKenzie's long shot that Babcock comes to Buffalo for $6M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 We aren't known for our popcorn. This is looking bad. We are known for our Wings... so that's gotta count for something right? Also.. Chz gave it away. At least the potential of it... sunglasses and all. Cross-referencing between threads tells the tale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not arguing, but where did you see this? I missed it. Apparently two different reports. MacKenzie tweeted it, and then some "Philly Guy." Probably not as credible since I do not know that source, and they could have received their info from MacKenzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If this Helen St James chick thinks he's gone on a 5 mill offer from Buff, this 6 mill plus reporting has got to seal the deal right? RIGHT? She's a pretty well known writer in hockey circles. She was on WGR550 last week. She definitely has a lot of credibility. I think a couple of reasons we hadn't heard much of Blashill until recently: 1. He's coaching in the AHL 2. We haven't been looking for a coach (though Rolston should have NEVER been the automatic choice) 3. Detroit has had Blashill under contract and were paying him pretty well to stay in Grand Rapids. They also weren't allowing other teams to talk to him. So, he hasn't been in discussions about coaching vacancies until now. If Babcock leaves, he goes to Detroit. If Babcock stays, then I would also prefer Blashill. I know Blashill isn't an "established" NHL coach, but sometimes you already know what you have with the others and this guy has won wherever he goes, and he can DEFINITELY develop young players. In some ways, he might be better for the Sabres than Babcock. I know Richardson is in the mix, and I'd be fine if he ends up being the choice. I'm going to support whomever gets the job 100% until they prove me wrong. But I'd take Blashill over anyone other than Babcock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's always been Richardson in my opinion and will be so by Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's always been Richardson in my opinion and will be so by Friday. Reverse psychology, I know it well. It's always a win win in the mind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 @RealKyper: As of 24hrs ago growing spec' Babcock and #Redwings would have a S.J type "mutual decision" to part ways. Will be interesting next 24hrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 @RealKyper: As of 24hrs ago growing spec' Babcock and #Redwings would have a S.J type "mutual decision" to part ways. Will be interesting next 24hrs Is this legit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty16 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Is this legit? Kyper has called a few things connected to Buf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Is this legit? It is a verified account. Whether he knows anything is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Kyper has called a few things connected to Buf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFanInRochester Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 @RealKyper: As of 24hrs ago growing spec' Babcock and #Redwings would have a S.J type "mutual decision" to part ways. Will be interesting next 24hrs I was just going to post this. You are on the ball. I got a feeling... that tonight's gonna be a good night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Calm down buddy. I'm not here to argue with strangers. Not to worry -- I wasn't arguing with you. /thinks of Python sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Nick Kypreos is one of the NHL's best reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just an opinion, but my spidey-sense is tingling badly on this Babcock deal. I don't like this apparent indecisiveness. How does a guy not know if he's leaving this far into the process? Someone offers you $6M/yr. and you have to sleep on it? What does this say about his commitment level to the Sabres if he accepts? He's acting like someone who can't decide who to marry. There are always regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just an opinion, but my spidey-sense is tingling badly on this Babcock deal. I don't like this apparent indecisiveness. How does a guy not know if he's leaving this far into the process? Someone offers you $6M/yr. and you have to sleep on it? What does this say about his commitment level to the Sabres if he accepts? He's acting like someone who can't decide who to marry. There are always regrets. It's not a one person decision. There's a family involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just an opinion, but my spidey-sense is tingling badly on this Babcock deal. I don't like this apparent indecisiveness. How does a guy not know if he's leaving this far into the process? Someone offers you $6M/yr. and you have to sleep on it? What does this say about his commitment level to the Sabres if he accepts? He's acting like someone who can't decide who to marry. There are always regrets. Disagree. He's being deliberate and thoughtful. And, if he is leaving DET, he is being respectful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just an opinion, but my spidey-sense is tingling badly on this Babcock deal. I don't like this apparent indecisiveness. How does a guy not know if he's leaving this far into the process? Someone offers you $6M/yr. and you have to sleep on it? What does this say about his commitment level to the Sabres if he accepts? He's acting like someone who can't decide who to marry. There are always regrets. Due diligence. There's no rush here, let the man take his time, discuss with his family and employer, etc... He knows what HE wants already, but until he is 100% sure (after talking with family and employer) he is not going to make his decision public. The longer this drags on, the less likely it is to me that he stays with the Wings. Based on everything he's said, it sounds like he's sincerely conflicted, but is leaning toward leaving Detroit. Family is important to him, so he wants to make sure his family is on board, and also that he'll be well compensated to secure the financial future of his loved one's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 But don't throw shade... Your use of this term gives me a semi chub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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