darksabre Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 :blink: Say what you will about Rip, but he strikes me as one of the least self-important people within that organization. I've chilled out considerably on Fasching skating with the 4th line. Many good points have been made on why that makes sense. Also, I wish the Fashcing ELC thread and the Fasching Number thread would be merged. There's no other reason for these number shenanigans. This was never a thing at any other time in this team's history. There's no "tradition" here. It's not like earning your number is some time honored Sabres thing. It's some modern manifestation of Rip clinging to an ever reduced role where the rest of the staff does the actual equipment management and he just collects a paycheck. You know the only reason the Sabres still have him on the payroll is because they would feel bad letting him go. This number crap has to stop. It's stupid as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 There's no other reason for these number shenanigans. This was never a thing at any other time in this team's history. There's no "tradition" here. It's not like earning your number is some time honored Sabres thing. It's some modern manifestation of Rip clinging to an ever reduced role where the rest of the staff does the actual equipment management and he just collects a paycheck. You know the only reason the Sabres still have him on the payroll is because they would feel bad letting him go. This number crap has to stop. It's stupid as hell. So you're saying this is all Rip's doing? How do you know this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 There's no other reason for these number shenanigans. This was never a thing at any other time in this team's history. There's no "tradition" here. It's not like earning your number is some time honored Sabres thing. It's some modern manifestation of Rip clinging to an ever reduced role where the rest of the staff does the actual equipment management and he just collects a paycheck. You know the only reason the Sabres still have him on the payroll is because they would feel bad letting him go. This number crap has to stop. It's stupid as hell. If I had to guess, I'd say this is happening under DD's direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 So you're saying this is all Rip's doing? How do you know this? They've interviewed him about it before. It's Rip's "thing" to decide what numbers the kids can pick from or something. If I had to guess, I'd say this is happening under DD's direction. Um, no. This has been going on since long before DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 They've interviewed him about it before. It's Rip's "thing" to decide what numbers the kids can pick from or something. Um, no. This has been going on since long before DD. Legend has it, when Kaleta needed a number, Rip tossed him #36 saying, "here, I think this one fits". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 They've interviewed him about it before. It's Rip's "thing" to decide what numbers the kids can pick from or something. Um, no. This has been going on since long before DD. So Murray and Bylsma just left it up to Rip to make that executive decision on his own? I would imagine it's something Murray and Bylsma discussed and thought would be good for team morale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 So Murray and Bylsma just left it up to Rip to make that executive decision on his own? I would imagine it's something Murray and Bylsma discussed and thought would be good for team morale. I'm not so sure. Seems more like it's a practice that was inherited, and they've chosen not to change it. And, really. Why should a HC or GM trouble himself with such matters? I don't get why people even give a rat's arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I like Fasching with 2 vets. He has a lot to learn and Jack and Sam don't need to get distracted by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) So Murray and Bylsma just left it up to Rip to make that executive decision on his own? I would imagine it's something Murray and Bylsma discussed and thought would be good for team morale. His system existed prior to Murray and Bylsma. I remember Foligno getting assigned #82 and he had planned on changing it to #17 or something like that but when he went on his scoring binge with Stffr and Ennis he decided not to change because he didn't want fans who bought his #82 jersey to feel like they wasted money. Edited March 24, 2016 by Drunkard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm not so sure. Seems more like it's a practice that was inherited, and they've chosen not to change it. And, really. Why should a HC or GM trouble himself with such matters? I don't get why people even give a rat's arse. The internet was invented to discuss life changing topics like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 The internet was invented to discuss life changing topics like this. Well, there is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) The internet was invented to discuss life changing topics like this. This isn't true, everyone knows the internet is for porn. Edited March 24, 2016 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 His system existed prior to Murray and Bylsma. I remember Foligno getting assigned #82 and he had planned on changing it to #17 or something like that but when he went on his scoring binge with Stffr and Ennis he decided not to change because he didn't want fans who bought his #82 jersey to feel like they wasted money. I remember that. Dude couldn't wear his dad's number because of dumb Rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Samson is awesome: John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl 5m5 minutes ago Fasching: "Sam Reinhart reached out and said we might be able to hang out, go check out Buffalo a little more instead of just the hotel." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Sam Reinhart will be FINE!!!!! ...wait sorry, TrueBlue was complimenting him. In all seriousness I like hearing those stories. As someone who didn't live in one place my entire life I can tell you how great it is to just have 1 person reach out and offer to show you around and be a friend. It is truly a great thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Samson is awesome: John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl 5m5 minutes ago Fasching: "Sam Reinhart reached out and said we might be able to hang out, go check out Buffalo a little more instead of just the hotel." NEW MESSAGE FROM SAM REINHART: Hey Hudsy, you wanna come with me to the docks? I know a guy there who might be able to get you a real number on your jersey. Bring cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Yes. I would too. I don't think there's a good reason for the practice, and if I were to carve out an NHL career, I want the picture of my first ever game in my scrapbook/on the mantle to have the number I would spend my career wearing while doing everything I can to help a franchise win, not a 53. I like Fasching with 2 vets. He has a lot to learn and Jack and Sam don't need to get distracted by that. Agreed. I think that if he plays well in his first game or two, he'll switch with D-Lo, based on how Dan handled Bailey. Samson is awesome: John Vogl @BuffNewsVogl 5m5 minutes ago Fasching: "Sam Reinhart reached out and said we might be able to hang out, go check out Buffalo a little more instead of just the hotel." Did you catch Sam's instagram photos I put in the awesome thread? He's easily becoming my favorite Sabre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Did you catch Sam's instagram photos I put in the awesome thread? He's easily becoming my favorite Sabre. Well I'll be damned. He looks so serious all the time, never would have expected that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 NEW MESSAGE FROM SAM REINHART: Hey Hudsy, you wanna come with me to the docks? I know a guy there who might be able to get you a real number on your jersey. Bring cash. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Do other teams bother with this big number nonsense? What a joke and why is some trainer guy, or other, handing out numbers anyway? Edited March 24, 2016 by Sabres Fan In NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Did you catch Sam's instagram photos I put in the awesome thread? He's easily becoming my favorite Sabre. Sam Reinhart IS NOT fine. Did you see his Instagram bio? He lists his passions as Bracelona (FC), the Bills, and the Sabres. IN THAT ORDER. All is lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Barcelona FC!! All is lost is right. Fire everyone for drafting this ........ this .......... this guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I heard Reinhardt wanted to wear 71 but Rip gave him 23 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wonder what they would do if a player took his jersey home and had someone outside the organization change the number on it. Then bring it back at game time and be like "literally suck it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wonder what they would do if a player took his jersey home and had someone outside the organization change the number on it. Then bring it back at game time and be like "literally suck it." Take it to the Sabres store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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