darksabre Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Which Senator do I have to call to make this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 The Pens were a SC caliber team, we sir are not. Don't get me wrong, I'd love a new coach, I'm just not convinced CJ is any better than what we've got. We are not SC caliper, but we are better than mid 80's for points at the end of the season. Btw, the Pens were a bubble playoff team when they made that change. The new coach brought a couple of *perfect* fit players up from the minors with him that boosted Crosby/Malkin. If one owner/gm combo has the knowledge and balls to do it, why can't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Which Senator do I have to call to make this happen? Not sure what Ottawa has to do with any of this. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Why do we want him again? Oooo, I think I know! It's because he was fired from an under-performing team with some good forward depth, young talent that needs time, a decent goalie and a suspect D,… and he would find that familiar here. Is that it? Why did we want Dan Bylsma again? Oh yeah, he won a Stanley Cup with a loaded roster! Yes, I want Claude Julien. ASAP! His time ran out in Boston. Every coaches time runs out eventually so let us get a coach with at least some fire. I do believe this club would fare much better under Julien then Bylsma. We should take him, although I'd take just about anyone over DB at this point. 81 points in 82 games last year. 52 points in 52 games so far this year. Not exactly what I'd call progress. Plus I hate his face and his "system". Totally agree. Well said. The Pens were a SC caliber team, we sir are not. Don't get me wrong, I'd love a new coach, I'm just not convinced CJ is any better than what we've got. Bang on assessment. Julien is there. Time to act GMTM. There is no way TPegs and TM can be happy with the performance of this club so far. No progress whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) If you want Julien, you want the Sabres to lose these next games heading into our bye Really hard to see a fire / hire of that magnitude in season though The GM screwed up that talent not Julien and their D is getting old. They let go of too many good D and forwards. Friends of mine who are from Boston are furious at their GM and love the CJ. Edited February 7, 2017 by North Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 French guys always end up in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 The GM screwed up that talent not Julien and their D is getting old. They let go of too many good D and forwards. Friends of mine who are from Boston are furious at their GM and love the CJ Those Boston friends of yours are totally accurate in their assessment as well. They also shouldn't have let Lucic go. I hate like hell seeing Jack wasted in this town. He is obviously frustrated and should this organization keep it up, he will be gone the first chance he gets and I couldn't blame him one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Which Senator do I have to call to make this happen? Binks? I'll show myself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Why did we want Dan Bylsma again? Oh yeah, he won a Stanley Cup with a loaded roster! Yes, I want Claude Julien. ASAP! His time ran out in Boston. Every coaches time runs out eventually so let us get a coach with at least some fire. I do believe this club would fare much better under Julien then Bylsma. Totally agree. Well said. Bang on assessment. Julien is there. Time to act GMTM. There is no way TPegs and TM can be happy with the performance of this club so far. No progress whatsoever. Actually, I think it was because we lost out and Babcock and needed a PR win (just like w/ Rex, ugh). FTR, I would be fine with Julien. I like him and am totally on board with a change for the sake of change change. It might actually keep me interested in the rest of this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Given the core that both teams have going forward, does anyone see DD beating Babcock in a best of seven series. And Swamp I believe you are right about the need to win the press conference after losing out on Babs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Binks? I'll show myself out. As well you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Given the core that both teams have going forward, does anyone see DD beating Babcock in a best of seven series. And Swamp I believe you are right about the need to win the press conference after losing out on Babs This hiring of Julien would be an awesome new press conference! It shows that maybe Tpegs and GMTM give a crap. If they keep DD, I'm not sure what the hell they're expecting to see from this club for next season and the season therafter. We are not out of it completely yet. In my opinion you make the move ASAP (as long as CJ would even come here- also not a given as someone will go after him to be sure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Mike Babcock on Claude Julien's firing: "Someone out there's happy today. You ain't getting better." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Boston is the best possession team in the league that's hit a bad stretch of shooting. Meanwhile, we're sucking turds in a toilet. The fact that Julien can get that type of team possession with the flaws on that roster bodes well for when the shooting turns around and/or roster improves. Bylsma's team will continue to muddle through even with more talent because he doesn't know how to generate possession consistently. Dude. Why did we want Dan Bylsma again? Oh yeah, he won a Stanley Cup with a loaded roster! Yes, I want Claude Julien. ASAP! His time ran out in Boston. Every coaches time runs out eventually so let us get a coach with at least some fire. I do believe this club would fare much better under Julien then Bylsma. Totally agree. Well said. Bang on assessment. Julien is there. Time to act GMTM. There is no way TPegs and TM can be happy with the performance of this club so far. No progress whatsoever. It would be kinda TPish to get fed up and send DDB packing, innit? Given the core that both teams have going forward, does anyone see DD beating Babcock in a best of seven series. And Swamp I believe you are right about the need to win the press conference after losing out on Babs Well, to be fair, this has happened -- and in the SCF, no less. My 2 cents: I would sign up for dumping DDB and bringing in CJ in a heartbeat -- but I think it's highly unlikely that it will happen before the end of this season at the earliest. If, however, the Sabres limp to the finish line and end up DFL in the EC and bottom 4ish in the NHL, I think it's at least 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Mike Babcock on Claude Julien's firing: "Someone out there's happy today. You ain't getting better." The Julien firing reminds me a bit of the Ruff firing around here a few years back during our tank season. It wasn't really an indication of his poor coaching, just that he had been here so long and had a very poor team. Both are still good coaches (worked on Canada's national team staff) that just needed new scenery. Make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'd only want him if we can call him 'Claw-d'.... I don't like having to pronounce Claude as 'Clow-d' ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Anyone know where TPegs is right now? Is PegulaAir picking him up in Boca Raton before flying him to Boston? We'll have to keep an eye on this. I'd only want him if we can call him 'Claw-d'.... I don't like having to pronounce Claude as 'Clow-d' ;) Cload. The only way to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Anyone know where TPegs is right now? Is PegulaAir picking him up in Boca Raton before flying him to Boston? We'll have to keep an eye on this. Cload. The only way to say it. Took off 10 minutes ago. Somethings happening, I can feel it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 If they fly back this afternoon, destination Boston, I'm going to freak out (in a good way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Anyone know where TPegs is right now? Is PegulaAir picking him up in Boca Raton before flying him to Boston? We'll have to keep an eye on this. Cload. The only way to say it. I love the flight tracking part. The time it takes for the flight to happen gives us multiple hours to wildly speculate on something totally mundane :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I love the flight tracking part. The time it takes for the flight to happen gives us multiple hours to wildly speculate on something totally mundane :) It's the best. Terry and Kim have a hankering for Bar Bill and suddenly coaches are getting kicked to the curb. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 How much more time and money are on Bylsma's contract? Something tells me CJ isn't coming to Buffalo when that answer is posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I love the flight tracking part. The time it takes for the flight to happen gives us multiple hours to wildly speculate on something totally mundane :) It's the best. Terry and Kim have a hankering for Bar Bill and suddenly coaches are getting kicked to the curb. :) Quiet, you two! :angry: :nana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) How much more time and money are on Bylsma's contract? Something tells me CJ isn't coming to Buffalo when that answer is posted. How much money are the playoffs worth to a team? Paying a coach that ain't getting you there is more costly than 2 coaches, where one is. Edited February 7, 2017 by Woods-Racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Damn it all. I would love to see the Sabres hire Julien. I can't abide the thought of another year or more of Hot Dreary Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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