Gramps Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Jack has spoken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, I did say that I felt it more likely that both were fired than just Bylsma. I think that either Murray was very loyal to the coach and said I will not fire him and then Pegula fired both. Or, maybe this was the plan all along. Have an untried GM guide the ship through the dark ages and make the easy pics to get us going in the right direction and then get some tried and true to really complete the re-birth. A very experienced hockey man that knows how to build a winner. I suspect that Friday when Pegula addresses the media (I think that was posted up thread) Lombardi will be with him and he will be introduced as the President of Hockey Operations, but not GM. I am not sure if Sutter will be coming along as coach, but I would tend to think not. If nothing else the owners are just like the fans and really love the drama. I still don't think Bylsma was given a fair shake and I think that Murray said that I will not fire him, so TP fired both. Very interesting take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Pegula to hold a press conference tomorrow at 10am. Bucky, Sully and Harrington are drooling right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Pegula to hold a press conference tomorrow at 10am. Bucky, Sully and Harrington are drooling right now Yeah, I bet they have all sorts of hard hitting, well thought out questions. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Please No Dean Lombardi- I think a lot of his success was because of having Ron Hextall in Los Angeles. You can see what he is building in Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Please Pegula, sell the team. You're the problem! Yes. Jim Balsillie would love to put a second team in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's like the Red Wedding but with Hockey. LMAO. Classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Wow, unbelievable. I don't have time to catch up on the thread so I'm sure some of my thoughts will have already been posted. I didn't see this coming at all, and I don't agree with firing Tim Murray. It was a disappointing season but I don't 3 years is enough time for a GM, especially one in Tim's situation. Terry knew going in that the plan was to rebuild, and I don't think it's fair to expect a GM to complete a rebuild in just 3 years. One more disappointing season, then I would have been on board. Which leads me to wonder if Pegula wanted Dan gone, and Murray said he was going with him because he didn't agree with it. I wonder what kind of impact this will have on the potential signing of Antipin from the KHL? I also wonder what kind of impact this will have on the expansion draft. A few weeks ago Tim Murray dropped a hint that maybe he had done George McPhee a favor in the past and was expecting one in return, relating to the expansion draft. Well obviously that won't be happening now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedesessed Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Russ Brandon retained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Everyone is talking about bringing back Patty, or Ruff or Nolan....but what about bringing Darcy Reiger in for another round. I'm serious. Think about it. With this core, and his ability to make trades, Darcy can lead this team to a Stanley Cup. Think about it. Just kidding. That's a horrible idea. Joke, or not, I tell you that you are lucky I'm not in charge around here ... that is a ban worthy offence you posted. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Everyone is talking about bringing back Patty, or Ruff or Nolan....but what about bringing Darcy Reiger in for another round. I'm serious. Think about it. With this core, and his ability to make trades, Darcy can lead this team to a Stanley Cup. Think about it. Just kidding. That's a horrible idea. Just like those other ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Pegula to hold a press conference tomorrow at 10am. Bucky, Sully and Harrington are drooling right now TP: Good morning, I'm sure you have questions. Mike (Harrington), you first. MH: You weren't present at the end of season press conference. Do you hate the media, or do you just feel that it's not worth your time to discuss the worst season of hockey ever played? TP: That's all for now. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 A little shocked by Murray getting canned but this organization went backward and the Americans were brutal as well. He moved to many picks for what he thought could help this club right now and it didn't pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Russ Brandon retained? He's got his claws in the sabres and bills too deep for him to get fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) LMAO. Classic! Red Wedding Edited April 20, 2017 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedesessed Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 He's got his claws in the sabres and bills too deep for him to get fired. As long as that clown has his claws around, nothing is changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 As long as that clown has his claws around, nothing is changing. He makes money marketing 2 of the worst franchises in sports. He's better at his job than any coach or gm either team has ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) John Vogl - http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/20/sabres-fire-murray-bylsma/ Other familiar names include Phil Housley, who is an assistant coach with Nashville, and Chris Drury, who is the assistant GM with the New York Rangers and part of the USA Hockey world championship management team. Rick Dudley is the assistant GM with Montreal. Pittsburgh Assistant GM Jason Botterill is a rising young executive who played in Buffalo. Former Sabres assistant Kevyn Adams, who runs the Pegula-owned Academy of Hockey, is also well-regarded in the organization. Jack Eichel's college coach, David Quinn of Boston University, could also be interested. Edited April 20, 2017 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 This is going to be an interesting off season. I'm here in Las Vegas and the excitement for the Golden Knights is growing. With the expansion draft this year it's going to be a fun to watch the moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre fan Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 clearly one does not fire both of them without something and someone in mind for the job...there is no way it will be anybody without big experience already whoever that may be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedesessed Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 He makes money marketing 2 of the worst franchises in sports. He's better at his job than any coach or gm either team has ever had. He still has a voice, and if you can't make money running an NFL team, you are a complete moron. Fire Brandon and let's get someone in here with a winning and hockey and football pedigree for both franchises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 TP: Good morning, I'm sure you have questions. Mike (Harrington), you first. MH: You weren't present at the end of season press conference. Do you hate the media, or do you just feel that it's not worth your time to discuss the worst season of hockey ever played? TP: That's all for now. Thank you. Nice :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA OF THE BUFFALO SABRES. Wait, they're renaming the KBC too? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 It's like the Red Wedding but with Hockey. Very nice. A little shocked by Murray getting canned but this organization went backward and the Americans were brutal as well. He moved to many picks for what he thought could help this club right now and it didn't pan out. This is a good point, and one that TP probably took into consideration -- i.e. why is the cupboard bare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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