Huckleberry Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Am a bit surprised Chayka is rumoured to be in the mix here, he just started in phoenix. After reading that, I'm sold on the Dubas guy. Dudley - Dubas combo would be nice. Will have to call them DuDu though :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Am a bit surprised Chayka is rumoured to be in the mix here, he just started in phoenix. I don't think anyone but a message board theorized it in some sort of impossible dream scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 What's the appeal of Chayka, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Dudley - Dubas combo would be nice. Will have to call them DuDu though :p Im pretty sure Keefe would be coming along too. So, DuDuQueef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-90 W Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 What's the appeal of Chayka, anyway? Youngest GM in nhl history, supposedly a analytics guru. Arizona thinks he's a prodigy. Doesn't really have a lot of experience though and isn't a we'll proven GM yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Youngest GM in nhl history, supposedly a analytics guru. Arizona thinks he's a prodigy. Doesn't really have a lot of experience though and isn't a we'll proven GM yet. Yeah, none of that means anything until he builds winning teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Im pretty sure Keefe would be coming along too. So, DuDuQueef. Dear god I hope this happens :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Yeah, none of that means anything until he builds winning teams.Same reason I'm hesitant on Dundas. But, Epstein did it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOROSAYS Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 So here is my take on today's events. 1. Larry Playfair is representing the Sabres at the draft lottery. Who cares right? 2. Apparently we have started to interview candidates yet there are no rumors of who came in to be interviewed. Can we put 2+2 together and assume that the person or people interviewed today are already here. (Dudley, Ruff). 3. They are looking to employ a cap specialist just like the Bills. 4. Russ Brandon is a complete tool. It just amazes me that someone with a losing track record such as him still has a job. 5.Pegulas plane has not left Prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I haven't seen Ruff mentioned anywhere outside of fan speculation. Not sure how you're putting that together honestly Where is #3 coming from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOROSAYS Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I haven't seen Ruff mentioned anywhere outside of fan speculation. Not sure how you're putting that together honestly Where is #3 coming from? Meaning Botterill, Dudas, an analytics guy. It would make sense with an experienced GM. WKBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Meaning Botterill, Dudas, an analytics guy. It would make sense with an experienced GM. WKBW Sorry I don't understand what you mean. Are you talking about Ruff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Dubas at the Sloan Analytics Conference a few years back. https://youtu.be/8ha1TKFMId0 Sheldon Keefe was his coach in The Soo. True and Wild, I strongly advise you watch this with your pants off and plenty of towels near by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOROSAYS Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sorry I don't understand what you mean. Are you talking about Ruff? No, I think he still wants to coach or take some time away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Lombardi does not yet have one vote???????? I have initiated an immediate investigation. My sources suspect hacking has taken place and Wildcard will be called to testify. Atty advising taking the fifth is a distinct possibility. More to come. Edited April 26, 2017 by Radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Dubas at the Sloan Analytics Conference a few years back. Sheldon Keefe was his coach in The Soo. Edited April 26, 2017 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-90 W Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I'd like to see Botterill get a chance here as GM. I admire the longevity of Pitts success and I've read that tpegs likes him. Honestly though I'm more focused on the HC than the GM. Edited April 26, 2017 by Saratoga Sabres Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Dubas at the Sloan Analytics Conference a few years back. https://youtu.be/8ha1TKFMId0 Sheldon Keefe was his coach in The Soo. True and Wild, I strongly advise you watch this with your pants off and plenty of towels near by Good lord, I think I'm in love 12m mark for the Bogo Bunker, and 20m mark for some coaching discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOROSAYS Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Lombardi does not yet have one vote???????? I have initiated an immediate investigation. My sources suspect hacking has taken place and Wildcard will be called to testify. Atty advising taking the fifth is a distinct possibility. More to come. Which means you didn't vote for him either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Which means you didn't vote for him either you... I like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRobertEichel Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I voted for Norm Maciver and am hoping for a Maciver/Housley ticket. What's really appealing about Maciver is that he has been there since the beginning of the great Kane/Toews Blackhawks dynasty that has made the playoffs 9 straight times, reached the Conference Finals for 5 of those times, and won 3 Stanley Cups. Looking back at Sabres history, you'll notice that we like to draw GM's from the great dynasties in NHL history (Imlach from the 60's Leafs, Bowman from the 70's Canadiens, Muckler from the 80's Oilers, Regier from Al Arbour's Islanders). I think this is the way to do it: promote guys who have first-hand experience building NHL franchises from the bottom to the very top and staying at the top for a sustained period of time. Pros for Housley: high character guy, has paid his dues coaching at all levels of hockey (high school, juniors, international, NHL), has knowledge and credentials to rebuild our defense and open up our style of offense, works well with young hockey players, Sabres connection doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 you... I like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Dudley, Dubas, Keefe (Cutting edge) Dudley, Fenton/Botterill/Brisebois, Housley (Seasoned 1st timers) ??, Maciver, Housley (Tube socks + chewing gum = victory) Lombardi, Dubas, Keefe (The battle of the Analytica) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I voted for Norm Maciver and am hoping for a Maciver/Housley ticket. What's really appealing about Maciver is that he has been there since the beginning of the great Kane/Toews Blackhawks dynasty that has made the playoffs 9 straight times, reached the Conference Finals for 5 of those times, and won 3 Stanley Cups. Looking back at Sabres history, you'll notice that we like to draw GM's from the great dynasties in NHL history (Imlach from the 60's Leafs, Bowman from the 70's Canadiens, Muckler from the 80's Oilers, Regier from Al Arbour's Islanders). I think this is the way to do it: promote guys who have first-hand experience building NHL franchises from the bottom to the very top and staying at the top for a sustained period of time. Pros for Housley: high character guy, has paid his dues coaching at all levels of hockey (high school, juniors, international, NHL), has knowledge and credentials to rebuild our defense and open up our style of offense, works well with young hockey players, Sabres connection doesn't hurt. 2nd paragraph: you could also argue that picking up dynasty cast-offs hasn't actually produced a cup, or even that many sustained periods of good. They went for stretches making the playoffs, but I believe 16 of 21 teams made the playoffs in the 80s so it's not as impressive as it would sound. Edited April 26, 2017 by MattPie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 What's the appeal of Chayka, anyway? He drafted Chychrun with like the 473'd pick in the draft & made a trade to slide into that slot. Shoulda been a Sabre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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