Randall Flagg Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 And Justin Schultz. And, of course, Chad Ruhwedel. (Here's an factoid I found interesting: Ruhwedel is from San Diego. Pretty rare hometown for an NHLer, eh?) The two halves of the season this player had last year continue to blow my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaught Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) And, of course, Chad Ruhwedel. (Here's an factoid I found interesting: Ruhwedel is from San Diego. Pretty rare hometown for an NHLer, eh?) Another fun factoid, he played for the San Diego Junior Gulls, which are now known as the San Diego Sabers (yes, they spelled it wrong :P) Edited April 28, 2017 by skaught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Another fun factoid. While skiing in Tahoe, I was asked if I was from San Diego bc I have a sabres helmet sticker on mine. The man said never mind yours is spelled correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Are you defining milquetoast as "not a cutting edge analytics guy"? I think he liked that word so much after you used it a few days ago that he has claimed it. I really don't think he knows what it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I think he liked that word so much after you used it a few days ago that he has claimed it. I really don't think he knows what it means.Well I do love that word, yes. I think I subconsciously got it from here a few years back and have been using it since. A buddy called me out on it and said it wasn't a word and what do ya know? dudacek used it that very same day Yes, I do know what it means though ;) Edited April 28, 2017 by WildCard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 TSN Article about the GM and HC Search http://www.tsn.ca/an-executive-shopping-list-for-the-sabres-1.737593 Also for and giggles watch the video on the the page labeled did the Leafs Tank? The Toronto Media Bias is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Hmmm..Knoblauch mentioned. Me likey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Willie Desjardens. Puke :sick: . Listening to sports talk 1040 this past season when they complained about Willies coaching I heard all the same things we complained about Bylsma. Terrible line juggler. Terrible player usage. Not playing the kids. Granted the lineup was pathetic in Van but they looked like a tank team and they were trying to win. No thanks to Willie as coach. Gillis as G.M. meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Here's another thing: Fenton is 57 with an abrasive personality who has been overlooked many times. Botterill is 40 and has been a leader all his life. Random media folks for some unknown reason (ie. Laziness) have thrown out the thought of a BU takeover with Drury and Quinn. Theyve been looking the the wrongs BU guy the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Please tell me you guys saw the short Zay Jones was rocking for the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Please tell me you guys saw the short Zay Jones was rocking for the draft Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) What's the scoop on Botteril? I don't know much about him. Heard a tale/rumor XGMTM got drunk with his scouts one night and tossed a pint class to floor at local buffalo bar. Edited April 29, 2017 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 What's the scoop on Botteril? I don't know much about him. Heard a tale/rumor XGMTM got drunk with his scouts one night and tossed a pint class to floor at local buffalo bar. I think Terry heard that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) I remember Botterill most from when he was a world junior darling with Canada in the 90s. Three consecutive WJC golds - only player to ever do that. Pretty sure he captained at least one of those teams. Late 1st round pick out of college, where he won a national championship. Was supposed to be an old school Tonelli/Nystrom type power winger but his feet were too slow. Had a few cups of coffee in the NHL over a 10-year career. But mostly played in the minors. Pretty sure he captained one of his AHL teams to a title. Finished his career with Buffalo/Rochester. Retired as the Amerks captain because of a concussion. Went back to school and got his MBA. Got a job with the Penguins immediately as a scout, then handling administration of the hockey department, and quickly graduated to assistant GM where he was in charge of contracts and the cap. Was a runner-up to Murray for the Sabres job. Was seen as a progressive in the Pens debate that got Bylsma and Shero fired as dinosaurs. But the brass also didn't think he was ready then to run the show. Instead, they tabbed him as "associate GM" - basically GM in waiting behind the veteran Rutherford, performing all GM duties, but not having the final GM say. Young and smart. He'll be 41 in May. He doesn't seem to have an interesting personality like Murray, but his resume sure checks all the boxes. He's second on my list, after Julien Brisebois https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/data-debate-at-the-heart-of-pittsburghs-retooling-under-caretaker-gm-rutherford/article19061573/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com& Edited April 29, 2017 by dudacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 But who are the front runners at this point? 1) Zito - (52) Former agent and attorney; AGM for CBJ and GM of AHL Cleveland 2) Futa (49) - recently AGM in LA, but third in their depth chart behind Pres Robitaile and VP & GM Rob Blake. 11 season with Kings, former VP of Hockey Ops and Director of Player Personnel. https://lakingsinsider.com/2017/04/12/futa-promoted-assistant-general-manager/ 3) Botterill (40) - (see Dudacek's post above) 4) Other? Dudley, MacIver, LombardI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Another fun factoid, he played for the San Diego Junior Gulls, which are now known as the San Diego Sabers (yes, they spelled it wrong :P) Nice. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Why Zito on top? Confirmed interviews: Guerin, Botterill, Futa, Fitzgerald (three Pit guys for you, PA) Rejected on Drury, haven't asked permission for Lombardi. Edited April 29, 2017 by dudacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 From LeBrun Hearing that Tom Fitzgerald also has interviewed with the Buffalo Sabres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Why Zito on top? Confirmed interviews: Guerin, Botterill, Futa, Fitzgerald (three Pit guys for you, PA) Rejected on Drury, haven't asked permission for Lombardi. That was my question. I have no idea who is leading. I place Zito first because he was the one I've seen mentioned most, not because I think he is the front runner. I'm trying to gage who others think are leading or in contention. http://www.tsn.ca/an-executive-shopping-list-for-the-sabres-1.737593 Here is a pretty good summation of available candidates. I still love the idea of Dudley as President plus a young Gm Edited April 29, 2017 by GASabresFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 From LeBrun Hearing that Tom Fitzgerald also has interviewed with the Buffalo Sabres. AGM of the Devils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 AGM of the Devils Former AGM of the Penguins and dad of our recent third-round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Really don't want him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 From Buccigross Was told the @BuffaloSabres interviewed Bill Zito today and Paul Fenton (@PredsNHL AssistGM) earlier in the week. Impressive lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 More from Buccigross And, yes, @BuffaloSabres owner Terry Pegula is actively involved in the hiring of the GM spending time with the candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 More from Buccigross And, yes, @BuffaloSabres owner Terry Pegula is actively involved in the hiring of the GM spending time with the candidates. No . Who else is going to do it? I do wonder who's in on these interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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