nfreeman Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yeah same. Everything he does says Terry knows best. Terry knows squat. Hire a competent hockey man and stand back. Patience, grasshopper. I think this is what is going to happen. He is working on finding the right GM, and being deliberate and meeting with a bunch of different people, which is what he should be doing. Once the GM is hired, though, TP isn't going to micromanage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I guess the Dubas Dream is dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Even if we hire Fitzsgerald or something I'm not going to be sad we don't have Dubas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I guess the Dubas Dream is deadWhat makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 What makes you say that? Nothing about him being interviewed, or even Sabres Interest in doing so. Botteril or Fenton with Housley as HC will work if the dream can't be realized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Sorry you felt that way but he and Briere desperately wanted to stay. Briere did, he even came out and said a few days before FA that he wanted to stay but was not made an offer. They were spending their time negotiating with Drury who had every intention of testing the market in hopes of getting a deal with his beloved Rangers, Can't blame Briere for not staying when he wasn't made a serious offer. At the last minute they threw a desperation deal at him hoping to salvage something from that mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) People keep saying TP doesn't know what he is doing, but look at who he has interviewed and who he hasn't He has interviewed Fenton, Botterill and Zito. These are 3 excellent candidates. Would any of us complain if TP hires one of these 3? I certainly won't (at least initially). He hasn't interviewed Lombardi. An excellent candidate with 2 Cups, but also one with some large question marks because of style of play, and salary management. So he wanted to interview Drury. We don't know for what position and even it was for "GM" we don't know if it was just to talk or if TP also planned on hiring a President to oversee the rookie GM. However Drury, like him or not, is an intriguing candidate. He changed the organization when he arrived, taught the guys how to win, is smart, has become well respected in management circles in a short period while also understanding modern NHL hockey. He just needs more experience and he'll be at the top of the lists and soon. Edited April 30, 2017 by GASabresFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Does the NHL have a block on hirings or interviews if your team is currently in the playoffs like the NFL does? If so, expect someone from outside a playoff team (The Kings AGM, The guy from Columbus, or someone else) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Does the NHL have a block on hirings or interviews if your team is currently in the playoffs like the NFL does? If so, expect someone from outside a playoff team (The Kings AGM, The guy from Columbus, or someone else) They could, but most teams probably wouldn't as the AGM really do not have anything to with the playoffs., perhaps if their AHL Team is still playing this would make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPuckYourself Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nothing about him being interviewed, or even Sabres Interest in doing so. Botteril or Fenton with Housley as HC will work if the dream can't be realized GM Paul Fenton with HC Phil Housley would be an awesome step in the right direction imo. I'm hoping for this combo but won't hold my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Briere did, he even came out and said a few days before FA that he wanted to stay but was not made an offer. They were spending their time negotiating with Drury who had every intention of testing the market in hopes of getting a deal with his beloved Rangers, Can't blame Briere for not staying when he wasn't made a serious offer. At the last minute they threw a desperation deal at him hoping to salvage something from that mess Again, the Drury narrative just isn't and wasn't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Does the NHL have a block on hirings or interviews if your team is currently in the playoffs like the NFL does? If so, expect someone from outside a playoff team (The Kings AGM, The guy from Columbus, or someone else) We have interviewed Fenton and the Preds are still in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Patience, grasshopper. I think this is what is going to happen. He is working on finding the right GM, and being deliberate and meeting with a bunch of different people, which is what he should be doing. Once the GM is hired, though, TP isn't going to micromanage. I hope you're right. Time to get that wheel out of the ditch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Craig Conroy the seventh name according to Friedman. (Futa, Guerin, Botterill, Zito, Fitzgerald, and Fenton.) They all (maybe Conroy and Guerin a little less) have topnotch credentials. They all are well-thought of around the league. Sounds like Pegula has done a good job in his search. It will come down to who presents the best plan for the cup and we won't get any insight to that. I'm OK with all of them. Edited April 30, 2017 by dudacek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Craig Conroy the seventh name according to Friedman. (Futa, Guerin, Botterill, Zito, Fitzgerald, and Fenton.) They all (maybe Conroy and Guerin a little less) have topnotch credentials. They all are well-thought of around the league. Sounds like Pegula has done a good job in his search. It will come down to who presents the best plan for the cup and we won't get any insight to that. I'm OK with all of them. Correction: it will come down to who exudes the most obviously Christian character. Hey, you can't troll me on the Hall-Larsson trade and not expect any reciprocity ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 What about Treviling? Friedman keeps mentioning that since he and the Flames have not agreed to an extension that his name possibly could be added to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nothing about him being interviewed, or even Sabres Interest in doing so. Botteril or Fenton with Housley as HC will work if the dream can't be realized Nothing was leaked about Murray last time, so there still may be hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nothing was leaked about Murray last time, so there still may be hope This is true, plus Toronto doesn't leak info as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Friedman reportedly said on NHL Live on Friday that Russ Brandon is leading The GM Search for the New GM Mother , . . Son of a bitch if this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Friedman reportedly said on NHL Live on Friday that Russ Brandon is leading The GM Search for the New GM Mother ######, ######. ######. Son of a bitch if this is true. [The Office "No" gif] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Here is the interview 3:58 is the Brandon Tidbit. https://youtu.be/8UCS9ZKf1Ys Friedman does go on to say the NHL is giving advice on who to interview. He mentions Treviling again as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Here is the interview 3:58 is the Brandon Tidbit. https://youtu.be/8UCS9ZKf1Ys Friedman does go on to say the NHL is giving advice on who to interview. He mentions Treviling again as well. This please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 This please. Why? Calgary hasn't done anything in forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Nothing was leaked about Murray last time, so there still may be hope When Darcy got fired it was a surprise, and a even shocked when the press conference began and LaFontaine and Nolan were at the arena. And absolutely zero hints of Murray getting fired. I'd say chances are high one of the 6 guys mentioned will be our next GM but I wouldn't be shocked if they go off the grid with anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Friedman reportedly said on NHL Live on Friday that Russ Brandon is leading The GM Search for the New GM Mother ######, ######. ######. Son of a bitch if this is true. Que the Russ Brandon Defense League - "But he's not involved in operations" or "But he's just marketing" This is the kind of garbage that should be expected from volatile, impulsive, fickle, and most importantly, clueless ownership. Edited May 1, 2017 by Jsixspd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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