LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) All over tsn and Twitter. Expect official announcement today. Edited May 11, 2017 by LGR4GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 It was just announced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Sabres name Botterill general manager https://www.thescore.com/news/1298885 (via http://thesco.re/theScore_app ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Sabres PR @SabresPR Following More Buffalo Sabres Owner Terry Pegula today announced the team has hired Jason Botterill to be the team’s GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 No word of a presser in the release, but I'm sure it will be relatively soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Presser at 4 today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 No word of a presser in the release, but I'm sure it will be relatively soon. It has to be today or Saturday, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 It has to be today or Saturday, right?Today at 4 from what my friend just texted me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Today at 4 from what my friend just texted me. Seems about right. Wish it was earlier though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Presser at 4 today. Not to overshadow the Bills Festa tomorrow, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So I know we've known this for a while, and he wasn't everyone's first choice (though I've come to really like it), but can we all just breath a final sigh of relief that they didn't just hire Lombardi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So I know we've known this for a while, and he wasn't everyone's first choice (though I've come to really like it), but can we all just breath a final sigh of relief that they didn't just hire Lombardi?Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So I know we've known this for a while, and he wasn't everyone's first choice (though I've come to really like it), but can we all just breath a final sigh of relief that they didn't just hire Lombardi? I'm still waiting on the coach. To me, Lombardi hasn't been a concern since the 2nd day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So Tocchet is probably coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So I know we've known this for a while, and he wasn't everyone's first choice (though I've come to really like it), but can we all just breath a final sigh of relief that they didn't just hire Lombardi? The news release says they have hired a GM. So, it is possible that the Sabres will hire a PHO, which is what I wanted Lombardi hired as and still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 So Tocchet is probably coach? Because Pittsburgh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Well, they got fresh blood, from a winning organization, that is at the same time, experienced, and seemingly on pace with where the league trends are headed. So, how do we this up? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Because Pittsburgh? Kevin Stevens for Assistant HC .......... :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-90 W Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Very nice, this was my pick back when the poll was put up. I really hope this is a new positive transition for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Well, they got fresh blood, from a winning organization, that is at the same time, experienced, and seemingly on pace with where the league trends are headed. So, how do we ###### this up? :lol: We don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) NHL player Minor league player WJC three-time champ NCAA national champ 1st-round draft pick captain AHL champion Has an MBA Scout Hockey department administrator Contract negotiator Capologist Minor league player development manager Young and experienced Assistant GM Associate GM Stanley Cup champion Guy might seem vanilla and he can't avoid the Ghost of Pittsburgh hires past, but damn, that's an impressive resume. What check marks is he missing? Edited May 11, 2017 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'd like to know Penguins fans and media reactions to this. It'd be interesting to know how big of a loss they view this as. I remember Pens fans laughing at us when we hired Byslma, and they were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Welcome, JBOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 NHL player Minor league player WJC three-time champ NCAA national champ 1st-round draft pick captain AHL champion Has an MBA Scout Hockey department administrator Contract negotiator Capologist Minor league player development manager Young and experienced Assistant GM Associate GM Stanley Cup champion Guy might seem vanilla and he can't avoid the Ghost of Pittsburgh hires past, but damn, that's an impressive resume. What check marks is he missing? I mean, to be fair a lot of those don't mean anything when it comes to being a good GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Welcome, JBOT.JBOT, done. Using this from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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