Eleven Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 From Friedman's 30 Thoughts There were reports out of China and the United Kingdom that the takeover of Southampton FC by Chinese investors Lander Sports Development is back on. In theory, that could free up chairman Ralph Krueger to re-insert himself into the Buffalo coaching picture, but, in practice, it appears extremely unlikely. It remains a drawn-out process, and the timeline doesn’t fit with what the Sabres need to do. That leaves Housley as a serious contender, with Tocchet lurking. Another Pittsburgh assistant, Jacques Martin, is potentially in the mix. Craig Berube interviewed, as did Washington assistant Todd Reirden. So there are options. 4. New York Rangers associate coach Scott Arniel also interviewed with both Buffalo and Florida. In another part of the article he mentioned that Housley is a candidate for BOTH Western New York Coaching Jobs. Could it be Housley in Rochester with Tocchet in Buffalo? So Phil gets promoted when Tocchet gets fired? I would much rather they reserve what positions they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Eleven I agree wholeheartedly, I want Housley in Buffalo as the HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Phil's wife is a State Senator in Minnesota. They live apart much of the year right now, so I assume that isn't an issue. But, Miami is much further from Saint Paul than Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm holding out hope that both McKenzie and Friedman seem to have Housley as the front runner that he is the choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ya as of yesterday I was almost resigned to tocchet getting the job. Now it looks to be atleast 50/50. If not housley being more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ya... Swedish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Swedish? Ya mon.... Jamaican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Per Garth Berube and Knoblauch were interviewed for Amerks. Doug Houda was as well, and Botterill is waiting to interview Chris Taylor from Wilkes Barre for Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Per Steve Whyno from Wash Post Housley, Tocchet and Todd Reidren are the top three candidates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Per Steve Whyno from Wash Post Housley, Tocchet and Todd Reidren are the top three candidates Lets go Housely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Eleven I agree wholeheartedly, I want Housley in Buffalo as the HC Yeah, but that's not the part of the idea that bothered me. Hiring them both--one for Rochester and one for Buffalo--creates way too much pressure for the guy in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Not who you want but who do we get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I want Reirden because I think he's the best fit for Buffalo.... but if I had to guess I would say Tocchet is his guy. http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/reirden-would-be-a-perfect-fit-for-sabres-coaching-vacancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Like Housley, Tocchet is okay if that's the choice. After some research I have no problem with him but prefer Housley for our defensemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Per Steve Whyno from Wash Post Housley, Tocchet and Todd Reidren are the top three candidates I'm okay with either but would like Housley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) As long as the culmination of 100 NHL games and a year and a half of practice under the new coach don't result in transition attempts like this, I don't care who we hire. Apologize for the poor quality. Edited June 13, 2017 by Randall Flagg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 My god was Bylsma system such trash. What utter garbage that transition was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 My god was Bylsma system such trash. What utter garbage that transition was. Imagine how many Cups Crosby/the Pens could have if Bylsma hadn't been there so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Imagine how many Cups Crosby/the Pens could have if Bylsma hadn't been there so long? Considering Sullivan has 2 in 2 years, I'd bet at least 1 more during Byslma's time there, and really likely 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Pinning this bad boy until we have a HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I WANT HOUSLEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I WANT HOUSLEYHe's easily my front runner now that boogie man is hired. Wouldn't mind Reirdan though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 As long as the culmination of 100 NHL games and a year and a half of practice under the new coach don't result in transition attempts like this, I don't care who we hire. Apologize for the poor quality. I don't really know hockey enough to know systems or anything, but that is some hot trash right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Kris Baker @SabresProspects 5h5 hours ago #Sabres HC odds: Rick Tocchet 3/1 Phil Housley 4/1 Todd Reirden 7/1 Clark Donatelli 11/1 Jacques Martin 20/1 Other 22/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I wanna believe in Tocchet, because of Pittsburgh's success, Crosby's appraisal of him, the fact that he at least has head coaching experience, and Botterill clearly believes in him. But man, I really just can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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