Scottysabres Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Oh well, change, optimism, and feeling good. And another cycle begins. Such is life as a Sabres fan. Epic! :) Hey, 1 out of 18 isn't bad.......:/ :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 That quote is going to live for eternity.Heard that chuckled then thought oh no Phil... acio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 This might be the stupid Buffalo optimism speaking, but listening to Phil makes me think Bogo is gonna play like a top-4 dman. Mark me down as OUT of the bunker. I think I'm out too, but I still have its lat/lon as a favorite place in my GPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 As the (self-appointed) leader of the "No Nostolgia" club, I think its just a coincidence. Both of these guys were talked about for a while as being desirable to a number of teams. Nolan and Lafontaine was fanboying, these guys are legit, and just happen to have been Sabres (I think). The nature of the NHL. Even the great ones played for half a dozen teams in their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Does everybody else feel that Jason Botterill is way smarter than everyone else in the room?Yes. When he speaks he sounds intelligent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustache of God Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I think I'm out too, but I still have its lat/lon as a favorite place in my GPS. I'll be the first one to go back in but I truly believe Byslma was a candle-snuffer of talent on this team. It's not so much I have faith in Bogo it's that I despised DDB and want to see evidence that everything bad that happened was his fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I'm not sure. Didn't we start with the additional letters in order to disambiguate people from one another? I seem to recall some issue with TB being confusing -- Ted Black or ... who was it? Not sure. And then GMTM was just natural. Seems like, with Housley, it can just be PH. Nah? That's Paul Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 He might be good as a coach, just I'm not that excited. And it isn't because of Housley....Its that there have been SO many changes the since Pegula took over the Sabres (on both the Bills and the Sabres), each bringing new hope but no results...I just can't get excited about this as much as I should. I'm worn out by all that has happened in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Housley on GR now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Balls Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Heard that chuckled then thought oh no Phil... acio Well-played. Maybe we can refer to him as Phil or phalus Phil after that quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Does everybody else feel that Jason Botterill is way smarter than everyone else in the room? Hi There visiting from TBD. Yes, he is sharp and its so nice to have a GM from either team that gives off that feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Hi There visiting from TBD. Yes, he is sharp and its so nice to have a GM from either team that gives off that feeling.Welcome to the board, little politer here but more sarcastic.. we use bigger words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome to the board, little politer here but more sarcastic.. we use bigger words... LOL... Nice to see my warning point didn't follow! Been a member over there since 2006 so know the TOS etc. Too bad theres not a chat box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 So it's Housley. I'm concerned about his lack of experience as a rookie head coach. Maybe the hockey will be more fun to watch, which would be nice... but might take some time for him to settle in and get comfortable with such a huge leadership responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Too bad theres not a chat box? There is. Doesn't get much use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome Horseheads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Welcome Horseheads! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Don't want to be sounding like the guys from GR, but in two interviews, when Housley was asked about the talent on this team he mentioned Moulson and Ennis, but neglected Reinhart and Kane. WTF? I absolutely loved LOVED his comment about providing structure and then TRUSTING THE PLAYERS TO CREATE within that structure. Sorry for shouting, but I have a lot of repressed Dan Bylsma anger. Edited June 15, 2017 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Don't want to be sounding like the guys from GR, but in two interviews, when Housley was asked about the talent on this team he mentioned Moulson and Ennis, but neglected Reinhart and Kane. WTF? I absolutely loved LOVED his comment about providing structure and then TRUSTING THE PLAYERS TO CREATE within that structure. Sorry for shouting, but I have a lot of repressed Dan Bylsma anger. It's one of those things that normally I wouldn't read too much into, but hearing different things here and there I've thought for a while Reinhart was getting traded. This lack of mention, combined with Botterill failing to mention Sam when highlighting our centres, just adds to it. Kane being lumped in with Sam here adds to it even more. I'm trying to resign myself to the increasingly likely possibility that my second favourite player (Eichel being #1) gets traded, so it doesn't hurt as much when it happens. Edited June 15, 2017 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 There is. Doesn't get much use. Might get more use if there was a way to post in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 My uncle had seasons in the 80s, and sat next to a super old school fella who would SCREAM at Housley to hit people (with his purse, if necessary) and just generally hated the Housley style, etc. It occurs to me: Was Housley's game ahead of its time? Smallish puck movers are the rage now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Might get more use if there was a way to post in it. There is. I can only assume you need a minimum number of posts to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre1974 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 It's one of those things that normally I wouldn't read too much into, but hearing different things here and there I've thought for a while Reinhart was getting traded. This lack of mention, combined with Botterill failing to mention Sam when highlighting our centres, just adds to it. Kane being lumped in with Sam here adds to it even more. I'm trying to resign myself to the increasingly likely possibility that my second favourite player (Eichel being #1) gets traded, so it doesn't hurt as much when it happens. Really hope Sam doesnt get traded, still to see the best of him i reckon. As for Housley being appointed - more than happy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 There is. I can only assume you need a minimum number of posts to do so. Something we have plead for on TBD! Thanks everyone for the friendly welcome, I'll try to spend more time over here in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 So...what's his nickname gonna be? Wimpley always seemed to work in his 1st stint here. Until proven otherwise ... So how long until someone claims he coaches the D to be too soft? :ph34r: Actually, I'm hoping this works out. My concern is the way he excelled offensively at a young age that he won't necessarily be able to translate that to typically talented players. The concern is tempered in that his WJC team did very well. The off season's been interesting so far for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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