Weave Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Oh. And quite rich that Graham would report on that particular point. I am genuinely curious about what is behind this comment. PM if you aren't comfortable laying out in public? Edited May 1, 2018 by We've Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Having just looked at the front office arrangements of other teams in researching the President of Hockey Operations I would expect that Kim will be President of PSE and will have oversight of the various teams as reported. I think this does actually create an opportunity to bring in more people on the business side to be President of Business Operations for each team. I saw quite a few of those positions. I wouldn't be surprised if Botterill is granted at least Alt. Governor for now and then perhaps based on performance is given President of Hockey operations next year. Frankly, he's the President of them anyway at this point. Should be interesting to see what changes occur and frankly, if the reports are true, I think there's something to be said for having Kim as a replacement for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Not everyone is happy.... Lesean McCoyVerified account @CutonDime25 33m33 minutes ago I love Russ Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsixspd Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedesessed Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I will never forget where I was the moment I heard this glorious news of that scumbag's departure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Blizzard Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Good riddance Most overpaid, under qualified piece of on planet Earth Not sure what news is better, franchise QB, Dahlin or Brandon being out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Ok, he's gone. What's the real story on this guy? Still say he was a puppet master with his hand in too many cookie jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Interested in details. If he's single and just hooking up with co-workers (or a radio personality?), big deal. Not professional especially for someone at that level, but implied character assassination by Pegula's seems a bit harsh. On the other hand if it's me-too-esque, yeah, go away and suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Interested in details. If he's single and just hooking up with co-workers (or a radio personality?), big deal. Not professional especially for someone at that level, but implied character assassination by Pegula's seems a bit harsh. On the other hand if it's me-too-esque, yeah, go away and suffer. Not single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Still say he was a puppet master with his hand in too many cookie jars. Not sure what this means. But it seems to be over-thinking matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Not single. Ah. Well, then feel the wrath of Fx3. Happy to see him out. Never liked him other than the Roc/Fisher/Red Wings, worked-his-way-up, angle. Seems sketchy, yes-man, opposite of GMTM. First Ritchie then Russ? Perhaps Shady isn't a good judge of character. Or perhaps Russ was his wingman. and when you are President of an organization there is no "hooking up with co-workers", it goes well beyond unprofessional. On paper. Then there's reality. Happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Not sure what this means. But it seems to be over-thinking matters. He was the president for what, a decade? And a GM, and the the president of two teams. In the draft room all the time...the guy had a lot of influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Not single. But Mike Schopp really knows how to treat a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Having just looked at the front office arrangements of other teams in researching the President of Hockey Operations I would expect that Kim will be President of PSE and will have oversight of the various teams as reported. I think this does actually create an opportunity to bring in more people on the business side to be President of Business Operations for each team. I saw quite a few of those positions. I wouldn't be surprised if Botterill is granted at least Alt. Governor for now and then perhaps based on performance is given President of Hockey operations next year. Frankly, he's the President of them anyway at this point. Should be interesting to see what changes occur and frankly, if the reports are true, I think there's something to be said for having Kim as a replacement for him. It was already announced she is the new president of PSE, the Sabres and the Bills. But she won't have oversight of the teams, just the business side. Terry's boss man of the teams. President=President of Business Operations, as I understand the setup. In other words, like Ted and Russ before her, she'll have no say in hockey ops. Now, how one person can be president of three large entities (CEO of PSE as well), I don't know. She'll need lots of help, just like Russ did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 oh damn. Both teams always end up doing the thing we call for, just 2 years late (at least). Yes, Eleven, that includes Lindy :P Which is why everyone wants to give the fourth guy since him until Thanksgiving... I've never been terribly specific here. Because reasons. But be assured: Bad guy. This is very interesting because I've always thought the opposite. Anyway. He's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 He was the president for what, a decade? And a GM, and the the president of two teams. In the draft room all the time...the guy had a lot of influence. Yep And this is a bad take by Harrington. https://twitter.com/bymharrington/status/991481764324544512 This is directly from Tim Graham’s Article Kim Pegula on Friday informed Brandon an internal investigation was being conducted. Two sources with knowledge of the investigation said it was triggered by allegations of inappropriate relationships with female employees. When confronted by Kim Pegula, the sources said, Brandon denied any such relationships, but the investigation indicated he was deceitful about that and other job-related issues that were uncovered. It would have been bush league to keep this under wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I'm aware it happens. It's playing with serious fire, particularly when you are someone with as much power in the organization as Russ Brandon. It's colossally stupid and indicative of the level of arrogance that Brandon had to apparently engage in MULTIPLE affairs with employees thinking nothing would ever come of it. I hear ya. Agree, not cool especially if married. But still want details. Pegula statement is harsh so assuming it's bad. But still holding a little bit of reservation because of their seemingly more aggressive "faith" thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yuck. Thoughts go out to the employees he was harassing or whatever. Hope they have the help they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yuck. Thoughts go out to the employees he was harassing or whatever. Hope they have the help they need. Is it harassing or was he having inappropriate relations? Not condoning either of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Yuck. Thoughts go out to the employees he was harassing or whatever. Hope they have the help they need. There's been no reporting of harassment. The relationships could have been consensual, just unprofessional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Is it harassing or was he having inappropriate relations? Not condoning either of course Whatever the case, something was out of balance, something wasn't right, something went pretty damn wrong. It is irrelevant if he was married or not. He is the president of two teams with emense power within that organization. Married or not I guarantee that that power dynamic was used. It's disgusting if true. Aye. Course I don't know. But it's not just a "hey toots nice ass" to result in this. JFC y'all Edited May 2, 2018 by josie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 It is irrelevant if he was married or not. He is the president of two teams with emense power within that organization. Married or not I guarantee that that power dynamic was used. It's disgusting if true. You can't guarantee that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Ah screw this. Figured I'd have an ounce of compassion for the unnamed people mentioned in the report. Everyone else is dancing on his grave but oh boy. I'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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