Brawndo Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Edited October 12, 2022 by Brawndo 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Can't complain, he has done plenty so far to earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Good! I'm glad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 This group is going to get some serious runway. Let’s see if it’s actually worth it… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Little surprising given he has only coached a year on his current contract. Other than that, like the message it sends. Like the man, like the job he’s done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 This is good news. It shows the Sabre management and ownership really believe in this guy and what he is doing with the team. It also tells me that management is happy with the players they have and how they are developing together. This is it. These are your Buffalo Sabres ... players and coaches for the foreseable future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Good for Donnie! He is a smart coach who has a positive impact on the culture of his team. This is the youngest team in the league and he has a great opportunity to mold it into a very good team. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Meatballs for everyone! Edited October 12, 2022 by PromoTheRobot 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I like it...he is exactly what this team has needed for a long time. Can't wait to se his and the teams growth this year and over the next few years as we rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, dudacek said: Little surprising given he has only coached a year on his current contract. Other than that, like the message it sends. Like the man, like the job he’s done. Rumor has it, His original deal was on two years so this would have been His Final Season under contract same as Adams. With a rebuilding team, seemingly heading in the right direction You do not want either Your GM and HC heading into the final season of their deals with an uncertain future. Besides if the worse case scenario occurs, The Pegulas have proven they will pay people not to work for them 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I really like the guy and want him to succeed. Fingers crossed. Continuity has worked well for the Bills. Let's hope it does likewise for the Sabres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Happy to hear this. Is he a good coach? I think so, but don't really know. Is he likeable? To me yes, for sure. Take a coach I THINK is good for this team, add to the fact that I like him as a person/like hearing from him, and I'm all for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: Happy to hear this. Is he a good coach? I think so, but don't really know. Is he likeable? To me yes, for sure. Take a coach I THINK is good for this team, add to the fact that I like him as a person/like hearing from him, and I'm all for this. How is it not obvious he's a good coach. Look where this team was less than two years ago. Don't overthink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: How is it not obvious he's a good coach. Look where this team was less than two years ago. Don't overthink it. I like DG too, and if this was his last year under contract then I agree with giving him an extension, but it's way too early to come to any conclusions on him or the state of the team. They could easily stink again this year. (I don't think they will, but it's quite possible.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, nfreeman said: I like DG too, and if this was his last year under contract then I agree with giving him an extension, but it's way too early to come to any conclusions on him or the state of the team. They could easily stink again this year. (I don't think they will, but it's quite possible.) Barring a catastrophic number of injuries to our best players I don't see that happening. And that's true for every team. The culture and mindset of this team will not allow middling effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, nfreeman said: I like DG too, and if this was his last year under contract then I agree with giving him an extension, but it's way too early to come to any conclusions on him or the state of the team. They could easily stink again this year. (I don't think they will, but it's quite possible.) We're sports fans. Ultimately we're going to judge a coach by wins and press conferences. He eventually might prove himself to be not the right coach. But in terms of hockey knowledge, experience, preparation,communication, teaching and leadership — you know, coaching — there is no doubt he's a good coach. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Rumor has it, His original deal was on two years so this would have been His Final Season under contract same as Adams. With a rebuilding team, seemingly heading in the right direction You do not want either Your GM and HC heading into the final season of their deals with an uncertain future. Besides if the worse case scenario occurs, The Pegulas have proven they will pay people not to work for them Or maybe had more years left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Would have liked to see how he performs when the measuring stick is actual wins and losses instead of whatever development metrics they are using, but he’s a likable enough guy to root for. Hopefully he’s as competent as a coach expected to win as he is likable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Just now, Weave said: Would have liked to see how he performs when the measuring stick is actual wins and losses instead of whatever development metrics they are using, but he’s a likable enough guy to root for. Hopefully he’s as competent as a coach expected to win as he is likable. If he signed this as his original deal, it would have only been for 5 years total. Seems par for the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Handing out contract extensions like Halloween candy today. Where do I go to get mine. TRICK OR TREAT!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Just now, LabattBlue said: Handing out contract extensions like Halloween candy today. Where do I go to get mine. TRICK OR TREAT!!!!! Your analytics are underwhelming. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 You can't preach what the Sabres have been preaching without putting your money where your mouth is and rewarding the people who exemplify it. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 minute ago, dudacek said: You can't preach what the Sabres have been preaching without putting your money where your mouth is and rewarding the people who exemplify it. Indeed. GM ... check. Coach ... check. Tage ... check ........... there will be more announcements coming. I expect before season's end we will hear that Dahlin has signed an 8 year $85M extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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