sabremike Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 There is a part of me afraid that the downfall of KA is going to be his risk aversion/unwillingness to make significant moves. If we fail to reach the playoff this coming season his vibes are going to go to ***** real bad. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, sabremike said: There is a part of me afraid that the downfall of KA is going to be his risk aversion/unwillingness to make significant moves. If we fail to reach the playoff this coming season his vibes are going to go to ***** real bad. He's more gun shy than Reiger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Brawndo said: If you're Arizona, you gotta be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Brawndo said: BS. Saros is on the block, Askarov is not. Gotta love draft day hijinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 35 minutes ago, sabremike said: There is a part of me afraid that the downfall of KA is going to be his risk aversion/unwillingness to make significant moves. If we fail to reach the playoff this coming season his vibes are going to go to ***** real bad. Of we fail to make the playoffs, he's fired....at least, if I'm Terry. Then we can hire Taro as GM, Eleven AND LG as Asst. gm's, With LG's sole job is scouting&draft, Eleven, you get Team Branding, don't worry, the players will adjust after the burn cream is applied. And Ink as head of Entertainment, it's a natural fit. PA, I saved the best for you, Special Hockey Advisor to Terry Pegula. You'll be expected to be attached to him at the hip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hank said: BS. Saros is on the block, Askarov is not. Gotta love draft day hijinks. Like, you know that Saros is over Askarov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, sabremike said: There is a part of me afraid that the downfall of KA is going to be his risk aversion/unwillingness to make significant moves. If we fail to reach the playoff this coming season his vibes are going to go to ***** real bad. The approach that the GM has taken has been consistent in adhering to his strategy of mostly building from within. In three years, he has taken a mocked franchise noted for its systemic incompetence and turned it around. The Sabres are now considered one of the emerging teams in the league. In this case being steadfast in adhering to his rebuilding strategy has been a success. KA is a prudent and judicious manager. He has steered this woebegone franchise in the right direction. The notion that he has been unwilling to make significant moves belies what he has actually done. He dealt the old core and got back a good return on players who were going to be UFA's in a year. The Jack trade helped Vegas win the Cup and also accelerated our rebuild. He had young players on the roster who successfully ended up playing higher roles. Those were significant moves that transformed this flailing team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: He's more gun shy than Reiger. After seeing the alternative, I'm okay with slow and steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, JohnC said: The approach that the GM has taken has been consistent in adhering to his strategy of mostly building from within. In three years, he has taken a mocked franchise noted for its systemic incompetence and turned it around. The Sabres are now considered one of the emerging teams in the league. In this case being steadfast in adhering to his rebuilding strategy has been a success. KA is a prudent and judicious manager. He has steered this woebegone franchise in the right direction. The notion that he has been unwilling to make significant moves belies what he has actually done. He dealt the old core and got back a good return on players who were going to be UFA's in a year. The Jack trade helped Vegas win the Cup and also accelerated our rebuild. He had young players on the roster who successfully ended up playing higher roles. Those were significant moves that transformed this flailing team. He was forced to make those moves and had no choice in the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, sabremike said: He was forced to make those moves and had no choice in the matter. That's not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, sabremike said: He was forced to make those moves and had no choice in the matter. However you want to characterize those moves, collectively those moves were significantly positive. The GM has made a large number of personnel decisions. For the most part, they have worked out. So what's there to complain about? Edited June 28, 2023 by JohnC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Flashsabre said: The Jets made out like bandits in that trade. PLD will be miserable in 2 years and rumours will fly that he wants out. If you’d have told Jets fans this is all they’d have left from Laine, they wouldn’t be happy though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 It’s really hard to argue with the overall success of KA and the future looks bright. However, it’s incumbent on him to take the next step. I understand that New Jersey is a year ahead but they appear to be increasing that lead. Also, Adams and Granato went to great lengths to point out how the more established teams sold their future for short term gains. He has to take advantage of that now and I think he will but until he does, he’s still a theory. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, sweetlou said: This had to be part of a side deal. Penguins trade Teddy Blueger to Vegas for the 3rd rd pick, then they trade the pick back to Vegas for Reilly Smith. Penguins definitely win trade...basically trading Blueger for Reilly Smith Cap space for Vegas. Just signed Eichel’s winger Barbashev to 5x5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Thorny said: If you’d have told Jets fans this is all they’d have left from Laine, they wouldn’t be happy though What happened to him? He should be scoring 40 a year easy with that shot? And the hair? He's already bald at 25. How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Norcal said: What happened to him? He should be scoring 40 a year easy with that shot? And the hair? He's already bald at 25. How? His hair has been an alarming issue for a while - - - Mostly just health, he’s still the best player in all the Dubois wheeling and dealing by far. He’s got 108 points in his last 111 games with Columbus over the course of the previous 2 seasons, an 80 point pace. Just needs to stay on the ice 56 in 56 52 in 55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scottysabres Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Norcal said: What happened to him? He should be scoring 40 a year easy with that shot? And the hair? He's already bald at 25. How? Jake McCabe happened to him, that's what 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Thorny said: His hair has been an alarming issue for a while - - - Mostly just health, he’s still the best player in all the Dubois wheeling and dealing by far. He’s got 108 points in his last 111 games with Columbus over the course of the previous 2 seasons, an 80 point pace. Just needs to stay on the ice 56 in 56 52 in 55 He's got the points. The goals leave something to be desired. Just now, Scottysabres said: Jake McCabe happened to him, that's what This is a possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Norcal said: He's got the points. The goals leave something to be desired. This is a possibility He was never the same after that hit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Hank said: BS. Saros is on the block, Askarov is not. Gotta love draft day hijinks. Do you have an idea of what the asking price is for Saros, assuming he is being shopped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Norcal said: He's got the points. The goals leave something to be desired. Relative to his ceiling, sure. His pace is still 35 goals per 82 the last 2 seasons, though. For him that’s certainly “down” but a lot of that is system, too Still only 25 Edited June 28, 2023 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Allen Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Uhhhh. Hank already told you that it’s bs…. lol 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Like, you know that Saros is over Askarov? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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