Flashsabre Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I don't think all of them were truly interviewed. They wanted Ruff and got Ruff. Yep. It was always going to be Ruff. And I’m fine with it. If you decide this is the house you want to buy you don’t need to look at 30 more. Just put an offer in. I didn’t see any of the other candidates as head and shoulders above Ruff. Berube and Gallant were the best alternatives and they each came with different warts as well. Ruff could bring what they do but has the added Buffalo history aspect to the equation. Pegula could be sold on him, Adams knows and can work with him and it gives some good PR to a fan base that is desperate for it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 25 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I don't think all of them were truly interviewed. They wanted Ruff and got Ruff. Interviewed, as in, in-person meeting wearing a suit and all that? Yeah, you're probably right. Interviewed, as in gauged for interest and discussed what a given coach could bring to the team? Yeah, probably a few, or if you believe Kevyn, at least ten. Doesn't matter really; it is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 Lindy sounds infinitely better today in this interview with Biron. Make me feel a bit better but that roster surgery is gonna make or break it. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrefanday1 Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 I think that Ruff was their man all along. In fact, if Lindy was not available, I am not so sure Granato would have been fired. TP and his cohorts want tickets sold and bringing back Lindy was a step in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Peabody Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 No doubt Lindy was the guy when Adams announced DG’s release but as mentioned above I’d think there had been contact with others. Always doubted you’d get another high profile guy who didn’t want some degree of roster control. Lindy likely was more in lock step with KA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 28 minutes ago, Mr Peabody said: Lindy likely was more in lock step with KA. I wouldn't say that. Rather, I'd say Kevyn is more likely to act on Lindy's recommendations than those of another coach (i.e., I hope Lindy's driving the roster bus, not Kevyn). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerreaultForever Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, Flashsabre said: Yep. It was always going to be Ruff. And I’m fine with it. If you decide this is the house you want to buy you don’t need to look at 30 more. Just put an offer in. I didn’t see any of the other candidates as head and shoulders above Ruff. Berube and Gallant were the best alternatives and they each came with different warts as well. Ruff could bring what they do but has the added Buffalo history aspect to the equation. Pegula could be sold on him, Adams knows and can work with him and it gives some good PR to a fan base that is desperate for it. I'd bet that Ottawa is talking to one or both of them as well and they might be more inclined to go there with that team roster more closely aligned with their philosophies. Adams would also not want to get into a bidding war or get used in a negotiation. Sabres aren't exactly in a good position to come out a winner in those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 47 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: I'd bet that Ottawa is talking to one or both of them as well and they might be more inclined to go there with that team roster more closely aligned with their philosophies. Adams would also not want to get into a bidding war or get used in a negotiation. Sabres aren't exactly in a good position to come out a winner in those. Staios has different connections. Wouldn’t be surprised if it is the coach of the Marlies, Gruden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LGR4GM Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 1 minute ago, Brawndo said: Called it. Again, I don't like being lied too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 22 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Called it. Again, I don't like being lied too. He talked with double digits, truly interviewed 3/4 A good way to fight off a question regarding who he talked to as no one will pursue the read people until late in the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, thewookie1 said: He talked with double digits, truly interviewed 3/4 A good way to fight off a question regarding who he talked to as no one will pursue the read people until late in the offseason. He lied. Didn't need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 32 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: Called it. Again, I don't like being lied too. What was the lie? Just now, LGR4GM said: He lied. Didn't need to. Nah. He was puffing. I think Adams is in way over his head and may actually be a dummy. But I don't object to him saying he spoke to "double digits" people about this job opening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 11 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: What was the lie? Nah. He was puffing. I think Adams is in way over his head and may actually be a dummy. But I don't object to him saying he spoke to "double digits" people about this job opening. You want me to say deliberately deceived his audience instead? Adams knowingly and purposely made it sound like he conducted a more extensive search than he clearly did. They wanted Ruff and they got Ruff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph_communes Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 Lindy: your system is set before the start of training camp and doesn’t really change throughout season. It’s all about developing muscle memory from day 1. breath of fresh air Christ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, triumph_communes said: Lindy: your system is set before the start of training camp and doesn’t really change throughout season. It’s all about developing muscle memory from day 1. breath of fresh air Christ Lindy’s interview with Marty today came across better than the big presser. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottysabres Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 34 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: You want me to say deliberately deceived his audience instead? Adams knowingly and purposely made it sound like he conducted a more extensive search than he clearly did. They wanted Ruff and they got Ruff. From whats rumored he set up a speed dating interview process with 12 candidates. They started at 10am, just after brunch, ended at 10:10am. From what I hear, Lindy was the only one that used the tic tacs before sitting down, that sold Adams. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 (edited) 55 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: What was the lie? Nah. He was puffing. I think Adams is in way over his head and may actually be a dummy. But I don't object to him saying he spoke to "double digits" people about this job opening. I've been saying this for a while. The guy is gray matter challenged and is out of his depth. I get where @LGR4GM is coming from. The Sabres have lost that "oh, shucks, they're good guys trying to do the right thing" charm long ago. They wrecked the team, at least they can start trying to earn back the goodwill of the fans by not BS'ing us and taking ownership of their decisions no matter how they think it looks. Tired of Adams shallow approach to executive "leadership". Edited April 24 by ... me type good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 44 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: You want me to say deliberately deceived his audience instead? Adams knowingly and purposely made it sound like he conducted a more extensive search than he clearly did. They wanted Ruff and they got Ruff. I don't want you to say anything. I want you to chill, Daddy. Lol - I never miss a chance to deploy that meme. Anyway, to me, it's just not a big deal. He probably did speak to 10+ "people" about the job opening. One of them was probably his dog, Tinsel (she was a Christmas gift a few years ago). Idk. It's just puffery, like I said. Benign, at that. Adams will be gone soon enough. 6 minutes ago, ... said: The Sabres have lost that "oh, shucks, they're good guys trying to do the right thing" charm long ago. They wrecked the team, at least they can start trying to earn back the goodwill of the fans by not BS'ing us and taking ownership of their decisions no matter how they think it looks. Tired of Adams shallow approach to executive "leadership". The "shallow approach" seems dead nuts. Like, he knows the buzz words, but, it's also like, don't dive in, baby. I don't much care whether they're going to BS us a bit. Emphasis on a bit. That's par for the course. We're not really allowed under the tent to see how the sausage is getting made. (Sorry to mix metaphors.) I only care that the team notch ~95 points next season. That's all I care about. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETURNTOGLORY Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: Called it. Again, I don't like being lied too. Jesus. We'll make sure that GMKA and the entire organization runs everything through you in the future. You know, just to minimize your angst 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgang Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 (edited) Sabres in existence for 53 years. Ruff has coached 15 of those years so far. I remember this board calling into question things like dump and chase and needing a change. He looked tired to me in the presser to coach another x number. There was a question where he was asked how much longer he wants to coach and he sort of laughed it off. I really want this to work but I don’t think it will. Comparisons to 2006 seem a little stretched and just more nostalgia/talk of years gone by. Hope I’m wrong. Lindy raising a cup for Buffalo would be awesome. Edited April 24 by cgang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, triumph_communes said: Lindy: your system is set before the start of training camp and doesn’t really change throughout season. It’s all about developing muscle memory from day 1. breath of fresh air Christ Absolutely, that roster competition last year in training camp was ridiculous. They should have known the roster going in to camp. So dumb. Edited April 24 by SwampD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidc3000 Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Called it. Again, I don't like being lied too. I don’t remember how he said it. If he said he talked with double digits then that may not be a lie. I’m sure many people called him about the opening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 24 Author Report Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, RETURNTOGLORY said: Jesus. We'll make sure that GMKA and the entire organization runs everything through you in the future. You know, just to minimize your angst 😉 Don't be so small. It isn't about me, just like the fan salute thing was bigger than that. I hope Ruff rights the ship 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 3 hours ago, LGR4GM said: He lied. Didn't need to. There is lying, and there is stretching the truth. Does it even really matter, though? Everybody knows the deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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