NMC's your thoughts

[PerreaultForever]

10 hours ago, JohnC said:

There are number of reasons why players put teams in their NMC. It’s a safe bet to believe that Buffalo is most often cited on that ignominious list due to a negative perception. For Buffalo, that perception is tough to shed because the perception matches reality. It’s bad enough that many players don’t want to come here but also some coaches also want to avoid this troubled organization. The moral of the story is that when you shoot yourself because of your own recklessness you become damaged goods. 

Definitely, the only way to get Buffalo back off those lists is a complete reboot. Pegula has to announce he's stepping back, hires an experienced and respected NHL guy to run the organization who in turn hires a coach players want to play for and then they spend and make serious moves designed to win. If they do that the perception changes and players will start to want to be part of that.

Younger fans (even middle age maybe at this point) might not remember, but Buffalo was once considered a top notch team and a good destination. 

[JohnC]

29 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said:

Definitely, the only way to get Buffalo back off those lists is a complete reboot. Pegula has to announce he's stepping back, hires an experienced and respected NHL guy to run the organization who in turn hires a coach players want to play for and then they spend and make serious moves designed to win. If they do that the perception changes and players will start to want to be part of that.

Younger fans (even middle age maybe at this point) might not remember, but Buffalo was once considered a top notch team and a good destination. 

The Sabres’ organization is constructed and staffed the way TP wants it to be. It’s his toy to play with. He has the authority to make the substantive changes you listed. Will he make them? Probably not, at least right now. I really believe that it will take outside pressure (league office) to force him to act more competently.

 

[Darryl Shannon's +/-]

On 8/8/2025 at 9:47 AM, inkman said:

This is kind of a weird topic as this stuff is negotiated through the CBA.  Who would advocate for the fan’s desires in the CBA negotiating period?  The players?  ***** no.  The owners? Laughable.  I’m just not sure how we as fans would have any say in this at all.  

If they are interested in growing the game and making more money, you'd assume both parties would be interested.  This reeks of an owner's concession to pay less money.  Short sighted logic.  

If they didnt allow nmc's, you wouldn't have to worry about bargain deals in no tax states.