Here we go again…..Kevyn

[Taro T]

2 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I know people that were once a part of the team.  Players, coaches, and front office.  Even they complain about what’s going on.  

Listen to the folks on TNT, HNIC, ESPN.  I make a point to listen to the opponents broadcasts on ESPN+ to hear what they say about this team.  Everyone knows there is a big problem in Buffalo.  No one blames the fans for it.  
 

 

Well, ALMOST no one.  😉 

[Archie Lee]

Losing Dahlin indefinitely is obviously a huge blow and would be to any team. But, this is, presumably, why Adams chose to spend $14.5 million per year on Power and Byram. It is time for them to step up. 

Most fans, even those excited about Ruff’s return, had some reservations about the hiring process and lack of an  actual coaching search. The reasons for hiring the veteran Ruff were “structure and accountability”. Well, here we go. A smartly built NHL team that plays with structure and accountability, would manage in this situation. While I think there is already more than enough evidence to support Adams and Ruff have failed, perhaps it is a test of this magnitude that has been the missing spark behind the failure to ignite. 

This road trip might be the last meaningful referendum of the Adams era. I don’t expect him to be fired if the team does poorly. But if we come out of this road trip with a winning % in the .300 range, and playing to a pace of 70-75 points, then it is over. 

Put another way: in year 6, having not made the playoffs in the first 5, there can be no excuses.