Here we go again…..Kevyn

[inkman]

I’m out of words and emotions regarding this team.  They need a heart transplant. Not sure who or where their heart is but it’s faulty.  Identify it and remove it.  Frankly, I’m not sure how many of the current players I’d keep moving forward. Doan and Benson, maybe Östlund.  After that I’m not sure any of these guys give a *****.  

[Pimlach]

13 hours ago, PerreaultForever said:

I've said it before and will keep saying it until they do something else. 

Hire Rick Dudley as Senior Advisor. Give him free rein to hire/fire everyone else. 

No one gives executive advisors free rein.  One aspect of the job is to provide alternatives based on your past experience, current research, and know how.  No has to listen or follow the advice either, your advice could simply serve to make the full time execs feel better that other views an alternatives were considered.   

If Dudley had free rein to hire and fire he would actually be the POHO or GM and he would be accountable for the results of his decisions.   

That said, Dudley would have been a good guy for the Sabre to have.  Zito in Florida hired him for advice, and rewarded him by putting his name on the cup, so he must be pleased with him, but Dudley does not to run the show.  

Duds is not easy and he is not a pushover.  He is considered an “old school” hockey guy.   Terry might not want that.   
 

[PerreaultForever]

9 hours ago, kas23 said:

You may be on to something here. Checks the Nostalgia box. 

There's an old story about Rick Dudley that sticks with me (and no I do not remember the source) from like 20 maybe 30 years ago. He's watching a junior allstar game (I think the old Don Cherry one) and he points to three different guys (not the main stars) and says that guy, that guy and that guy, they all have it. All 3 went on to star NHL careers.  I know, it's folksy, but  it showed to me that he gets it. He knows what it takes and can identify it. I think he's had a hand in shaping Florida. It fits. The culture is strong there. We need a culture overhaul. 

8 hours ago, Pimlach said:

No one gives executive advisors free rein.  One aspect of the job is to provide alternatives based on your past experience, current research, and know how.  No has to listen or follow the advice either, your advice could simply serve to make the full time execs feel better that other views an alternatives were considered.   

If Dudley had free rein to hire and fire he would actually be the POHO or GM and he would be accountable for the results of his decisions.   

That said, Dudley would have been a good guy for the Sabre to have.  Zito in Florida hired him for advice, and rewarded him by putting his name on the cup, so he must be pleased with him, but Dudley does not to run the show.  

Duds is not easy and he is not a pushover.  He is considered an “old school” hockey guy.   Terry might not want that.   
 

Oh I am 100% sure Terry wouldn't like it. Terry has to step away. 

Dudley is very connected. Dudley gets it. Dudley gives you the short list of candidates. It'll never happen, but it would work. It would all change. 

[Thorny]

Hit me like a brick tonight watching highlights (you honestly do sort of become desensitized to it): we had Eichel AND Reinhart along with Dahlin. There was no gun to anyone’s head just because the Taylor Hall, Covid! short season failed. We really could and should have made something of that excellent core and, instead, opted to punt expectations. They should have had a spine. Main requirement of next GM 

oh damn 40k

Edited 10 hours ago by Thorny

[FrenchConnection44]

On 11/14/2025 at 2:06 PM, JohnC said:

In general, we are in accord. Roster construction is inextricably linked to the culture on the team. As you point out, it is not simply about accumulating talent as it is getting the right talent/people in the room. In any line of work, getting the wrong mix of people can become detrimental to the atmosphere that also takes away from the production of the right people in the room. Having the right mix also applies to the staffing within the organization. If not, you are going to have internal conflict that affects the output of the franchise. There will be too much push/pull instead of everyone understanding the necessity of moving in the same direction. 

The problem with the Sabres is that it is headed by a third-rate owner who put together a third-rate organization. Until the organization is properly staffed with the right people, it will continue to falter. It isn't about luck or unluck ---- it's about competency. There should be no surprise that a hollowed-out organization staffed by feebly talented people results in failure. It starts with the owner!

100%. Perfectly stated with this organization. 

[#freejame]

I’ll be in Lewiston on Sunday. I’ll Rick to step up and get involved.