It's all we wanted to hear, Terry

[PASabreFan]

Of the fans: "We've been starving for a winner..."

"...your owner also."

It was good to hear. People have wondered where the Starting Today TPegs went. Whether he is insulated from public opinion or chooses to not address criticism, it was a mistake to wait so long to make such a statement.

I'm actually a little excited by the seeming reemergence of Day One Terry (having a good GM, talking to the fans, loosening the pursestrings).

BTW for those who say Terry doesn't speak publicly bc he is so bad at it, nah, he does fine.

[msw2112]

Pegula is an OK public speaker.  Not the best, but adequate.  Some people complain that he meddles too much.  Others complain that he's invisible.  Perhaps some people do both.  He owns the team and it's his prerogative on how he wants to run his business.  I don't believe he has an obligation to speak to the fans and/or media.  That said, we fans can influence his choices with our feet, eyeballs, and wallets.  If we don't like how he's handling things, we can stop buying tickets, buying merchandise, and watching on TV.  I'd say that the fans have done that.  The empty arenas of the recent past seem to be a lot more full these days, with the team performing well and a new, seemingly competent, front office being assembled.  I'm not in town, so I can only speak to what I observe on TV, but the place looks to be a lot more full of late.

Edited January 13 by msw2112

[PASabreFan]

Attendance is up about 1,000 fannies on avg over last season. Tickets sold, of course.

Edited January 13 by PASabreFan

[PASabreFan]

FWIW the Sabres said last night's attendance was over 16k. Our own fanny counter TaroT estimated the crowd to be about 13k.

[Pimlach]

57 minutes ago, PASabreFan said:

Of the fans: "We've been starving for a winner..."

"...your owner also."

It was good to hear. People have wondered where the Starting Today TPegs went. Whether he is insulated from public opinion or chooses to not address criticism, it was a mistake to wait so long to make such a statement.

I'm actually a little excited by the seeming reemergence of Day One Terry (having a good GM, talking to the fans, loosening the pursestrings).

BTW for those who say Terry doesn't speak publicly bc he is so bad at it, nah, he does fine.

Where did you hear these quotes?   Is there an interview you can link?  

I caught  a snippet with Terry  during the game last night, he talked about the NHL draft being in Buffalo and he mentioned, once again, that he coached his son in MITE hockey.  Mite youth hockey is ages 8 and under.   He maybe meant Midget (16 and under).   
 

I am still not convinced that he doesn’t see himself as a knowledgeable hockey man.  SMH 

[PASabreFan]

 

[GASabresIUFAN]

Action, action, action.  I’m so sick of words.  He did take the right first step and dumped KA (who should never have been hired) and the team is playing better.  These are positive actions.  However, we have no idea if Jarmo will be a good GM.  He hasn’t made a substantive move or conducted a draft. 

[inkman]

If I never hear Terry Pegula speak again, my life will be no different. This constant need to hear this old man speak is bizarre. Glad you got your Terry boners satiated.  Good Lord.  

[Eleven]

All those years of Seymour Knox press conferences must have weighed upon the decision to make this post.

[JohnC]

58 minutes ago, inkman said:

If I never hear Terry Pegula speak again, my life will be no different. This constant need to hear this old man speak is bizarre. Glad you got your Terry boners satiated.  Good Lord.  

The complaints had little to with his ability to speak or not. It’s about how he has run this franchise to the ground since he bought it. Check his record as an owner. It’s appalling.

The hiring of KA to be the GM went beyond being nonsensical and odd. After nearly a generation of overseeing a mocked franchise, just maybe 🤔 with the hiring of Jarmo he has figured things out in how to be a responsible owner.

Who gives a dam as to whether he is articulate or tongue tied. I don’t freaking care. How about acting as if you do! His record as an owner is his record. It’s nothing to be proud of.

[inkman]

51 minutes ago, JohnC said:

The complaints had little to with his ability to speak or not. It’s about how he has run this franchise to the ground since he bought it. Check his record as an owner. It’s appalling.

The hiring of KA to be the GM went beyond being nonsensical and odd. After nearly a generation of overseeing a mocked franchise, just maybe 🤔 with the hiring of Jarmo he has figured things out in how to be a responsible owner.

Who gives a dam as to whether he is articulate or tongue tied. I don’t freaking care. How about acting as if you do! His record as an owner is his record. It’s nothing to be proud of.

A lot to unpack here. I'm well aware of his track record as I would hope all us losers who post 24/7 on this site should be. I was also leading the charge in regards to Terry's penchant for blowing every public speaking appearance he ever had. I just don't care about anything he says. Or really anyone in sports. Owners, coaches, players, management. I don't care what they have to say. It's almost always coach speak. Just serving up the normal platitudes to please the masses. Who cares. It's actions I care about. Give me roster moves, coaching changes, etc.   

[JohnC]

15 minutes ago, inkman said:

A lot to unpack here. I'm well aware of his track record as I would hope all us losers who post 24/7 on this site should be. I was also leading the charge in regards to Terry's penchant for blowing every public speaking appearance he ever had. I just don't care about anything he says. Or really anyone in sports. Owners, coaches, players, management. I don't care what they have to say. It's almost always coach speak. Just serving up the normal platitudes to please the masses. Who cares. It's actions I care about. Give me roster moves, coaching changes, etc.   

You and I are in accord. What counts is what one does rather than what one does. His record up to now speaks for is self. It was 💩 poor. Hopefully, with the hiring of Jarmo things will have changed. 

[Taro T]

3 hours ago, PASabreFan said:

FWIW the Sabres said last night's attendance was over 16k. Our own fanny counter TaroT estimated the crowd to be about 13k.

Said 13k BEFORE the game started and said at the time it would likely go up.  And it did.  Would say there were actually about 15k in the building when all was said and done.  

But it was the lowest attendance for a game in quite some time (at least more than a week before Christmas the last time there were only about 15k in the building).

[LGR4GM]

I don't care if Terry Pegula walks in spitting rainbows and lollipops. 

[Rip Titwide]

My spidey-senses are telling me that this is a big favor from the league, to aid in the re-establishment of league reputation. 
 

[_Q_]

8 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

Action, action, action.  I’m so sick of words.  He did take the right first step and dumped KA (who should never have been hired) and the team is playing better.  These are positive actions.  However, we have no idea if Jarmo will be a good GM.  He hasn’t made a substantive move or conducted a draft. 

I disagree with this, Jarmo has made two substantive moves in bringing in 2 credible experienced hockey guys into the org.  Hard to bitch about him not making big trades or coaching changes since they have went 10/12 since he was “officially” hired. 

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, Rip Titwide said:

My spidey-senses are telling me that this is a big favor from the league, to aid in the re-establishment of league reputation. 
 

The Sabres literally already host the combine every year. How does a draft where no executives set foot in Buffalo top that?

55 minutes ago, _Q_ said:

I disagree with this, Jarmo has made two substantive moves in bringing in 2 credible experienced hockey guys into the org.  Hard to bitch about him not making big trades or coaching changes since they have went 10/12 since he was “officially” hired. 

Kekäläinen shouldn't be worried about the 10/12, he should be worried about if his team can be better. 

[SwampD]

9 hours ago, inkman said:

If I never hear Terry Pegula speak again, my life will be no different. This constant need to hear this old man speak is bizarre. Glad you got your Terry boners satiated.  Good Lord.  

 

7 hours ago, inkman said:

A lot to unpack here. I'm well aware of his track record as I would hope all us losers who post 24/7 on this site should be. I was also leading the charge in regards to Terry's penchant for blowing every public speaking appearance he ever had. I just don't care about anything he says. Or really anyone in sports. Owners, coaches, players, management. I don't care what they have to say. It's almost always coach speak. Just serving up the normal platitudes to please the masses. Who cares. It's actions I care about. Give me roster moves, coaching changes, etc.   

I just wanted to know that he actually gave a *****. I really wasn’t sure. And it does matter, cuz if he doesn’t, then what hope does the team have and why should I bother.

[PASabreFan]

9 hours ago, inkman said:

If I never hear Terry Pegula speak again, my life will be no different. This constant need to hear this old man speak is bizarre. Glad you got your Terry boners satiated.  Good Lord.  

Once you've gone frack, you'll never go back.