shrader Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Usually player signings aren't even as chaotic as this whole process has been. At this point, I just want it to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I'd heard rumors of Gretzky. Not to go all "playoffman," but any truth to those rumors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 @DarrenDreger Sources say Mike Babcock has been hired by the Maple Leafs. Mammoth 8 yr contract believed to be around $50 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Babcock can't be that smart if he is going to Toronto so good luck to them. There is probably a better younger coach out there that who can relate to the players, we will be better off in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 so Toronto gets two GM's good job geniuses, Toronto is going nowhere, you can't have the coach make personnel decisions and go over the head of the GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 @FriedgeHNIC To reset: Babcock to TOR. Eight-year deal, but there may be an "out" after five. Full value is approx $50M, but front loaded.... because of the out, could be as high as $8M. Will have power in personnel decisions, along with Brendan Shanahan. Announcement soon. He got what he wanted along with the big pay day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 @FriedgeHNIC He got what he wanted along with the big pay day. So who is a good coach for us now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 @TrendingBuffalo: In conclusion, if you'd prefer to join the Leafs for any reason whatsoever, we'd also prefer you join the Leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 so Toronto gets two GM's good job geniuses, Toronto is going nowhere, you can't have the coach make personnel decisions and go over the head of the GM Toronto has been the death of many good coaches the last 20 years or so. I wouldn't want to pay that much but the Leafs are the wealthiest team in the league. I guess we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sully manages to attack the town he lives in in, the Pegulas, and the Sabres organization..............And, plays both sides of the fence: http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2015/05/20/dont-kid-yourselves-this-is-a-huge-blow-to-the-sabres/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sully manages to attack the town he lives in in, the Pegulas, and the Sabres organization..............And, plays both sides of the fence: http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2015/05/20/dont-kid-yourselves-this-is-a-huge-blow-to-the-sabres/ I refuse to click this drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sully manages to attack the town he lives in in, the Pegulas, and the Sabres organization..............And, plays both sides of the fence: http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2015/05/20/dont-kid-yourselves-this-is-a-huge-blow-to-the-sabres/ Not even going to read it -- and not at all surprised. I've finally actually started following my own advice. I read his tweets because they're short, but I won't click on his articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 @StepnerWKBW: League source tells me #Sabres thought they had deal in principle w/ Babcock 2 days ago around same term/dollars as Leafs. Maybe even 9 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sully manages to attack the town he lives in in, the Pegulas, and the Sabres organization..............And, plays both sides of the fence: http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2015/05/20/dont-kid-yourselves-this-is-a-huge-blow-to-the-sabres/ I feel dirty for clicking and slutty for reading to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 @StepnerWKBW: League source tells me #Sabres thought they had deal in principle w/ Babcock 2 days ago around same term/dollars as Leafs. Maybe even 9 yrs. @john_wawrow And to back up with @StepnerWKBW wrote, #Sabres were caught by surprise yesterday when Babcock texted media to say he would wait til morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I can't believe the url starts with this now: http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Little known fact: in Aesop's fables, the fox in "The Fox and the Grapes" was named Sully. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 @Real_ESPNLeBrun Sabres were informed at 1135 am ET they were out on Babcock. Sharks were informed last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 @ESPNStatsInfo: Three of five worst players in the NHL in terms of plus/minus played for the Maple Leafs in 2014-15 https://t.co/5tz810qac4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I saw Sully tweet something saying the Sabres never deserved Babcock huh? CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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