26CornerBlitz Posted April 27, 2017 Author Posted April 27, 2017 From yesterday: @BillHoppeNHL #Sabres sign D prospect Devante Stephens to 3-year, entry-level contract http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-sign-devante-stephens-3-year-entry-level-contract/ #Buffalo
26CornerBlitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 @NICK_WKBW ICYMI: #Sabres request to interview Chris Drury for GM opening denied, per source - http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/report-drury-wont-interview-for-sabres-gm-job @WKBW
4merper4mer Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 @NICK_WKBW ICYMI: #Sabres request to interview Chris Drury for GM opening denied, per source - http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/report-drury-wont-interview-for-sabres-gm-job @WKBW I never pegged hm for an ungrateful jerk. Wow.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 @FriedgeHNIC On Chris Drury/BUF: Rangers reached out this am...indicated organization declined request, not Drury. Wanted that cleared up.
K-9 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 The NHL is a regressive league to say the least. Teams constantly denying coaches, asst. GMs, etc., the opportunity to interview with other teams who may want to promote them to higher positions.
26CornerBlitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 @WGR550 Dreger - I believe the #Sabres have interviewed Bill Guerin and Jason Botterill. Could also look to guys like Paul Fenton and Norm MacIver
26CornerBlitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 @WGR550 ICYMI: TSN's Darren Dreger gives an update on the #Sabres GM search on @TheInstigators: >>http://www.wgr550.com/media/audio-channel/04-28-tsns-darren-dreger-instigatorsmp3<<
26CornerBlitz Posted April 28, 2017 Author Posted April 28, 2017 @DennisTFP Via #LAKings team spokesman, #Sabres granted permission to talk to Mike Futa about open GM role.
4merper4mer Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 @FriedgeHNIC On Chris Drury/BUF: Rangers reached out this am...indicated organization declined request, not Drury. Wanted that cleared up. In that case it is lame by the Rangers. Seems unfair and who would want to work for an employer like that?
snafu Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 @NICK_WKBW ICYMI: #Sabres request to interview Chris Drury for GM opening denied, per source - http://www.wkbw.com/sports/sabres/report-drury-wont-interview-for-sabres-gm-job @WKBW I've always disliked Chris Drury. I doubt I will change my mind on that.
plenzmd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 I've always disliked Chris Drury. I doubt I will change my mind on that. me too
snafu Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 You disliked him in 2006? Yep. He played well, but I wasn't a fan of him. Didn't like him in Colorado before he got to Buffalo, or when he was with NYR either. And I recognize that I've really got no good basis for this.
plenzmd1 Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Yep. He played well, but I wasn't a fan of him. Didn't like him in Colorado before he got to Buffalo, or when he was with NYR either. And I recognize that I've really got no good basis for this. I am in same boat...he just always looked cranky, never happy.
K-9 Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 I am in same boat...he just always looked cranky, never happy. That's because he was one of the most intense competitors, regardless of sport, that ever competed. That same look was on his face when when he pitched and hit his team to the little league World Series title nearly 30 years ago. Too bad Quinn and Golisano screwed him like they did; cut the heart right out of the Sabres and we haven't been the same since. I'm not sure how that kind of edge lends itself to being a GM, but I'd like to find out someday. Maybe he's another Stevie Y waiting to happen.
bbb Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 That's because he was one of the most intense competitors, regardless of sport, that ever competed. That same look was on his face when when he pitched and hit his team to the little league World Series title nearly 30 years ago. Too bad Quinn and Golisano screwed him like they did; cut the heart right out of the Sabres and we haven't been the same since. I'm not sure how that kind of edge lends itself to being a GM, but I'd like to find out someday. Maybe he's another Stevie Y waiting to happen. How did Quinn and Golisano screw him? I thought they were putting all their marbles into Drury, causing Briere to leave, and then he spurned them?
BillsFan4 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 Draft lottery time! Fingers crossed! Is this our year to win a top 3? I'm trying to think positive thoughts here... We are due to win one of these damn lotteries.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 The NHL draft is a joke how do you lose position? Lol
BillsFan4 Posted April 30, 2017 Posted April 30, 2017 I hate this !@#$ing draft lottery so damn much. We fall 2 spots. I guess at least we didn't fall the full 3 spots... grr. Vancouver has our type,of luck too. 2nd year in a row they were pushed down 2 spots, from 3 to 5. New Jersey gets #1. At least it wasn't Philly! NJ needs that pick desperately. Well, that made things a little better at least.
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