Buffalo Sabres and NHL 2024-2025

[Mike in Horseheads]

1 minute ago, Greg S said:

 

I am not surprised. They won the presidents trophy last season and still have basically the same core group. They shouldn't have missed the playoffs when you look at the talent on the roster as they definitely underachieved this season

Ya they had the best record last year. If The Sabres followed this logic we would have 14 new coaches in a row

[Greg S]

25 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

Ya they had the best record last year. If The Sabres followed this logic we would have 14 new coaches in a row

 

The Sabres are a different story, but the Rangers should not only have missed the playoffs, but they also shouldn't have been competing for a WC. They should have been in the top 3 in the Metro and clinched easily. But that is why they play the games as you never know what is going to happen.

[BillsPride12]

Kevyn Adams and Lindy Ruff's exit interviews coming up in about 15 minutes on WGR for anybody that is interested

[QCity]

Yeah that press conference was a joke. Adams looked completely defeated.

 

 

[Mike in Horseheads]

3 hours ago, QCity said:

Yeah that press conference was a joke. Adams looked completely defeated.

 

 

What do you think of these people saying make Lindy GM and Michael Peca HC, dream or possibility?

[QCity]

1 hour ago, Mike in Horseheads said:

What do you think of these people saying make Lindy GM and Michael Peca HC, dream or possibility?

 

I would say dream. The Peca rumors on social media seem like it's a nostalgia/Hey-I-Know-That-Guy thing. They already said Lindy is coming back as coach - that had to come from TP. Adams has a year left on his contract so they'll probably just demote him to Liaison to the Owner or some BS title. My guess would be:

 

 

GM: Karmanos or Ventura (promote from within)

Coach: Ruff

Asst Coach: maybe a change but Appert will stay (Golden Boy)

Adams: some title that sounds impressive with no teeth

 

my best guess

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

5 hours ago, QCity said:

GM: Karmanos or Ventura (promote from within)

Coach: Ruff

Asst Coach: maybe a change but Appert will stay (Golden Boy)

Adams: Sabres hire a fetching young intern in the front office, hire a shady detective to shadow and frame Adams with falsified incriminating evidence. 🤔

If I was a suspicious sort...🤔

[May Day 10]

I dont get why they would need to keep adams if he is under contract.  The money is spent regardless.  Best off ridding themselves of him.  Pegula won't because he admires him so much for some reason nobody else can figure out.

 

He needs to be gone, and it's more than a year overdue.  Worst gm and front office in the nhl and we all shouldn't be suffering his opportunity to learn in the job.

 

Someone from the outside needs to be hired to fix this.  No bias or ties to any of these people/cockroaches who occupy the sabres' staff.  

 

And no, lindy Ruff should not be GM.  I dont even think he should be HC.

 

 

[Roundybout]

 

 

Botterill is back! 

[US Egg]

On 4/20/2025 at 1:32 PM, May Day 10 said:

I dont get why they would need to keep adams if he is under contract.  The money is spent regardless.  Best off ridding themselves of him. Pegula won't because he admires him so much for some reason nobody else can figure out.

Maybe because he was willing to take the job?

[The Jokeman]

2 hours ago, Roundybout said:

 

 

Botterill is back! 

And Dan Bylsma is fired, deja vu.

[That's No Moon]

4 hours ago, US Egg said:

Maybe because he was willing to take the job?

I'll do his job for half his current salary.  What's the worst that could happen? They miss the playoffs? Hell, think of the money they'd make off the built in documentary series and resulting movie about a fan becoming GM.  If I turn out to be good at it? Can you imagine? It'd be HUUGE.

[That's No Moon]

The end of that Oilers/Kings game was wild. I miss having that strong of an emotional response to a hockey game. It's been a while and it's what makes it fun. Watching the Sabres is and has been drudgery.

[Jauronimo]

Avs v Stars has been a high quality watch.  The ending of that Oilers game was nuts.  I thought McJesus was going to finish the job in OT.

 

I cannot believe Ovi just got his first playoff OT goal.

 

https://records.nhl.com/records/playoff-skater-records/overtime/most-overtime-goals-career-playoff

[Gregg]

Just now, Jauronimo said:

Avs v Stars has been a high quality watch.  The ending of that Oilers game was nuts.  I thought McJesus was going to finish the job in OT.

 

I cannot believe Ovi just got his first playoff OT goal.

 

https://records.nhl.com/records/playoff-skater-records/overtime/most-overtime-goals-career-playoff

 

I give the Canadiens a lot of credit. They are a big underdog here and to come back from 2-0 in the 3rd period to force overtime was impressive. They almost stole game 1. I do think they will lose the series, and it will be the Caps vs Canes in Rd 2. But they made it interesting. As for the Avs vs Stars that is one heck of a series to watch between two very good teams. Also looking forward to game 1 of the Lightning vs Panthers tonight. That should be another good series to watch.