Highlander
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Seattle Sabres has a good sound to it, the Kracken not so much. Just to late on that one.
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Kim Pegula told the Associated Press on May 26 that the plan was to continue with Botterill at the helm, citing the importance of the continuity he provided entering an uncertain and extended off-season.
"This decision was made after many candid discussions with Jason during a full review of our hockey operations,? the Pegulas said in a statement on Tuesday. ?We recognized we have philosophical differences regarding how best to put ourselves in a position to compete for a Stanley Cup. So, we decided to make this change.?
What changed over the last three weeks?
According to sources, the Pegulas held a series of meetings with Botterill over the ensuing weeks with a focus on restructuring the Sabres? hockey operations department.
There were ?philosophical differences? in that restructuring process. Sources said the Pegulas sought to shrink the staff, including cuts in scouting and management departments, in order to re-envision how it operated. Botterill was opposed to those changes, potentially viewing it as an unwelcome cost-cutting procedure.
"We're going to get leaner," Terry Pegula said in a conference call with reporters Tuesday. Pegula also declined to commit to hiring assistant GMs for Adams.
"When we were in detailed discussions with Jason and how we felt we needed to move forward effectively, efficiently and economically running this franchise, we felt there were too many differences in opinion," Pegula said.
Frycer14 said:I'll bet Eichel has serious regrets about the term he signed.
Frank E said:I have a feeling that Eichel has Pegula's number on speed dial.
If that's the case, I'd be very cautious to apply for the position of GM in Buffalo.
bustaheims said:And, truthfully, I think Pegula is the reason to be cautious about taking any position in the Sabres' front office, not Eichel. I'd want input from my top players - and a lot of GMs to get input from their roster. I don't want ownership meddling with the on-ice side of things.
Frank E said:That's what I meant. If Pegula would be taking calls from Eichel, it's more of a comment on Pegula than it is on Eichel.
Nik said:I think the whole "wanting to run the team on a shoestring" thing is more of a red flag than Eichel occasionally talking to Pegula.
Frank E said:Question: Is Byfuglien available for immediate signing for this current season?
herman said:Frank E said:Question: Is Byfuglien available for immediate signing for this current season?
My reading of this is if he wasn't on your reserve list or under contract with your team at the trade deadline, then he is not eligible for your playoffs.
Frank E said:herman said:Frank E said:Question: Is Byfuglien available for immediate signing for this current season?
My reading of this is if he wasn't on your reserve list or under contract with your team at the trade deadline, then he is not eligible for your playoffs.
Thanks herman.
herman said:Frank E said:herman said:Frank E said:Question: Is Byfuglien available for immediate signing for this current season?
My reading of this is if he wasn't on your reserve list or under contract with your team at the trade deadline, then he is not eligible for your playoffs.
Thanks herman.
However, if we are being pedantic, the play-in series is not considered either the regular season or playoffs, so...
What is Bagger Nation?Bender said:https://twitter.com/Bradm14/status/1273387980158373888?s=19
This sounds ominous....
OldTimeHockey said:What is Bagger Nation?Bender said:https://twitter.com/Bradm14/status/1273387980158373888?s=19
This sounds ominous....