I will continue to wonder why the Sabres didn't even consider signing Evander Kane. Probably cause he's a poopty player and not because he didn't fit the mold of what they're trying to build. That's jut me I guess.
- TheSabresTaco

Good point. He may not have been a good culture fit. Im not saying these things don't exist at all, just that a talented roster makes people bget along and feel better. Don't get me wrong, I liked the guy's play, but he gets hurt a lot, and he couldn't accept a pass to save his life. I may be in the minority, but I'm fine with him being gone if he wants a 6-7 year contract

I’m cool with it
- gerbe75pts

When it comes time to sign Dahlin, you'll do your best Kevin McCallister impression and wonder what those (frank)ing morons in the Sabres front office were thinking, trading for a now 36 year old husk, Shea Weber

And jesus christ, no one is more adamant about team speed than you. How fast do you think Shea Weber is now, and do you think he'll get faster with age?

Bravo!
Extremely well done sir, spot o.

With that I too rest my case, as arguing about it does nothing.

Now, let’s get Gerbe to listen to some Led Zeppelin so he has a clue about the songs
- IonSabres

Only if you guys listen to post

Yeah.

I'm a firm believer that as soon as we have more good players, all of a sudden the "culture" will be good
- jcragcrumple

Close.
As soon as we have more good players, have leadership group that holds everyone to a higher standard and one goal then the culture will be good

When it comes time to sign Dahlin, you'll do your best Kevin McCallister impression and wonder what those (frank)ing morons in the Sabres front office were thinking, trading for a now 36 year old husk, Shea Weber
- TheSabresTaco

It’s all about the 3rd overall pick

Close.
As soon as we have more good players, have leadership group that holds everyone to a higher standard and one goal then the culture will be good
- IonSabres

I can't wait for "we have such a good roster but the leadership and coaching is not getting it done and no one is playing Housley's system"

Not culture. Not

It’s all about the 3rd overall pick
- gerbe75pts

Busdina

LEADERS OF MEN

Busdina
- jochfr

Zero chance that happens

Ah yes, the Other GMs are stupid theory.

I love it.
- TheSabresTaco

Did you miss the part where if Shea Weber retires early the Predators get hit with years of 20+MM of cap recapture penalty. Thus they have to trade literally their entire roster?

Because they traded him, there is literlly nothing they

IM not talking trading Wber for a first round pick, hell get a 7th for all i care, but he is useful now and can be useful in that leadership role we just talked about .

It’s all about the 3rd overall pick
- gerbe75pts

I wouldn’t mind sliding in to around 5 or 6 if Boqvist (sp?) were still there.

Close.
As soon as we have more good players, have leadership group that holds everyone to a higher standard and one goal then the culture will be good
- IonSabres

Only one part of that is true. its the Talent.

You win and lose with talent.

I can't wait for "we have such a good roster but the leadership and coaching is not getting it done and no one is playing Housley's system"

Not culture. Not
- TheSabresTaco

if 90s bills didnt have a terrible culture and shoddy leadership they win multiple superbowls right

I wouldn’t mind sliding in to around 5 or 6 if Boqvist (sp?) were still there.
- IonSabres

That be around the Arizona pack ..

So if buffalo is looking for a Richards type deal That be
Dvorak , max 1st

It’s all about the 3rd overall pick
- gerbe75pts

What!!!!

Zero chance that happens
- gerbe75pts

Zabust

Only one part of that is true. its the Talent.

You win and lose with talent.
- ImThatGuy

Only one part of that is true. its the Talent.

You win and lose with talent.
- ImThatGuy

Oh.

Only one part of that is true. its the Talent.

You win and lose with talent.
- ImThatGuy

60% of the time I win every time.

That be around the Arizona pack ..

So if buffalo is looking for a Richards type deal That be
Dvorak , max 1st
- gerbe75pts

Then flip the first for Hoffman and extend him.

I would do that

I can't wait for "we have such a good roster but the leadership and coaching is not getting it done and no one is playing Housley's system"

Not culture. Not
- TheSabresTaco

Name a time a good team had those issues?

I think what youre saying has validation, but equating it to "culture" is incorrect.

To use your not playing the coaches system point, Hamilton accused Ristolainen of doing this to 2 straight coaches.

This isn't culture, it's being uncoachable.

Culture is NOT a tangible thing. It is the result, and label of many things combined

Oh.


- TheSabresTaco

You chose the Caps who are currently in the ECF tied 2-2 with Tampa whos only reason they lose is they run into a more talented team in Pittsburgh.

if 90s bills didnt have a terrible culture and shoddy leadership they win multiple superbowls right
- robz228

Well, the reports have it that they were pretty f’d-up the week leading up to the Big Game.
They certainly had a most talented team to be sure.
You draw your own conclusions.

- IonSabres

Find me a place where that is not true and I will listen.