I was able to listen to the press conference on the way home on WGR 550 as I was away for the weekend and there was one line in the press conference that was music to my ears. Botts mentioned that he was brought here to not make the playoffs for one year, but to build a team to be there consistently.

Tank you Botts
- Pegullaville

Of course that’s what we all want

Has nothing to do with whether or not Berglund at 2C was a good idea

But let’s see what happens Tuesday night
And then if we can re-sign Skinner or not

Those 2 things should determine how we move forward from here

Today was a good day if you are a Sabres fan. Tuesday will be even better

Today was a good day if you are a Sabres fan. Tuesday will be even better
- SabreWest

I am so sick of watching this team play for the lottery.

This will be a huge fail if they promote Taylor

This will be a huge fail if they promote Taylor
- SABRES 89

If that in fact does happen, he better have the most experienced assistant coaches in the league with strong background and pedigree.

This will be a huge fail if they promote Taylor
- SABRES 89

Looking at the Pegula’s track record it will be Taylor. Current coach and played for the Sabres.

This will be a huge fail if they promote Taylor
- SABRES 89

Agreed.

I want an experienced coach

If that in fact does happen, he better have the most experienced assistant coaches in the league with strong background and pedigree.
- Pegullaville

Botterill should be fired if he promotes him.

Agreed.

I want an experienced coach
- Powerslave

Like Bylsma? Coaches come here to end their careers.

Botterill should be fired if he promotes him.
- SABRES 89

I don’t think he will be the choice. It will be interesting though to see who he interviews and goes about it.

Like Bylsma? Coaches come here to end their careers.
- c1067

Bylsma.

Housley.

Both failed.

So, now what? Coach from another planet?

I mean, Housley obviously didn't command any respect.

Bylsma, much like Murray, obviously got a raw deal.

A guy like Vigneault, imo, commands respect.

7 division titles. 2 trips to the finals.

He's hardly the only one who's ever done that.
- Wetbandit1

That doesn't mean housley is exempt from criticism?

Why deflect homie's good point?

Bylsma.

Housley.

Both failed.

So, now what? Coach from another planet?

I mean, Housley obviously didn't command any respect.

Bylsma, much like Murray, obviously got a raw deal.

A guy like Vigneault, imo, commands respect.

7 division titles. 2 trips to the finals.
- Powerslave

The only thing that I’m hesitant over regarding AV is that he was prone to playing vets over kids and that’s why he got the boot in New York. He is however a heck of a coach and we’d be a lot of fun to watch.

Guys new blog !!!

There is a new blog you fools.

The only thing that I’m hesitant over regarding AV is that he was prone to playing vets over kids and that’s why he got the boot in New York. He is however a heck of a coach and we’d be a lot of fun to watch.
- Pegullaville

Well, if that's the case, we don't want another Phail-job here.

Pegula’s are paying 4/5 coaches & GM’s, trying to make it right (for both franchises). To say they are the problem, is just wrong. They did inherit and save both franchises, in saying that (they don’t have the background to run franchises, I get that). They have tried to bring in different experienced individuals to run their business both off and on the playing field (ice).

They are trying to find the right mix and clean things up, (see Russ Brandon/Doug Whaley - inherited). It’s time to get off their back’s and understand how they continue to try to make things right. To blame the Pegulas, to me is just wrong and one sided. They are trying to give their athletes the best possible facilities/environment in professional sports, to succeed. But yeah, they are to blame for all the franchises downfalls.

Look back at the Sabres since 1970, 2 to 3 years couple grade runs (for 5 decades) and then a rebuild. I’m sticking by my hometown teams and know that good things are to come, we all knew this season was a possible run at a 8th, 9th 10th spot. GMJB is doing what he said, winning in Rochester (these young kids will get a taste of playoffs together). I love the fact GMJB canned Phil this morning, says a lot about his leadership. Would have been easy to keep Housley on for another year, see Darcy!

I’m excited for the upcoming years for both franchises, I feel they are both heading in the right direction. No one is sitting on their hands and excepting the status quo. Just my thoughts!

*Montour trade was the perfect example of GMJB vision (with resources from trades), we will see more of these types of moves moving forward! GMTM tried the fast track rebuild (see the Kane & Robin Lehner moves). JB just trying to clean up!


- Irish 14

Well thought out post

A++