So in his heart of hearts, what do you think Ralphie is thinking right now?

1) I am a lousy coach

2) I could have won with a different roster

I still strongly suspect #2
- Slump Buster

yeah, probably that the system works and the players couldnt do it

btw i missed a couple days why are we calling him donny meatballs

btw i missed a couple days why are we calling him donny meatballs
- robz228

No idea

I'm ready to jump through tables for this man
- jcragcrumple

Nice, but with my luck I would be like that kid in Nashville that missed the table and face planted himself.

So in his heart of hearts, what do you think Ralphie is thinking right now?

1) I am a lousy coach

2) I could have won with a different roster

I still strongly suspect #2
- Slump Buster

I think Ralph is a strong willed man who had his idea of what worked and what didn't. I also think he realized that his 'system' was outdated, especially now if he's watching Buffalo. He's an intelligent man and I think he has enough self awareness to finally realize that he is not up to par with the NHL. I think he could be a part of an NHL team in some capacity, but I certainly wouldn't put him behind a bench. Coaches age out. The best coaches in the NFL and NHL are mostly young(er).

btw i missed a couple days why are we calling him donny meatballs
- robz228

Tony Sciandra coined it and Donny OG is my ginzo in crime.

I think Ralph is a strong willed man who had his idea of what worked and what didn't. I also think he realized that his 'system' was outdated, especially now if he's watching Buffalo. He's an intelligent man and I think he has enough self awareness to finally realize that he is not up to par with the NHL. I think he could be a part of an NHL team in some capacity, but I certainly wouldn't put him behind a bench. Coaches age out. The best coaches in the NFL and NHL are mostly young(er).
- TheSabresTaco

No, Ralph is an idiot.

Whomever hires Ralph deserves to be bad forever.

IMO he will never get another Hockey gig again regarldess of FO or Bench or PR.

btw i missed a couple days why are we calling him donny meatballs
- robz228

It came from one of the guys on Twitter - he is involved with one of the Sabre's sites.

Cozens = girgensons 3.0
- Boss34

So scores at a 21 goal clip instead of 7, keeps the defense, doesn't fall if breathed upon, keeps the heart, and is 3 times as fast. Girgs 3.0 it is, although that just sounds like a better player to me...

No, Ralph is an idiot.

Whomever hires Ralph deserves to be bad forever.

IMO he will never get another Hockey gig again regarldess of FO or Bench or PR.
- ImThatGuy

No he's not. He's just an awful hockey coach.

If I can push my objectivity to the side for a moment, (frank) Ralph, twice.

So scores at a 21 goal clip instead of 7, keeps the defense, doesn't fall if breathed upon, keeps the heart, and is 3 times as fast. Girgs 3.0 it is, although that just sounds like a better player to me...
- SDSabre

Dylan Cozens, ZG3

It's like if Zemgus was Zemgus, but also useful.

Eakin a scratch?

Hire Granato!!!!

The Don?
- Michael Pachla

I like it!

Don't (frank) with The Don; MFE and Danny G will have some nice boots for ya.

Bottom 6 potential. Was drafted as an overager in 2019. It’s his 22nd birthday today ironically enough.

Definitely deserving of an ELC. Get him over to Rochester and we’ll see what happens
- Pegullaville

Doesn’t sound like they’ll be able to get him over in time but his agent said he plans to work out in Buffalo over the summer

I think Ralph is a strong willed man who had his idea of what worked and what didn't. I also think he realized that his 'system' was outdated, especially now if he's watching Buffalo. He's an intelligent man and I think he has enough self awareness to finally realize that he is not up to par with the NHL. I think he could be a part of an NHL team in some capacity, but I certainly wouldn't put him behind a bench. Coaches age out. The best coaches in the NFL and NHL are mostly young(er).
- TheSabresTaco

https://giphy.com/gifs/MCVjGlf0A0jde

So scores at a 21 goal clip instead of 7, keeps the defense, doesn't fall if breathed upon, keeps the heart, and is 3 times as fast. Girgs 3.0 it is, although that just sounds like a better player to me...
- SDSabre

If Donny Meatballs stays, Rousek surely fits the mold of what he's trying to do.
- SDSabre

Can I ask a dumb question. Why is Donny’s nickname “Meatballs?”

Is it because he is Italian American?

- TheSabresTaco

Pretty much the same to me.. I can't tell a difference.

Rivet thinks only veterans are useful

Can I ask a dumb question. Why is Donny’s nickname “Meatballs?”

Is it because he is Italian American?
- Da_Cashman

Equally dumb answer, I forgot how to spell the last name, that was easier to remember and type. Granoto, Gronoto, Granato, nope, Donny Meatballs it is.

Can I ask a dumb question. Why is Donny’s nickname “Meatballs?”

Is it because he is Italian American?
- Da_Cashman

basically.

The two biggest sports questions inquiring minds want to know:

What to make of the new Soccer Super League?

And where did the name "Donny Meatballs" come from?

Rivet thinks only veterans are useful
- jcragcrumple

what's the full quote?

Rivet thinks only veterans are useful
- jcragcrumple

Rivet made a career and a lot of money being the vet on the blue line

Rivet thinks only veterans are useful
- jcragcrumple

Makes sense.. It's how he got paid the last 6/7 years of his career, tricking GMs into his usefulness