Trotz out as Isles coach

New York Islanders
@NYIslanders
#Isles News: New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.

Another Sabres offseason starting 6 weeks too early, again. Draft lottery is tomorrow, would be a ton of fun to move to 1 or 2. We can shift into prospect mode and the combine is a few weeks away. Bills rookie minicamp is this Friday.

Fortunately for our team and unfortunately for this board, there aren't any big trade targets on this team to discuss. But things are gonna get slow and sloppy till draft time ramps up. I think Adams was on GR at 8, gonna listen to that now.
- TheSabresTaco

I'd rather reed pages of bee dee and fitz over the doomsday fire the gm "croud".

Gonna be a lot of "do something darcy", when we finally had a team to generally root for .....

Trotz out as Isles coach

New York Islanders
@NYIslanders
#Isles News: New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.
- Ratsreign

Time for a change

Trotz out as Isles coach

New York Islanders
@NYIslanders
#Isles News: New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach.
- Ratsreign

I'm not surprised, but it's bonkers to me that Barry Trotz was fired. He's never been fired before, and the Islanders were a powerhouse defensive team until this year. Things went oddly wrong with that team. They had the same roster. I'd be willing to bet if they don't hire a retread, they'll be better next season.

Blow it up, TM the sh!t out of this thing!!

I'd rather reed pages of bee dee and fitz over the doomsday fire the gm "croud".

Gonna be a lot of "do something darcy", when we finally had a team to generally root for .....
- Boss34

already is. and should be.

This year's goals were met. A foundation was laid. A culture was created and fostered. Individual development for all developing players. A resurgence for Skinner. Olofsson growing into a more efficient EV player. Granato proving he's the right coach for this group of guys. Sabres management actually connecting with fans instead of saying they want to. Nailing their celebrations. It's been a good year for hitting goals. All players Want To Be Here™

Broads made a joke about expectations not being met since 14-15. He's right. I'm just glad it's vastly different, positive, circumstances this time around.

Adams has and will make clear that, at least in the offseason, this crew needs to go onward and upward, and has talked numerous times about filling the goalie and defensive holes. There will be acquisitions, not trades for picks. IE Olofsson for a late 1st.

I'm not surprised, but it's bonkers to me that Barry Trotz was fired. He's never been fired before, and the Islanders were a powerhouse defensive team until this year. Things went oddly wrong with that team. They had the same roster. I'd be willing to bet if they don't hire a retread, they'll be better next season.
- TheSabresTaco

Is it odd? They're old and not that talented outside of Barzal

I'm not surprised, but it's bonkers to me that Barry Trotz was fired. He's never been fired before, and the Islanders were a powerhouse defensive team until this year. Things went oddly wrong with that team. They had the same roster. I'd be willing to bet if they don't hire a retread, they'll be better next season.
- TheSabresTaco

Where does trotz land?

Bet he's hired before the end of the playoffs.

Proven winner, maybe a good fit for Vegas f eichels

Is it odd? They're old and not that talented outside of Barzal
- Hank Balling

yes, because they were the exact same team a year prior. Age makes a difference I guess, but they really Eric Stalled out this year.

Where does trotz land?

Bet he's hired before the end of the playoffs.

Proven winner, maybe a good fit for Vegas f eichels
- Boss34

I'm guessing he sits the year out and lets the right opportunity come to him. Maybe he gets hired in-season by someone.

Where does trotz land?

Bet he's hired before the end of the playoffs.

Proven winner, maybe a good fit for Vegas f eichels
- Boss34

The night is but a fetus, but we'll see what vacancies open up. I can see him going to Detroit.

I'm guessing he sits the year out and lets the right opportunity come to him. Maybe he gets hired in-season by someone.
- buffalofan19

He'd be one retread I'd be legitimately interested in if we had a vacancy.

yes, because they were the exact same team a year prior.
- TheSabresTaco

Over 30 club - Nelson, Lee, Martin, Czizkas, Bailey, Clutterbuck, Parise. Pageau and Czarnik are 29.

The team is going down if they can't get younger in a hurry

Titans at Bills, Monday Night, Week 2, September 19th.

EDIT: It's a double header with Vikings at Eagles at 8:30 on ABC. I'm guessing that means the Bills game gets a "backup" broadcasting crew and not the main one with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
- buffalofan19

Thats what i was thinking too. Also, apparently the press release for Eagles noted it was their home opener, but the Bills press release didn't note that. Would lead you to think that week 1 will be at home too so season kickoff not the Bills @ Rams. That is all speculation though. It could be that Bills just didn't add home opener in their release.

Over 30 club - Nelson, Lee, Martin, Czizkas, Bailey, Clutterbuck, Parise. Pageau and Czarnik are 29.

The team is going down if they can't get younger in a hurry
- Hank Balling

Yeah, perhaps. I said the same thing about Vegas a couple weeks ago.

already is. and should be.

This year's goals were met. A foundation was laid. A culture was created and fostered. Individual development for all developing players. A resurgence for Skinner. Olofsson growing into a more efficient EV player. Granato proving he's the right coach for this group of guys. Sabres management actually connecting with fans instead of saying they want to. Nailing their celebrations. It's been a good year for hitting goals. All players Want To Be Here™

Broads made a joke about expectations not being met since 14-15. He's right. I'm just glad it's vastly different, positive, circumstances this time around.

Adams has and will make clear that, at least in the offseason, this crew needs to go onward and upward, and has talked numerous times about filling the goalie and defensive holes. There will be acquisitions, not trades for picks. IE Olofsson for a late 1st.
- TheSabresTaco

Good post - as usual

Fellow Optimistic Sabres fan.

I just can't see any reason to force rebuild #4.
Yeah add a gritty defenseman and a durable goalie.

Maybe trade olofsson, if the contract is going to be difficult to negotiate.
Sounded like olofsson already has some experience with sitting and waiting for a contract. He didnt seem worried.

And sure I'm a big goaloffson fan, but someone bigger and tougher may serve the team better at times.

Really wonder how keeping the swedes together for dahlins sake really plays out.
Gotta think there's some convincing to do, for a long term deal?
Keeping his friends here should help IMO

I'm guessing he sits the year out and lets the right opportunity come to him. Maybe he gets hired in-season by someone.
- buffalofan19

That's interesting, maybe wait for a prime opportunity?

I'm thinking some playoff teams or near playoff teams would be very enticing.

Toronto
Vegas
*Bruins

Thats what i was thinking too. Also, apparently the press release for Eagles noted it was their home opener, but the Bills press release didn't note that. Would lead you to think that week 1 will be at home too so season kickoff not the Bills @ Rams. That is all speculation though. It could be that Bills just didn't add home opener in their release.
- Hatboro_Swords

I read/heard somewhere a few weeks back that since they started playing the opener on Thursday Night, they've done AFC vs. NFC only once. The games are usually intra-conference and non-division. The matchup is intriguing, but there actually isn't much precedent for it.

The night is but a fetus, but we'll see what vacancies open up. I can see him going to Detroit.
- TheSabresTaco

Maybe keep the political views clear of this place...

Detroit would be an interesting landing spot.

Just my guess, but a veteran team seems like the perfect spot to add Trotz's defensive sceme.

Toronto 🙉

already is. and should be.

This year's goals were met. A foundation was laid. A culture was created and fostered. Individual development for all developing players. A resurgence for Skinner. Olofsson growing into a more efficient EV player. Granato proving he's the right coach for this group of guys. Sabres management actually connecting with fans instead of saying they want to. Nailing their celebrations. It's been a good year for hitting goals. All players Want To Be Here™

Broads made a joke about expectations not being met since 14-15. He's right. I'm just glad it's vastly different, positive, circumstances this time around.

Adams has and will make clear that, at least in the offseason, this crew needs to go onward and upward, and has talked numerous times about filling the goalie and defensive holes. There will be acquisitions, not trades for picks. IE Olofsson for a late 1st.
- TheSabresTaco

Nah man I want all three 1sts traded or KA fired.

That’s exactly what I’ve said.

Or it’s just some bitter poster exaggerations of my comments because they just want to troll because they were striking out on their takes all season.

Dahlin, Risto, Skinner, 30 game goallesson

It’s tough to be as wrong as a certain troll was all year

Thats what i was thinking too. Also, apparently the press release for Eagles noted it was their home opener, but the Bills press release didn't note that. Would lead you to think that week 1 will be at home too so season kickoff not the Bills @ Rams. That is all speculation though. It could be that Bills just didn't add home opener in their release.
- Hatboro_Swords

I kinda read it that way to 3ERIsh.

Didnt specify "home opener ".

Of course we'll finish with 4 home games in December/January

The home field advantage thing, where all the players grew up in warm climates.
Although this group has seen some snow and probably help ja17

Good post - as usual

Fellow Optimistic Sabres fan.

I just can't see any reason to force rebuild #4.
Yeah add a gritty defenseman and a durable goalie.

Maybe trade olofsson, if the contract is going to be difficult to negotiate.
Sounded like olofsson already has some experience with sitting and waiting for a contract. He didnt seem worried.

And sure I'm a big goaloffson fan, but someone bigger and tougher may serve the team better at times.

Really wonder how keeping the swedes together for dahlins sake really plays out.
Gotta think there's some convincing to do, for a long term deal?
Keeping his friends here should help IMO
- Boss34

I don't know the guy but the way Dahlin presents himself, I think he's enough of a professional to understand the business and not get angry/upset at the team for trading countrymen away for the assumed betterment of the team. At least I'd hope so. Olofsson when healthy serves a quality purpose for this team, so if we could swap him for something different and more helpful, I'd definitely listen.

I'm also not worried about a contract extension for him either. Bet that baby wraps up two days before arb.

Nah man I want all three 1sts traded or KA fired.

That’s exactly what I’ve said.

Or it’s just some bitter poster exaggerations of my comments because they just want to troll because they were striking out on their takes all season.

Dahlin, Risto, Skinner, 30 game goallesson

It’s tough to be as wrong as a certain troll was all year
- sbroads24

He'd be one retread I'd be legitimately interested in if we had a vacancy.
- TheSabresTaco

It would be hard to say "no" if he came knocking. That said, he's the type of coach you want when you feel you have your team mostly in place. The Sabres aren't there yet. Maybe if Granato turns into the "only can take them so far" kind of coach, it's a conversation worth having. We're still miles from finding that out, though.

Definitely impacts it for sure.
So sick of Fitz and Beady.
JC 3 yo's are far more mature
- IonSabres

I stopped coming because of all the BS... It was okay, now it just one big poop show... ( tired of listening to let see who has the bigger Richard, When in reality it's who are the biggest babies. I visit maybe 1 or 2 times a week I was coming everyday a couple years ago.