You fire Granato. Who you hiring?

It’s like firing McDermott. Who are you hiring to replace him?

NHL obviously is way easier
- Sabretooth9

If I was making the decision- it’s an easy one. I’m talking to Michael Peca. He should have been an assistant on Granato’s staff this season, but I’d be willing to bet GMKA didn’t want to have meatballs looking over his shoulder knowing his possible replacement is in the building. Peca has a passion that the Sabres need, that the fanbase would embrace etc… he was the consummate Buffalo Sabre as a player, team captain and he epitomized the blue collar, hard working Western New Yorker. I would get Peca for these reasons and steal him away from Drury and the Rags

If I was making the decision- it’s an easy one. I’m talking to Michael Peca. He should have been an assistant on Granato’s staff this season, but I’d be willing to bet GMKA didn’t want to have meatballs looking over his shoulder knowing his possible replacement is in the building. Peca has a passion that the Sabres need, that the fanbase would embrace etc… he was the consummate Buffalo Sabre as a player, team captain and he epitomized the blue collar, hard working Western New Yorker. I would get Peca for these reasons and steal him away from Drury and the Rags
- Cory1

He’s coaching the rangers. How do you plan on stealing him away?

Also I have no clue how you know or can think that. Were you around the team? Do you know him

He’s coaching the rangers. How do you plan on stealing him away?

Also I have no clue how you know or can think that. Were you around the team? Do you know him
- Sabretooth9

You don't know how someone can have an opinion?

He’s coaching the rangers. How do you plan on stealing him away?

Also I have no clue how you know or can think that. Were you around the team? Do you know him
- Sabretooth9

The same way Edmonton just hired their new coach. It’s not a lateral move. Happens quite frequently if you follow the NHL.
I don’t know Mike Peca personally but I certainly know he was one of the most respected players the Sabres ever had. I’ve been a Sabres fan for almost 50 years and I’m tired of the status quo this organization seems to be stuck in. This season is slipping away quickly. That’s the truth… maybe you don’t see it. Is my proposal a pipe dream? In reality, it probably is. From Sabres ownership, to their tentative GM, to their head coach who can’t seem to find any answers to motivate his players. Something needs to be done, because this isn’t working at all. Wake up and smell the coffee

You don't know how someone can have an opinion?
- TheHank

The same way Edmonton just hired their new coach. It’s not a lateral move. Happens quite frequently if you follow the NHL.
I don’t know Mike Peca personally but I certainly know he was one of the most respected players the Sabres ever had. I’ve been a Sabres fan for almost 50 years and I’m tired of the status quo this organization seems to be stuck in. This season is slipping away quickly. That’s the truth… maybe you don’t see it. Is my proposal a pipe dream? In reality, it probably is. From Sabres ownership, to their tentative GM, to their head coach who can’t seem to find any answers to motivate his players. Something needs to be done, because this isn’t working at all. Wake up and smell the coffee
- Cory1

You will get a Kevyn Adams press conference informing you he is excited to see the youth fill holes from injuries and this is all part of embracing expectations. As a group they will continue to try an improve everyday...and he will remind everyone how much he wants to win.

The same way Edmonton just hired their new coach. It’s not a lateral move. Happens quite frequently if you follow the NHL.
I don’t know Mike Peca personally but I certainly know he was one of the most respected players the Sabres ever had. I’ve been a Sabres fan for almost 50 years and I’m tired of the status quo this organization seems to be stuck in. This season is slipping away quickly. That’s the truth… maybe you don’t see it. Is my proposal a pipe dream? In reality, it probably is. From Sabres ownership, to their tentative GM, to their head coach who can’t seem to find any answers to motivate his players. Something needs to be done, because this isn’t working at all. Wake up and smell the coffee
- Cory1

Wait until next season when they break in the following on ELC's
- Benson (if sent back in '23)
- Savoie
- Kulich
- Johnson (of sent down on '23)
- Rosen?
- Rousek?

Good news is then hopefully the following are gone
-Bryson
-E Johnson
-Okposo
-Girgenson
-Krebs?

And guess what is really exciting...they will still need
-1A/B Goalie
-Top 4 D

He’s coaching the rangers. How do you plan on stealing him away?

Also I have no clue how you know or can think that. Were you around the team? Do you know him
- Sabretooth9

Well if he's hired into a higher position, say like HC then it's pretty easy as long as he wants it. I can tell you I have met a few players that were in Rochester with him and they were very disappointed he left. Players listened because he had done it.

Wait until next season when they break in the following on ELC's
- Benson (if sent back in '23)
- Savoie
- Kulich
- Johnson (of sent down on '23)
- Rosen?
- Rousek?

Good news is then hopefully the following are gone
-Bryson
-E Johnson
-Okposo
-Girgenson
-Krebs?

And guess what is really exciting...they will still need
-1A/B Goalie
-Top 4 D
- IonSabres

Well this last part has become a Yearly tradition in Buffalo. Damn lon how long have me and you been talking Goalie and Top 4 D, gotta be Adams whole tenure know.

Wait until next season when they break in the following on ELC's
- Benson (if sent back in '23)
- Savoie
- Kulich
- Johnson (of sent down on '23)
- Rosen?
- Rousek?

Good news is then hopefully the following are gone
-Bryson
-E Johnson
-Okposo
-Girgenson
-Krebs?

And guess what is really exciting...they will still need
-1A/B Goalie
-Top 4 D
- IonSabres

And YOU get an extension! And YOU get an extension! And yes, YOU get an extension! Everybody gets extensions!!!!

And YOU get an extension! And YOU get an extension! And yes, YOU get an extension! Everybody gets extensions!!!!
- Jet Jaguar BD

When do the Nightmares stop!

Well this last part has become a Yearly tradition in Buffalo. Damn lon how long have me and you been talking Goalie and Top 4 D, gotta be Adams whole tenure know.
- Buff36

They may still need a top end forward too.

For this season, would the following work?

Skinner - Tage - Tuch
Greenway - Mittelstadt - Kane
Peterka - Cozens - Quinn
Zemgus - Krebs/Jost - Okposo

Even if Kane were to sign, by the time Tage and Quinn returned from injury, would the Sabres still be even close to a playoff spot?

They may still need a top end forward too.

For this season, would the following work?

Skinner - Tage - Tuch
Greenway - Mittelstadt - Kane
Peterka - Cozens - Quinn
Zemgus - Krebs/Jost - Okposo

Even if Kane were to sign, by the time Tage and Quinn returned from injury, would the Sabres still be even close to a playoff spot?
- kingcong39

Bet Kane took us off his list when Tage went down. As inconsistent as the team was and then lose your 1C for awhile. Wouldn't be surprised if the Black Sharpie crossed us off. Like you have said 39, they need another Tuch or similar player, and they don't have that in the system.
Edit: maybe Wahlberg but he's years away. Josh Bloom might have turned into that.

Bet Kane took us off his list when Tage went down. As inconsistent as the team was and then lose your 1C for awhile. Wouldn't be surprised if the Black Sharpie crossed us off. Like you have said 39, they need another Tuch or similar player, and they don't have that in the system.
Edit: maybe Wahlberg but he's years away. Josh Bloom might have turned into that.
- Buff36

Then sub Kulich for Kane, but even doing that, Meatballs has to give the lines a real chance of working.

No more 7 minutes a night bullpoop.

Skinner - Tage - Tuch
Greenway - Mittelstadt - Quinn
Peterka - Cozens - Kulich
Zemgus - Krebs/Jost - Okposo

Then sub Kulich for Kane, but even doing that, Meatballs has to give the lines a real chance of working.

No more 7 minutes a night bullpoop.

Skinner - Tage - Tuch
Greenway - Mittelstadt - Quinn
Peterka - Cozens - Kulich
Zemgus - Krebs/Jost - Okposo
- kingcong39

Agree, sometimes you just have to trust. And Donnie seems to trust the wrong players.

https://www.theguardian.c...shouldnt-be-on-josh-allen
This is a really good Read! Amazing with the numbers that we are at this point. A lot of blame to be had.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/16/the-buffalo-bills-are-crashing-and-the-blame-shouldnt-be-on-josh-allen
This is a really good Read! Amazing with the numbers that we are at this point. A lot of blame to be had.
- Buff36

I firmly believe that McDermott is what is holding this team back.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/16/the-buffalo-bills-are-crashing-and-the-blame-shouldnt-be-on-josh-allen
This is a really good Read! Amazing with the numbers that we are at this point. A lot of blame to be had.
- Buff36

This is what I keep thinking...

>>> The margin for error is too narrow.

Then sub Kulich for Kane, but even doing that, Meatballs has to give the lines a real chance of working.

No more 7 minutes a night bullpoop.

Skinner - Tage - Tuch
Greenway - Mittelstadt - Quinn
Peterka - Cozens - Kulich
Zemgus - Krebs/Jost - Okposo
- kingcong39

At best this lineup won't all be available at the same time for 2 months, what is the plan for the interim?

The Sabres depth is as deep as a puddle on concrete in 115 degree heat

Agree, sometimes you just have to trust. And Donnie seems to trust the wrong players.
- Buff36

Until Tage and Quinn return, this is the best I could come up with until then.

The time is now for Krebs to get an extended look outside of the 4th line.

Play him and that line real minutes, and see what you have.

Skinner, Cozens, Tuch
Greenway, Mittelstadt, Peterka
Benson/Kulich, Krebs, Rousek
Zemgus, Jost, Okposo

At best this lineup won't all be available at the same time for 2 months, what is the plan for the interim?

The Sabres depth is as deep as a puddle on concrete in 115 degree heat
- washedup20

Skinner, Cozens, Tuch
Greenway, Mittelstadt, Peterka
Benson/Kulich, Krebs, Rousek
Zemgus, Jost, Okposo

I firmly believe that McDermott is what is holding this team back.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Really starting to think you are right Jet

Skinner, Cozens, Tuch
Greenway, Mittelstadt, Peterka
Benson/Kulich, Krebs, Rousek
Zemgus, Jost, Okposo
- kingcong39

That's a losing lineup, it's simply not good enough for the NHL, it doesn't help development when you lose, specifically in the fashion the Sabres lose.

It also, if it hasn't already destroy any leverage in the trade market.

This front office walked into this situation voluntarily and boasted about embracing expectations, I mean it was so obvious, it's wild.

And YOU get an extension! And YOU get an extension! And yes, YOU get an extension! Everybody gets extensions!!!!
- Jet Jaguar BD

Yea but if they only get one year deals it doesn’t really hurt anything.

That's a losing lineup, it's simply not good enough for the NHL, it doesn't help development when you lose, specifically in the fashion the Sabres lose.
- washedup20

What's your lineup then?