Most of the assistant coaches, and probably don, will be fired.

that's my opinion.
- TheSabresTaco

So, interesting comment. Often on here when a poster states what should be done in his opinion,it is often ridiculed based on what will be done in another poster opinion.
I often argue what I would like (should) to see happen, which with this team is overwhelmingly not what does (will) happen.

Regaring Donnie, yes he should get fired, however I'll be very surprised if that actually happens. There should be no doubt about the Assts Ellis and Wilford though. If Adams doesn't demand that happening at least, he's a complete fool.

*laughs in triple E*
- Hank Balling

Adams isn't even good at that, hired at the same time as Bill Armstrong,

Armstrong has spent $196,725,873

Adams has spent $511,309,128

Armstrong made the playoffs his first year too

Is the current top 6 good enough to only require new reliable depth support and new quality coaching staff?
- washedup20

Depends on which of the Top 6 committ themselves over the summer.
If the do so and return to '22-'23 levels then yes. If they don't and play/produce more like '23-'24 then no.

I still think leadership is lacking and several of the top 6 are considered core players. They then need to begin leading. That remains to be seen who will grab the baton.

Depends on which of the Top 6 committ themselves over the summer.
If the do so and return to '22-'23 levels then yes. If they don't and play/produce more like '23-'24 then no.

I still think leadership is lacking and several of the top 6 are considered core players. They then need to begin leading. That remains to be seen who will grab the baton.
- IonSabres

Agreed

Been calling for Wilford's Head for atleast a Year and a half. Thought he would be the easier Assistant to replace since Ellis is a Adams hire. I really can't understand why that change hasn't been made, the Defense has regressed.

Been calling for Wilford's Head for atleast a Year and a half. Thought he would be the easier Assistant to replace since Ellis is a Adams hire. I really can't understand why that change hasn't been made, the Defense has regressed.
- Buff36

"I believe we are in a very challenging time right now," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on Thursday, as his team readied to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. "I do believe we have to stick together. We have to find solutions and continue to work and come out the other side. I do believe when we come out the other side, we will be stronger for it."


https://www.audacy.com/wg...y-come-out-the-other-side

Does Adams even have the authority to hire/fire?

Per Stathletes, the current probability to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

EAST
Lightning: 99.9%
Capitals: 71.0%
Flyers: 50.5%
Red Wings: 42.9%
Islanders: 25.0%
Devils: 6.4%
Penguins: 4.0%
Sabres: 0.1%

WEST
Predators: 99.2%
VGK: 98.6%
Kings 91.9%
Blues: 6.7%
Wild: 3.6%

https://x.com/wyshynski/s.../1775154218837389312?s=20

"I believe we are in a very challenging time right now," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on Thursday, as his team readied to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. "I do believe we have to stick together. We have to find solutions and continue to work and come out the other side. I do believe when we come out the other side, we will be stronger for it."


https://www.audacy.com/wg...y-come-out-the-other-side

Does Adams even have the authority to hire/fire?
- washedup20

Well Adams seems to be another just collecting a check. Nice and Easy doesn't have to do anything and the Sh!t has rolled down the Hill like the damn "Blob"

*laughs in triple E*
- Hank Balling

Been calling for Wilford's Head for atleast a Year and a half. Thought he would be the easier Assistant to replace since Ellis is a Adams hire. I really can't understand why that change hasn't been made, the Defense has regressed.
- Buff36

They gave Wilford a chance at the direct expense of the defensemen. It is astounding to me that none of them know how to box out and tie up opponents down infront. Such basics are missing.

Per Stathletes, the current probability to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

EAST
Lightning: 99.9%
Capitals: 71.0%
Flyers: 50.5%
Red Wings: 42.9%
Islanders: 25.0%
Devils: 6.4%
Penguins: 4.0%
Sabres: 0.1%

WEST
Predators: 99.2%
VGK: 98.6%
Kings 91.9%
Blues: 6.7%
Wild: 3.6%

https://x.com/wyshynski/s.../1775154218837389312?s=20
- washedup20

if only we had 7 loser points this season like tampa, instead of 5 loser points

with the sabres loss saturday, they are guaranteed to have less than 90 points this season

*laughs in triple E*
- Hank Balling

If he's declared to be staying, and they follow that up with "we just extended Donny" I will lose my (frank)ing mind.

What team statistic exists that shows he deserves to stay? They're like 20th or worse in every team category except 5v5 D and goaltending. Like what the (frank).

You're a rush team you (frank)ing chode.

They gave Wilford a chance at the direct expense of the defensemen. It is astounding to me that none of them know how to box out and tie up opponents down infront. Such basics are missing.
- IonSabres

There's No aggressiveness at all, they don't try and take charge of anything. They always let the play come to them instead of taking the Lead, even with puck retrieval.

with the sabres loss saturday, they are guaranteed to have less than 90 points this season
- homiedclown

Be lucky to get to 80

Be lucky to get to 80
- Buff36

I heard it was crazy to expect less than 95 points over the summer

I heard it was crazy to expect less than 95 points over the summer
- homiedclown

Well that was the "Lollipop and Rainbows" Crowd! Hope died July 10th and was basically slaughtered Nov. 10th.

https://nypost.com/2024/0...s-luxury-suite-complaint/

government uses tax money to fund stadiums and they wear cowboy gear a their "free " suite box

"I believe we are in a very challenging time right now," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on Thursday, as his team readied to play the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. "I do believe we have to stick together. We have to find solutions and continue to work and come out the other side. I do believe when we come out the other side, we will be stronger for it."


https://www.audacy.com/wg...y-come-out-the-other-side

Does Adams even have the authority to hire/fire?
- washedup20

He can only hire/fire rink maintenance personnel at Harbor Center

This is where the problem began, and won't end until he changes his philosophy.

Ironically, the Bills are in the same boat, they just have a freak QB that could possibly do it in spite of him
- joevthree

Pegula wanted the Buffalo Bills to pick Josh Allen?

Good pick by terry

Pegula wanted the Buffalo Bills to pick Josh Allen?

Good pick by terry
- Boss34

best thing that happened to the bills and also the worst thing that happened to the sabres is Terrence Pegula

His shine on the Bills will be diminished with all the fees in the new stadium though

Pegula wanted the Buffalo Bills to pick Josh Allen?

Good pick by terry
- Boss34

And McDermott and especially Beane made it happen

Looks like Greenway is out tonight

Pittsburgh
NJ Devils
Seattle
Calgary
Ottawa

Those are the teams to root hard for

Sabres sitting in 9th, barring changes from the lottery. 8th is possible and low, low chance at 7th if Ottawa could win out.

On the flip side, 9 - 12 is possible as well.

Pegula wanted the Buffalo Bills to pick Josh Allen?

Good pick by terry
- Boss34

Who does Terry want from the NHL draft at 9?
Who is he instructing Beane to take in Rds 1 & 2?