So Granato should’ve stayed and he wasn’t the problem?

Granato was in charge of the PP, the lines, and the day to day.

Granato pounded the desk for greenway.

Granato chose to play Erik Johnson over Ryan Johnson. Even though Ryan was much better.

Granato chose to give greenway and Okposo top 6 to top 9 minutes

I could go on and on ….. but that’s on Adams?
- Sabretooth9

Was adams granatos boss or not?

Adams is just as if not more responsible

Seems to be both teams have had the same amount of success…..
- ImThatGuy

Exactly why I had a good laugh when you decided to make Ottawa the talking point this morning.

They are the perfect example of failed asset management

No decent player is coming to buffalo 2 years ago after the Eichel poop show trades and unloading.

“Hey player Xxxx. You are going to play with 18,19, and 20year olds and play as the youngest team in the league. We have no clue if they will be good or bad”

But please sign here
- Sabretooth9

Do not go into sales.

Ottawa immediately got better with that trade

Last two teams to win have built their rosters primarily through trade and free agency

Without bobrovsky its probably Edmonton in 5
- ieetbred

Based on what measure ? Check the standings

How many picks are successful this quickly into their careers? The #1 overall pick just broke out last year... his 4th season... Quinn has played "2"
- DirtyDan

If on the off chance his career is derailed by injuries, that doesn't automatically make him a bad pick. The dude is crazy talented, and I think he can score 40 in this league while playing great D. I wasn't thrilled with it at the time, but I'd make that pick again today in a re-draft.

the best addition to the sabres franchise last offseason was the dog

prove me wrong
- homiedclown

Connor Clifton was a net positive

Exactly why I had a good laugh when you decided to make Ottawa the talking point this morning.

They are the perfect example of failed asset management
- Swedish_Jesus

I mean their franchise is doomed.

Just like Floridas….


Everyone who doesn’t have a prospect and employ Adams is doomed.

Oh man, I totally forgot it's "they got better!" week.


- TheSabresTaco

Ottawa wins every where but the standings.

Let’s see what they get for Chychrun after what they gave up to get him.

But hey Dorion was active or something

Based on what measure ? Check the standings
- Swedish_Jesus

Well every team is 0-0-0 so…….. I guess I’ll check.

no one.

but people sit here and whine, every year, about how good detroit and ottawa are gonna be cause they signed free agents and they still booty cheeks with buffalo.

make the right moves, win the (frank)ing games.
- TheSabresTaco

This guy gets it

Ottawa wins every where but the standings.

Let’s see what they get for Chychrun after what they gave up to get him.

But hey Dorion was active or something
- Swedish_Jesus

Being envious of an active GM is fine.

But show me the (frank)ing money.

Based on what measure ? Check the standings
- Swedish_Jesus

What standings its the offseason?

They got a goalie who has proven to be above average in any system. Something they sorely lacked last season

3 year deal for mitts. Haven't seen an aav yet

Edit: $5.75

If on the off chance his career is derailed by injuries, that doesn't automatically make him a bad pick. The dude is crazy talented, and I think he can score 40 in this league while playing great D. I wasn't thrilled with it at the time, but I'd make that pick again today in a re-draft.
- Slump Buster

Was scratching my head at who tf we took. Wasn't even on my radar at the time. I would agree tho I'd make that pick again.

Kid just needs to stay healthy. Got a better ppg than JJ currently does.

3 year deal for mitts. Haven't seen an aav yet

Edit: $5.75
- Hank Balling

Lets him have one more chance at a big contract

3 year deal for mitts. Haven't seen an aav yet

Edit: $5.75
- Hank Balling

Casey Mittelstadt, signed 3x$5.75M by COL, is a playmaking two-way centre. Not particularly speedy or physical but plays a smart pass-first brand of hockey that should make him a long-term fit at 2C for the Avs.

Connor Clifton was a net positive
- TheSabresTaco

He had the biggest turn around in-season. Once he was away from EJ

3 year deal for mitts. Haven't seen an aav yet

Edit: $5.75
- Hank Balling

Wow, I thought it would be more in terms of dollars and term.

Nobody is offering backhanded defenses of the GM (whatever that is). He either gets it done this week or he doesn't. He has surely made mistakes - the debate is around whether he is good enough going forward or if he should be shown the door.
- Slump Buster

Any time anyone criticizes a move of another team, ones that quite obviously involve good players it is an indirect defense of our gm who has been completely unwilling to make any moves of significant despite the team showing they were ready 18 months ago

Casey Mittelstadt, signed 3x$5.75M by COL, is a playmaking two-way centre. Not particularly speedy or physical but plays a smart pass-first brand of hockey that should make him a long-term fit at 2C for the Avs.
- Boss34

thats a nice contact from the lanch

Wow, I thought it would be more in terms of dollars and term.
- Slump Buster

Looks to me they need some more cap space

How many picks are successful this quickly into their careers? The #1 overall pick just broke out last year... his 4th season... Quinn has played "2"
- DirtyDan

Which is why saying Adams is a good drafter is premature

Any time anyone criticizes a move of another team, ones that quite obviously involve good players it is an indirect defense of our gm who has been completely unwilling to make any moves of significant despite the team showing they were ready 18 months ago
- ieetbred

Well, no. There seems to be an assumption that every single move made by any other team implies that they are closer to winning, and that lack of moves implies that you are further away from winning. Its poor logic, and at times the narratives run crazy.

For better or worse, Adams chose to run it back last year. It was intentional and not being "lazy". We all agree that it was much too passive.

thats a nice contact from the lanch
- hehateme

Wonder if byram gets more from the Sabres

I’m guessing he’s gonna fit in around the same term and cost

Nobody is offering backhanded defenses of the GM (whatever that is). He either gets it done this week or he doesn't. He has surely made mistakes - the debate is around whether he is good enough going forward or if he should be shown the door.
- Slump Buster

Is it really much of a debate? He didn't get the job on merit and his performance would have him fired most places. After his comments about how early he knew their were major problems last season, it's surprising he's still around. Pegula from a few years earlier would have fired him.