Adams thinks (well Terry really) that they are going to get a big fish to come here, which is why they bought out Skinner.

They’re screwed.
- Stripes77

They will sign Henrique for a 3 year 6 mill contract and praise themselves for it

They don't have to force a good player, just have to take a chance and hope the Year goes Good!
Adams Brain set is if you won't sign a extension, you don't want to play in Buffalo. He is DumbA$$ backwards, it's your Job as GM to make the Team good enough for him to want to stay. Total Failure
- Buff36

If you are Ehlers. Would you trust Adams and the Sabres?

I wouldn’t.


Here is a thought: Trade for Ehlers. No extension in place.

If it doesn’t work out and the Sabres suck again. Flip him at the deadline.

Look at that GMing 101

3 years at $11 million per might get you a conversation with Stamkos. But still doubtful he signs.
- Stripes77

i think you get him by offering him a 1 year contract. It's probably higher than a 11 mil too, but he's not going to want to rot away what could be his last 3 years with the Sabres if they suck.

I think this will be how the Sabres are going to get any big fish free agents. They need to prove they're playoff caliber.

If they can't get Stammer, what about Pavelski?

If you are Ehlers. Would you trust Adams and the Sabres?

I wouldn’t.


Here is a thought: Trade for Ehlers. No extension in place.

If it doesn’t work out and the Sabres suck again. Flip him at the deadline.

Look at that GMing 101
- Sabretooth9

Excellent post. kinda what i'm thinking too. Same thing works for Stammer

The only needed movers available are Kane and Stamkos. Kane is gone. Stammer wont sign here.

What else is available that could move the needle for us? I don't see anything. Maybe Adams takes a shot at Ehlers and hopes he will sign after he gets here. If not, trade him at the deadline. We are worse today than we were before the draft.

If you are Ehlers. Would you trust Adams and the Sabres?

I wouldn’t.


Here is a thought: Trade for Ehlers. No extension in place.

If it doesn’t work out and the Sabres suck again. Flip him at the deadline.

Look at that GMing 101
- Sabretooth9

No, that's why Ehlers wants to see what Happens. Adams is a scared little girl hiding under the Bed. He is a BAD GM

No, that's why Ehlers wants to see what Happens. Adams is a scared little girl hiding under the Bed. He is a BAD GM
- Buff36

Yeah that is a sign of a bad gm. What a joke.

Yeah that is a sign of a bad gm. What a joke.
- Sabretooth9

bingo was his name-o

They will sign Henrique for a 3 year 6 mill contract and praise themselves for it
- Gr8daygo

Well he can play 3C and still add 50pts

Well, we turned our franchises into the joke of the league and kept the GM who could have turned things around but is scared of his own shadow

Mckenzie said there are several teams pitching and showing interest I'm stamkos but it is fluid......teams he listed did not include buffalo
- dmarsden2988

Oh yeah, I highly doubt he is coming here unless he's purely motivated by money. Can't blame him, we are a dumpster fire right now until Adams is fired or, preferably, drawn and quartered.

Well, we turned our franchises into the joke of the league and kept the GM who could have turned things around but is scared of his own shadow
- lulags

Funny part is

It’s Adams and his 4 other gms that can’t make decisions to help the team

How the heck do you have 2 extremely good analytical guys on staff and still frank this is so bad.

Well as soon as GM'S hear Kevyn Adams voice, Adams seems to get a Dial tone very quickly.
- Buff36

I wonder whether or not Terry ran his mouth off at an owners meeting or something along the way here. I mean, as was said, we give up 2nd round picks for grinders, so teams SHOULD want to deal with us. Apparently we're so toxic that even overpayment won't suffice. I wonder if there's collective hatred for the man based on some tirade or insult he gave.

The only needed movers available are Kane and Stamkos. Kane is gone. Stammer wont sign here.

What else is available that could move the needle for us? I don't see anything. Maybe Adams takes a shot at Ehlers and hopes he will sign after he gets here. If not, trade him at the deadline. We are worse today than we were before the draft.
- SyrSabreFan

It will be a repeat of last years off season.
Adams doesn’t have the stones to do what it would take to get the pieces we need. We ring will get more fringe AHL players and over pay for them and a washed up bum or two.
Adams will say we tried everything, trade and offers, but the right deals were just not there

The only needed movers available are Kane and Stamkos. Kane is gone. Stammer wont sign here.

What else is available that could move the needle for us? I don't see anything. Maybe Adams takes a shot at Ehlers and hopes he will sign after he gets here. If not, trade him at the deadline. We are worse today than we were before the draft.
- SyrSabreFan

I mean Guentzel would've as well, but can add him to the list of no-ways.

I mean I don't see how anyone as a Sabres fan couldn't see the problems coming a few Years ago. I mean we have had problems getting players for a few Years. And Adams has made it worse. He's a Talker and a time Waster, he never finishes.

Funny part is

It’s Adams and his 4 other gms that can’t make decisions to help the team

How the heck do you have 2 extremely good analytical guys on staff and still frank this is so bad.
- Sabretooth9

Funny part is

It’s Adams and his 4 other gms that can’t make decisions to help the team

How the heck do you have 2 extremely good analytical guys on staff and still frank this is so bad.
- Sabretooth9

What have the Analytics guys messed up ? Adams runs the Show. It's his mouth doing the Talking and failing

I wonder whether or not Terry ran his mouth off at an owners meeting or something along the way here. I mean, as was said, we give up 2nd round picks for grinders, so teams SHOULD want to deal with us. Apparently we're so toxic that even overpayment won't suffice. I wonder if there's collective hatred for the man based on some tirade or insult he gave.
- QuinnFan

He bought the zoo and then turned into the biggest poop-throwing monkey of them all. He didn't have to spout off at an owner's meeting. All of his actions are deplorable. His organization is not just an embarrassment - It's the most toxic work culture in professional sports.

I hate to be this guy but I was the first one to drop the information about how toxic it was at Harborcenter and working for the Pegulas... Then the floodgates absolutely burst open and we have had years of information leaking from that ship. It isn't sinking, it's grounded on a reef and they're waiting for the ice caps to melt to see if it can still sail.

I mean I don't see how anyone as a Sabres fan couldn't see the problems coming a few Years ago. I mean we have had problems getting players for a few Years. And Adams has made it worse. He's a Talker and a time Waster, he never finishes.
- Buff36

Meh, AZ, CLB and quite a few Canadian teams have had similar issues and pulled through. Unfortunately, we keep doubling down. I never thought it would get this bad tbh. This franchise may be dead unfortunately and it would crush me to watch them move, but I'm at the point of starting to prepare for it.

I mean I don't see how anyone as a Sabres fan couldn't see the problems coming a few Years ago. I mean we have had problems getting players for a few Years. And Adams has made it worse. He's a Talker and a time Waster, he never finishes.
- Buff36

I saw it clear as day. Adams needed to get fired last summer when he couldn’t get a friggin single good deal done then he panic bought in the dumpster

Meh, AZ, CLB and quite a few Canadian teams have had similar issues and pulled through. Unfortunately, we keep doubling down. I never thought it would get this bad tbh. This franchise may be dead unfortunately and it would crush me to watch them move, but I'm at the point of starting to prepare for it.
- QuinnFan

Get ready for Arizona to buy the contracts and staff from Pegula when they get that new Arena

He bought the zoo and then turned into the biggest poop-throwing monkey of them all. He didn't have to spout off at an owner's meeting. All of his actions are deplorable. His organization is not just an embarrassment - It's the most toxic work culture in professional sports.

I hate to be this guy but I was the first one to drop the information about how toxic it was at Harborcenter and working for the Pegulas... Then the floodgates absolutely burst open and we have had years of information leaking from that ship. It isn't sinking, it's grounded on a reef and they're waiting for the ice caps to melt to see if it can still sail.
- Jet Jaguar BD

Well done. I never thought it was this bad. No one will like this but I heard that Kane just flat out told us no this time. Last year he at least entertained the idea. At this point, even kids who grew up here know not to waste their careers. I feel bad for the kids getting drafted by us, I mean it's gotta suck going to a team where you know you won't be successful until you're 25-26 and get traded.

Marchesssult to NJ all but done it appears.

I saw it clear as day. Adams needed to get fired last summer when he couldn’t get a friggin single good deal done then he panic bought in the dumpster
- lulags

Not sure even that fixes this. We basically need Pegula to sell, the team to make the playoffs and fans to come back to the arena. It's unlikely any of those 3 things happen.