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Anderdog
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 03.17.2021

Apr 27 @ 9:49 AM ET
https://www.yardbarker.co...ndamour/s1_14825_34194575

Owner doesn't like to pay off ice personal

Did I read that right he making
$ 600.000 a year
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Apr 27 @ 9:49 AM ET
Good post. I think the attitude of retread or bust was birthed from having little to no faith in the Pegulas. Which is absolutely fair, mind you. Hiring one of the retreads, you're ensuring that you're putting NHL experience and winning pedigree behind the bench. However, it doesn't ensure your success, because you need a coach who plays to your players strengths. You need a great communicator, teacher, developer and trusted friend. The Sabres had coaches that had some of those qualities in the past, but finally have someone now who can employ all of those characteristics.

The Pegulas fell ass-backwards into Granato. Hopefully they don't (frank) this up.

- TheSabresTaco


Granato will need a strong offensive minded assistant to help with the pp. I would probably slide Ellis back to a development role and bring in a seasoned offensive assistant.

All we can do is wait and see what Adams does...
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 9:54 AM ET
Kinda hopefully like McBeane
- Buff36


I don't like giving Terry credit, because he falls for snake oil salesmen on the regular, but he made a great hire in Sean McDermott. And I think Sean played a big part in getting Beane here. But I'd be remiss if I didn't give Terry at least some credit there too.

The one parallel I can draw between Kevyn and Brandon is that they're both highly intelligent and very thorough. While one was experienced and unknown, the other lacked experience and was highly trusted. It's a full case study to watch the Pegula's hiring trends.
Gr8daygo
Joined: 04.23.2014

Apr 27 @ 9:54 AM ET
https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/report_hurricanes_begin_extension_talks_with_rod_brindamour/s1_14825_34194575

Owner doesn't like to pay off ice personal

Did I read that right he making
$ 600.000 a year

- Anderdog



Lowest paid hc in the league. Peaty and Rivs touched on that. He will need a big raise.

Also, he might not get along with skinner. Which is something to consider. Do you have to move skinner for Rod the bod?

I don’t think he leaves though.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 27 @ 9:54 AM ET
Granato will need a strong offensive minded assistant to help with the pp. I would probably slide Ellis back to a development role and bring in a seasoned offensive assistant.

All we can do is wait and see what Adams does...

- Gr8daygo


A (hopefully) healthy Eichel will do wonders for this powerplay as well.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 27 @ 9:58 AM ET
I don't like giving Terry credit, because he falls for snake oil salesmen on the regular, but he made a great hire in Sean McDermott. And I think Sean played a big part in getting Beane here. But I'd be remiss if I didn't give Terry at least some credit there too.

The one parallel I can draw between Kevyn and Brandon is that they're both highly intelligent and very thorough. While one was experienced and unknown, the other lacked experience and was highly trusted. It's a full case study to watch the Pegula's hiring trends.

- TheSabresTaco

Credit for the hire, but nobody really knew if McDermott would work out this well. Just hoping Granato would be a parallel if he's hired.
buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 27 @ 9:58 AM ET
I don't like giving Terry credit, because he falls for snake oil salesmen on the regular, but he made a great hire in Sean McDermott. And I think Sean played a big part in getting Beane here. But I'd be remiss if I didn't give Terry at least some credit there too.

The one parallel I can draw between Kevyn and Brandon is that they're both highly intelligent and very thorough. While one was experienced and unknown, the other lacked experience and was highly trusted. It's a full case study to watch the Pegula's hiring trends.

- TheSabresTaco


McDermott is every bit as good of a talker as the likes of Kruger or Rex Ryan. He throws around buzz words with the best of them. The difference lies in the fact that he also happens to be able to walk the walk as well, something that is rare.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 9:59 AM ET
https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/report_hurricanes_begin_extension_talks_with_rod_brindamour/s1_14825_34194575

Owner doesn't like to pay off ice personal

Did I read that right he making
$ 600.000 a year

- Anderdog


the article does not state his current salary. Capfriendly is also unaware of it. I wouldn't expect it to be too much, considering he's never worked a bench before.

Rod produces wins, and Dundon cares about that. As long as he's not seeking to be the top paid coach in the league, I don't think Dundon skimps on the next contract.
Buff36
Buffalo Sabres
Joined: 10.13.2019

Apr 27 @ 10:02 AM ET
https://coltswire.usatoda...lts-bills-trade-partners/
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:04 AM ET
Granato will need a strong offensive minded assistant to help with the pp. I would probably slide Ellis back to a development role and bring in a seasoned offensive assistant.

All we can do is wait and see what Adams does...

- Gr8daygo


Not having Eichel there exposes Olofsson as the singular shooting threat on the PP. I haven't watched tape closely enough, but I believe they're trying to engage Reinhart in Eichel's spot to give them a dual shooting threat, which frees up Olofsson. Teams just need to respect Sam more to give VO more space.

Send those two back to player development. They appear to be doing an excellent job. I don't know what their schedules are like when they have the Player Development title, but they need to be working with the Sabres and the Amerks, full time. I don't know if you can quantify what the two of them have done for our young guys, and Donnie and Kevyn would know that, but if they're that effective, maybe you keep them with the Sabres in some capacity and hire additional D coaches for the Amerks.
Ratsreign
Florida Panthers
Location: Mo can stay awhile, FL
Joined: 10.27.2017

Apr 27 @ 10:04 AM ET
That's an argument I've tried to make before. But there's no substance, only conjecture. But yes, he was getting results, you don't can a guy mid season for good results. I think if I remember correctly, the teams tried to play it off like 'we need to be better' or some poop, even though Vegas was still like 2nd in the division. My guess, the guy's an aszhole and pisses off the FO.
- TheSabresTaco

It’s a long story, so I won’t start into it now, but idk if I’d hold the FL situation against him. He definitely clashed with the front office, but when you look at how it all unfolded and how things were handled, you really can’t fault him for clashing with them. Gallant was a great hire for FL at the time, and they took a big step forward, but then the new “hockey experts” kinda pulled the rug out from under him after losing to NYI in that first round series.
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 27 @ 10:05 AM ET
Well if he breaks free from Carolina, and Dundon doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who would let that kind of coach break free, Rod The Bod would need to be in for an interview.
- TheSabresTaco


If the Sabres hire him, prepare to have Skinner banished to a reduced ice time role yet again like Ralph, based on Rod's track record?
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:05 AM ET
Lowest paid hc in the league. Peaty and Rivs touched on that. He will need a big raise.

Also, he might not get along with skinner. Which is something to consider. Do you have to move skinner for Rod the bod?

I don’t think he leaves though.

- Gr8daygo



Yeah that's a big time road block. I too don't think he'll get out of Carolina.
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Apr 27 @ 10:06 AM ET
Good post. I think the attitude of retread or bust was birthed from having little to no faith in the Pegulas. Which is absolutely fair, mind you. Hiring one of the retreads, you're ensuring that you're putting NHL experience and winning pedigree behind the bench. However, it doesn't ensure your success, because you need a coach who plays to your players strengths. You need a great communicator, teacher, developer and trusted friend. The Sabres had coaches that had some of those qualities in the past, but finally have someone now who can employ all of those characteristics.

The Pegulas fell ass-backwards into Granato. Hopefully they don't (frank) this up.

- TheSabresTaco



Yep them lucky pegula's.

Bad stuff = their fault
Anything good = lucky


Tell me more about the mcbeane agreement and terry p staying out of their way.
Interesting article in the athletic about drafting allen, seems like terry wanted him.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:07 AM ET
Credit for the hire, but nobody really knew if McDermott would work out this well. Just hoping Granato would be a parallel if he's hired.
- Buff36


You can say that about any hire though. That's the thing. You never truly know that the guy you hire to coach a pro team is going to excel. So I give him credit for making an educated guess, I suppose.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:08 AM ET
McDermott is every bit as good of a talker as the likes of Kruger or Rex Ryan. He throws around buzz words with the best of them. The difference lies in the fact that he also happens to be able to walk the walk as well, something that is rare.
- buffalofan19


Like Donnie.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:09 AM ET
It’s a long story, so I won’t start into it now, but idk if I’d hold the FL situation against him. He definitely clashed with the front office, but when you look at how it all unfolded and how things were handled, you really can’t fault him for clashing with them. Gallant was a great hire for FL at the time, and they took a big step forward, but then the new “hockey experts” kinda pulled the rug out from under him after losing to NYI in that first round series.
- Ratsreign


Thanks for the insight Rat, shoulda asked you directly when I made the post.
homiedclown
Buffalo Sabres
Location: We want 1, FL
Joined: 02.24.2008

Apr 27 @ 10:10 AM ET
https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2021/04/27/2021-nfl-draft-colts-bills-trade-partners/
- Buff36

according to the chart

it would probably cost us our 3rd this year and next year to make that trade
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 27 @ 10:12 AM ET
The finalists for the inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award are in!🏆

Vote in the final round for the player you believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre: https://t.co/OPXTBraSwS https://t.co/nDcC64z68x

https://twitter.com/Buffa.../1387044583612174350?s=19

buffalofan19
Buffalo Sabres
Location: Wonderful things can happen when you sow seeds of distrust in a garden full of (bum)holes
Joined: 07.01.2007

Apr 27 @ 10:12 AM ET
according to the chart

it would probably cost us our 3rd this year and next year to make that trade

- homiedclown


I'm not in favor of trading up at all, especially for a running back, but Beane has this team in a place where if he makes that move, it won't ruin them.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:13 AM ET
If the Sabres hire him, prepare to have Skinner banished to a reduced ice time role yet again like Ralph, based on Rod's track record?
- kingcong39


It doesn't take much digging to realize why Skinner was let go from Carolina in the first place. I would expect Kevyn and, (frank), even Terry, to know that. So, one of the questions you ask in the first two minutes is regarding Skinner, how he'll be treated and what he'll do to make amends with Jeff and ensure that it's not 'a thing'.
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:13 AM ET
Yep them lucky pegula's.

Bad stuff = their fault
Anything good = lucky


Tell me more about the mcbeane agreement and terry p staying out of their way.
Interesting article in the athletic about drafting allen, seems like terry wanted him.

- Boss34


no thanks
TheSabresTaco
Buffalo Sabres
Location: For me. jack Eichel is bobby ryan….that's it. - Octavarium, NY
Joined: 05.05.2011

Apr 27 @ 10:14 AM ET
The finalists for the inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award are in!🏆

Vote in the final round for the player you believe best embodies what it means to be a Buffalo Sabre: https://t.co/OPXTBraSwS https://t.co/nDcC64z68x

https://twitter.com/Buffa.../1387044583612174350?s=19


- kingcong39


I'm voting for chaos. Sam Reinhart.

Or destruction. Wasmus Wistolainen
Boss34
Buffalo Sabres
Location: BUFFALO , NY
Joined: 12.03.2015

Apr 27 @ 10:15 AM ET
It doesn't take much digging to realize why Skinner was let go from Carolina in the first place. I would expect Kevyn and, (frank), even Terry, to know that. So, one of the questions you ask in the first two minutes is regarding Skinner, how he'll be treated and what he'll do to make amends with Jeff and ensure that it's not 'a thing'.
- TheSabresTaco


Probably just Ralph's fault.

0% on skimmer right?
kingcong39
Buffalo Sabres
Location: albany, NY
Joined: 02.21.2007

Apr 27 @ 10:15 AM ET
It doesn't take much digging to realize why Skinner was let go from Carolina in the first place. I would expect Kevyn and, (frank), even Terry, to know that. So, one of the questions you ask in the first two minutes is regarding Skinner, how he'll be treated and what he'll do to make amends with Jeff and ensure that it's not 'a thing'.
- TheSabresTaco


And when he lies and says the things they want to hear only to then bury him with ice time and less than ideal linemates?

They asked Ralph for his approach with Skinner, and he bullpoopted his way to making it sound like all sunshine and rainbows only to then do the total opposite.
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