Hooray, the genius Lawrence Quinn resigned in a shocking move, the Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, and General Manager, Darcy Regier. Great the Sabres brought back their coach who hasn't won a cup and a GM who undervalues players and drags his feet when signing his own players specifically McKee and Briere. Thank god no big players are eligible for arbitration this season or the Sabres would be fucked.
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Of course you bring these guys back, but the only real problem with this whole thing is 3 years for Lindy? He couldn't win with one of if not these best goalie of the past 15 years in Dom Hasek, couldn't win with a surprise upstart team built for a "new" NHL with speed and scoring, and couldn't win with the President's Trophy winner. Hmm but he is one of the best playoff coaches of his era.
The three headed monster that is Larry, Lindy, and Darcy, claims their cap number is going to go up this season. Is that possible without resigning their co-captains? Well at least they have had preliminary talks and have had "phone conversations" Wha Wha ?
You have 16 day to resign these guys before they are gone for ever and you have barely sat down with either one of them? Smells like Briere in arbitration last year or McKee not being signed before July 1. The worst policy of all time, not negotiating with any player during the season... Thanks three headed monster.
If these guys or one of them isn't brought back then look for some cheap seats next year in the bank arena, I guess that could be a good thing really... I'm not gonna make predictions cause really who the hell knows, but I wouldn't be surprised with anything at this point, well maybe except for the Sabres to resign Briere and let Drury walk.
- Drury is gonna get $7.5 mil
- Teppo better not be brought back
- Briere will not sign a 1 year deal give it up WGR
- Sabres need to bring in a balla to destroy dudes in the crease to help Miller
- Defensive forward anyone?
- Why aren't there sign and trades in the NHL ala NBA
- Is it football season yet?
Let Go Sabres, Im pretty happy Regier and Ruff are here to stay for now. As far as the players, Teppo better be gone, Im almost hoping we can find a way to get rid of Kalinin after his playoff performance as well. Briere is gone, but from what Ive heard Drury is looking to the West Coast as his family owns a house in California and the Sharks have shown interest. I dont know how you feel about Zubrus but I believe he is a strong forward that is an all around player. I guess we will see. And yes football season where are you?
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