Confirmed with Link: Jordan Nolan Claimed off Waivers

[Paxon]

Pegula went with the team, and walked through the locker room with Murray. Murray came across Bylsma and said (paraphrasing) "are we playing tough tonight or doing f'cking twirls?" Pegula asked Murray if that was how he talked to everyone.

Is the idea that Pegula had a problem with Murray saying something like that? That's some pretty tame talk for a locker room.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Is the idea that Pegula had a problem with Murray saying something like that? That's some pretty tame talk for a locker room.

I doubt that's the only instance. It also probably led Pegula to ask around. Murray had a rep as being a butt hole in Ottawa.

Also, remember that it's not what matters to us, because I agree re: locker room talk. It's what matters to Pegula. May be a difference there.

 

[5 Minute Major]

I think I posted this, years back, when the Sabres hired Murray.

I spoke with Binghamton Sens part owner, Tom Mitchell, and Mitchell said "good riddance" concerning Murray. Murray was not at all liked by Binghamton employees.....and they won a Calder with him.

 

[Irving Zisman]

I doubt that's the only instance. It also probably led Pegula to ask around. Murray had a rep as being a butt hole in Ottawa.

Also, remember that it's not what matters to us, because I agree re: locker room talk. It's what matters to Pegula. May be a difference there.

Wasn't Pegula pissed at Murray for berating the Director of Officiating at one point too?

 

[Der Jaeger]

Wasn't Pegula pissed at Murray for berating the Director of Officiating at one point too?

I think so. He was also involved in the alleged rumor creation around Dougie Hamilton.

 

[KingsHockey24]

How was Nolan against NY?

 

[hizzoner]

If you dislike D Lo you thought Nolan had a good game. Otherwise you thought he was nothing special.

 

[old kummelweck]

How was Nolan against NY?

About what we expected. Forced a turnover that led to a goal for, was good on the forecheck, and took a slashing penalty. His best play (the turnover) was during a shift change where he was out there with Larson and Reinhart.

 

[jBuds]

About what we expected. Forced a turnover that led to a goal for, was good on the forecheck, and took a slashing penalty. His best play (the turnover) was during a shift change where he was out there with Larson and Reinhart.

I was left with a sense of waiting for him to turn his switch to “on”... I think there’s a lot more there that I hope to see more consistently during a given shift.

 

[old kummelweck]

If you dislike D Lo you thought Nolan had a good game. Otherwise you thought he was nothing special.

Des needs to bring it every night, and he hasn't at times. That could be because of injury in the past, but if Nolan brings the exact same thing as he does, but does it consistently, then that is an upgrade.

I actually don't have a dog in the fight, and I think very few do when it comes to the 4th line.

 

[joshjull]

I was left with a sense of waiting for him to turn his switch to “on”... I think there’s a lot more there that I hope to see more consistently during a single shift.

I think rusty after not skating for a week and just getting back from China is good discription. He should be ready to roll come the home opener.

 

[jBuds]

I think rusty after not skating for a week and just getting back from China is good discription. He should be ready to roll come the home opener.

Fair. Hope so...he’s a nice option if he’s atop his game.

 

[Icicle]

Like.. Nolan wasn't any worse or better than I expected. He's 4th line or healthy scratch, and better than Des on 5v5. I hope he was just jetlagged and out of it and will look better under a new coaching regime.

 

[Chainshot]

Well he seems to have replaced Des immediately.

 

[sabresfan129103]

At least this guy is a legit 4th liner whereas Des hasn't been one for a while, maybe ever.

 

[LaxSabre]