Speculation: Coach Search 2017

[Reddawg]

So Sabres interviewed Boughner, Arniel and Reirden and were waiting to interview Housley. Florida was said to be waiting on Housley but ended up hiring Boughner shortly after Boughner interviewed with the Sabres. You have to wonder if Botterill was actually given permission to speak with Housley at some point during the playoffs.

Housley must have given Tallon some indication that he wasn't interested in their position, makes no sense to hire Boughner before the playoffs were over unless he was tipped that the first choice wouldn't be available.

If we come out of this hole with Botterill and Housley leading the team, I feel like this summer is already a huge success.

 

[JRiz13]

What do we think? Tocchet didn't feel ready/didn't want to leave or Pegula told Botterill that he just fired everybody and preached character at 3 press conferences in a row and Tocchet wasn't on the table?

Or maybe Botts just didnt want Tocchet? Would that be hard to believe? I mean to me that seems like the most plausible.

 

[Jame]

What do we think? Tocchet didn't feel ready/didn't want to leave or Pegula told Botterill that he just fired everybody and preached character at 3 press conferences in a row and Tocchet wasn't on the table?

Pegula is a huge influencer in the hiring process. We've known that all along.

 

[Captain Holt]

If nothing else, this further solidifies that Craig Button doesn't know much...

 

[joshjull]

What do we think? Tocchet didn't feel ready/didn't want to leave or Pegula told Botterill that he just fired everybody and preached character at 3 press conferences in a row and Tocchet wasn't on the table?

Or Tocchet wasn't viewed by Botts as what he wants (for whatever reason) as his coach.

 

[flashsabre]

If nothing else, this further solidifies that Craig Button doesn't know much...

Yeah, Button has egg on his face after that comment. Worst kept secret indeed.

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

There you go.

Fantastic news. Wowie Housley here we come.

 

[sincerity0]

What do we think? Tocchet didn't feel ready/didn't want to leave or Pegula told Botterill that he just fired everybody and preached character at 3 press conferences in a row and Tocchet wasn't on the table?

All speculation obviously but:

1) Botterill would know if he wasn't a solid coach.

2) Pegula didn't want the baggage, even though Tocchet "did his time."

3) the other two candidates are far and away more appealing.

 

[flashsabre]

I think if Housley is the choice then a very strong veteran coach like Lindy will be added to the staff.

I am fascinated to see how this summer plays out. Botts is a very smart guy and his vision has helped to win back to back Cups. I want to see how he reshape a this team and what moves he makes.

Murray was a " I like this guy and this guy let me get them and figure out how everything fits together later."

I imagine Botts sitting in an office with giant white boards filled with every detail of his overall plan for the franchise.

 

[jcbeze]

I think if Housley is the choice then a very strong veteran coach like Lindy will be added to the staff.

I am fascinated to see how this summer plays out. Botts is a very smart guy and his vision has helped to win back to back Cups. I want to see how he reshape a this team and what moves he makes.

Murray was a " I like this guy and this guy let me get them and figure out how everything fits together later."

I imagine Botts sitting in an office with giant white boards filled with every detail of his overall plan for the franchise.

Key word being "like" there. I can't see Lindy coming back to Buffalo to accept a lesser job than HC. With another organization, sure, but not here.

 

[sincerity0]

I think if Housley is the choice then a very strong veteran coach like Lindy will be added to the staff.

I am fascinated to see how this summer plays out. Botts is a very smart guy and his vision has helped to win back to back Cups. I want to see how he reshape a this team and what moves he makes.

Murray was a " I like this guy and this guy let me get them and figure out how everything fits together later."

I imagine Botts sitting in an office with giant white boards filled with every detail of his overall plan for the franchise.

 

[5 Minute Major]

If it's Wowie, with he be the 4th Sabres player to become Sabres HC? I remember Schoeny, Dudley and Lindy. Missing anyone?

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

If it's Wowie, with he be the 4th Sabres player to become Sabres HC? I remember Schoeny, Dudley and Lindy. Missing anyone?

Craig Ramsay.

 

[Samsonite23]

I'd bet money on Pegula being the one that kabashed a Tocchet interview. He preached character his entire press conference.

 

[Reddawg]

If it's Wowie, with he be the 4th Sabres player to become Sabres HC? I remember Schoeny, Dudley and Lindy. Missing anyone?

Floyd Smith

 

[UnleashRasmus]

There you go.

This is fantastic news. I'm glad that Botterill is taking things at a stance as exactly what he's stated. He said he would talk to candidates across the board when he easily could have hired someone he's ultra familiar with. Brava!

 

[Wisent42]

If it's Wowie, with he be the 4th Sabres player to become Sabres HC? I remember Schoeny, Dudley and Lindy. Missing anyone?

Floyd Smith, Bill Inglis, Craig Ramsey. Yeah, I googled that.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

The posts pimping Rierden while clutching pearls about Tocchet are funny.

 

[Mattilaus]

There you go.

Ask and ye shall receive

 

[brian_griffin]

I think everyone in the hockey world knows a decision will be made in the next few days. Not sure that means it's Housley, though I hope it is.

I know some of us are connecting dots, but I'll wait for the formal announcement.

Floyd Smith, Bill Inglis, Craig Ramsey. Yeah, I googled that.

I remembered Floyd Smith, Dudley, Craig Ramsay, Schoenfeld, Lindy. Forgot about Inglis, understandably so. I remember when he coached, forgot he played. The season he coached I think the Sabres lost in the 1st round to the Penguins, best of 3, I think in OT of 3rd game at home.

 

[flashsabre]

So what are the odds that a Buffalo media member breaks the news of who the next Sabres coach is over one of the big boys? I put it at 0.0000001%

 

[Ace]

So what are the odds that a Buffalo media member breaks the news of who the next Sabres coach is over one of the big boys? I put it at 0.0000001%

Zero

They had no sources in a regime that couldn't keep it's mouth shut. Now they may not find out who the coach by their own devices until opening night

 

[Wisent42]

I remembered Floyd Smith, Dudley, Craig Ramsay, Schoenfeld, Lindy. Forgot about Inglis, understandably so. I remember when he coached, forgot he played. The season he coached I think the Sabres lost in the 1st round to the Penguins, best of 3, I think in OT of 3rd game at home.

You'll beat me in the Sabres category of Trivial Persuit. I hadn't even heard that name before. I tip my hat to you, sir.

 

[Fly Boy]

Maybe someone can answer this for me, but is Bob Woods still on the staff? I thought I remember reading somewhere on here that he joined another team.

 

[TalkingProuder]

I want Housley but if I found out that the Pegulas meddled I will be angry.