Confirmed with Link: Granato Out (Jason Christie & Matt Smith also let go, Ellis being reassigned)

[Dingo44]

Adams says we need more abrasiveness in the bottom six. Love it.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Adams says he knows the bottom 6 needs to be more abrasive and have an identity. Who is this man

 

[CowbellConray]

Adams says he knows the bottom 6 needs to be more abrasive and have an identity. Who is this man

An angry leader creates an angry team. This has to be the way the org speaks about winning from here on out.

 

[enthusiast]

He sounds like his feet are being held to the fire here. If he’s going to be held accountable I think we may see a different sort of roster management

 

[Ace]

Went to bed last night feeling about as low as I have the whole drought about this organization.

Perked up that they made a move at HC but had those nagging worries about what’s next.

Listened to Adams, a man whose press conferences have only further exasperated my for the last two years, come out a new man full of purpose, passion and looking like he figured a lot of things out this year….

 

[Selanne00008]

Still don’t like his Jack Quinn replacement answers but this is easily the best presser he’s done in a long time.

If Ace is happy, then i'm certainly going to be.

Tuning in now..

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Observation and nothing more - have Adams' eyes always been cross-eyed? Or is it just a camera angle thing or not?

 

[MOGlLNY]

 

[CowbellConray]

If Ace is happy, then i'm certainly going to be.

Tuning in now..

Chain mentioned in the other thread, believe it when we see it on the ice...

HOWEVER

This is the best press conference the Sabres have had in the last decade. Intensity, expectation, excuses are excuses, accountability, clear vision, experience with winning. Damn its good to hear

 

[Ralonzo]

What about Matt Ellis?

My second reaction after

 

[vcv]

First fan into the building at the prospect camp!

You know a guy?

 

[5 Minute Major]

I’m feeling Lindy. Lindy fits the description, Bleeds Buffalo blue and gold and got a young New Jersey team playing at a top level.

 

[vcv]

Agree with the folks talking about the positives from this press conference. Adams is usually very subdued, and he's letting a little piss & vinegar show. Being much more clear about what he wants, expectations, etc.

 

[CowbellConray]

A feeling I'm having from listening to Adams, I think he takes a long hard look at Skinner this offseason. He wants guys to play the right way, go to the net, play hard on both sides of the ice.

I'm not sure he believes Skinner can play that way... Does he make a move to set the tone? He seems fired up enough to do so

 

[OkimLom]

Chain mentioned in the other thread, believe it when we see it on the ice...

HOWEVER

This is the best press conference the Sabres have had in the last decade. Intensity, expectation, excuses are excuses, accountability, clear vision, experience with winning. Damn its good to hear

Also things we have heard here from posters...

Happy it's being spoken into existence from management, but action from here is very important. The polar opposite needs to happen compared to his last few offseasons. I will believe Adams has it in him, when I see it.

 

[Chainshot]

Yeah, I'm going full Missouri on this. Show me.

 

[Ace]

Chain mentioned in the other thread, believe it when we see it on the ice...

HOWEVER

This is the best press conference the Sabres have had in the last decade. Intensity, expectation, excuses are excuses, accountability, clear vision, experience with winning. Damn its good to hear

I agree that he has to follow through but my main takeaway today and what makes this feel different to me…. I believe him.

 

[CowbellConray]

I agree that he has to follow through but my main takeaway today and what makes this feel different to me…. I believe him.

100%

Ive always been a believer in Adams, but this is a side of him even I didn't expect. As intense as can be

 

[jd1970]

I'm tired of being the laughingstock of the NHL. I expect a major roster shakeup next.

 

[sabremike]

Went to bed last night feeling about as low as I have the whole drought about this organization.

Perked up that they made a move at HC but had those nagging worries about what’s next.

Listened to Adams, a man whose press conferences have only further exasperated my for the last two years, come out a new man full of purpose, passion and looking like he figured a lot of things out this year….

Oh my God he managed to win over Ace!!!

 

[5 Minute Major]

I'm tired of being the laughingstock of the NHL. I expect a major roster shakeup next.

I think you may be disappointed though I do be the deck will be re-shuffled a bit.

 

[Ace]

Oh my God he managed to win over Ace!!!

It was everything I have wanted to see for two years. And more. I just wanted a pulse. He delivered a full beating heart.

 

[5 Minute Major]

You can take a handful of coaches that fit the description he gave of what he’s looking for.

However, I feel only one of that handful would literally give his life for the Buffalo Sabres and I think that is going to matter.

 

[old kummelweck]

Experienced NHL coach with a pedigree that is currently available. I'm not going to like the hire.

 

[toddkaz]

Should the Sabres consider a reunion with fired Devils coach Lindy Ruff?

Ruff is hockey royalty in Buffalo, both as a player and as a coach. Could he bring the franchise back to where it belongs?

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