How does Nolan still have a job?

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1769411

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[C Note]

I find it amusing that I think we're mostly all on board with tanking, and then there's all this complaining about how terrible the team is. Would you rather they be mediocre? Would you rather there be a doubt that we'll finish last? I feel like Murray should bust in here and go all Jack Nicholson on you guys...

"I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very tank that I provide, and then QUESTIONS the manner IN WHICH I PROVIDE IT! I would rather you just said, 'thank you,' and went on your way."

Seriously though, we have several players on the roster who are just placeholders for the time being. Most of the guys on the team won't be here in 3 years. I doubt Nolan will either. And like JJ and others have said many times, there are very few players here who are capable of driving possession. What exactly is Nolan supposed to tell these guys to make them better possession players? I'm really not sure what you want him to do.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

I agree 100% with this post. I hope Nolan doesn't cause long-term damage. His entire coaching staff is a coach. Players are bad, not this bad.

Nolan's resume in Buffalo is overrated. He had Hasek. Enough said. He had one impressive year with Isles. He's a bloody fool. His post-game press conferences are funny.

Team should have Rolston, he's no worse than Nolan.

 

[Beerz]

So what your saying is things like talent is irrelevant when it comes to things like, passing, shooting and transition. You expect AHL level players to execute plays at an NHL level...I guess its just as easy as typing it I guess.

Holy ****.

 

[MattyB101]

I think the problem with the team is the schedule. They're shell-shocked and not playing with any confidence. Once the schedule eases up a bit, they'll start looking more competitive, regain some confidence and win with a bit more regularity. And then we'll all start fretting about the tank. I put the over/under on the first "panic about the tank" thread at Feb 1st.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

If you guys would smarten up and stop watching it would my bother you.

Nothing good is going to come from this year. Nobody is going to develop, we aren't going to win, and expecting either is foolish.

Ted is here because he was here, players liked him I guess, and it doesn't matter.

Just accept that this is a lost year. Don't waste your time. I know, you want to "watch development". It's not gonna happen.

 

[joshjull]

I think the problem with the team is the schedule. They're shell-shocked and not playing with any confidence. Once the schedule eases up a bit, they'll start looking more competitive, regain some confidence and win with a bit more regularity. And then we'll all start fretting about the tank. I put the over/under on the first "panic about the tank" thread at Feb 1st.

Good points

 

[Karate Johnson*]

Also, who else is going to take a job here? Nobody, that's who. At least nobody who would be any better.

It's a team that is intentionally bad.

 

[joshjull]

If you guys would smarten up and stop watching it would my bother you.

Nothing good is going to come from this year. Nobody is going to develop, we aren't going to win, and expecting either is foolish.

Ted is here because he was here, players liked him I guess, and it doesn't matter.

Just accept that this is a lost year. Don't waste your time. I know, you want to "watch development". It's not gonna happen.

Development will and is happening. Let's not be ridiculous. Though that statement confirms you haven't been watching.

 

[Karate Johnson*]

Development will and is happening. Let's not be ridiculous. Though that statement confirms you haven't been watching.

I have watched a couple periods here and there. I have sat in silence with my TV off over watching them.

I wish I had remembers to cancel my recurring center ice.

 

[jBuds]

I didn't like the hire when it was made. I don't like it as it currently stands. But I don't know if any coach would make this current situation work

 

[Karate Johnson*]

I didn't like the hire when it was made. I don't like it as it currently stands. But I don't know if any coach would make this current situation work

It's incredibly temporary.

 

[joshjull]

I have watched a couple periods here and there. I have sat in silence with my TV off over watching them.

I wish I had remembers to cancel my recurring center ice.

That is funny and scary at the same time.

 

[Jame]

I find the fan base and threads like this to be more unbearable than the coach/players/tank

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

That is funny and scary at the same time.

It's only scary if you also cut lines into your forearm to represent the years of frustration as a Sabres fan. Not that I do that...I mean if someone else ever did that...that would be scary...yeah...

 

[Der Jaeger]

I find the fan base and threads like this to be more unbearable than the coach/players/tank

Agree. Especially since this was/is the plan.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

I find the fan base and threads like this to be more unbearable than the coach/players/tank

I hate it when I agree with Jame

 

[wunderpanda]

I assume that TM knows what a good team looks like

Murray is partially responsible for this roster, hard to blame Nolan considering what he has to work with

 

[jBuds]

Agree. Especially since this was/is the plan.

I would rather execute the plan with something other than a retread... But I guess whatever is most effective for the end goal, yes?

 

[ZZamboni]

No matter how fun it may be to second guess, use hypotheticals, vent, and offer opinions that you think will make the team better. But it's so refreshing and low stress to just let go and accept. Suck and lose, rinse and repeat.


Until April.

 

[Chad Thundercock]

Whatever gets the Sabres in last in best... but, I can't be the only one who's truly feels embarrassed every time Nolan talks. I guess I just want him to not appear so useless.

 

[Jacob582]

Whatever gets the Sabres in last in best... but, I can't be the only one who's truly feels embarrassed every time Nolan talks. I guess I just want him to not appear so useless.

Is he worse than Rolston melting down in some of his press conferences?

 

[Shoey]

the real team is in juniors, the AHL, and colleges across the country. As much as I'm not a fan of Ted Nolan, it's not exactly fair to judge him considering the circumstances.

 

[Beerz]

Whatever gets the Sabres in last in best... but, I can't be the only one who's truly feels embarrassed every time Nolan talks. I guess I just want him to not appear so useless.

I cringe when he speaks.... the man is a pure bull ******* .... I trust politicians more than Ted.






I'm not sure why it seems to be unacceptable to want some competent coaching while our team sucks... As if it means people don't understand the situation (lack of talent) or the ultimate goal ( 30th)

 

[haseoke39]

It's early. He might get canned if they don't show improvement. They recently did decently on that 2-2-2 stretch, so we'll see where it goes over the next 20 games. If they're still an abomination at that point, you might see him let go. He has to have a longer leash than 15 games, though, considering the roster and his new 3 year extension.