Regier, Rolston fired; Pat LaFontaine-President of Hockey Ops; Ted Nolan-coach

haseoke39

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Realistically, if they actually brought Nolan back to coach - would it be totally ****ing crazy?

I'm torn.
 

SackTastic

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Well, Bucky certainly put whatever credibility he has left on the line. We shall see.
 

Blueblood 2

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I like this move because of the way LaFontaine told Wang to stick it when he held a similar role with the Islanders.

Pat isn't a Yes Man that is cashing a check.

This is a very positive point. It automatically puts him at the other end of the spectrum from Mike Milbury! Always liked Pat's leadership in his short stint with the Rangers.
 

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Outsiders POV, so ignore or take very lightly.

If the Nolan hiring is true, God speed, guys. I think it's a bit odd that the organization would fire a coach amidst a rebuild.

Also feel kind of bad for Ron. He didn't get dealt the best hand - though it's not like he did anything that special either.

But, where's the patience?

It's very interesting to watch. I have a decent amount of respect for the Sabres. I went to UB, so I understand the passion you guys have for the team.

Best of luck going forward, and fire Darcy already ;)
 

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I don't buy the Nolan stuff. That said, he commands his players' respect and they work for him as a result -- something that can't be said for Rolston, it seems.
 

gallagt01

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Outsiders POV, so ignore or take very lightly.

If the Nolan hiring is true, God speed, guys. I think it's a bit odd that the organization would fire a coach amidst a rebuild.

Also feel kind of bad for Ron. He didn't get dealt the best hand - though it's not like he did anything that special either.

But, where's the patience?

It's very interesting to watch. I have a decent amount of respect for the Sabres. I went to UB, so I understand the passion you guys have for the team.

Best of luck going forward, and fire Darcy already ;)

Rolston is just a bad coach. He wasn't even good in the AHL.
 

Deevo

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Paul Hamilton reports Pat Lafontaine will be Pres of Hockey Ops and Ted Nolan will be the Head Coach. No word on Regier role or assts yet.


.................
 

SackTastic

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To be fair, Hamilton does sometimes just parrot something from Twitter as something he's confirmed just to walk it back later, but......
 

Jame

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man... I can't figure whether Bucky Gleason just put the final nail in his career... or revived it... lol
 

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