Buffalo Rick Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I cannot believe the Sabres are favored tonight. Florida must be damn awful. I have to give Nolan credit for getting some of these guys to show up. I hope that when they make their moves and do get some talent in here they allow Ted to stay and coach this team for at least three or four years. He deserves a shot. He has them in every game. Sure they are getting beat in OT most nights. But you do not see them lose like Vancouver did the other night, 9-1. So Nolan at least gets them to show up. I know many are playing for jobs next year. There are probably 3 or 4 at most that are truly safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Florida must be damn awful.They are, but they just whipped the Penguins last night. Edited January 21, 2014 by Samifan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 The fact that the Sabres are in every game and I know they are getting beat in OT just about every night, but at least they have not quit, is proof that Nolan is a good coach. Most of these guys know they will not be back. Some will, maybe six or seven. Hoping Nolan gets the job. The only other guy I would really want in Ron Wilson. But othetr than that, keep Nolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ron Wilson? Wilson and a bunch of kids is not a good mix. That's why he's not in Toronto anymore...he was brutal with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaris922 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Nolan is a good coach in my opinion. Gets the underachieving teams (Islanders) or teams that don't have the talent to get very far (Sabres). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Nolan is a good coach in my opinion. Gets the underachieving teams (Islanders) or teams that don't have the talent to get very far (Sabres). Yes he can motivate. And we have to believe that my boys will pick up a pretty darn good pick in the first round. and possibly make a few big time trades with those other picks for established players that can get them back in the mix fast. Of course keeping one Ryan Miller on board is a huge huge part of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 @flyercanuck Wilson just might have been the worst coach in the league with the Leafs, if anyone signs him, they deserve their fate. He threw everyone under the bus in Toronto, nothing was ever his fault. One of the worst coaches for teaching and dealing with kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 @flyercanuck Wilson just might have been the worst coach in the league with the Leafs, if anyone signs him, they deserve their fate. He threw everyone under the bus in Toronto, nothing was ever his fault. One of the worst coaches for teaching and dealing with kids.But he was a great coach for years in Washington. Cannot deny that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 @Hockey Junkie I've always thought he was overrated as a coach, just my humble opinion. He does not communicate well, which is supposed to be a coaches strong point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 @Hockey Junkie I've always thought he was overrated as a coach, just my humble opinion. He does not communicate well, which is supposed to be a coaches strong point.And he is arrogant to the core. He had many a battle with Lindy when we were battling them in the playoffs in a different life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 You would have to think that Ted Nolan has gained even more respect from the Sabres brass after this Latvia miracle performance? I would say yes. I hope we sign him long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 But he was a great coach for years in Washington. Cannot deny that. There are no "great" NHL coaches. There are manipulators. Ron Wilson is near the bottom of that list of users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 There are no "great" NHL coaches. There are manipulators. Ron Wilson is near the bottom of that list of users.I do not know how to take this comment. So if there are no great coaches in the NHL, then do you believe there are no great coaches in any sport? I know that great coaches do not come along that often. I consider Lindy Ruff to be a great coach. Because he not only knows the game, but he is very good at keeping his players in the right state of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I really will be mad if Nolan is not signed. What else does he have to do? He comes into an impossible situation, accepts it and goes to coach Latvia amd almost shocks the world in that Canada game. Tell me that Latvia's play did not reflect how good Ted is? I was shocked way back when he was coach of the year and then gets no contract. That was just plain crazy. Of course I will always love Lindy Ruff. I wonder how long he will be in Dallas and if he even likes it there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 @Hockey Junkie Signing Nolan long term is a big a no brainier as there is out there. He really, *really* deserves this. He's a great coach and should never be unemployed again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I can't name half of my team anymore and Nolan is pulling rabbits out of his hat winning games. This guy could motivate a gopher to play hockey. Who needs LaFontainne? If its true Nolan has been offered 3 years, I hope he takes it. He should not have anything against the fans or this ownership. The guys that did not sign him after he won coach of the year are all in Attica making license plates. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Rick Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 The most important outfall of this mess is whether Ted Nolan is going to be hired. He needs to be given a long tern contract or Pegula risks alienating the fan base. Including me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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