cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 From Buffalo News: And the news we've all been waiting for -- Darcy Regier and Ron Rolston are out and Pat LaFontaine and Ted Nolan are in. "Last night I relieved Darcy Regier from his duties as Buffalo Sabres general manager and Ron Rolston as head coach," Sabres owner Terry Pegula said at a press conference at First Niagara Center. Pegula announced the creation of a new title in the Sabres organization, president of hockey operations, which will be filled by LaFontaine. Ted Nolan was named interim head coach effective today. A step in the right direction; at least it's a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Step 2: get something for Miller while you still can. Step 3: profit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 lol looks good on them. Half the population of Buffalo was blaming Ruff for them sucking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 And the other half knew the real reason: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 When was the last time Ted Nolan coached in the NHL again?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 When was the last time Ted Nolan coached in the NHL again?? NHL? 2008. He's been in the AHL and Latvia since. 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 What else has kept him busy is The Ted Nolan Foundation; from Wikipedia: Ted is very active in his foundation, the Ted Nolan Foundation “Through the philosophy of healthy lifestyle, the Ted Nolan Foundation is committed to the healing process to renew and revitalize the mind, body and spirit of our young people. We will explore to help us train a new cadre of Aboriginal leaders today, to take their rightful place in Canadian society tomorrow. We will help develop programs at the community level for First Nations youth in communities no matter how isolated or poverty stricken. We will raise scholarship funds for First Nation women wishing to complete their education.” Plus, he's a former Red Wing; that counts for something, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I didn't look to verify this actually happened but allegedly a few games ago Rolston benched his first line for the entire third period. I get trying to send a message, but then there's also making at least a half-hearted attempt to compete in the game. And that's not going to happen with the entire first line on the bench for a whole period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Finally, Regier ran the team into the ground. Always nice to see consequences for GMs that deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Good for Sabres fans, they deserve much better - or, at least, progressive-minded change. The improvement part remains to be seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Step 2: get something for Miller while you still can. Step 3: profit? Come on if you're going to reference a joke do it right lol Step 1: Collect draft picks. Step 2: ? Step 3: Profit 1 Smite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobRouse03 31 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Yea that's great and all, but what's step 2?????? Hey guys, what's step 2??? Come on if you're going to reference a joke do it right lol Step 1: Collect draft picks. Step 2: ? Step 3: Profit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerkin 189 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Haven't heard Nolan's name in quite some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 How long before Stafford gets traded? And can we have him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Come on if you're going to reference a joke do it right lol Step 1: Collect draft picks. Step 2: ? Step 3: Profit Lol I had that typed out, probably word for word.. but the first step was mentioned in the OP so Idk, close enough Edited November 14, 2013 by amato 1 Son of a Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Mike Harrington @BNHarrington Follow Nolan says John Scott plays Friday. "I'm looking forward to it." 1:34 PM - 13 Nov 2013 Mike Harrington @BNHarrington Follow Nolan also said he WILL entertain the idea of bringing Patrick Kaleta back. #Sabres 1:42 PM - 13 Nov 2013 Give the fans what they want (?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 I think the Sabres despite the on ice product are in great hands, this Pegula guy really reminds me of Mr. I and the fans there deserve that. The timing may be odd but sometimes a change of culture is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Sabres have nothing to lose, whatever they do will probably result in an improvement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 They need an elevator system that works at the First Niagara Center so there isn't a repeat of this. Nolan's comments come leading up to the upcoming home and home games between Buffalo and Toronto, starting Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 I love this: https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/401916819834806272 One Sabres player on Nolan's comments after the first period: "Ted came in and told us ‘You guys are garbage.’ " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 I love this: https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/401916819834806272 I guess if the shoe fits... But still kinda harsh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Nolan was always about "tough love" Buffalo needs a lot of work; just remember, even a polished turd is a turd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Nolan was always about "tough love" Buffalo needs a lot of work; just remember, even a polished turd is a turd I don't really see the love in that comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 30, 2013 Christian Ehrhoff ✔ @TheRealHoff10 Follow People keep asking me today "So you have a new boss?" No, I'm still with my wife. 8:07 PM - 13 Nov 2013 3 Dabura, esteef and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted November 30, 2013 This was the first thing that came to mind when reading this... Buffalo is turning into the new Calgary, need to rebuild, get value where value can be had and start fresh in a new direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites