ESPN can screw off

If you build it they will come.

I feel for Kevyn Adams, nothing against him personally but he seemed out of his depths, paralysis by analysis and unable to make the changes needed.

Jarmo, although experienced, wouldn't have been my first choice. It seems like this was the plan when he was hired as advisor 7 mo ago, as there is no interim to his title.

Regardless, I feel some common sense changes are coming and maybe some bold moves before years end.

https://www.diebytheblade.com/kekalainen-reveals-vision-buffalo-sabres-identity-press-conference/

Going into 2023-24, there are plenty of reasons to assume another step forward for Buffalo.

The logo at center ice has been repainted to royal blue.

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Stepping into a true starter role for the first time in the league at age 28, Dominik Hasek entered the limelight in 1993, a time in which Patrick Roy was cementing himself as an NHL great and Martin Brodeur was already the next up-and-coming star goalie. Hasek wasn’t supposed to be in the starter’s net — a Grant Fuhr injury forced him into the position — but the Sabres’ goaltender forced his way into a permanent slot being the workhorse.

https://thehockeywriters.com/dominik-hasek-the-nhls-greatest-goalie/

Benson's the best non-McDavid playmaker I've ever tracked. Second all-time in expected primary assists per 60 (5v5 only, 3000-plus players), which basically measures passes for scoring chances. From Twitter https://twitter.com/MitchLBrown/status/1667543688996872194?s=20

The Buffalo Sabres have built up hope for a playoff appearance multiple times in the past few years and fell back to earth. It'll now be an expectation to make it next season.

https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-nhl-off-season-outlook-buffalo-sabres-have-better-days-ahead-again