Kevyn Adams GM thread

[Beerz]

I think Terry wants good people working for him. People he can trust.

That doesn't work in this business.

 

[5 Minute Major]

I think Terry wants good people working for him. People he can trust.

That doesn't work in this business.

Sure it does. The Bills are a good example.

What you said has nothing to do with Adams not being good.

 

[Zman5778]

I think Terry wants good people working for him. People he can trust.

That doesn't work in this business.

It can absolutely work -- if those good, trustworthy people are competent at their job.

 

[Beerz]

Sure it does. The Bills are a good example.

What you said has nothing to do with Adams not being good.

If that is your top criteria ...you will fail more than you succeed

 

[BFLO]

I absolutely believe that Kevyn Adams manages his relationship with ownership waaaaaay better than he manages the NHL roster.

And that is why I expect him to retain his job.

Managing up is an underrated skill to remaining employed as a pro sports GM.

Yep. Every person alive has at some point worked with someone who has sucked out loud at their job, but has been great at brown nosing the boss.

 

[5 Minute Major]

If that is your top criteria ...you will fail more than you succeed

Your comment I responded to has absolutely nothing of substance to back it up. There have been plenty of very successful organizations in professional sports where good people are running the show and have the trust of the owner.

 

[bodechek]

Kevyn Adams might be a good person, but what he is doing to build a hockey team in Buffalo is NOT working. You can only stay the course for so long, but if the result is giving you a chance at the number one pick year after year, then you have to take a hard look of what your approach is on building a team.