So Pegula is intentionally not letting Adams spend money, I'm not sure about that. Kevyn also had a slow plan and he is not the most experienced GM, who seems very cautious and not proactive.
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Lindy Ruff
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Ruff, a Sabres defenseman in the 1980s and head coach from 1997-2013, is back for a third tour of duty in Buffalo. He's been brought in to be a savior as the Sabres try desperately to end an NHL-record 13-year playoff drought.
The Sabres last made the playoffs in the second-last full season of Ruff's first tenure behind the bench. How bad were those years without him? Consider this: Only once did Buffalo's final record feature more wins than losses, and that one campaign - 2022-23 - barely qualifies, at 42 wins and 40 losses.
The Sabres hope Ruff can bring greater accountability to the dressing room and push players to new heights. Captain Rasmus Dahlin, burgeoning star Owen Power, and 6-foot-7 sniper Tage Thompson lead a fairly balanced roster that, with decent coaching, should be in the hunt for an East wild-card spot.
Kevyn Adams is entering his fifth season as GM. He won't necessarily lose his job if Buffalo again falls short of the postseason. But for Adams to keep it, the team must take an appreciable step forward in the standings.
I'm ready for some black hat Sabres.10 people who will define the 2024-25 NHL season
Four players. Two coaches. Two team executives. One league executive. And one expansion group spokesperson.The following isn't a comprehensive list of the people who'll define the 2024-25 NHL season (you'll notice commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Marty...
Don't take this as complaining, more thinking out loud. If Lindy gets us back into the playoffs this year, I'm convinced it would take nothing short of a murder conviction for him to get fired
Hopefully mgmt understands all coaches, and from what I hear, Ruff in particular, have a shelf life. Pegula definitely would make me concerned about that, butt then again according to doom and gloomers on here during the end of Ruff's last tenure, Pegula promised to never fire him and and he has been our coach ever since 
Nobody understands this, it’s nepotism or unprofessionalism, which is not surprising with this organization.
And slides into the GM position after Adams gets fired, because "exhaustive GM search" and what not.
They tried that once with Rolston!
Nah, they have 3 in house candidates that Pegula knows will not take paper clips from the office
