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Other Teams Get Better While Sabres Don’t Do Much
by Paul on 07/02/09 at 10:45 AM ET
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from Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News,
Minority owner Larry Quinn says he wants to compete for a Stanley Cup, but champions aren’t built by accident. The best teams refuse to make excuses, identify their shortcomings and aggressively address problems. The Sabres have done none of the above in recent years, and there’s little reason to believe it’s going to change any time soon.
Buffalo stocking up on bruisers in the draft was a good sign, but it was two years after it became clear they weren’t tough enough to win it all with the talent they had. Now, they don’t have the talent or the toughness to compete.
That’s why they’re, well, here. They blame injuries when it’s really a lack of depth and character. They point toward big contracts when they could have kept players for less. They preach patience when it’s really status quo. Meanwhile, teams across the league make honest attempts to get significantly better.
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There isn’t anything about the Sabres these days that isn’t mediocre..the players, jersyes, coaching staff, front office, ownership, even the writers that cover the team! I wish it could be blown up and started over
Posted by Kenny from Buffalo on 07/02/09 at 10:07 AM ET
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Couldn’t agree more. Not sure what the Sabres were thinking. They could have done so much more after getting rid of Spacek, and instead they sign Montador as a replacement.
I don’t see them making the playoffs next season unless they can shake up the roster some more.
Posted by Primis on 07/02/09 at 09:48 AM ET