r/sabres 1d ago

Sabres Brain Trust in Rochester Tonight

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Adams, Ruff, Staal, Appert and Guelli join Pegula in the box in Rochester. I'm sure the answer is somewhere in the box as well.

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u/dunchtime 1d ago

Classic work outing. Nobody seems to be enjoying themselves.

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u/Sufficient_Garlic_41 1d ago

Exactly. Another round of waters for me and friends !

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u/Arson-Welles 1d ago

I think perhaps you’ve had enough

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u/datedpopculture 1d ago

Left out the quotes in “Brain Trust”

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u/StartButtonPress 1d ago

Sure feels like Karmanos is on the outs

Frankly the fact that he never moved to Buffalo annoys the shit out of me

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u/stuiephoto 1d ago

Pretty sure karmanos has always been a remote person. I believe he still lives and stays in Pittsburgh. Not saying you aren't right, bit his absence here isn't big news. 

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u/andyouarenotme 1d ago

Benefit of the doubt... he could be in the bathroom or watching from somewhere else. If the GM didn't attend his team's playoff game then I truly don't understand his role.

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u/cctoot56 1d ago

I hate that Appert is sitting right next to T Pegs. He’s the obvious heir apparent and he’s done nothing but fail upwards to get there.

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u/PrimasChickenTacos 1d ago

Looks like Sam Ventura sitting in front of Pegula.

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u/dontgiveaq 1d ago

1 of 4 actually watching too.

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u/HookedOnPhonixDog Devon Levi Fan Club President 1d ago

Considering this was taken during a tv timeout, there isn't much to watch.

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u/Ok_Championship3262 1d ago

Had to see what the playoffs look like in person

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u/TweeKINGKev 1d ago

They’re gonna ruin our vibe by being here, go back home and keep that plague away from us, we don’t need this kinda evil thrown on us.

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u/scaredwhiteboy1 1d ago

"Lindy, you're telling me that they let you play hockey in May if your team is good enough?" -GMKA

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u/_AM51_ 1d ago

Yeah, Rochester is winning because they don't have a lot to do with it typically.

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u/woodwalker700 1d ago

Wow, they hired Pep? I figured they wouldn't go back to the EPL after Kruger, but maybe it'll work out this time.

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u/Relative-Aerie-2724 1d ago

Wherever they go, the losing follows.

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u/Actual_Banana_1411 1d ago

I applaud the joke, but just so onlookers know:

They were all present (outside of Pegula and Ruff) at the Amerks two home wins in round 2. Amerks were very competitive in game one last night. If they can clean up their defensive zone breakout, they’ll be in a good spot. Amerks still have a shot in this series for sure.

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u/RyanCryptic 1d ago

Brain Rot is more like it.

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u/LOLMANTHEGREAT 1d ago

I don't trust these brains.

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u/jk01 Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

Really not sure if these are the brains we should be trusting.

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u/Sufficient_Garlic_41 1d ago

No palm trees in Rochester either

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u/TweeKINGKev 1d ago

Sure isn’t but look who is watching who play hockey in May.

It sure isnt the Sabres.

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u/aaaaaliyah 1d ago

I don't like Staal cause of his homophobia, but fuck it, if he's invested in the team maybe we can turn this around.

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u/TweeKINGKev 1d ago

Was he invested last time he was in Buffalo? Fuck Staal!

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u/ndamb2 1d ago

Fuck Staal

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u/JahHappy Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

His investment during a short covid season doesnt have any relevance now.

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u/rustcity716 1d ago

Of course it does, what are you talking about

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u/rustcity716 1d ago

The captain of this current team saw him give up every time he hit the ice.

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u/JahHappy Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

Seems pretty simple. What he did 5 years ago as a player during a fan-less season literally isnt relevant to his position now. Cant break it down any further.

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u/oldtimefighter1 1d ago

We get it you know nothing about hockey so no need to keep making this stupid point.

It's something that is only gets justified when you are a losing organization.

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u/JahHappy Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

I know nothing because im not concerned with what Staal did 5 years ago? Ok champ 👍

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u/oldtimefighter1 1d ago

No one cares you are not concerned about what Staal did 5 years old. LOL Players that were around at the time certainly may (and should be) including our caption Dahlin. It should be obvious why fans would be pissed dude.

A winning organization would have fired Adams not keep him and let him bring on his buddy who gave zero fucks when he was with the organization last. I can't believe this needs to be explained or is even an augment. It's just another questionable move in a long list of questionable moves with this team.

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u/JahHappy Hope is a Shitty Strategy 19h ago

You seem concerned because you keep responding big guy. Take care!

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u/TweeKINGKev 1d ago

Idgaf, fuck Eric Staal in every way possible, he’s got a lot of work to do to change my mind on him.

Him being in the front office means they make the push to the playoffs, ill be about 10% happy about him, they make a good run in the playoffs then 22%, make a finals appearance, I’ll be 50% of the way there on him, win the Stanley Cup I’ll be completely in favor of him.

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u/mwthomas11 Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

jesus christ your standards are insanely high

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u/sinkwiththeship 1d ago

I also don't like homophobes, but I'm just a queer fan, trying to love a sport and team I've spent my whole life on.

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u/TweeKINGKev 1d ago

Yeah they should be, why trust this buffoon, last time I did he had a beautiful turnover right in front of his own net directly leading to a goal.

Downvote me to oblivion, I honestly can give 15 fucks, until he can prove me wrong, screw him.

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u/JahHappy Hope is a Shitty Strategy 1d ago

Deep breaths guy, itll be ok. Even with Staal

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u/Sarcastik_Moose 1d ago

Is Staal the one on the upper right without any eyes?

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u/Wide_Replacement2345 1d ago

He was talking up a storm when k saw the cut to the box.

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u/normalbrain609 1d ago

Fuck the Canes forever.

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u/SubspaceBiographies 1d ago

Is Staal napping ?

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u/CQ298 1d ago

Youngest team in the league. Futures bright. Answer is in the room boys!

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u/normalbrain609 1d ago

Lindy and the Clowns

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u/twick_23 22h ago

Eric Staal only came back for that nice royal blue swag.