slesh wrote:
To PSP:
I hear what you and others of your opinion are saying, and I understand where you are coming from.
Its tough to let go of that which we are accustomed to. As a species (human beings), we always covet what we see, and in this case, many have known little to nothing other than Regier.
To Everyone else:
Darcy Regier must be held accountable for his actions, both "GOOD" and "BAD", during his tenure as GM of the Buffalo Sabres.
This includes taking responsibility for the dismantling of a "STANLEY CUP CONTENDING TEAM"!
Whether or not you all wish to acknowledge that yes, he did in fact, have a heavy hand in that situation is completely up to you as individuals. It's your opinion, and as I told PSP, I can understand that, you are all curious to see what Darcy can do "without Quinn" involved in the decision process. For my part, NO THANK YOU!
He has already shown me his character as a GM over the past 13 years with or without Quinns input.
At some point and time, Darcy Regier will be held to account for his more than obvious short comings as a GM, regardless of his "almost had it" successes. He simply cannot be allowed to fail, over and over and over and over and over again. Thats my take on it and always will be.
How many teams over Darcy's run as GM have been as successful? I understand the need/want for a cup... but you don't make the play-offs and make some deep runs into the play-offs without having an idea what you are doing as GM...
The Sabres should probably have at lease two cups under Darcy (Foot in the crease & the year we lost about every defenseman we had)... those should be the cups you are clamoring for...
If Darcy wins one of those do you see him in a different light?
The man has spent over 1000 games as GM of the Sabres with the same coach... that is unheard of in todays world of sports! Does that mean we should give Lindy and Darcy a free pass... no... but it does mean that you need to look at all the circumstances. the good and the bad... look at the recent drafts... look at the recent signings... see how this team has been competitive year in year out... maybe not as competitive as you want, but competitive ...
If you can Darcy who do you bring in? If Darcy goes someplace else and wins do you regret not giving him one more at bat?
You have given him over 1000 games! Give him 82 more! Let him prove you right or wrong on the ice!
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