Papaduke
March 2nd, 2004, 9:07:34 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=morganti_al&id=1748140
*Two season-deciding losses to the New York Islanders during the last two weeks are likely to spell the doom of Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier.
Being a GM during an ownership change is always a tenuous existence, moreso when the team doesn't make the playoffs. And Regier, who is among the most patient of NHL GMs, didn't alter his team in an effort to earn a spot.
To be fair, the team was playing well until it fell to the Islanders, and during his tenure he's be handcuffed by financial hardships. Still, for the last few seasons, Regier has had a strong hand to play with three young goalies -- Martin Biron, Mika Noronen and Ryan Miller -- but he stood pat instead. The last order of business that might save Regier could be trading Miroslav Satan at the deadline and re-defining the chemistry in the Sabres' locker room. He has made some sweet deals for the Sabres, but with new ownership there is not any loyalty to the past.
*Two season-deciding losses to the New York Islanders during the last two weeks are likely to spell the doom of Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier.
Being a GM during an ownership change is always a tenuous existence, moreso when the team doesn't make the playoffs. And Regier, who is among the most patient of NHL GMs, didn't alter his team in an effort to earn a spot.
To be fair, the team was playing well until it fell to the Islanders, and during his tenure he's be handcuffed by financial hardships. Still, for the last few seasons, Regier has had a strong hand to play with three young goalies -- Martin Biron, Mika Noronen and Ryan Miller -- but he stood pat instead. The last order of business that might save Regier could be trading Miroslav Satan at the deadline and re-defining the chemistry in the Sabres' locker room. He has made some sweet deals for the Sabres, but with new ownership there is not any loyalty to the past.