Archives for May 10, 2013

'Patrick and Adams were holdovers from the staff of Lindy Ruff, and their departures were expected when Rolston had the interim tag removed from his coaching title this week. Neither had a previous relationship with Rolston nor, sources said, a good relationship with General Manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistants Patrick, Adams out

'Patrick and Adams, who were hired by former head coach Lindy Ruff, were not retained. Rolston is keeping assistant coach Teppo Numminen and goalie coach Jim Corsi.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire assistant coaches James Patrick and Kevyn Adams

'Their special teams – the power play ranked 29th overall and the penalty killing 26th – are terrible. Alleged franchise defenseman Tyler Myers has suffered a stunning regression since a dynamic rookie season in 2009-10. Franchise cornerstones Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek could be dealt this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire assistant coaches Patrick and Adams as Rolston begins assembling staff

'Both Patrick and Adams were holdovers from Ruff's tenure, and were both responsible for working behind the bench.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres fire assistants Patrick, Adams

'Patrick was an assistant for six years under former long-time head coach Lindy Ruff, while Adams was brought on in 2011 with no clear role but eventually became a full-fledged assistant.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres assistants fired; Numminen to remain

'Bucky Gleason claims that Teppo Numminen will be retained by Rolston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres making changes in coaching ranks

'Instead of asking Marcus Foligno to be a reliable scorer, we should ask him to be Steve Ott – a high energy, defensive-minded, puck-possessing hitter who can score a little and drive opponents insane. Did he do that in 2013? Yes. As much as his ceiling suggests? No. But for a rookie season, to provide those things and some scoring was a success and should give the organization … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno and Flawed Expectations

'The Sabres have two picks(8 and 16) in the top twenty in what is considered to be the deepest draft in the last ten years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can get a stud at #8 in the draft