Archives for April 1, 2014

'“We have to get him better players,” Murray said Monday while announcing Nolan’s contract extension. “It doesn’t take a genius to figure that out.”' … [Read more...] about Next step: Improve roster Murray impressed by coach’s work

'In Nolan, however, fans have someone they can trust. We’ll see about Tim Murray, who gets the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. I’ve been inclined to watch what the Sabres do rather than listen to what they say, a residual effect from previous regimes and validated by current executives.' … [Read more...] about Nolan’s deal is a victory for honesty

'“It’s something to do with your eyes and you started seeing lights and shapes, and your eyes have a delay,” Leino said. “It took me a couple days. I couldn’t really focus much because your eyes are delayed, so you talk to someone and you don’t realize you’re talking to him because your eyes fall away."' … [Read more...] about Leino expected back in lineup

'“Just that kind of a respect knowing, ‘OK, I’m going to get this opportunity and he’s going to give me this chance,’ I grabbed it,” Stafford said inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Respect shown to players helped Ted Nolan earn contract extension from Sabres

Devils preview: Tuesday, April 1 at Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (32-28-15) at Buffalo Sabres (20-45-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to play spoiler against Devils (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The Sabres' woes do not entirely reflect Nolan's coaching ability. He's been saddled with a team that's been beset by injuries and has traded away many of its key players over the past calendar year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign coach Nolan to 3-year extension

'Nolan took over as interim coach on Nov. 13 when the Sabres made wholesale changes following a 4-15-1 start. The team is 16-30-8 since and still has the worst record in the NHL at 20-45-9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Nolan full-time coach

'Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team, but several media outlets reported that it is a three-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Nolan full-time coach

'“I said back in November that it was a dream to be able to come back and coach the Sabres and that’s still true today,” Nolan said. “Hockey is my life and Buffalo is a special place for hockey. I’m excited by the challenge facing our team and our organization and I’m truly thankful to have this opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce extension for Nolan

'And until Nolan has a good group, that should be the approach. Through the next year-plus, appreciate that he is happy to be here and look for tea leaves to read. Then when the time comes - maybe three years from now - can can decide whether he is the right guy to lead this team to a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Is Ted Nolan right for the Sabres’ rebuild?

'“We are very happy to get this deal done and have Ted Nolan as our permanent head coach going forward,” Murray said. “Teddy has proven time and again that he is an exceptional leader, motivator and teacher. He is exactly what we need in a head coach for our hockey team and we’re confident in his ability to guide our players and turn this team around."' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan Named Head Coach; Signs Contract Extension