‘“One of my complaints was we worry way too much about the opposition – way too much about the opposition,” Murray said of the coaching staff. “I think we should worry more about what’s going on in this building, and I told them that.”’
Archives for April 13, 2017
Mike Harrington: With no ringing endorsement of Bylsma, is a Ruff reunion in the offing?
‘Particularly damning was when Murray said the coaches need to cut back on videos and systems, grab a cup of coffee and get to know their players better. And you know that opinion certainly came from the players themselves.’
Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Sabres’ tank contributes to flat performances
‘Problems start with owners who endorsed a flawed plan that was made worse by Tim Murray’s poor assembly. Too many players lacked maturity, passion or both before folding in a culture that once accepted – no, encouraged – losing. The Sabres were flat this season, almost as if they were run over by a tank.’
Sabres want to pursue contract extension for Jack Eichel
‘“We’re allowed to start talking on July 1, and I don’t know why we wouldn’t start then and try to get something done,” Murray said during his end-of-season news conference inside KeyBank Center.’
Tim Murray apologizes for Sabres’ poor season
‘“In this game, what I learned is there’s not pats on the back,” Murray said. “If you have a contract, that’s your pat on the back, that’s your term of employment. He has three years left on his deal. I have three years left on my deal. I’m the general manager today. He’s the coach today.’
Time to translate Sabres GM Tim Murray’s season-ending press conference
‘Translation: Well, anyone who watched this group in 2016-17 knows the defense needs a lot of work.’
Sabres GM Murray says players need to be more accountable
‘”Where’s the accountability among the players when we come out of the break and we can’t beat Colorado and Arizona when we have a sniff at a playoff spot?” Murray said.’
Sabres’ Murray said today his coach is Dan Bylsma
‘“I am the General Manager today, he is the coach today, I haven’t had any thoughts of firing him up to this point and the reason I always say today is something could happen tomorrow, so he’s the coach, yes”’
The 3-2-1
‘I came out of that press conference stunned that they haven’t fired their coach. I’d be willing to bet they’re flirting with replacement options, and if they find the right one, they’ll pull the trigger.’
7 takeaways: GM Tim Murray’s end of season press conference
‘”As I say every day if I get asked that question, he’s my coach today, I’m the general manager today,” Murray told reporters. ” There’s going to be a review top to bottom. I have to meet with ownership next week in Florida. I’m sure I’ll be reviewed, I’m sure I’m being reviewed right now.”‘