'Pegula will speak on Friday at 10:00. You'll hear it live on WGR Sports Radio 550.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have fired Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma
Archives for April 21, 2017
Sabres fire the heads of scouting
'The Sabres firings didn’t stop with Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma. Buffalo has also let go the director of pro scouting Rob Murphy and the director of amateur scouting Greg Royce.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire the heads of scouting
Who do the Sabres turn to?
'The Pegulas have been known to pull out of the Penguins organization, which may turn them towards Pittsburgh's associate general manager Jason Botterill or assistant general manager, Bill Guerin.' … [Read more...] about Who do the Sabres turn to?
Writing was on the wall for Bylsma, but Tim Murray departure is surprising
'When he took over the club fans instantly fell for Murray. He was the complete opposite of longtime GM Darcy Regier, who fans often viewed as someone who was too conservative. Murray was anything but, making blockbuster trades to acquire forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Evander Kane. Maybe he won the trades, maybe he didn't, but no one can accuse Murray of being too conservative.' … [Read more...] about Writing was on the wall for Bylsma, but Tim Murray departure is surprising
Report: Blackhawks assistant GM front runner to land Sabres opening
'The 52-year old Ontario, Canada, native joined Chicago in 2006 and served as the team's director of player development.' … [Read more...] about Report: Blackhawks assistant GM front runner to land Sabres opening
Sabres could make play for Eichel's former coach
'"I've got the best job in all of hockey. I'm not going anywhere," Quinn told Jonathan Sigal of the New England Hockey Journal. "I guess you never say never in life because who the heck know what can happen, but it would take something special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could make play for Eichel’s former coach
Do Pegulas know what they're doing?
'If there’s a tank, he’s driving it.' … [Read more...] about Do Pegulas know what they’re doing?
Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
'The Sabres improved by 27 points (54 to 81) in Bylsma's first season but did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they dropped to 78 points this season. They have not made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
Statement from Sabres owner Terry Pegula
'"After reviewing the past season and looking at the future of our organization, Kim and I have decided to relieve General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma of their duties. We want to thank Tim and Dan for their hard work and efforts that they have put in during their tenures with the club. We wish them luck. We have begun the process to fill these positions … [Read more...] about Statement from Sabres owner Terry Pegula