'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.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Sabres’ tank contributes to flat performances
Archives for April 2017
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to pursue contract extension for Jack Eichel
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.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray apologizes for Sabres’ poor season
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.' … [Read more...] about Time to translate Sabres GM Tim Murray’s season-ending press conference
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Murray says players need to be more accountable
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”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray said today his coach is Dan Bylsma
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.' … [Read more...] about The 3-2-1
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."' … [Read more...] about 7 takeaways: GM Tim Murray’s end of season press conference
Sabres GM, coach part of 'top to bottom' review
'"I think from a playoff standpoint it's disappointing, and I guess it stalled," he said. "But I think from an individual-player-development standpoint, that's what I'm a big part of and believe in, I think (center) Jack Eichel took big steps. I think (center) Sam [Reinhart] took steps. I think [defenseman Jake] McCabe and [defenseman Rasmus] Ristolainen in the first half of … [Read more...] about Sabres GM, coach part of ‘top to bottom’ review
Recapping Tim Murray's season-ending press conference
'"I just want everybody to know that top to bottom in the organization, we understand that it was a very disappointing season," he said. "I'm the general manager of the team so I guess that's top of the food chain when it comes to hockey, so I stand here and take full responsibility for our position, our standings and how it finished."' … [Read more...] about Recapping Tim Murray’s season-ending press conference
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Last-place Senators need shootout to edge Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) B-Sens down Americans in shootout (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks put up season-high 48 shots but fall to B-Sens in shootout (Amerks.com) Murray scores first AHL goal in 3-2 shootout win (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Evander Kane's conflicting sides pose conundrum for Sabres
'The left winger will give everything he’s got during the game, but good luck finding him when the clock isn’t running. He carries himself like he’s Sidney Crosby, yet he has the same number of playoff points as Taro Tsujimoto. He’ll treat children to a gift-filled Christmas, then end up on the police blotter. His megawatt smile will charm one person and appear fraudulent to … [Read more...] about Evander Kane’s conflicting sides pose conundrum for Sabres
Jerry Sullivan: Murray needs to answer for same old soft Sabres
'Murray's act is beginning to wear thin. It became fashionable to overpraise him simply for not being Darcy Regier, as a scowling straight shooter who charmed the media with tough-guy quotes and wasn't afraid to take a big gamble on trades.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: Murray needs to answer for same old soft Sabres
Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership
'On the ice, Okposo compiled 19 goals and 45 points in 65 games. Before he injured his ribs March 2, he was the Sabres’ leading scorer. Off the ice, Okposo, who signed a seven-year, $42 million contract July 1, quickly “developed into a big leader,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres missed Kyle Okposo’s leadership
Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres
'“At the end of last year (he) really took strides in his game and what he was for our team, and then (he) stepped into that for us at the beginning of this year and through 36 games,” Bylsma said. “You’re talking about another guy you’re missing, and one of the reasons you’re missing (him) is because he was a pretty significant player for us.”' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson’s absence hurt Sabres