Archives for May 16, 2019

'"Throughout his career, Ralph has shown the ability to adapt to a variety of high-pressure environments while leading some of the world's elite players," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "His strong communication skills, leadership and diverse background make him a uniquely qualified candidate to lead our team going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Ralph Krueger head coach

'What kind of coach do they need? That was seemingly the most-pressing question, and a fair one at that based on recent results. What do the Sabres have now in Krueger? Someone, who at the very least, has been lauded for his preparation and relationship-building skills to maximize individual talents within a team concept.' … [Read more...] about Duffer: Krueger may offer unique perspective behind Sabres bench

'What has happened before that didn't work? What do you need to be a better player? What can I do to help? How can we put you in a better position to succeed?' … [Read more...] about Duffer: Listening will be key for Krueger in early going

'As multi-faceted as his background is, hockey remains at the heart of his resume. He cut his teeth coaching in Austria, leading VEU Feldkirch to five straight championships from 1994 to 1998. His success earned him the job as head coach for Switzerland's national team, a title he held for over a decade.' … [Read more...] about Get to know Ralph Krueger

'Botterill first reached out to Krueger on the advice of his former general manager, Jim Rutherford, during the coaching search that eventually led to Phil Housley's hiring in 2017. Krueger had left a strong impression while working with Rutherford as an advisor with the Carolina Hurricanes for five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Shared vision, belief in core brought Krueger to Buffalo

'I really believe Sabres fans are going to love this guy. I covered him at many world championships when he was Swiss coach. Modern thinker. Inspires his players. His unique career gives him a different skill set.' … [Read more...] about National (and international) media react to Krueger becoming Sabres coach