'"First of all, I believe Ralph will have a very good working relationship with Jason," Rutherford told The Buffalo News in a phone interview Thursday. "Based on my relationship with Ralph, he’s willing to work with people and that will be the start of it. He’s coming in with a lot of good players there. They’re looking to get more structure out of their team and to get more … [Read more...] about Why did Penguins’ GM recommend Ralph Krueger for Sabres job?
Archives for May 17, 2019
Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain
'Montour is under contract through the 2019-20 season and will be a restricted free agent next summer. That made him a valuable addition for General Manager Jason Botterill prior to what could be a roster overhaul. Though Jake McCabe is the team's only restricted free agent this offseason, Bogosian, Marco Scandella, Matt Hunwick and Casey Nelson are unrestricted next summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain
Housleys' waterfront condo sold to concrete industry exec for $710,000
'The sale to Peter J. Romano Jr., and his wife, Colleen, closed on Wednesday. Peter Romano served since 2012 as president and CEO of United Materials, the Depew-based supplier of ready-mix concrete and building materials, which was sold in March to Votorantim Cimentos North America.' … [Read more...] about Housleys’ waterfront condo sold to concrete industry exec for $710,000
Coach Chris Taylor will likely stay put with Amerks
'Many players speak highly of Taylor, crediting him with changing the culture of the team. They clearly love playing for him.' … [Read more...] about Coach Chris Taylor will likely stay put with Amerks
Recommendation from Penguins GM Jim Rutherford helped Sabres choose new coach
'Rutherford talked to Krueger during the Penguins coaching search that ultimately led to the hiring of Mike Johnston in 2014. He recommended Krueger when Sabres GM Jason Botterill was conducting a search that led to Phil Housley in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Recommendation from Penguins GM Jim Rutherford helped Sabres choose new coach
Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres
'“He’ll find it taxing in his first year,” said Ken Hitchcock, who worked with Krueger on Babcock’s gold medal-winning Canada staff at the 2014 Olympics. “The way you win in the NHL and the way you play defense in the NHL has really changed in the last few years. And he’s going to have to have people help him with those adjustments and recognize what they are because even since … [Read more...] about Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres
Ralph Krueger Returns To The NHL As Coach Of The Buffalo Sabres
'Krueger has just 48 games of NHL head coaching experience on his resume, amassing a 19-22-7 record during the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season with the Edmonton Oilers. His .469 winning percentage was second-best among Oilers coaches over the last decade, behind only recently departed Todd McLellan, now of the Los Angeles Kings. But Krueger was infamously fired from the Oilers … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger Returns To The NHL As Coach Of The Buffalo Sabres
Sabres' Montour has a sprained knee
'Montour suffered a MCL sprain while playing for Team Canada against Slovakia at the IIHF World Championship. The Sabres have announced that his recovery time is about six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour has a sprained knee
Bravo, Botterill
'That doesn’t mean you have to love this choice. It’s just important to point out that if you’re going to denigrate soccer as some way to be down on this hire, I believe you’re badly missing the mark. There are many reasons why any coach might not succeed. In the case of Krueger being hired by the Buffalo Sabres, his having been in charge of Southampton Football Club the past … [Read more...] about Bravo, Botterill
Is Happy Hour finally here for the Sabres?
'Probably, Krueger learned what he would have already thought to be true: Sabres fans are plentiful, passionate and always ready to embrace a team that earns their respect. It isn't only what he would have heard, it's what he would have seen. Walking into Buffalo bars like that, Krueger would have seen the Sabres' logo all around him.' … [Read more...] about Is Happy Hour finally here for the Sabres?
Rishaug: Krueger is 'such a good hire' for the Sabres
'"One of the things we tend to label people with is they make a mistake, and that's just who they are and they're never going to be able to change, who they will always be. Ralph Krueger is one of the most cerebral individuals that I've ever dealt with in hockey. He is smart. He's not arrogant smart, not cocky smart, he's just really smart. I can guarantee you that [his … [Read more...] about Rishaug: Krueger is ‘such a good hire’ for the Sabres
Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain
'"It was the first time Brandon had the opportunity to wear the maple leaf and represent his country," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, who is part of Team Canada's management team for the tournament, said Wednesday. "I know he had a lot of excitement being over there and a lot of pride."' … [Read more...] about Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain