'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
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Shared vision, belief in core brought Krueger to Buffalo
'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
National (and international) media react to Krueger becoming Sabres coach
'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
Thuirsday's Rochester Coverage
Midseason trade turned out to be a blessing for Leier (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thuirsday’s Rochester Coverage
Report: Sabres to hire Ralph Krueger as 19th coach in franchise history
'An announcement is expected as soon as Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to hire Ralph Krueger as 19th coach in franchise history
Injury sidelines Sabres' Brandon Montour for rest of World Championship
'Montour's injury continues a difficult offseason for Sabres defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Injury sidelines Sabres’ Brandon Montour for rest of World Championship
Report: Sabres to name Ralph Krueger next coach
'The Oilers fired Krueger – incredibly, former GM Craig MacTavish dismissed him during a Skype conversation – so they could hire Dallas Eakins, who lasted less than two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to name Ralph Krueger next coach
Major mistakes of Edmonton Oilers management? One was axing Ralph Krueger, now head coach of the Buffalo Sabres
'For the record, and for anyone wanting to learn more about Krueger’s philosophy and how he was seen in Edmonton during his short tenure here, this is what we reported at the Cult of Hockey and Edmonton Journal on him...'. … [Read more...] about Major mistakes of Edmonton Oilers management? One was axing Ralph Krueger, now head coach of the Buffalo Sabres
AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach
'He’s known for being an innovator in hockey strategies, developing young talent and a motivator. In 2014, he also authored a book, which was published in German and titled, “Teamlife — Beyond Setbacks to Success.”' … [Read more...] about AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach
Canada’s Montour to miss remainder of World Championship with injury
'The 25-year-old sustained the injury on Monday against Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Canada’s Montour to miss remainder of World Championship with injury
Ralph Krueger to become next Sabres head coach, report says
'Krueger, 59, previously coached the Oilers in 2012-13. He finished his time in Edmonton with a 19-22-7 record and did not make the playoffs. But, he has had success on the international stage as coach of Team Europe at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. The team made it all the way to the championship game, where it ultimately fell to Team Canada.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger to become next Sabres head coach, report says
McKenzie: Ralph Krueger will be named the next head coach of the Sabres
'Steve Smith is the only Sabres assistant coach that hasn’t been told he can look for work. Smith coached in Edmonton with Krueger.' … [Read more...] about McKenzie: Ralph Krueger will be named the next head coach of the Sabres
Friedman: There's a 'decent chance' that the Sabres hire Krueger
'The former head coach of the Edmonton Oilers has been away from the National Hockey League for a while as he has served as chairman of the Southampton Football Club in the English Premier League from 2014 to February of 2019. It has been long rumored that Krueger has had interest in returning to the NHL to serve in some sort of executive role, however it seems like he is … [Read more...] about Friedman: There’s a ‘decent chance’ that the Sabres hire Krueger
There are conflicting reports that Johan Larsson has signed with a team in Sweden
'Swedish sports journalist Daniel Sandström has spoken with Brynäs general manager Michael Sundlov, and he said negotiations have not even started with Larsson. Sundlov added, "It remains to be seen. Unfortunately, it feels far-fetched. But no one would be happier than we. If he is going home to Sweden, we hope that he will come to us. But there are many teams in KHL and Europe … [Read more...] about There are conflicting reports that Johan Larsson has signed with a team in Sweden
Report: Sabres hiring Ralph Krueger as next head coach
'A native of Winnipeg, Krueger played professionally in Germany and has also coached in Switzerland.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres hiring Ralph Krueger as next head coach