'"It's real nice. They know the story. They know the history," a grinning Krueger said afterwards of his players. "We've got an honest culture in there, and we're just out for each other so it was a beautiful, beautiful victory here tonight. Just real pleased with the guys making that special gesture and it's something we're definitely going to build on."' … [Read more...] about It’s a ‘special gesture’ as Sabres get Ralph Krueger an OT win against his old team
Archives for December 9, 2019
Ralph Krueger isn't surprised Team Europe alum Leon Draisaitl has become a superstar
'"He had a couple tough games against North America and then against Sweden he gets a hat trick," Krueger recalled in Rogers Place. "But his overtime goal against the Czech Republic in a 3-on-3 where we had to win and how he took responsibility there showed me where Leon Draisaitl can go and it's been confirmed."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger isn’t surprised Team Europe alum Leon Draisaitl has become a superstar
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)
'Miller took a pass from Marcus Johansson and pounded a quick wrist shot past Edmonton goalie Mike Smith to give Buffalo the win in coach Ralph Krueger's first game here since he was fired as Oilers' coach following the 2013 lockout season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)
Former Oiler coach Ralph Krueger brings his leadership skills back with Buffalo
'“Super positive guy but he’ll hold you accountable. He’s a good teacher, obviously, a very intelligent guy. Shows that when goes to Europe and manages a soccer team. He just knows sports. I really enjoyed my time with Ralph,” said Nugent-Hopkins. “He’s obviously young at heart. How old is he? He’s 60? I would have thought he’s younger than that because of his attitude, such an … [Read more...] about Former Oiler coach Ralph Krueger brings his leadership skills back with Buffalo
Monday's Edmonton Coverage
Late-starting Edmonton Oilers still can't find their rhythm (Edmonton Sun) Jones: Oilers need to bring their away game home (Edmonton Sun) Nugent-Hopkins, Kassian back for Oilers, no bitterness for Ralph Krueger (Edmonton Sun) Former Oiler coach Ralph Krueger brings his leadership skills back with Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) 'Huge relief for sure': Riley Sheahan finds the … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage
Miller lifts Sabres to 3-2 overtime win over Oilers
'“We talked about it in between periods and this morning and we wanted to get a win for him,” Okposo said. “We know how much it meant to him. Things didn’t end well for him here and he won’t say it, but I know that this game meant a lot to him.”' … [Read more...] about Miller lifts Sabres to 3-2 overtime win over Oilers
Sabres survive OT, beat Oilers 3-2
'The 3rd period saw its chances for both teams, but it was Linus Ullmark who came up big making a huge save on Connor McDavid late in the period to keep the Sabres in it. The two teams survived and got a point in overtime, but it was the Sabres who came away with 2, as Marcus Johansson found Colin Miller open to score his first as a Sabre as well as his first over overtime … [Read more...] about Sabres survive OT, beat Oilers 3-2
Sabres' Colin Miller steps up to give the Sabres a .500 road trip
'Eichel has 10 points in eight games against McDavid while McDavid has eight points in eight games against Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Colin Miller steps up to give the Sabres a .500 road trip
Sabres wrap up trip with 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton Oilers
'I'm going to need to come up with more nicknames for this line. In their second game back together since Kyle Okposo's concussion, the Girgensons-Larsson-Okposo line was productive once again for the blue and gold. They accounted for two goals and are back to their hard-nosed ways when the puck isn't on their sticks as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up trip with 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton Oilers
Sabres Defeat Oilers 3-2 in OT
'With the win, Buffalo picks up three of a possible six points on their West Coast road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Oilers 3-2 in OT
Sabres recover for OT victory against Oilers
'"It feels good, but it's one goal, and hopefully they come in bunches," Miller said. "They haven't come for a while, so hopefully there are more to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres recover for OT victory against Oilers
'A beautiful victory': Sabres rally around Krueger in Edmonton
'His current players know the history, too. You can bet it was a motivating factor in their 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers, Krueger's first game in Edmonton since parting ways with the organization in 2013.' … [Read more...] about ‘A beautiful victory’: Sabres rally around Krueger in Edmonton
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Oilers 2 (OT)
'In the overtime period, Marcus Johansson was able to find Miller with a feed through the Edmonton goal crease. Along the left post, Miller was able to gather the puck and put it past Mike Smith to give Buffalo the extra point.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Oilers 2 (OT)