'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
Archives for 2019
Report: Johan Larsson leaving NHL, returning to Sweden
'It appears Johan Larsson has played his last game with the Buffalo Sabres. On Tuesday, Magnus Wahlman, a radio commentator in Sweden, tweeted that Larsson is leaving the NHL and plans to return to the SHL to play for Brynäs IF.' … [Read more...] about Report: Johan Larsson leaving NHL, returning to Sweden
Report: Ralph Krueger to be named Sabres Head Coach
'Most recently, he was the director of the English Premiere League team Southampton since 2014. Kruege worked as an aide to club owner Katharina Liebherr.' … [Read more...] about Report: Ralph Krueger to be named Sabres Head Coach
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks committed to improving upon last season (Sabres.com) Cornel has career-year with Amerks (Amerks.com) Amerks 2019-20 home opener set for October 4 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
'Pilut, 23, appeared in 33 games during two stints with the Sabres this season, recording one goal with five assists and a minus-8 rating. It is unclear if surgery is the result of a chronic issue or if it is the fallout from the hit he took during the Rochester Americans' season-ending loss in Toronto last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months
'The Sabres’ dwindling depth, of course, will almost certainly alter general manager Jason Botterill’s offseason plans for the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months
Sabres D Pilut to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery
'Pilut had a goal and five assists in 33 games with the Sabres as a rookie last season. He added four goals and 22 assists in 33 games, including the playoffs, in closing the season with Buffalo’s minor-league affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Pilut to miss 5-6 months after shoulder surgery
Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
'Zach Bogosian already had hip surgery, and it’s not looking good for either defenseman to be ready for opening night.' … [Read more...] about Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
Sabres Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
'The procedure has an estimated recovery time of five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery
Look into the future: How Sabres prospects fared
'That group includes a possible franchise goalie, several talented defensemen and high-upside forwards. Here is a look at how each performed during the 2018-19 season...'. … [Read more...] about Look into the future: How Sabres prospects fared
Sullivan: Coaching search news shows Sabres thinking small
'Really, why would anyone with an alternative want to work for the Sabres, a misbegotten franchise that has finished dead last in the NHL in three of the last six years and, outside of one fluke 10-game streak, was the worst in the league this season?' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Coaching search news shows Sabres thinking small
Could different usage, support help Rasmus Ristolainen succeed with Sabres?
'"I’ll tell you what will happen the minute you trade Rasmus Ristolainen: you’ll be looking for a player like Rasmus Ristolainen," TSN analyst Craig Button, a former NHL general manager, said during a phone interview. "You’re going to go try to replace a top-three defenseman that can do a lot of different things with a winger?' … [Read more...] about Could different usage, support help Rasmus Ristolainen succeed with Sabres?
'She was the glue': Wistful Sabres say farewell to their hockey mom
'“She was the glue who held everything together,” said John Sinclair, a longtime friend and the team’s director of ticket operations. He was a witness in recent years to Wojcik's enduring appeal, to the way excited young employees still greeted her with hugs at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about ‘She was the glue’: Wistful Sabres say farewell to their hockey mom
Team Europe World Cup coach Ralph Krueger in Sabres coaching mix
'“In the Sabres search it appears the one person who’s a factor in it is Ralph Krueger,” Friedman said during the second intermission of Game 1 between the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues. “Krueger coached the Oilers in 2012-13, he coached Team Europe to the runner-up spot to Canada at the World Cup in 2016 and until recently he’s been the chairman of Southampton Football … [Read more...] about Team Europe World Cup coach Ralph Krueger in Sabres coaching mix
With Gronborg gone, which coaches should the Oilers, Senators, Ducks and Sabres chase?
'The Toronto Maple Leafs intend on keeping Mike Babcock around. Thus, after a couple fantastic seasons with the Marlies, with whom he won the AHL’s Calder Cup in 2018, it’s time for Keefe to get a serious look at an NHL job. Keefe, the winner of the 2015 CHL top coach award, has done wonders for the Marlies in his short time in the AHL and any team looking for a fresh face with … [Read more...] about With Gronborg gone, which coaches should the Oilers, Senators, Ducks and Sabres chase?