'The timing of Krueger leaving Southampton makes me think that he's interested in a head coaching gig. His contract didn't expire with Southampton until June 30. Why depart now? It could very well be that Krueger made himself available now, because several teams in the NHL need a head coach.' … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on Ralph Krueger
Archives for 2019
Report: Todd McLellan no longer candidate for Sabres head coaching job
'McKenzie adds the expectation is now that McLellan will take the Los Angeles Kings job, an opening the 51-year-old coach has been tied to for weeks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan no longer candidate for Sabres head coaching job
Report: McLellan no longer in mix with Sabres
'According TSN's Bob McKenzie, McLellan is "no longer in consideration to be head coach."' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan no longer in mix with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester falls in overtime to Binghamton (Buffalo News) Amerks fall in overtime in regular season home finale (Amerks.com) Amerks duo realize NHL dream together (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Luukkonen to amateur tryout (Amerks.com) Devils stun Amerks in overtime, 4-3 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Editorial: Time to put the fight back in the Sabres
'The Bills finally and hopefully appear to be heading in some semblance of a direction. The Sabres? Well, where to begin?' … [Read more...] about Editorial: Time to put the fight back in the Sabres
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks coach Chris Taylor says he hasn't spoken to Sabres about job (Buffalo News) 5 things to know as Amerks wrap up regular season and gear up for playoffs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Thompson settling right in with Amerks (Amerks.com) Redmond named to AHL First All-Star Team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Five intriguing players for the Sabres to consider with the seventh overall pick
'Turcotte, a teammate of Jack Hughes, is unlikely to fall to seventh since he would fill a need for both Colorado and Detroit at fourth and sixth, respectively. However, the 5-foot-11-inch prospect would be an ideal fit for the Sabres, who need to take advantage of the high-end skill atop this draft.' … [Read more...] about Five intriguing players for the Sabres to consider with the seventh overall pick
Todd McLellan's son focused on Frozen Four ride with Denver
'Multiple sources say Todd McLellan, the former coach of the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers, is meeting with Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill about the team's head coaching position while he's in town to watch his son's national semifinal against Massachusetts. Reports have said McLellan also is mulling an offer to coach the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Todd McLellan’s son focused on Frozen Four ride with Denver
Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson to make KeyBank Center debut in Frozen Four
'Bryson, 21, knows this could be his last time skating with Providence. The London, Ont., native will again participate in Sabres development camp this summer, but says he’s uncertain whether he’ll return to school for his senior season or sign his entry-level deal and set his sights on the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson to make KeyBank Center debut in Frozen Four
Roth: Botterill lucky he's got second shot at ending Sabres' coaching carousel
'The definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. In case you’ve lost count, the Sabres have burned through five head coaches in the eight full seasons Terry and Kim Pegula have owned the team.' … [Read more...] about Roth: Botterill lucky he’s got second shot at ending Sabres’ coaching carousel
It could be a busy summer for Jason Botterill
'I think the Sabres have at least four holes to fill in the forward ranks and two on defense. I went through the roster the other day and, basically, did my version of keep him or move him. I ended up keeping eight forwards and five defensemen. Despite their uneven performances, I expect both Carter Hutton and Linus Ullmark to be back in goal next season.' … [Read more...] about It could be a busy summer for Jason Botterill
Report: McLellan meeting with Sabres on Wednesday
'McLellan is expected to be in Buffalo this weekend as his son, Tyson, is playing with the University of Denver Pioneers in the Frozen Four of the NCAA Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan meeting with Sabres on Wednesday
Let's avoid the same old, same old coach search
'Kris Knoblauch, 40-years old, Assistant Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Let’s avoid the same old, same old coach search
Former Sabre Vanek remembers Buffalo's first Frozen Four
'Vanek hadn’t been drafted yet and there was Buffalo sitting with the fifth overall pick in June. Columbus had the fourth pick and used it to take Nikolai Zherdev. Vanek thought for sure that’s where he was going, “Buffalo was definitely one of the teams I met, but I didn’t think I was going to end up there because Columbus at four and even the morning of the draft it was that … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Vanek remembers Buffalo’s first Frozen Four
Sabres' Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars
'"I think Jacob is a wonderful player, he's got it both offensively and defensively," Leaman said Wednesday. "He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars