‘“I think when you break it down and you have an open mind about things and you’re able to maybe look past the smoke that has surrounded the Sabres the past couple years, I think you see a team that has elite players, ownership that’s really committed to building a winner – I’ve seen what they’ve done with the Bills – and a coach that I feel can get a lot out of his players,” said Hall on Monday. “On a one-year contract, I think both sides are eager to see how this works out and there’s obviously a lot of possibilities for the future.”’
Archives for October 13, 2020
Column: Ralph Krueger’s influence isn’t limited to the Sabres’ bench anymore
‘That kind of stuff doesn’t faze Krueger in the slightest. He thrives on the fans’ passion, on the give and take with the local media, even in times when the questions are pointed. He’d rather be in the middle of the storm than be in a place where no one cares.’
Ralph Krueger has history of getting most out of Sabres’ Taylor Hall
‘“It’s been a long time since I had seen Ralph like that and we just talked and he told me about Buffalo,” Hall said on a Zoom call Monday. “I could just see it in his face that he really wanted me there. It’s a good feeling to be wanted like that, it really is.”’
Sabres’ Taylor Hall ‘very interested’ in making Buffalo long-term home
‘“When I sat down with my agent and I talked to my dad and people close to me, it started making more and more sense,” an excited Hall said on a conference call Monday, a day after stunning the hockey world by signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Sabres.’
Sabres’ Taylor Hall: How Bills played role in joining Buffalo
‘“It’s a team that has elite players, ownership committed to building a winner,” Hall said in a Zoom call with Buffalo media. “I’ve see what they’ve done with the Bills – and a coach that gets the most out of his players.”’
Hall talks decision to join Sabres, relationship with Krueger, excitement to play with Eichel
‘“Ralph is a very interesting human being. He is so diversified in his intersts and how he talks to people,” said Hall “In 2020, a coach like him has the greatest chance of connecting to his players and making people better.”’
Traikos: Sabres have one year to show Taylor Hall — and Jack Eichel — that they are Cup contenders
‘It’s an audition as much as it is a chemistry test. But it’s not just Hall who is being tested.’
Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres
‘“Hockey’s an interesting thing. Three years ago, no one would’ve thought that Colorado would be the No. 1 destination,” he added, referring to a Nathan MacKinnon-led Avalanche team that’s made three straight playoff appearances after enjoying just one from 2011-17. “Things can turn pretty quick, especially if you have elite pieces like the Sabres do.”’
Taylor Hall: Joining Buffalo Sabres on 1-year deal ‘best play for me’
‘”When you’re able to look past the smoke that’s surrounded the Sabres the past couple of years, you see a team that has elite players, ownership that’s really committed to building a winner and a coach that I feel can get a lot out of his players,” Hall said during Monday’s introductory news conference, adding that if things go well in Buffalo he could be “a Sabre for a long time.”‘
Taylor Hall details reasons he chose to sign with Sabres
‘”When I looked at Buffalo, I saw a coach whom I respect and who knows how to get the most out of his players. I saw young, elite talent that will only get better. I saw owners in Terry and Kim Pegula and a general manager in Kevyn Adams who are committed to success.”‘