'Playing alongside Eichel all year will likely beef up Hall's production, and inflated stats means a bigger bag when it comes time to renegotiate next offseason. (Just ask Jeff Skinner how important that can be.) Eichel probably isn't the only draw for Hall, either. The Sabres are coached by Ralph Krueger, who the winger played under in Edmonton during the 2012-13 season. Hall … [Read more...] about Why Taylor Hall going to the Sabres makes sense for both sides
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Sabres lure top free agent Taylor Hall to team up with Jack Eichel, who had made frustrations known
'The newest Sabre is expected to play on a line with Eichel and could see immediate results, as Jeff Skinner did in 2018-19 when he scored 40 goals for the first time in his career. Line combinations will of course be up to Ralph Krueger — whose position as bench boss was a factor for Hall's signing. Krueger was an Oilers assistant coach during Hall's first two seasons in the … [Read more...] about Sabres lure top free agent Taylor Hall to team up with Jack Eichel, who had made frustrations known
Sabres sign winger Taylor Hall to one-year deal
'Where the Sabres may have had an advantage with attracting Hall is with head coach Ralph Krueger. Hall spoke highly of his former head coach in Edmonton when speaking with Lance Lysowski from The Buffalo News back in December, saying that he really enjoyed playing for him with the Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger Taylor Hall to one-year deal
Three Sabres file for salary arbitration
'Just because a player has filed for salary arbitration does not mean that they will officially meet with a league arbiter when scheduled. The team and the players can negotiate a contract and sign a new deal at any point beforehand.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres file for salary arbitration
Sabres sign Taylor Hall for one year
'Hall had 16 goals and 36 assists splitting time between the New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes last season. His career high single-season point total is a 93-point campaign with the Devils in 2017-18. His presence is a jolt for the top of the Sabres' forward group that has also added Eric Staal this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Hall for one year
Sabres make big splash in free agency signing forward Taylor Hall
'Now Jack Eichel gets a new linemate as Hall will skate alongside Eichel at left wing. Secondary scoring has been an issue over the years and this now gives head coach Ralph Krueger and opportunity to move other guys around as Hall will join their top line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make big splash in free agency signing forward Taylor Hall
Hamilton: Sabres hope 1-year deal for Hall turns into 'long-term relationship'
'From Hall’s perspective, he’s said many times that Ralph Krueger is his favorite coach that he’s played for. Adams confirmed Krueger and Hall spoke a lot in the past two days.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres hope 1-year deal for Hall turns into ‘long-term relationship’
Sabres sign Taylor Hall to 1-year deal
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Taylor Hall to a one-year contract worth $8 million, the team announced Sunday. The 28-year-old tallied 52 points (16+36) in 65 games with New Jersey and Arizona last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Hall to 1-year deal
'Humble and hungry' | Kevyn Adams details the Taylor Hall signing
'Adams was also able to lean on coach Ralph Krueger, who built a relationship with Hall during their three seasons together in Edmonton, the last of which Krueger spent as head coach. Krueger was able to testify to Hall's character and how it would mesh in the Buffalo dressing room.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humble and hungry’ | Kevyn Adams details the Taylor Hall signing
Sabres sign center Cody Eakin after Johan Larsson departs for Arizona
'Eakin’s contract carries a $2.25 million average annual value, $850,000 more than Larsson received from Arizona, and provides the Sabres with an option at center behind Jack Eichel and Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign center Cody Eakin after Johan Larsson departs for Arizona
Sabres sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract, three others file for arbitration
'Though Montour appeared to become more comfortable in Ralph Krueger’s system as the season progressed, he struggled defensively at even strength and did not ignite the second power-play unit the way former general manager Jason Botterill envisioned at the time of the trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract, three others file for arbitration
Inside the NHL: No-contact edict for OHL would not help Jack Quinn's development
'No body-checking in Canada's top junior league? These aren't 8-year-olds.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: No-contact edict for OHL would not help Jack Quinn’s development
Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract
'“He’s someone the coaching staff really felt took a step last year as the season went on,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a conference call earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract
Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract
'The 6-foot, 190-pound Eakin gives the Sabres depth down the middle. He could pivot the third or fourth line as a replacement for Johan Larsson, who is close to signing a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes, according to Sportsnet.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract
Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes
'Larsson enjoyed perhaps his best NHL season in 2019-20. The tenacious Swede entrenched himself between Girgensons and Kyle Okposo early in campaign, helping the trio morph into one of the league’s best checking lines.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes