'As the Sabres continue their plummet to the bottom, what's the thinking for firing Krueger? And could more big changes be coming soon to Buffalo?' … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Buffalo Sabres after Ralph Krueger firing?
Archives for March 18, 2021
Sabres fire head coach Ralph Krueger following team's 12th consecutive loss
'If the Sabres miss the playoffs again this season -- which is highly likely -- it would mark the 10th consecutive campaign in which the team failed to taste the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Ralph Krueger following team’s 12th consecutive loss
Sabres 'open to anything and everything' after firing Ralph Krueger
'In a month that has also seen Darryl Sutter drive from the farm to the bench, the conclusion of the Krueger experience is both a failure for the out-of-the-box bench hires and another example that coaching can’t solve what ails this roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘open to anything and everything’ after firing Ralph Krueger
Five potential trade destinations for Sabres' Taylor Hall
'Would the Bruins consider including a player like Jake DeBrusk as part of the deal? DeBrusk only has two goals this season and was recently healthy scratched. Moving him would help from a salary cap management perspective and also give the Sabres a player with 20- to 30-goal upside. Anders Bjork could be another potential trade chip for the Bruins to consider.' … [Read more...] about Five potential trade destinations for Sabres’ Taylor Hall
The Sabres' nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger
'So what's next for the Sabres? Aside from the idea that this team's roster needs to be torn down and built back up, an experienced head coach is most likely a must in Western New York.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger
NHL’s Last-Place Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Ralph Krueger
'Buffalo is on its way to tying a league record with a 10th consecutive season without a postseason appearance. Lindy Ruff was behind the bench for the club’s last playoff game, in 2011. The last series win came in 2007, when the Sabres reached the Eastern Conference Final.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s Last-Place Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Ralph Krueger
Sabres fire Ralph Krueger as head coach
'With Granato shifting to become the interim head coach, director of player personnel Matt Ellis will step in behind the bench to serve as one of his interim assistant coaches. Meanwhile, player development coach and former NHL defenseman Dan Girardi will also step in behind the bench to replace Steve Smith.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Ralph Krueger as head coach
Kevyn Adams: Many reasons went into firing Ralph Krueger
'I have never seen a team sloppier in practice than the Buffalo Sabres. Simple passes aren’t completed on a regular basis, and going offside during drills is a regular occurrence that is never corrected.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams: Many reasons went into firing Ralph Krueger
Ralph Krueger fired as Sabres head coach midway through 2021 season
'Krueger was hired in May of 2019 to be the 5th head coach of the Sabres since Lindy Ruff was relieved of his duties in 2013 [hired in 1997]. Since then, no head coach has lasted more than two full seasons.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger fired as Sabres head coach midway through 2021 season
"This is about moving forward", Sabres to finish season without Ralph Krueger
'"There has to be a pride in putting on a Sabres jersey," Adams said. "I don't care where we are in the standings right now. If we can't show up at the rink and for the rest of the season, have that characteristic about our team, it's going to be unacceptable. As we evaluate and scout players, that's going to be a part of it. You have to show up every day to compete and love to … [Read more...] about “This is about moving forward”, Sabres to finish season without Ralph Krueger
Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, Don Granato in as interim head coach
'Adams said he wouldn’t get into specifics when asked about what he’s looking for in the next head coach, but said the search will be “effective immediately.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, Don Granato in as interim head coach
Sabres fire head coach Ralph Krueger
'The Sabres have struggled through the 2021 season, and are 6-18-4 as of Wednesday morning. Things got worse for the team after their season paused for two weeks in February because of a COVID-19 outbreak among the team. Krueger also tested positive for the virus in that time frame, and said he experienced moderate to severe symptoms, like aches and fatigue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Ralph Krueger
Hamilton Take2: Adams takes command; Sabres' search for coach begins
'I’ve confirmed that in a meeting with Terry and Kim Pegula, Adams outlined his vision for this organization, and the Pegulas put the team in his hands. Originally they gave Krueger the same type of power they gave Sean McDermott, and they found out quickly that it was an utter failure.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Adams takes command; Sabres’ search for coach begins
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger fired
'The Sabres will promote current assistant coach Don Granato to interim head coach and then begin a search for a new head coach. that search will likely go into the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger fired
Sabres firing Krueger as coach only first step toward turning them around
'Asked about changing the culture, Adams spoke of each member of the organization "stacking wins" in his or her role. He said he made a tough decision in firing Krueger, a smart, worldly man the players liked and in whom they believed, amid a season filled with injuries and COVID-19 disruptions. Assistant Don Granato replaces Krueger for now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres firing Krueger as coach only first step toward turning them around