'Appert and Sabres associate general manager Jason Karmanos are scheduled to speak to reporters Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert leaving Rochester to join Sabres’ coaching staff under Lindy Ruff
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Amerks head coach Seth Appert leaves Rochester to join Buffalo Sabres staff
'“One of my top priorities over the last few weeks has been finalizing the hires and roles of the coaching staff,” Ruff told the Sabres website. “After conversations with Seth, he reaffirmed what I already knew - he is ready for this opportunity. As we move into next season, I am thrilled with the staff we have assembled, and the work has already begun to prepare for training … [Read more...] about Amerks head coach Seth Appert leaves Rochester to join Buffalo Sabres staff
Sabres promote Rochester coach Seth Appert to assistant in Buffalo
'The loquacious Appert builds relationships with his players and staff – he has a knack for defining roles and making everyone know they’re important – and empowers his assistants. Two of them, Michael Peca and Mike Weber, moved up to the NHL last year as assistant coaches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Rochester coach Seth Appert to assistant in Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres promote minor-league coach Seth Appert as assistant under Lindy Ruff
'The move was announced Monday, three days after the Rochester Americans were eliminated from the second round of the American Hockey League playoffs. Appert went 123-94-22-10 in four seasons with the Amerks, where his experience in developing the team’s young core of players will help familiarize the incoming Ruff to Buffalo’s roster.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres promote minor-league coach Seth Appert as assistant under Lindy Ruff
Sabres bring up Seth Appert to join Lindy Ruff's staff
'Appert spent four years as Rochester’s head coach, and did a good job in developing players like Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Peyton Krebs, Mattias Samuelsson, Devon Levi, Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring up Seth Appert to join Lindy Ruff’s staff
Buffalo Sabres promote Seth Appert, will serve as assistant coach for Lindy Ruff
'This is a smart move by the Sabres to keep a rising star within the organization and feels a bit like a succession plan. With Lindy Ruff on a two-year deal to be the Sabres head coach, Appert could be the next man up if things go poorly with Ruff or if he decides to retire.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres promote Seth Appert, will serve as assistant coach for Lindy Ruff
Sabres name Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert as assistant
'Before Rochester, Appert spent three seasons as the head coach for the U.S. National Team Development Program and 11 seasons as head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert as assistant
Amerks coach Seth Appert joining Sabres coaching staff
'13WHAM's Mike Catalana first reported the news Monday morning, shortly before the official announcement.' … [Read more...] about Amerks coach Seth Appert joining Sabres coaching staff
Amerks head coach will leave to become new assistant coach of Buffalo Sabres
'The announcement comes after the Amerks fell to the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night in game five of a playoff series, ending their season. Appert has led to Amerks to three straight playoff appearances, including an Eastern Conference Final in 2023 that became the team’s farthest playoff run in nearly 20 years. Appert also led to the team to three straight 30-plus win … [Read more...] about Amerks head coach will leave to become new assistant coach of Buffalo Sabres
Sabres promote Appert to assistant coach, Gulati to video coordinator
'“One of my top priorities over the last few weeks has been finalizing the hires and roles of the coaching staff,” Ruff said. “After conversations with Seth, he reaffirmed what I already knew - he is ready for this opportunity. As we move into next season, I am thrilled with the staff we have assembled, and the work has already begun to prepare for training camp and the … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Appert to assistant coach, Gulati to video coordinator
Ruff discusses coaching staff roles, Appert's promotion on 'Sabres Live'
'“(We) really talked about where the NHL power plays are at and the movement inside of NHL power plays,” Ruff said. “And, even more, the way that most teams are starting to kill now where they’re set up in a diamond, they’re set up where they’re taking away the flank shots, that you have to get some motion, you have to have your bumper player be almost the important player on … [Read more...] about Ruff discusses coaching staff roles, Appert’s promotion on ‘Sabres Live’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
A letter of thanks from Seth Appert (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage