'Amerks assistant coaches Vinny Prospal and Nathan Paetsch will “absolutely” remain with the organization, Karmanos added, and the success both had during their first season on the AHL staff has earned them an opportunity to interviewed for the job.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to hire Seth Appert’s replacement in Rochester before NHL draft
Archives for May 15, 2024
Mike Harrington: Seth Appert's well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres' grand plan behind the bench
'Appert absolutely deserved an NHL promotion for his fine work in Rochester. Ruff knows hockey people. He knows what’s going on in the AHL. Anyone worth their salt would be interested in talking hockey with Appert.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Seth Appert’s well-earned promotion speaks to Sabres’ grand plan behind the bench
Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
'“I take a lot of pride in trying to create a culture, trying to build things the right way,” Appert, who on Monday was named to Lindy Ruff’s staff, said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “And I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to do here in Rochester, the way we’ve been able to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert happy to join Sabres, work with Lindy Ruff; Rochester roster could look different next season
Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
'“I absolutely loved coaching here, being an Amerk and I’m so appreciative of the way the people here and the way the fans have treated me and embraced me as one of their own.”' … [Read more...] about Appert knows the time is right to make the jump to the NHL.
Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres
'Appert’s daughters were excited about his opportunity, but they both knew it also would be tough for him to say goodbye. “I love that they both knew how sad I would be to leave Rochester,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Seth Appert says goodbye to Rochester, hello to Sabres
'I absolutely loved coaching here': Appert bids Rochester goodbye ahead of move to Buffalo
'As he leaves to head to Buffalo to join the Sabres coaching staff, there is a banner hanging in the Blue Cross Arena because of him — and he leaves as the fourth-winningest coach in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about ‘I absolutely loved coaching here’: Appert bids Rochester goodbye ahead of move to Buffalo
'We talked the same language' | Shared vision with Ruff brought Appert to Sabres' coaching staff
'“Fast, north, direct, get to the net more,” Appert said. “Those are things that I preach and believe in at a high level. We were speaking the same language in the first conversation.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We talked the same language’ | Shared vision with Ruff brought Appert to Sabres’ coaching staff