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'The North American game today — even more than the one Krueger exited in 2013 — isn’t necessarily one with both teams trading scoring chances over the full 60 minutes. But they are trading rushes, and those rushes eventually lead to goals, wins, and losses. It won’t be a surprise if Krueger needs time to adjust his coaching tactics and game strategy to the pace. It’s true of … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger an unconventional choice as coach of Buffalo Sabres

'Rutherford talked to Krueger during the Penguins coaching search that ultimately led to the hiring of Mike Johnston in 2014. He recommended Krueger when Sabres GM Jason Botterill was conducting a search that led to Phil Housley in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Recommendation from Penguins GM Jim Rutherford helped Sabres choose new coach

'Krueger has just 48 games of NHL head coaching experience on his resume, amassing a 19-22-7 record during the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season with the Edmonton Oilers. His .469 winning percentage was second-best among Oilers coaches over the last decade, behind only recently departed Todd McLellan, now of the Los Angeles Kings. But Krueger was infamously fired from the Oilers … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger Returns To The NHL As Coach Of The Buffalo Sabres

'‘When it was clear I was stepping away from Southampton and I wanted to come back to hockey, I opened my view-finder and a lot of opportunities came in my direction,” said Krueger. “But there was nothing that lit a fire like coaching. That magnet is pulling me back. I stayed very close to the game while in soccer, all my friendships are formed in hockey and I’ve talked to … [Read more...] about Former Oilers head coach Ralph Krueger gets second chance behind NHL bench in Buffalo

'In any case, Krueger isn’t the “hockey guy” hire the Sabres have made in the past, to little success. At this low point in the franchise’s history, he’s probably worth a shot.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stink, so why not hire someone who ran a Premier League soccer team as coach?

'He arrived at Saints back in 2014 when he was appointed by Katharina Liebherr. His remit was to balance the books and turn the club into a profitable company which is something that he was able to achieve over a five-year period.' … [Read more...] about Former Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger returns to the NHL

'For the record, and for anyone wanting to learn more about Krueger’s philosophy and how he was seen in Edmonton during his short tenure here, this is what we reported at the Cult of Hockey and Edmonton Journal on him...'. … [Read more...] about Major mistakes of Edmonton Oilers management? One was axing Ralph Krueger, now head coach of the Buffalo Sabres

'“From the start of the season, he was our best player in almost every game. He has a calm confidence about himself that allows him to control the outcome of a game. Ukko has all the tools to one day be a star in the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen wins Red Tilson as OHL’s most outstanding player

'“I am so honoured to have been named the Red Tilson Award winner,” Luukkonen said. “There are so many great players in the OHL who could have won this award and I am humbled to have been chosen. I want to thank the Sudbury Wolves organization for giving me a chance to play. I want to especially thank my teammates, Owner Dario Zulich, GM Rob Papineau, and my coaches, including … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen voted Red Tilson Trophy winner as OHL’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year

'"There was a feeling that they really wanted me there, and they said I had good seams to take the seat of Sabers, a 21-year-old striker says." According to Aamulehti , the Toronto Maple Leafs were also interested in Sweden. Interestingly, Toronto's interest in striker bats was a flattering one, but taking the NHL out of the Sabers crew is likely to be easier than Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about On this basis, the Ilves star, who was awarded the contract, chose his NHL team – Russian stars gave an important lesson

'The Sabres' closest competition was the Penguins who averaged a 6.38 rating. The league worse rating belonged to the New Jersey Devils, who had a 0.24 rating per game for the year.' … [Read more...] about Despite bad season, Sabres led NHL in television ratings

'Martin has strong relationships in both places. Jason Botterill is Buffalo’s general manager after working his way up through the Penguins organization, finishing here as associate GM under Jim Rutherford.' … [Read more...] about Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for two head coaching vacancies

'Martin, 66, has been with the Penguins for the last six seasons, serving mostly as the assistant coach who works most closely with the team’s defense and penalty kill. His long NHL resume includes head coaching stops in St. Louis, Ottawa, Florida and Montreal. … [Read more...] about Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job

'“It’s been good,” Nelson, 26, said of life in the NHL. “The last year-and-a-half I’ve been with Buffalo consistently. The first year-and-a-half of my pro career was all about learning and getting to know the pro game and getting better every day. The work never stops,” he said. “It’s all about getting better every day and every year. That stays consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots

'The top priority is to get leading goalscorer, Jeff Skinner, to stick around on a deal that doesn’t put the Sabres in a bad spot. The Sabres can not overpay him as he has shown how he can be a streaky player — only netting four goals after the March 1 trade deadline when he saw a lot of his time no longer on Jack Eichel’s wing, proving that Eichel was more the driving force … [Read more...] about A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead