Olean Times Herald

'“That definitely confirmed that in my heart of hearts I’m a coach,” Krueger said on a conference call Wednesday after being introduced as the 19th head coach in Sabres history. “My kids have been telling me ever since that’s the happiest I’ve looked in the last six years was when I was coaching hockey at the World Cup.”' … [Read more...] about World Cup coaching gig helped lead Ralph Krueger to Sabres

'“It was very enlightening,” Krueger said on a conference call this afternoon after being introduced as the 19th head coach in Sabres history. “I certainly could feel the spirit of the city. I loved the city, the architecture and just the size. I can feel it’s a hardworking community and it’s a place that my wife and I feel very comfortable coming to live there."' … [Read more...] about Visiting bars helped Sabres coach Ralph Krueger get feel for Buffalo

'Given Skinner’s age and scoring prowess – he just finished a career-best campaign and has scored 244 career goals – he will likely command a long-term contract worth perhaps $8 million or more a season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: GM Jason Botterill knows Jeff Skinner interested to see coach

'The Oilers fired Krueger – incredibly, former GM Craig MacTavish dismissed him during a Skype conversation – so they could hire Dallas Eakins, who lasted less than two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to name Ralph Krueger next coach

'The Sabres’ dwindling depth, of course, will almost certainly alter general manager Jason Botterill’s offseason plans for the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lawrence Pilut undergoes shoulder surgery, out five to six months

'Luukkonen enjoyed a terrific season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s MVP

'The Sabres’ other recent European signings haven’t made a huge impact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Finnish standout Arttu Ruotsalainen to entry-level contract

'Sheldon Keefe, whose Toronto Marlies just swept the Rochester Americans, in the first round of the playoffs, impressed the Sabres, according to Friedman. Keefe, 38, has never coached in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett

'In another disappointing season, Montour was one of the Sabres’ few bright spots following his Feb. 24 arrival in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship

'St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson were also named with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy

'The Finn, 20, quickly morphed into a star in his first North American season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie

'Martin has strong ties to Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, having served as an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2013. They won Stanley Cups together in 2016 and 2017 when Botterill was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres

'Bogosian, 28, rebounded and played 65 games this season, his highest total since 2010-11. Still, a lower-body injury, almost certainly his hip, forced him to miss the last eight contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months

'“(I’ve learned) how everything is that much better and how everything is just more professional,” Luukkonen said Saturday inside Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton. “I need to come here and watch how the older guys are doing their practices and how they prepare for the games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game

'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is running Team Canada’s World Championship squad with Ron Francis and Ron Hextall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel to represent Team USA at World Championship