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'Krueger, 59, has NHL head coaching experience, spending half a season with the Edmonton Oilers in 2012-2013. In 48 games as the Oilers head coach, Krueger finished with a 19-22-7 record. Krueger also served as the head coach for Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as next head coach

'“I watched two NHL playoff games and I changed bars every period so I didn’t stay too long,” Krueger said with a laugh. “It was quite interesting. I’d sit beside Sabres fans and had conversations I won’t be able to have now. But it was very enlightening. I could certainly feel the spirit of the city.”' … [Read more...] about From bar hopping to bench boss of the Buffalo Sabres

'A native of Winnipeg, Krueger played professionally in Germany and has also coached in Switzerland.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres hiring Ralph Krueger as next head coach

'It appears Johan Larsson has played his last game with the Buffalo Sabres. On Tuesday, Magnus Wahlman, a radio commentator in Sweden, tweeted that Larsson is leaving the NHL and plans to return to the SHL to play for Brynäs IF.' … [Read more...] about Report: Johan Larsson leaving NHL, returning to Sweden

'Despite his stellar season, many experts believe Pettersson will run away with the award after he scored an incredible 28 goals and 38 assists [66 points] in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy

'John Shannon from Sportsnet has also heard the Sabres are interested in Martin, tweeting that both the Sabres and Senators have asked for permission to speak with the Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres expressing interest in Jacques Martin

'Team USA will head to Mannheim, Germany for training which begins May 4th, they will begin World Championship play on May 10th against host Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to play for Team USA at IIHF World Championship

'The former Providence defenseman has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres which is set to begin starting with the 2019-2020 season. Bryson will sign an amateur tryout contract and reporting to the Rochester Americans ahead of the AHL playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Jacob Bryson to entry-level contract

'McKenzie adds the expectation is now that McLellan will take the Los Angeles Kings job, an opening the 51-year-old coach has been tied to for weeks.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan no longer candidate for Sabres head coaching job

'"I think Jacob is a wonderful player, he's got it both offensively and defensively," Leaman said Wednesday. "He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars

'Despite having the fifth best odds at landing the No. 1 pick and a 26.1% chance a top-three pick the Sabres slid down two spots in the draft order.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft

'The Bills came in at number one among football fans being most miserable. The sports network highlighted the fact Buffalo has missed the playoffs 18 of the last 19 years. And if you thought ESPN couldn't stick the knife any deeper, they bring up Tom Brady and the success of the New England Patriots over the years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is number one … when it comes to sports misery

'"It’s on us, it’s on us in the room," captain Jack Eichel said Monday. "I mean, we’re the product on the ice so it’s unfortunate that had to happen because Phil’s not the one playing the games. I’ve said this to you before, it’s on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It just hasn’t been good enough, the product on the ice hasn’t been good enough so it falls on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sound off on coaching change, another year without playoffs

'As a head coach, McLellan has a 434-282-90 record along with seven trips to the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, McLellan has a 37-38 record.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan front-runner to land Sabres head coaching job

'Housley becomes the third coach to be fired after two seasons [or less] with the Sabres since November of 2013, joining Ted Nolan [2013-2015] and Dan Bylsma [2015-2017].' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Phil Housley relieved of his duties