'Cunneyworth was credited for preparing a number of his American Hockey League players for the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, when injuries threatened to ruin Buffalo’s playoff drive. Such players as Drew Stafford and Michael Ryan didn’t look out of place when called up to the big club. And conversely, while his players were producing elsewhere, Cunneyworth juggled 41 players, who suited up for the Amerks throughout the season.'
A coach in waiting?
Source: Mississauga News