'The bottom line here: Pegula has shown an outstanding ability to refurbish the neighbourhoods surrounding the KeyBank Center. Now let’s see if he can do the same with the product inside the building.' … [Read more...] about Pegula takes ownership for Sabres’ futility, promises culture change
Archives for April 2017
Pegula seeks established GM to instill discipline in Sabres
'Potential candidates with experience include: recently fired Los Angeles Kings GM Dean Lombardi ; Dave Nonis, currently a consultant with the Anaheim Ducks; and Chicago Blackhawks assistant GM Norm Maciver. … [Read more...] about Pegula seeks established GM to instill discipline in Sabres
Sabres should have been hiring instead of firing
'None of what Pegula did in the last few days is particularly surprising. This is what billionaire owners do when they’re not happy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should have been hiring instead of firing
Pegula: 'We will move forward with new leadership'
'"Experience is going to be a key in our search. Without disclosing specific details about what our plan is, out plan may change as we start talking to people, but the plan is to build a stronger organization from top to bottom."' … [Read more...] about Pegula: ‘We will move forward with new leadership’
O'Reilly said he didn't see the changes running this deep
'“It’s unfortunate you don’t want to see people go, I enjoyed playing for them and when there isn’t success, changes are going to be made and it happens, so I have to worry about myself and being a better player.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly said he didn’t see the changes running this deep
Gionta talks about Murray and Bylsma
'Now that Bylsma gone Gionta may have some ideas on what this team needs. He said, “Terry talked about it this morning, accountability, somebody that’s going to come in, right the ship and make sure that everyone is accountable on and off the ice for what’s happening and it doesn’t need to be a hardline guy, it just needs to be someone that can keep the pulse of the team.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta talks about Murray and Bylsma
Who is running the Sabres?
'The team missed the playoffs by 17 points and went backwards instead of forwards. Pegula was asked what he feels his mistakes have been. He had one that seems to stick with him, “I can tell you that I was not involved in the last general manager/coach search to a large extent and I regret that move.”' … [Read more...] about Who is running the Sabres?
Pegula has created habit of paying coaches not to coach
'So of the sevcn, soon to be eight, coaches Pegula has paid them for roughly 10 seasons to coach and will pay them nine seasons not to coach. That nine years doesn't include Ruff or Rolston who we don't know the details of. The funny part is you could argue the two coaches Pegula inherited, may be the best of the bunch.' … [Read more...] about Pegula has created habit of paying coaches not to coach
Murray's drafts and trades
'Other than Kulikov, Murray did nothing for the defense. He overestimated the talents of Zach Bogosian and Josh Gorges. Gorges can still play well on a third pair, but at 33-years-old in August, he can’t be out there with Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Murray’s drafts and trades
Pegula denies report Sabres interviewed Dean Lombardi for GM
'"We haven't talked to anybody," he said. "Put that in the Jack demanded his coach be fired category. It's a pure fabrication."' … [Read more...] about Pegula denies report Sabres interviewed Dean Lombardi for GM
3 takeaways from Sabres owner Terry Pegula's press conference
'But, that response begs the question: If structure and discipline are why this franchise has struggled, why are the owners now having to hire a fourth head coach in six years? If there was discord between the head coach and the locker room, who is to blame for a lack of structure of discipline?' … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Sabres owner Terry Pegula’s press conference
6 things we learned from Sabres owner Terry Pegula on Friday (4/21/17)
'This is an incredibly important decision and one that shouldn't be rushed, but that being said, the NHL draft and expansion draft are only two months away and free agency begins a week later -- this is valuable time.' … [Read more...] about 6 things we learned from Sabres owner Terry Pegula on Friday (4/21/17)
Sabres looking for experienced general manager
'"We as members of the Sabres organization are all responsible for our success but accountability starts with me," said Pegula, the Sabres owner since 2011. "We are not happy with our season this year and there are no excuses. Six years ago I stood here and told Buffalo Sabres fans that the reason for existence is to win a Stanley Cup. That is still the truth. One team wins the … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for experienced general manager
Pegula will look to instill structure in search for coach, GM
'"I can tell you that I was not involved in the last GM/coach search to a large extent and I regret that move," he said. "And that's all I'm going to say about that."' … [Read more...] about Pegula will look to instill structure in search for coach, GM
Sabres fire Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma
'Pegula will discuss the firings Friday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma