'The Sabres firings didn’t stop with Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma. Buffalo has also let go the director of pro scouting Rob Murphy and the director of amateur scouting Greg Royce.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire the heads of scouting
Archives for April 2017
Who do the Sabres turn to?
'The Pegulas have been known to pull out of the Penguins organization, which may turn them towards Pittsburgh's associate general manager Jason Botterill or assistant general manager, Bill Guerin.' … [Read more...] about Who do the Sabres turn to?
Writing was on the wall for Bylsma, but Tim Murray departure is surprising
'When he took over the club fans instantly fell for Murray. He was the complete opposite of longtime GM Darcy Regier, who fans often viewed as someone who was too conservative. Murray was anything but, making blockbuster trades to acquire forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Evander Kane. Maybe he won the trades, maybe he didn't, but no one can accuse Murray of being too conservative.' … [Read more...] about Writing was on the wall for Bylsma, but Tim Murray departure is surprising
Report: Blackhawks assistant GM front runner to land Sabres opening
'The 52-year old Ontario, Canada, native joined Chicago in 2006 and served as the team's director of player development.' … [Read more...] about Report: Blackhawks assistant GM front runner to land Sabres opening
Sabres could make play for Eichel's former coach
'"I've got the best job in all of hockey. I'm not going anywhere," Quinn told Jonathan Sigal of the New England Hockey Journal. "I guess you never say never in life because who the heck know what can happen, but it would take something special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could make play for Eichel’s former coach
Do Pegulas know what they're doing?
'If there’s a tank, he’s driving it.' … [Read more...] about Do Pegulas know what they’re doing?
Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
'The Sabres improved by 27 points (54 to 81) in Bylsma's first season but did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they dropped to 78 points this season. They have not made the playoffs since 2011.' … [Read more...] about Coach Dan Bylsma, GM Tim Murray fired by Sabres
Statement from Sabres owner Terry Pegula
'"After reviewing the past season and looking at the future of our organization, Kim and I have decided to relieve General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma of their duties. We want to thank Tim and Dan for their hard work and efforts that they have put in during their tenures with the club. We wish them luck. We have begun the process to fill these positions … [Read more...] about Statement from Sabres owner Terry Pegula
Sabres' Eichel facing unwarranted criticisms, agent says: 'He’s hurt by it'
'"A lot of things have been written today about me and about things that are not true, to be honest with you," Eichel told The News by phone. "I was a little bit bombarded this morning with a lot of articles that I think are pretty inaccurate. I’m just reading things in the last few days that are a little bit out of whack and not true."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel facing unwarranted criticisms, agent says: ‘He’s hurt by it’
Jack Eichel responds: Our exclusive Q&A with the Sabres' star
'"First, when you see that people are writing these things and saying that you said these things, my first thought is where are they getting this information? If it’s not coming out of my mouth and I didn’t verbally say it to you or anybody, then where are you getting this information? Second of all, why are you writing it and trying to back yourself up on it?"' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel responds: Our exclusive Q&A with the Sabres’ star
Eichel excited for chance to represent USA at worlds
'“Hopefully, there’s not too many more chances for me to play in the world championships because that would mean we’re playing in the playoffs,” Eichel said by phone. “I thoroughly enjoy playing for Team USA and representing them. Every chance I get, I try and jump on it.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel excited for chance to represent USA at worlds
Jack Eichel’s agent says client unfairly criticized, wants to stay with Sabres
'“He’s very frustrated, and he wears his frustrations on his sleeve,” Peter Fish, Eichel’s agent, told the Times Herald by phone today. “After a long season – World Cup, ankle injury, weight on the world on his shoulders – he gets all these microphones in his face and it’s like, yeah, Jack’s frustrated.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says client unfairly criticized, wants to stay with Sabres
Report: Jack Eichel has ‘no desire’ for extension if Dan Bylsma remains coach
'“He wants to be a leader, he wants to take more of a leadership role,” he said. “I encouraged him to do that. There was no talk of the ‘C.’ There was obviously talk of coach and system because I demanded that.”' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel has ‘no desire’ for extension if Dan Bylsma remains coach
Questions over Eichel’s Buffalo future arise
'Bylsma is currently two years into a five-year contract and it’s unclear if Murray, Bylsma, or both would return next season.' … [Read more...] about Questions over Eichel’s Buffalo future arise
Jack Eichel's agent says Buffalo Sabres star not pushing for a coaching change
'The question is if a reported rift between head coach Dan Bylsma and Eichel will impact his decision to sign a long-term extension in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agent says Buffalo Sabres star not pushing for a coaching change