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Archives for May 16, 2019

New Sabres head coach talked to fans ‘undercover’ in lead up to decision

'“I watched two playoff games in…I’m not going to mention the pub that I was in. It was really interesting. I asked people about the Sabres. I asked them how they were feeling about the potential about the group. What I felt was a passion for the game. I really like the size of the market. I’m more a smaller city person than a big city person personally, but also I know the … [Read more...] about New Sabres head coach talked to fans ‘undercover’ in lead up to decision

Sportsnet |

Sabres GM Jason Botterill puts his job on the line with out-of-the-box hiring of Ralph Krueger…and that’s a good thing

'And it’s that kind of thinking that is going to ultimately get the Sabres out of this rut in which they find themselves. This is not a case of Jason Botterill making like he’s smarter than everybody else. This is a young man who is clearly comfortable making unconventional choices, one who has enough confidence in himself that he’s prepared to make a move that he knows will be … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill puts his job on the line with out-of-the-box hiring of Ralph Krueger…and that’s a good thing

The Hockey News |

Sabres' Botterill said communication with Krueger made it feel like a match to him

'One thing that has always stuck with me is when Phil Housley said he wasn’t going to be in the room or consulted on trade deadline day. With the experience Krueger got in the front office of Southampton, I wondered if that will change with him. “I think the general manager and the coach need to talk about everything that goes on in the organization. There needs to be that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill said communication with Krueger made it feel like a match to him

WGR-AM |

Botterill has his man

'I’m not here to tell you that Ralph Krueger was an inspired hire who should excite you but I’m not going to say he’s destined to fail and the Sabres are so bad they could only get a guy who had been out of the league for six years. I do like a number of things I have read and heard about Krueger over the last couple of days but his success or failure as coach of the Sabres … [Read more...] about Botterill has his man

WGR-AM |

Krueger: "This is a group that is ready to become a contender and compete with anybody"

'"This is a really good mix. If you look at the young core with some experience now," Krueger said. "Above all, this is a group that is ready to become a contender and compete with anybody on any given night. And, I'm confident that we can become that type of team quite quickly."' … [Read more...] about Krueger: “This is a group that is ready to become a contender and compete with anybody”

WIVB-TV |

Krueger hired as Sabres coach

'"First and foremost, we want to earn respect and be difficult to play against every night," he said. "I think that Buffalo is a market -- first of all, its passion and the history are clear to me -- but it's a market that respects hard work and the unity that I will be working on putting together, not only off but on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Krueger hired as Sabres coach

NHL.com |

Sabres' new coach tapped into spirit of fans in Buffalo bars

'"I was able to tap in," Krueger said on a conference call Wednesday. "I watched two NHL playoff games a few weeks ago and I changed bars every period, so I didn't stay too long. But it was quite interesting. I'd sit beside Sabre fans and have conversations that I won't be able to have with them now, but it was very enlightening."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new coach tapped into spirit of fans in Buffalo bars

NHL.com |