'"Talking to him, first of all he seems like a really, really good person and seems like a good coach, a players’ coach," Johansson said of Krueger during a conference call Monday. "Very welcoming right from the start. I think the ideas he has and the way he wants to play hockey, too, for the younger guys is exciting. It’s something I’m excited to be a part of, too."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger’s vision, young talent attracted Marcus Johansson to Sabres
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Marcus Johansson excited about Sabres’ future: ‘It’s going to go well’
'“We didn’t really discuss that too much,” Johansson said on a conference call Monday. “I think wherever I can help and play I’m here for it and whatever they need me to do. I’ve played both. I’ve played mostly left wing over the last however many years, but whatever they need me to do I’m up for it.”' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson excited about Sabres’ future: ‘It’s going to go well’
Johansson liked what Buffalo had to offer
'"I think with talking to [head coach] Ralph [Krueger] and [general manager] Jason [Botterill], I like what Buffalo has going," Johansson said to the Buffalo media on Monday via a conference call. "I think talking to Ralph, he has some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team I'm looking forward to it, and once I came down to it, I was really … [Read more...] about Johansson liked what Buffalo had to offer
Beninati: There's a lot to like about Marcus Johansson
'“As his career has gone on and he’s matured, I think he’s become much less of a perimeter player,” Beninati said with Howard Simon and Sal Capaccio on Monday. “When he was younger, he was playing on the peripheral a lot; he wouldn’t get his nose dirty. I think as his career has gone along and he’s matured, I think he’s found a real nice home on the wing. He’s become more … [Read more...] about Beninati: There’s a lot to like about Marcus Johansson
Johansson excited to join Sabres
'“The biggest thing is being comfortable and open in the locker room,” he said. “It’s got to be a positive vibe and want to move forward together. It’s a game of mistakes and you have to be able to make mistakes and move forward and not dwell on too much that has gone wrong."' … [Read more...] about Johansson excited to join Sabres
Johansson brings playoff experience, consistency to Sabres
'"Last year they showed in the beginning of the year how capable they are of playing good hockey," he said. "You've just got to keep it at a good level throughout most of the season, through all these highs and lows. Try to keep everyone positive and keep everyone moving forward even though you have rough patches and everything.' … [Read more...] about Johansson brings playoff experience, consistency to Sabres
Sabres aiming for turnaround under new coach Krueger
'"Talking to Ralph, what our group is and what we're trying to eventually create here is having more balanced scoring throughout our four lines here," Botterill said, "and that's still something that we'll continue to look at and to see if we can continue to add to that group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aiming for turnaround under new coach Krueger
Talks with Krueger helped bring Johansson to Buffalo
'"I think talking to Ralph and Jason, I like what Buffalo's got going," Johansson said. "Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team. I'm looking forward to it and once it came down to it, I was really happy I ended up going to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Talks with Krueger helped bring Johansson to Buffalo