'"When you break it down and look past things, I think you see a team that has elite players, ownership that's committed to building a winner, and a coach that I feel can get a lot out of his players," Hall said. "[Coach Krueger] told me about Buffalo. I could just see it in his face that he wanted me there and it's a good feeling to see and know that."' … [Read more...] about “It’s a place I can see myself for a while”, Hall ready to help turn Sabres around
Archives for October 13, 2020
'26 Shirts' welcoming new Sabre with limited edition t-shirts
The Buffalo t-shirt company '26 Shirts' created a new design for Hall. It says 'Hall or Nothing' with a sabre underneath. The limited-edition shirt is available only through Sunday, October 18th.' … [Read more...] about ’26 Shirts’ welcoming new Sabre with limited edition t-shirts
Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger says Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel playing together will be ‘lethal’
'“That’s definitely going to be an overriding option of the two of them. I know both players so well and the power that they bring and the speed with which they can execute and the puck possession that they have makes it very exciting,” Krueger said on a zoom call.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger says Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel playing together will be ‘lethal’
Krueger drew Taylor Hall to Buffalo
'“It’s interesting, it’s been a weird crazy past couple days for me, but right from noon on on Friday, Ralph texted me then we hopped on a phone call. I’d never met Kevyn Adams before but I obviously knew Ralph really well, so we hopped on a call and he talked about the Sabres, he talked about the city of Buffalo and what their plans were and where I would fit in. That put the … [Read more...] about Krueger drew Taylor Hall to Buffalo
Hamilton: Taylor Hall is open to being a Sabre long-term
'Hall said that there were multi-year deals on the table from other teams, but after he talked with teams, he realized that COVID-19 is affecting what teams do and that maybe a six or seven-year deal wouldn’t be such a good idea this year. He said that once he decided on a one-year deal, Buffalo became more appealing. He said the Sabres never offered him a long-term contract. … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Taylor Hall is open to being a Sabre long-term
Taylor Hall reunites with Ralph Krueger in pursuit of a Stanley Cup
'“I saw the team hire Ralph and I saw the team start off really well and have some really good momentum behind them,” said Hall. “Obviously, it didn’t work out but I think Buffalo is a team, whether the guys realize it or not, everyone in the league pulls for them. It’s a good city. They have passionate fans, a fanbase that’s starving for a winning team and hasn’t had that … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall reunites with Ralph Krueger in pursuit of a Stanley Cup
Hall teaming with Eichel on Sabres 'will be lethal,' coach says
'"He's the best player on the team, there's no doubt about it," Hall said. "And if he's your best player, you have a good chance at making a playoff run. Surround him with the right pieces and right attitude, and then you see what can happen."' … [Read more...] about Hall teaming with Eichel on Sabres ‘will be lethal,’ coach says
Talks with Krueger helped bring Hall to Buffalo
'Hall envisioned himself playing for the Sabres even before free agency opened last Friday. He sat with his agent, Darren Ferris, and evaluated all 31 teams for their potential fits. Upon considering Buffalo, Hall told Ferris it was place he could see himself if the chance presented itself.' … [Read more...] about Talks with Krueger helped bring Hall to Buffalo
Krueger on Hall signing: 'It's a big day for Sabres hockey'
'"Well, number one is the culture that we worked so hard on last season," Krueger said. "Here we are a few months later and we still have to admit we're not happy with where we ended or the final results. But there was an amazing evolution within the group, within the team. I know that culture means a lot to Taylor, what's going on in the room, what's the relationship between … [Read more...] about Krueger on Hall signing: ‘It’s a big day for Sabres hockey’
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Dalton Smith signs on for fourth season with Amerks (WHEC-TV) Smith signs one-year deal with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage