'Adams expressed anger and frustration while declaring that ownership gave him “full authority” over all hockey decisions. Adams did not sound like a general manager willing to keep a coach for the sake of continuity, though he added that he’s enjoyed building a relationship with Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams: Everything, including Ralph Krueger and roster, being ‘evaluated’
Archives for March 6, 2021
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams needs to step in and stop Sabres' insanity
'Now the GM needs to do something – anything – to fix a team that is nothing short of disgraceful.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams needs to step in and stop Sabres’ insanity
Kevyn Adams says reeling Sabres being evaluated, including Ralph Krueger
'“Ralph and I talk every day, multiple times a day,” said Adams, whose Sabres have lost five straight games and nine of 11 since their COVID-19 pause ended. “We’re very honest with each other. He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable and the players do, everybody does. It’s just flat-out not good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says reeling Sabres being evaluated, including Ralph Krueger
Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams says Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade
'“Jack is someone that I’ve bounced things off of, he’s talked to me and we have an open dialogue,” Adams said on a Zoom call Friday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kevyn Adams says Jack Eichel hasn’t requested trade
Sullivan: Your Buffalo Sabres, the worst franchise in major pro sports
'Last month marked the 10th anniversary of Pegula’s ascension to owner, and his teary acknowledgement of Gilbert Perreault at his introductory presser in the Arena foyer. Nowadays, it’s the fans who are crying, unless they’re so fed up with the product that they no longer have any emotional investment.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Your Buffalo Sabres, the worst franchise in major pro sports
Saturday's New York Coverage
New York faces Buffalo on 3-game win streak (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’
'“He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable, and the players do, everybody does,” Adams said of the second-year coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team's woes
'Adams said Krueger, like everything else around the team, is being evaluated as the season continues. Adams says he's looking at decisions that would impact the Sabres in the short term and long term, but that the belief the players have in Krueger is something he has had to balance in his evaluation process.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams evaluating Ralph Krueger amid team’s woes
Sabres GM: Jack Eichel 'has not asked for a trade' as team continues spiral
'Adams has been on the job for less than a year. Yes, in case you hadn't heard, it's that kind of season again in Buffalo and still getting worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: Jack Eichel ‘has not asked for a trade’ as team continues spiral
Ralph Krueger, Jack Eichel On The Hot Seat For Buffalo Sabres
'Of course, it’s not known how much longer Eichel can continue to accept what’s gone on in Buffalo since he was drafted No. 2 overall in 2015 and seems destined to continue, which is a lot of chaos and disappointment. The Sabres are last in the NHL with 15 points (in 21 games) and are on course to miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 10th straight season.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger, Jack Eichel On The Hot Seat For Buffalo Sabres
Jacob Bryson has shown coaches he can handle the NHL
'“I am a smaller guy, so I’ve worked around that, but I know being a smaller guy I have to be able to compete with those guys if I want to play in the NHL, so I’ve had that mindset," Bryson said following Friday's practice in Uniondale. "I can knock guys off the puck because it’s a low center of gravity, and I’ve been working on my strength for four or five years. That’s what I … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson has shown coaches he can handle the NHL
Kevyn Adams thinks the state of the Buffalo Sabres is unacceptable
'You’ve all seen that this current team has no life and player after player calls them out for their lack of compete. The only reason Adams stayed in the NHL for 10 years is the way he competed and went to work every day on the ice. Adams mentioned that he doesn’t see that here, “Competitiveness and passion are a really important part of being a successful team. At the end of … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams thinks the state of the Buffalo Sabres is unacceptable
Kevyn Adams says he has authority to fire Ralph Krueger
'Adams on Jack Eichel: He has not asked for a trade. ... Are people going to make a phone call and ask? Of course, but that's the extent of it.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams says he has authority to fire Ralph Krueger
"It's unacceptable where we're at right now", Sabres GM discusses poor start to 2021 season
'"Competitiveness and passion are a really important part of being a team. It's about out competing the guy across from you," Adams said. "The passion hasn't been good enough. The compete hasn't been good enough. We need to fix it."' … [Read more...] about “It’s unacceptable where we’re at right now”, Sabres GM discusses poor start to 2021 season
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’
'“Not happy,” Adams said. “Unacceptable where we’re at right now. Part of my job is to raise the standard and the expectations and the accountability in this organization and we’re not where we need to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’