nucci Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 My brother just texted me he's signed. FWIW Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) @BuffaloSabres BREAKING NEWS: Ted Nolan signs contract extension and is officially named Buffalo #Sabres head coach. @BuffaloSabres Details on Ted Nolan's contract extension + quotes: http://bit.ly/PcvD82 #Sabres Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray today announced that Ted Nolan has been named the head coach of the Sabres, after serving as the club’s interim head coach since Nov. 13. “We are very happy to get this deal done and have Ted Nolan as our permanent head coach going forward,” Murray said. “Teddy has proven time and again that he is an exceptional leader, motivator and teacher. He is exactly what we need in a head coach for our hockey team and we’re confident in his ability to guide our players and turn this team around.” Nolan re-joined the Sabres after coaching the team to a 73-72-19 record in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons, a stint during which he became the franchise’s first Jack Adams Award winner following a first-place Northeast Division finish in 1996-97. Nolan later spent two seasons as head coach of the New York Islanders, guiding the Islanders to a 74-68-21 record during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons. In 381 NHL games coached, Nolan has registered a 163-170-48 overall record. “I said back in November that it was a dream to be able to come back and coach the Sabres and that’s still true today,” Nolan said. “Hockey is my life and Buffalo is a special place for hockey. I’m excited by the challenge facing our team and our organization and I’m truly thankful to have this opportunity.” Since August 2011, Nolan has also served as head coach of the Latvian men’s national team. He coached Team Latvia during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, where the Latvians nearly upset Team Canada in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. Nolan began his NHL coaching career as an assistant coach for the Hartford Whalers in 1994-95 after building a successful resume in junior hockey that culminated with a Memorial Cup win in 1993-94 in his sixth and final season as head coach of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL). Prior to his coaching career, Nolan tallied 22 points (6+16) in 78 NHL games as a member of the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Edited March 31, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Quote
papazoid Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 guess teddy can hang those pictures leaning against the wall now. Sabres announce extension for Nolan http://www.wgr550.com/Sabres-announce-extension-for-Nolan/18703350 Quote
North Buffalo Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 @BuffaloSabres BREAKING NEWS: Ted Nolan signs contract extension and is officially named Buffalo #Sabres head coach. @BuffaloSabres Details on Ted Nolan's contract extension + quotes: http://bit.ly/PcvD82 #Sabres 'Bout time... glad it happened... Quote
dEnnis the Menace Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Good deal!! This is good for the developing team. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 @hsimon62 Nolan and Tim Murray will discuss new contract at 12:30. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 He seems like precisely the fit the team needs for where they are, and where they hope to be. Quote
dudacek Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 It's the right move. Now go sign Ott and Callahan and Moulson and Orpik to help him grow the kids. :ph34r: Quote
SwampD Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 I like Nolan. I want to see what he can do with a good team. I really hope he gets one before his time is up here. Quote
nfreeman Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Congrats Teddy. You earned it. Now if you can just make chicken salad out of chicken feathers next year... Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 @kevsylvester Ted Nolan and Tim Murray join @SabresHotline right at the start What is the length? Reportedly 3 years: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sabres-extend-interim-coach-ted-120631022--nhl.html Quote
darksabre Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 "Teddy certainly has a presence in this town, but that didn't get him the job alone." Tim Murray very impressed with how the team performed after being gutted at the deadline. Quote
Stoner Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Pegula made Nolan, a leftie, sign with his right. #meddler Quote
darksabre Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Ted says Brian Murray once offered him a job back in the day. Quote
K-9 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 @BuffaloSabres BREAKING NEWS: Ted Nolan signs contract extension and is officially named Buffalo #Sabres head coach. @BuffaloSabres Details on Ted Nolan's contract extension + quotes: http://bit.ly/PcvD82 #Sabres Battista must be the guy taking the picture. That's the only thing that explains why he's not in it. GO SABRES!!! Quote
darksabre Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Sounds like neither of them was worried about the contract getting done, but at least wanted it done before the offseason. I love Ted Nolan. Quote
Rasmus_ Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Good to have it done. One less hiccup to worry about. I'm glad he's here as he can grow with the youth and rebuild. Glad he also got the fair shake. I wasn't always a fan, but I have to say he's been upfront and honest the entire time. Most times completely candid. He's had a lot of bumps in this season as well during his tenure. Congrats. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Sabres.com: Ted Nolan Interview (3/31/14) <4:18> Ted Nolan speaks with Brian Duff about signing a contract extension as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Battista must be the guy taking the picture. That's the only thing that explains why he's not in it. GO SABRES!!! He told everyone where to stand. That's proof he has more control than folks realize. Quote
26CornerBlitz Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 Sabres.com: Tim Murray Interview (3/31/14) <3:30> Tim Murray speaks with Brian Duff about signing Ted Nolan as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 31, 2014 Report Posted March 31, 2014 This is great news. I like Teddy. Never mind him being a great coach for this team where they are now. He is a great coach for this team, IMO. Period. Full stop. Quote
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