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Jonathan Willis from The Athletic: Edmonton joined Schopp and the Bulldog to talk McLellan rumors and more
Willis: 'I think Buffalo is a good fit' for Todd McLellan
Have to wait for BN's writers to weigh in. lol
Willis on McLellan's potential fit with the Sabres:
"I think Buffalo is a good fit. He's been around the block and he knows what's up. He might not be the guy to lead you to the Stanley Cup, but he's not a guy that you'll find in the bottom-five. His system is geared to 70-30 puck battles. There's a clear plan to get the puck back. He really breaks down defenses well and sets the offense up to constantly pressure the defense... He can get stubborn, though. He seems to like the guys he likes. He does have a history with aggressive defense, but he's a strong fundamentals coach. In Edmonton, he didn't have the horses to get it done."
Willis on McLellan choosing between Buffalo and the LA Kings:
"Personally, I'd rather coach the Sabres than the Kings. Los Angeles is starting from further behind, just look at the age group of their top players."
Willis: 'I think Buffalo is a good fit' for Todd McLellan
Have to wait for BN's writers to weigh in. lol
Willis on McLellan's potential fit with the Sabres:
"I think Buffalo is a good fit. He's been around the block and he knows what's up. He might not be the guy to lead you to the Stanley Cup, but he's not a guy that you'll find in the bottom-five. His system is geared to 70-30 puck battles. There's a clear plan to get the puck back. He really breaks down defenses well and sets the offense up to constantly pressure the defense... He can get stubborn, though. He seems to like the guys he likes. He does have a history with aggressive defense, but he's a strong fundamentals coach. In Edmonton, he didn't have the horses to get it done."
Willis on McLellan choosing between Buffalo and the LA Kings:
"Personally, I'd rather coach the Sabres than the Kings. Los Angeles is starting from further behind, just look at the age group of their top players."