WGR: Okposo is impressed with Ralph Krueger

[Sansbacon]

If he can get the guys to “buy in” to an effective system, then having a coach who they respect and will run through a wall for is gravy.

I’m intrigued by the man, and it sounds like a lot of the guys who have either played for him before, or are just meeting him not are as well. I just hope it translates to winning hockey.

 

[jc17]

I know a lot of people disagree, but I think talent, or lack thereof, has been a much larger reason for poor results rather than effort

 

[Chainshot]

I know a lot of people disagree, but I think talent, or lack thereof, has been a much larger reason for poor results rather than effort

A team can't win when they are both shy on talent and shy on playing with attention to details. We do know that teams shy on talent can game the system a bit when everyone buys in to be hyper-detailed. And we know that teams chuck full of talent win.

 

[sabresfan65]

We do know that teams shy on talent can game the system a bit when everyone buys in to be hyper-detailed.

Especially if they have the best goaltender in the world playing like a man possessed!!

 

[Buffaloed]

I wonder who the other players were that were with them at dinner?

Just the ones who don't belong in the NHL.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

A team can't win when they are both shy on talent and shy on playing with attention to details. We do know that teams shy on talent can game the system a bit when everyone buys in to be hyper-detailed. And we know that teams chuck full of talent win.

I thought Phil told us all we should know about checking detail?

 

[Tatre]

Can hockey come back already?
Krueger's living up to my expectations as the glue guy, and we knew that Granato, Smith, and company will be the actual controls behind the bench.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Krueger has a history of getting players to buy in and play above the sum of their parts. If that doesn't happen here then there are huge problems with the makeup of the players on this roster.

Well stated!

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Can hockey come back already?
Krueger's living up to my expectations as the glue guy, and we knew that Granato, Smith, and company will be the actual controls behind the bench.

uh oh.....I haven't been paying attention....... Cami Granato has joined the staff?

You can't mean Tony Granato???? Can you???

Geez, his kid was on one of my midget teams. Great person/family. But I cannot help but remember how Kariya and Selanne flamed out under his leadership......

Well my worry factor went up couple of notches.

 

[Sabre the Win]

uh oh.....I haven't been paying attention....... Cami Granato has joined the staff?

You can't mean Tony Granato???? Can you???

Geez, his kid was on one of my midget teams. Great person/family. But I cannot help but remember how Kariya and Selanne flamed out under his leadership......

Well my worry factor went up couple of notches.

Don Granato

 

[pigpen65]

Okposo seriously going to be on the Sabres this year? I thought for sure he would be taking Moulson's spot in the AHL.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Don Granato

Tony's brother........ whew.....I feel better......... Thanks.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Okposo seriously going to be on the Sabres this year? I thought for sure he would be taking Moulson's spot in the AHL.

I don't think they're quite at that point yet, but it's closing in slowly for sure.

 

[joshjull]

Especially if they have the best goaltender in the world playing like a man possessed!!

Who are you referring to?

 

[SundherDome]

Who are you referring to?

Johansson

 

[joshjull]

Johansson

Well played sir.

 

[Chainshot]

uh oh.....I haven't been paying attention....... Cami Granato has joined the staff?

You can't mean Tony Granato???? Can you???

Geez, his kid was on one of my midget teams. Great person/family. But I cannot help but remember how Kariya and Selanne flamed out under his leadership......

Well my worry factor went up couple of notches.

Q’s former assistant in Chicago: Don.

 

[Buffaloed]

uh oh.....I haven't been paying attention....... Cami Granato has joined the staff?

Cammi was all set to join the staff but the Sabres couldn't find a broadcasting position for her husband, Ray Ferraro. They're not going to allow some bum from TSN take away a job from a former Sabres.

 

[Ehran]

It's that time of the year. Everyone is in the best shape of their life and primed for breakout seasons, and everyone loves the new coach and/or new players the team has added. Players that will absolutely put the team over the top and help them make the playoffs/win the cup.

Enjoy the euphoria. It may last until November or maybe even December if we're lucky.