Ralph KruEger hired to coach the Sabres

[Montag DP]

Something is making me uneasy about this hire, but I just can't place it. Oh wait, there it is.

 

[Myllz]

Can't wait.

 

[is the answer jesus]

Alright. Keefe was my first choice, but at least this wasn't an embarassing hire. It'll be nice to have a coach with something between his ears, it's been far too long.

 

[Chainshot]

So do they give Nail Yakupov a call if his SKA deal is actually only for one year?

 

[Paxon]

As a Liverpool fan it constantly pops into my mind that I wish the Sabres had a guy remotely like Klopp. His players will go through a wall for him, which he achieves through being positive, enthusiastic, and actually caring about his players while still holding them accountable.

 

[Chainshot]

For better or worse:

1.) General public seems to like the hire
b.) EDM fans were not pleased to see Krueger go, some wanted him back this year
iii.) Maple Leaf fans seem to not like the move

1.) The mob has liked the last two hires.
b.) Heartening?
pi.) Do they like anything?

 

[Falco Lombardi]

IDK being let go by the Oilers quickly probably bodes well for his future success.

 

[sabresEH]

For better or worse:

1.) General public seems to like the hire
b.) EDM fans were not pleased to see Krueger go, some wanted him back this year
iii.) Maple Leaf fans seem to not like the move

Alright there Ricky

 

[TehDoak]

 

[Fjordy]

Now I'll try the opinion of Yakupov to know.

 

[Zman5778]

So do they give Nail Yakupov a call if his SKA deal is actually only for one year?

Had his best year under RK? Had a decent year in the K? A need for scoring depth?

I wouldn't be mad at a one year "show me" type deal. Kid can shoot it and might look good playing with Eichel, freeing up Sam to play with (or as) our 2nd line center.

 

[Ace]

This will be the second time a player from the 2002-04 Sabres has hired Krueger as their coach.

Satan was the GM of Team Europe at the World Cup.

 

[Zman5778]

1.) The mob has liked the last two hires.
b.) Heartening?
pi.) Do they like anything?

1.) Good point.
b.) I'd think so.
22/7.) Themselves and anything with a blue Leaf.

 

[JackTheRipper]

Unbelievable. Just when you think this organization can't get any more dysfunctional they go and hire a soccer executive. This has disaster written all over it. Imagine what Eichel must be thinking right now that his prime years are going to be wasted playing for a soccer exec.

 

[Chainshot]

Had his best year under RK? Had a decent year in the K? A need for scoring depth?

I wouldn't be mad at a one year "show me" type deal. Kid can shoot it and might look good playing with Eichel, freeing up Sam to play with (or as) our 2nd line center.

It was the second thought I had after "who was Ralph's goalie coach".

 

[sabresEH]

Unbelievable. Just when you think this organization can't get any more dysfunctional they go and hire a soccer executive. This has disaster written all over it. Imagine what Eichel must be thinking right now that his prime years are going to be wasted playing for a soccer exec.

I’m sure once Jack talks to him once he’ll be more motivated than ever.

 

[Chainshot]

1.) Good point.
b.) I'd think so.
22/7.) Themselves and anything with a blue Leaf.

1. ( Thanks.
beta. ( They thought the Hall trade was good.
180 degrees. ( Have you seen them talk of the man called Hyman? Or his Gardiner?

 

[Zman5778]

RK strikes me as the type of guy who's going to give Sam a legit chance at center. It's now up to Sam to see if he can swing it, especially at the dot where he gets supremely caved in.

 

[Dahlin 2 Eichel]

So do they give Nail Yakupov a call if his SKA deal is actually only for one year?

If Valeri Nichushkin can get a second chance than why can’t Yakupov

 

[Ace]

Imagine what Eichel must be thinking right now that his prime years are going to be wasted playing for a soccer exec.

“Thank God someone with a reputation for creating a positive atmosphere and getting the most out of his players is here...trying get anything out of them almost killed me”

 

[Zip15]

Unbelievable. Just when you think this organization can't get any more dysfunctional they go and hire a soccer executive. This has disaster written all over it. Imagine what Eichel must be thinking right now that his prime years are going to be wasted playing for a soccer exec.

Is it hard to be that intentionally disingenuous?

 

[Zman5778]

Unbelievable. Just when you think this organization can't get any more dysfunctional they go and hire a soccer executive. This has disaster written all over it. Imagine what Eichel must be thinking right now that his prime years are going to be wasted playing for a soccer exec.

Just in case you happen to be serious here.

You do know he has legit hockey HC experience, right? World Cup, NHL and Olympic level?

 

[flashsabre]

I'll go on record as saying I like the hire. I hope Krueger is in Buffalo for a long time. Coach for a couple years and then Front office leader.

He is a culture changing leadership driver.

I understand he is an out of the box hire with his background and that some will hate it but I'm glad Botts took his shot even if it doesn't workout.

This year will be a huge tell for this team. If these players can't respond to Krueger then they need to go because they are hopeless. His players rave about him and he finds ways to get his team's to overachieve.

 

[Fjordy]

If Valeri Nichushkin can get a second chance than why can’t Yakupov

 

[Revelate]

Is it hard to be that intentionally disingenuous?

Was thinking the same thing.