Ralph Krueger
FILE - In this May 4, 2021, file photo, Buffalo Sabres goalie Michael Houser (32) and teammates celebrate a victory over the New York Islanders in a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres won the NHL draft lottery and the expansion Seattle Kraken jumped up the order to take the No. 2 pick Wednesday night, June 2. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Last-place Sabres win draft lottery; Kraken get No. 2 pick

By John Wawrow Jun. 02, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato gives instructions during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Penguins won 1-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Sabres' high expectations unravel with last-place finish

By John Wawrow May. 09, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski reacts after giving up a goal to Boston Bruins forward Matt Grzelcyk during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists in Bruins' 5-1 win over Sabres

By John Wawrow Apr. 22, 2021 10:58 PM EDT

A shot gets past Notre Dame's Dylan St. Cyr (1) during an NCAA college hockey game against Penn State in a Big Ten Hockey Tournament game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in South Bend. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)
The Latest: Sabres coaches placed in NHL COVID protocol

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres forward Curtis Lazar (27) is stopped by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: Santa Anita to reopen with limited capacity

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:34 AM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Kruege looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Buffalo, N.Y., in this Saturday, March 13, 2021, file photo. The Sabres fired coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Sabres fire coach Krueger while in midst of 12-game skid

By John Wawrow Mar. 17, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

New York Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck (15) passes the puck away from Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Another blow to Sabres: Eichel out for `foreseeable future'

By John Wawrow Mar. 13, 2021 10:55 AM EST

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, right, celebrates after left wing Max Pacioretty, left, scored against the Minnesota Wild during overtime of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No Fun NHL? Restrictions help players appreciate hockey more

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 03, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington, in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger still wasn’t ready to say whether high-priced forward Jeff Skinner will resume playing after a three-game benching. Except to say it's not a disciplinary issue, Krueger has declined to detail the reasons behind his decision regarding Skinner. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Sabres injuries mount; Skinner's status remains uncertain

By John Wawrow Feb. 26, 2021 03:16 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark makes a glove save during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Zacha scores 1:17 into OT in Devils' 4-3 win win over Sabres

By John Wawrow Feb. 25, 2021 11:02 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) reacts after he scores on New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) for a second time in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run

Feb. 20, 2021 04:55 PM EST

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with center Nic Dowd (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win

Feb. 18, 2021 09:24 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday, feb. 14, 2021 with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

By John Wawrow Feb. 14, 2021 05:55 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after a catch for a touchdown during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2021 08:20 AM EST

Buffalo Sabres forward Curtis Lazar (27) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
NHL revises virus protocols; Colorado is 5th team shut down

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 04, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael (24) battles for the puck with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 24, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 22, 2021 09:58 PM EST

Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Oshie has 3 points, Capitals open with 6-4 win at Buffalo

By John Wawrow Jan. 14, 2021 09:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger prefers viewing the start of the 2021 shortened season as a continuation of the last one. If that's the case, the new-look Sabres, with the addition of Taylor Hall and Eric Staal, have plenty of unfinished business in attempting to snap a nine-year playoff drought, the NHL's longest active streak. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Sabres have unfinished business after last season cut short

By John Wawrow Jan. 05, 2021 03:38 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) is greeted by fans prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres front office and roster have undergone numerous changes in the seven months since captain Jack Eichel said he was fed up with losing after Buffalo missed the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Eichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL Sabres

By John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2020 05:26 PM EST