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FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger addresses the media during an NHL hockey introductory press conference in Buffalo, N.Y., in this Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 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 - Associated Press

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 - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Krueger's status has suddenly been placed into question after first-year general manager Kevyn Adams called his under-performing team's play &quot;flat-out not good enough&quot; during a wide-ranging teleconference call on Friday, March 5, 2021. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark (35) is looked at by a Sabres trainer during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres G Ullmark to miss a month; Eichel out against Flyers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

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 - Associated Press

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 - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, then-Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. 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/Rick Scuteri, File)

Sabres have unfinished business after last season cut short

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Forward Taylor Hall surprised many in turning down numerous contending NHL teams which courted him, and instead sign with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) congratulates right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) after Simmonds scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Simmonds relishes opportunity to help Sabres’ playoff push

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark (35) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores twice, Sabres top Blues 5-2

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores twice, Sabres outlast Maple Leafs 6-4

By MARK LUDWICZAK - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) and Dallas Stars forward Jason Dickinson (18) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Olofsson sets rookie record in Sabres’ 4-0 win over Stars

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger, top, talks with Sabres players Jeff Skinner (53), Evan Rodrigues (71) and Curtis Lazar (27) during an NHL preseason hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)

Sabres have renewed hopes with Krueger on board as coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger addresses the media during an NHL hockey introductory press conference Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Skinner’s contract overshadows new Sabres coach’s arrival

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2016, file photo ,Team Europe head coach Ralph Krueger, center, chats with assistant coaches Paul Maurice, left, and Brad Shaw during practice in preparation for the World Cup of Hockey tournament at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Coaches who have worked closely with Krueger over the years are glad he’s back as a part of their fraternity after five years as chairman of English Premier League soccer club Southampton FC. The Buffalo Sabres recently hired Krueger as their new coach. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, Europe coach Ralph Krueger speaks during a news conference at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have hired Krueger to become their next head coach. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Tuesday night, May 14, 2019, because the team has not announced the hiring. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Southampton hires ex-hockey coach as new chairman

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Ralph Krueger fired as Edmonton Oilers coach

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Oilers tap assistant Ralph Krueger as new coach

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press