BUF Names Tim Murray New General Manager

[Fuhgeddaboudit]

 
Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray is the new general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, as the team introduces him on Thursday.

He’s an interesting hire, in that he doesn’t fit the assumed criteria for a leading candidate. He has no ties to Buffalo. The 50 year old also doesn’t have a Stanley Cup ring – although the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim made the Final in 2003 when he was part of their front office, and he helped assemble the talent for their 2007 Cup winner. (That ironically defeated the Senators, with whom Murray was employed.)

What he does have, however, is extensive front office experience that has prepped him for this gig. He may never have been a general manager in title in the NHL, but he knows the job thoroughly; and he’s considered one of the most informed and insightful talent evaluators in the game.

Tim Murray, as we said earlier, could be a brilliant hire for the Sabres and president Pat LaFontaine.

But the real question for Sabres fans is how Tim Murray won’t be Darcy Regier.
 

 
 
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Apparently he has a great drafting record, which will be great for Buffalo.

 

[Steez]

"We want to bring some of the local kids back and play some hockey."
 
Kaner to Buffalo confirmed. I'm gonna cry.

 

[Mr.Baller]

I don't really know this guy but hopefully he could make the sabres a competitve team in the years to come