Eichel and Skinner both described their new coach as having an excitement level that should prove to be infectious once they take the ice together on Friday.
"I think he brings a great energy to the rink, a lot of positivity from him," Eichel said. "I think he's super excited and I think that makes the guys excited. Just talking to him, his plans and his mindset, I think it's really good. I think all the guys have responded well to it."
"I think it's a pretty unique thing as a player seeing a guy that passionate, that excited to sort of get going," Skinner added. "That can become contagious. I think it's fun to be around so I'm excited to get going and playing for him."
Dahlin echoed Kyle Okposo's comments](https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-ralph-krueger-training-camp-preview/c-309028380) from earlier in the month, saying his conversations with Krueger have extended beyond hockey.
"We haven't really talked about hockey yet," Dahlin said. "He's a really good man. He's a lot about get to know you as a person. That's basically what we have done now the couple last days."
Johansson cited that personality as a main reason he chose to sign with the Sabres in free agency.
"I think I really like the idea I got from him just being a good person, a good leader, not just what he wants to do hockey-wise," Johansson said. "I think, to me, that's important that it's a good person, that it's someone who wants well for everyone. I think that's what Ralph stands for."