'They’re both 53 years old. Each played more than 1,000 NHL games, including the 1996-97 season with the Washington Capitals. They’ve earned their keep as assistant coaches who connect with players. They’ve had individual and team success.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coaching search ready to resume with Housley, Tocchet
Archives for June 13, 2017
Sabres' jersey tease shows no big changes coming
'The jersey appears to retain its navy blue color scheme. Responses to the tweet expressed dismay that the Sabres are not going back to their original royal blue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ jersey tease shows no big changes coming
Bucky Gleason's Power Take: Botterill deserved celebration with Penguins
'The Pens understood Botterill's contribution before the Sabres hired him midway through the playoffs. Pittsburgh was classy enough to invite him back. He had strong ties to the Pens and deserved to be with them. It didn't stop a few Twitter knuckleheads – pardon the redundancy – from questioning his allegiance.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Botterill deserved celebration with Penguins
Jim Rutherford invites Sabres GM Jason Botterill to Stanley Cup celebration
'“It’s a finality to the whole situation,” Botterill said on the ice afterward. “Been busy in Buffalo the last few weeks. Trying to get things taken care of there. I was always watching the games, though. I’m excited about my future now in Buffalo, but this is a great way to finish things off here.”' … [Read more...] about Jim Rutherford invites Sabres GM Jason Botterill to Stanley Cup celebration
Housley, Tocchet candidates to coach Sabres
'Tocchet has more coaching experience under his belt. After 18 seasons in the NHL, he began his coaching career with the Colorado Avalanche in 2002-03 as an assistant before moving on to the then-Phoenix Coyotes in 2005-08 and finally Tampa Bay Lightning before getting his first opportunity as a head coach with the Lightning after Barry Melrose was fired on Nov. 16, 2008.' … [Read more...] about Housley, Tocchet candidates to coach Sabres
Sabres tease new Adidas jerseys
'To the dismay of many, the picture appears to show a jersey with a similar shade of navy blue to what the Sabres have been wearing permanently since 2010. Last month, SportsLogos.net reported that the Sabres were one of the teams that would have some sort of cosmetic jersey change when the new sweaters were revealed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tease new Adidas jerseys
Sabres GM ready for new challenges after tenure with Penguins
'"This is the finale," he said of his time with the Penguins, "and a pretty good way to go out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM ready for new challenges after tenure with Penguins