'“The amount of resources this organization has is very impressive, from an analytics standpoint, from pro scouts,” Botterill said. “I’ve been getting a lot of great information. Is there still a feeling-out process? Yes, but I’ve gotten a lot of information.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill says he’s settling in nicely as Sabres GM
Archives for June 17, 2017
Sabres 'GM for a Day': It's time to make hard choices
'Botterill has all summer to improve every aspect of the team. Given our limited time, we’ll focus on a few major issues...' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘GM for a Day’: It’s time to make hard choices
With Phil Housley in place, Sabres can search for assistant coaches
'Jack Capuano would fit the criteria, and his name has already been floated by TSN. Capuano spent parts of seven seasons as coach of the New York Islanders, who fired him in January. He went 227-192-64 with the Islanders, who made the playoffs in three of his five full seasons.' … [Read more...] about With Phil Housley in place, Sabres can search for assistant coaches
Meet the Housleys: One wants a Cup, the other a governorship
'Today, state Sen. Housley represents Minnesota’s St. Croix River Valley. The duration of her political career nearly overlaps that of her husband’s pro coaching career, which began in 2013 when he became as assistant for the Nashville Predators.' … [Read more...] about Meet the Housleys: One wants a Cup, the other a governorship
Sully's Mailbag: Back then, fans had their Phil of Housley
'Housley was a great talent, but he was seen as symptomatic of the team's shortcomings. He was a soft defenseman who came up small in the playoffs. A month after the series, I called for him to be traded. That June, the Sabres sent him to Winnipeg (along with Scott Arniel, Jeff Parker and a first) for Dale Hawerchuk and a first-round pick that became Brad May.' … [Read more...] about Sully’s Mailbag: Back then, fans had their Phil of Housley
Sabres' Botterill preparing for Expansion Draft
'Teams must have their expansion lists finalized by Saturday when the trade and waiver freeze also takes place. Botterill said he's already laid the groundwork, “My dialogs with other GM's in preparation for the Expansion Draft and for the Draft and for free agency, I've felt very well prepared.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill preparing for Expansion Draft
Housley happy to be back where his career began
'“It means everything," Housley said with Howard Simon and Paul Hamilton on Friday on WGR. "I started my career here. I get very emotional when I think about it, to be the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres as my first opportunity. I got to thank Terry and Kim for having the confidence in me; and Jason for taking a chance on me and having confidence in me to do the job. I’m … [Read more...] about Housley happy to be back where his career began
Sabres should field offers for Kane & Lehner
'According to TSN's Darren Dreger, who joined 'The Instigators' on WGR 550 Friday morning, he believes the Sabres would be open to trading their starting goaltender and he thinks Buffalo wants to trade Evander Kane. Dreger went on to say that there's 'not much going on for Kane right now', but that he believes Botterill [and now Housley] can find a fit for him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should field offers for Kane & Lehner