'"There's going to be a lot of emotions, mixed emotions, but I'm just glad the game's here to start out and it's been so far into the season," Housley said in KeyBank Center. "I spent a lot of time with that organization. They gave me a start in the NHL and we sort of grew together, the players and myself as a coach.' … [Read more...] about At first meeting with old team, Housley hopes his message is sinking in
Archives for March 19, 2018
Casey Mittelstadt's freshman year is over. Is Buffalo next?
'Buffalo has interest in bringing last year's No. 8 overall draft pick into the organization. The only question is whether Mittelstadt is ready to leave college behind.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s freshman year is over. Is Buffalo next?
Sabres' Okposo set to return; Bailey 'sent down' to Amerks
'Okposo wants to use the final three weeks of the season to re-establish himself as a premier forward. He is having one of the worst statistical years of his career with 11 goals, 38 points and a minus-29 rating in 65 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo set to return; Bailey ‘sent down’ to Amerks
Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley
'“I thought it was a good place in my life and my family’s life to get to the NHL,” Housley said Sunday. “I was going to put my resume out there, but having that success with the World Junior team and the national team, there were some offers on the table. I was very fortunate to be able to jump from high school to the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Experience with Predators special for Sabres coach Phil Housley
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion
'“I got a personal number I’d like to hit with goals, assists, points and shots,” he said. “It’s been a real struggle personally for me this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo ready to return from concussion
Monday's Nashville Coverage
Topping Predators tall task for Sabres (The Sports Xchange) Predators at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to Watch, Live Stream Preds at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Projected Lineup: Predators at Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Nashville Coverage
Housley sees Predators as model for Sabres
'"I look at Nashville the first year I got there and I see a lot of similarities to this team," Housley said. "I mean, our record is a little bit different. But the development of the young players, the guys going up and going down, and the subsequent development, those are the things I can relate to dating back to my early days in Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Housley sees Predators as model for Sabres
Okposo practices again, expected to play Monday
'Okposo has missed three games since sustaining a concussion on Oct. 8, the latest setback in what he described as a down season personally. He's scored 38 points (11+27) in 65 games this season after scoring 45 points (19+26) in in an equal number of contests last year, his first as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Okposo practices again, expected to play Monday
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose third straight in New England (Buffalo News) Smith's hat-trick not enough for Amerks in loss to Hartford (Amerks.com) Resilient Pack grab third consecutive win (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage