'"I think it’s imperative for us moving forward that we continue to develop skill, to add skill to our forward group," Botterill said during a news conference to address Phil Housley's firing. "It was great to see this year the success of Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart having a career year. ... But we relied on them too much. We have to continue to develop our young players in our … [Read more...] about Adding depth scoring among Sabres’ offseason priorities
Archives for April 17, 2019
Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
'Mike Sullivan became an NHL head coach in 2003 at 37, just two years after his playing career ended. Following two seasons in Boston – the Bruins earned 104 points in Sullivan’s first season – he bounced around as an assistant for seven years.' … [Read more...] about Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
NHL rumors: Sabres' GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason
'Finding a suitable replacement for Housley is an obvious priority. The Sabres are making their fifth coaching change since 2013 and there's a critical need for stability behind the bench.' … [Read more...] about NHL rumors: Sabres’ GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason
Good former NHL coaches just aren't in great supply right now
'Jason Botterill is looking for a good communicator and somebody with presence. I’m starting to wonder if the second part of that is even out there. Mike Yeo, Todd Richards, Kevin Dineen, Kirk Muller, Michel Therrien, really? None of those names excite me in the least to bring into Buffalo to turn this team around.' … [Read more...] about Good former NHL coaches just aren’t in great supply right now
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerk overcame 2 life-threatening injuries in career, today he wins best AHL defenseman (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks playoff schedule: Games 1 and 2 are at home vs. Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks’ Redmond earns Eddie Shore Award (TheAHL.com) Redmond named winner of Eddie Shore Award (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage