'"It’s just one of those things, it’s part of the business," Housley said. "I understand that. In hindsight there are a lot of things you probably could have changed, but that’s the part of being a first-time head coach and you learn from that. I think if you asked any coach that has been relieved they’d have a lot of thoughts – what could they have done differently. But that’s … [Read more...] about Phil Housley returns to Buffalo, reflects on lessons learned from coaching Sabres
Archives for October 28, 2019
Defenseman Brandon Montour rejoins Sabres following hand injury
'Montour, after all, had a career-high 35 points in 82 games between Anaheim and Buffalo last season. He can give the Sabres a significant boost at 5 on 5 and the power play. Yet Montour stepped onto the ice shortly after the team announced that defenseman Marco Scandella will miss two to three weeks with a lower-body injury, and winger Jimmy Vesey is listed on the injury … [Read more...] about Defenseman Brandon Montour rejoins Sabres following hand injury
Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past
'“It’s funny, because you sort of think of what you could’ve done differently,” Housley said Sunday inside KeyBank Center, where the Arizona Coyotes prepared for Monday’s game against the Sabres, his first visit back. “You don’t know if you’re going to be back in the game, and I didn’t really know if I wanted to get back, because of what happened.”' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley happy for Sabres’ success, doesn’t want to dwell on past
Sabres lose Marco Scandella to injury as Brandon Montour nears return
'Scandella has been a strong contributor throughout the Sabres’ torrid start. He was hurt in Wednesday’s 6-2 road loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Marco Scandella to injury as Brandon Montour nears return
Monday's Arizona Coverage
Buffalo plays Arizona, looks for 5th straight home win (AP) Sabres look to stay hot as Coyotes visit (Field Level Media) Coyotes at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Game #11 Preview: Arizona at Buffalo (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Arizona Coverage
Krueger has Sabres playing connected during fast start
'"I just think the connection between the room and the coaching staff has been a really good one so far," Eichel said. "The guys, we have some confidence in our game right now."' … [Read more...] about Krueger has Sabres playing connected during fast start
Montour returns to practice with Scandella expected to miss 2-3 weeks
'"You can imagine how frustrating and how tough that was," he said. "But at least I can still skate and whatnot. An injury like this or what happened with [knee] surgery and stuff, it's all about patience and a matter of time before it gets full healed."' … [Read more...] about Montour returns to practice with Scandella expected to miss 2-3 weeks
Sabres recall Borgen from Rochester
'Borgen was recalled Friday and served as the team's seventh defenseman in Detroit. He was assigned back to Rochester on Saturday and appeared in the Amerks' overtime victory in Syracuse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Borgen from Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Henrik Borgstrom, Chris Driedger lead Springfield Thunderbirds to 2-1 OT victory over the Rochester Americans (Springfield Republican) Amerks fall in overtime to Thunderbirds, 2-1 (Amerks.com) T-Birds complete weekend sweep on backs of Driedger, Borgstrom (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage