'Botterill on inability of veteran players to help team: “Coaches need to take some blame, players need to take blame, owners need to take blame.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill discusses firing of Head Coach Phil Housley
Archives for 2019
Four Coaches To Replace Phil Housley
'Here a few candidates that could find their way to the Blue & Gold.' … [Read more...] about Four Coaches To Replace Phil Housley
Sabres Season Review: The Highs and Lows of Another Year Without the Playoffs
'Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner each had career years and Rasmus Dahlin provided plenty of excitement on the blueline in his rookie season. But, the season will be remembered and talked about long after the final buzzer on April 6 for one reason and one reason only: Their epic collapse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Season Review: The Highs and Lows of Another Year Without the Playoffs
Housley fired as Sabres coach
'"Today was not an easy day, but the results in the second half were just not there," general manager Jason Botterill said. "Our fans expect more. We expect more. In the end, I thought this decision had to be made for our organization moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Housley fired as Sabres coach
Dahlin felt comfortable as rookie with Sabres
'"The pace of the NHL was pretty close to the Swedish Hockey League, but the biggest difference is the skill of every player, so that was the challenge."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin felt comfortable as rookie with Sabres
Sabres relieve Housley of coaching duties
'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill has announced that Head Coach Phil Housley has been relieved of his duties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relieve Housley of coaching duties
Statement from Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula
'"We appreciate Phil Housley's effort over the past two seasons. He will always be a respected member of the Sabres organization, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward. We support the decision made by Jason today. It wasn't an easy decision, but we know Jason is operating in the best interests of the organization both short- and long-term. We are confident … [Read more...] about Statement from Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula
Botterill addresses coaching change, says search has already begun
'"Our fans expect more, we expect more. In the end, I thought this decision had to be made for our organization to move forward. We are all responsible for the success and failures of this organization. We are certainly not pleased where we're at and where our results have been this year. We all need to be accountable and not make excuses."' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses coaching change, says search has already begun
Housley insists he'll return but Sabres have huge decision to make on coach
'The team then announced that Housley will have a session with reporters Monday at 2:30 and Botterill will have one Monday at 3. The fact that Housley is scheduled for a session could mean the team is not planning on a coaching change. It also could mean nothing. The team could hold Housley's session and certainly make a move later in the week or, frankly, at any point in the … [Read more...] about Housley insists he’ll return but Sabres have huge decision to make on coach
Sabres Notebook: As Vanek ponders career finish, he loved Jason Pominville's big night
'"Hopefully it's not it for him. Just like for me, I still believe I can play in this league even though this year was not very good for myself. You know when you're done. Hopefully he doesn't feel like that yet but if it is, what a way to go out. The fans saluted him just as you expect in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: As Vanek ponders career finish, he loved Jason Pominville’s big night
The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Red Wings 1
'Perhaps pigs do fly and the world really is flat. Because the Buffalo Sabres actually closed their season by putting together a winning streak and winning a game on the road.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Red Wings 1
Sean Kirst: A 101-year-old Sabres fan sighs, and turns to the Mets
'Chronologically, the Sabres simply cannot have many fans of greater patience than Frances. She is 101. Last year, for her 100th birthday, Denny Malinowski, a nephew from greater Rochester, went to the club and bought her a jersey with her name on the back, a jersey signed by many players from the team.' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: A 101-year-old Sabres fan sighs, and turns to the Mets
Roth: Jason Pominville was least of Buffalo Sabres' problems
'Classy is an overused word, but it truly does apply to No. 29.' … [Read more...] about Roth: Jason Pominville was least of Buffalo Sabres’ problems
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
'It stinks': Red Wings end season with a thud, losing 7-1 to Sabres (Detroit News) Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall heads into offseason uncertain about his playing career (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings end bad season: 'Hope we're never in this situation again' (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings booed in 7-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres in season … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale
'“It’s sad,” said Sabres rookie defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who had a goal and an assist. “It’s not what I expected.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale