'"We believe that there are as many as five teams, in the moment, that have expressed interest in Matt Duchene. The three serious contenders, and this could change literally hour-by-hour, are Nashville [Predators], the [New York] Islanders, and [the Columbus Blue Jackets]. There are some who think Buffalo is in, some who aren't so sure about that. Likewise for the San Jose … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres in on Duchene?
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Fox: Trading Skinner would be 'disheartening to the fan base'
'Fox believes that even though Skinner would be a valuable piece at the deadline on Monday, Botterill is looking to keep him in town. When the offseason comes, Fox thinks that Botterill can easily convince Skinner to extend with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Fox: Trading Skinner would be ‘disheartening to the fan base’
5 Observations: Lightning drop Sabres in shootout 2-1
'That said, their effort during their road trip as a whole was atrocious. In a playoff race the Sabres need every point they can get and during their three-game road trip, they return to Buffalo with one measly point. With games against the Capitals and Maple Leafs ahead things might get worse before they get better.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning drop Sabres in shootout 2-1
Sabres Fall 2-1 in a Shootout
'Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt were denied on their shootout attempts. Tampa's Steven Stamkos and Kucherov converted to hand the Lightning a 2-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall 2-1 in a Shootout
Kucherov gets 100th point, Lightning top Sabres for eighth win in row
'Hutton was a late replacement for Linus Ullmark, who was scratched with a lower-body injury. He made three saves in overtime, including stopping Victor Hedman on a breakaway at 3:59.' … [Read more...] about Kucherov gets 100th point, Lightning top Sabres for eighth win in row
Hutton's strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa
'"This game made us realize how good we can play and how strong we can be in the D-zone," Rasmus Dahlin said. "I mean, it sucks to lose, but we get one point and a little bit of confidence back."' … [Read more...] about Hutton’s strong outing helps Sabres earn point in Tampa
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Alexander Nylander to return to Amerks' lineup Friday in Utica (Buffalo News) In 30 seconds: Amerks legend Crozier, no ordinary Joe, turns 90 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) As the Crow flies: A hockey timeline of Joe Crozier's incredible career (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres GM Jason Botterill: Phil Housley's job is safe
'"I think the coaching staff has done a very good job," he said. 'They have communicated with our players, continued to work to try to find different methods to get their message across to them. I think you saw after the Carolina game (a 6-5 overtime loss on Feb. 7) more of a focus on trying to get back to defense and I thought we proceeded with three of our better games … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: Phil Housley’s job is safe
Mike Harrington: Patience is no virtue for Jason Botterill as Sabres' collapse continues
'No NHL team has ever won 10 games in a row and lost 10 in a row in the same season. The way the Sabres are playing right now and with the schedule they're facing, it actually seems possible.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Patience is no virtue for Jason Botterill as Sabres’ collapse continues
Sabres GM Jason Botterill backs coach Phil Housley
'“We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters in Tampa Bay, where the Sabres play the Lightning on Thursday. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I’ve see the results on the ice, I see the communication we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill backs coach Phil Housley
Harding: Time for Buffalo Sabres to can coach Phil Housley
'The 10-game winning streak aside, the Sabres haven't met expectations. A big reason for that is the coaching. Housley doesn't seem to have an answer for why his team's defensive unit continues to struggle. The Sabres have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, the 11th-highest total in the NHL. They have also given up 32.4 shots against per game, the ninth-highest total in the … [Read more...] about Harding: Time for Buffalo Sabres to can coach Phil Housley
Thursday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning pregame: Brayden Point, Victor Hedman expected to return against Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Sabres' rocky road gets tougher at Tampa (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) Lightning still looking to improve as season hits home stretch (TampaBayLightning.com) How to watch, listen, live stream Lightning vs. Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Rodrigues getting a chance with Eichel
'Rodrigues played with Eichel for one game before he got injured last season. Phil Housley added, “We’re just trying to mix it up again, we’re not getting a lot even strength, but that’s really not my concern, it’s when we don’t have the puck, that’s going to give us the best chance to win, but Evan has been playing really well and it’ll be interesting to see how that pans … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues getting a chance with Eichel
Botterill: 'There's not going to be a coaching change'
'"They want a coaching change? No. We've made progress as an organization compared to last year. We're in a position where we've been in games. I see the results on the ice. I see the communication we're going through here. There's not going to be a coaching change."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘There’s not going to be a coaching change’
Grandpa, tell me about when the Sabres were good
'What an arduous season this has become. A respectable start. A 10-game winning streak through Thanksgiving and it sure did look like the playoffs were finally going to be back for the Buffalo Sabres. Hahahahalolololololol.' … [Read more...] about Grandpa, tell me about when the Sabres were good