'"We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I see the results on the ice. I see the communication that we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Phil Housley: “there’s not going to be a coaching change”
Archives for 2019
Buffalo Sabres want your opinion on potential renovation of the KeyBank Center
'The team is inviting the community to participate in a survey regarding the potential project. The survey is intended to gain opinions and potential interest in the project.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres want your opinion on potential renovation of the KeyBank Center
Sabres remain hopeful of signing Skinner to new contract
'"His group and ours have obviously continued our dialogue," Botterill told reporters in Tampa, where the Sabres will play the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; SUN, MSG-B, NHL.TV). "We haven't done play-by-play in the media just because that's the way we wanted to go about things. Both sides continue to work to try and find a resolution."' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain hopeful of signing Skinner to new contract
Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
'"... We are always looking to make moves that are going to help our group," Botterill said. "I'd also say we're going to trust our players, we're going to trust our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Redmond returns gets No. 20 for Amerks (Buffalo News) Redmond’s return powers Amerks to 4-2 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Upended by Americans, 4-2 (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
With Pegulas in the house, fragile Sabres collapse again in loss to Panthers
'Bad puck management. Bad decisions. Shoddy defense. An ill-timed mistake from a goaltender. Deer-in-the-headlights coaching. It was all there.' … [Read more...] about With Pegulas in the house, fragile Sabres collapse again in loss to Panthers
Sabres say there's no timetable for Kyle Okposo after his latest concussion diagnosis
'"It's one of those cases where our doctors had constant contact with Kyle," coach Phil Housley said prior to Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers in BB&T Center. "Obviously he was diagnosed with a concussion and we have no timetable for that. It's unfortuntate, but that's the status of Kyle."' … [Read more...] about Sabres say there’s no timetable for Kyle Okposo after his latest concussion diagnosis
The Wraparound: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
'The Sabres continue to struggle to score. They have three goals or less for six straight games and only have five goals in the last three.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Florida Panthers 4, Buffalo Sabres 2
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion
'Okposo, 30, has a concerning history of concussions. This is at least his third in less than two years. After suffering one late in 2016-17, he was hospitalized in intensive care.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with concussion
Opinion: Botterill's time to shine
'Things have changed since then. With the trade deadline looming on Feb. 25, it is an excellent time for general manager Jason Botterill to give the Sabres the spark they need to secure their first playoff appearance since the 2010-11 season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Botterill’s time to shine
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
Panthers scratch out a win against Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Huberdeau Leads Panthers Past Sabres in 3rd Period (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2
'“I think right now we’re a fragile group for sure,” Eichel said. “It’s been a tough stretch for us, without a doubt. It just seems like things are going the opposite way they were. It’s an uphill climb for us right now.”' … [Read more...] about Huberdeau scores 2 as Panthers beat Sabres 4-2
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
'This is the latest in string of concussions for the 12th-year player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion
Sabres' Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations
'Less than a year after inking a seven-year deal with Buffalo and earning first-time All-Star honors, Okposo missed the final two weeks of the 2016-17 season with what the Sabres called a "very concerning" illness. The issue actually resulted from a concussion suffered at practice, as The Athletic later reported, and left Okposo hospitalized in a neurosurgical intensive care … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussion after fight, medical evaluations
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
'Housley did not give an estimated timetable for Okposo's return, or discuss future career implications.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion