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'“It was great to see (the crowd) react they way they did,” concluded Eichel. “The amount of energy that was in the building tonight was tremendous and we felt it on the bench. It’s a special place to play and when we’re playing like that and the crowd is into it (it’s great).”' … [Read more...] about Eichel: Sabres intent on providing their fans with a winner

'This year Buffalo wasn’t as fortunate, as Buffalo went into the lotto with the fifth-best odds to earn the number one pick only to finish the selection process in seventh position for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Devils

'“I really enjoyed working with Phil the last couple of years,” said Sabres GM Jason Botterill during a press conference on Sunday afternoon. “Phil is a great man (and) put in a tremendous amount of time and effort into helping this organization. I wish him and his family all the best moving forward. Today certainly wasn’t an easy day.”' … [Read more...] about Fired: Buffalo Sabres relieve head coach Phil Housley of duties

'"We're faced with adversity and we're not facing it the right way," Housley said. "We have to understand how hard it is to win and compete."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blown out by New Jersey 6-2 as slow start continues

'Before the end of the frame, the Sabres had a chance to score on a five-on-three advantaged but failed to do so. That miss came back to bite the Sabres as Danault scored a shorthanded goal as Eichel took a shot in the offensive zone which was blocked and Danault eventually corralled the puck, streaked down toward the Sabres end, and beat Robin Lehenr (38 saves) on a wrap … [Read more...] about Pominville scores twice as Sabres opener season with a shootout loss to Habs, 3-2

'Reinhart needs to be a top pick: Sam Reinhart is often compared to his best bud in Eichel because they’re both top picks. Specifically, they were both drafted second overall. Reinhart had 17 goals and 30 assists in 79 games. That's pretty good, but not good-to-great. For the position he was drafted in, the Sabres need him to consistently contribute more. He won't be Eichel, … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: 5 things the Sabres must do to make the playoffs in 2017-18

'Following the workout, head coach Phil Housley and general manager Jason Botterill spoke to the media. The duo discussed the camp, recent offseason acquisitions of defenders Marco Scandella and Nathan Beaulieu and updates on Jack Eichel contract discussions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3v3 camp tourney action; Housley, Botterill interviews

'Buffalo made use of their time and resources by making additions to their big league roster as well as adding to the organizational depth in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Recap: Flurry of moves for Sabres as free agency opens over weekend

'Scandella was the second-longest tenured player for the Wild. The 26-year-old played the past seven seasons in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres grab former captain Pominville, Scandella from Wild

'Housley is the 18th coach in franchise history and the job is his first head coaching job in his NHL coaching career. The Sabres were also the first NHL team he played for, as Housley was drafted sixth-overall in 1982 by Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley named Buffalo Sabres next head coach

'Beane and Botterill (40) are younger in terms of their peers in their respective leagues. They’re young, but that doesn’t mean their innovative and winners. They have to show and prove those, not be handed these descriptive words.' … [Read more...] about Wojton: Pump the brakes, WNY sports fans

'The announcement of Botterill’s hiring was delayed by the Pittsburgh Penguins ongoing playoff run. The Pens topped the Washington Capitals 2-0 in Game 7 last night, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially name Botterill new GM

'Sportsnet, who reported the news on Botterill, also indicated that Rick Tocchet, an assistant coach with the Penguins, could also be a candidate for the team’s head coaching vacancy. Tocchet played in the NHL from 1984 until 2002 with Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, Phoenix, and Philadelphia, winning the Stanley Cup as a player in 1992 and a coach in 2016, both … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres expected to hire Botterill as next GM

'Perhaps Murray’s acquisition of Ryan O’Reilly and Evander Kane will pay dividends and grabbing them does deserve some credit.' … [Read more...] about Murray firing by Pegula justified

'Bylsma is currently two years into a five-year contract and it’s unclear if Murray, Bylsma, or both would return next season.' … [Read more...] about Questions over Eichel’s Buffalo future arise