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'If the Sabres do well over the next couple seasons and Housley manages to establish himself as a stellar head coach, that hall of fame status won’t be the driving reason behind it. Rather, there’s another piece of memorabilia in his basement that provides a clue into a little-known part of Housley’s career that much more neatly translates into what he’s doing today. It’s a … [Read more...] about Blessing or curse? How Hall of Famers like Phil Housley fail or succeed as coaches

'"Longevity is a huge accolade for an equipment manager," Williams, who joined the Sabres in 2005, told The Buffalo News. "That’s how you earn an All-Star invite at our level. It’s not based on performance. Our performance is driven by longevity. If you aren’t good you’re gone. That’s our measuring stick. It’s nice to be recognized for that."' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Equipment managers joining Eichel, Skinner at All-Star Game

'Both the NHL and the NHL Players Association issued statements that logistics just don't make it feasible to have a tournament 20 months from now, but that they're working toward a framework for future international play.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: No 2020 World Cup a bummer, but labor outlook is upbeat

'Though the Sabres have the offensive firepower to keep up with the NHL's best, they make too many makes in their own zone. A remarkable effort to beat Calgary Wednesday was not a magical elixir, either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ mistakes add up in 4-3 loss to cap western Canada road trip

'In these parts, Reinhart is no longer known only as the top prospect from North Vancouver whose father played for two seasons for the Canucks. Now, he's an established NHL player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart returns to Vancouver amid career year

'After getting the first goal of the game and twice tying the score, Buffalo made too many mistakes in a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Sabres enter the extended All-Star break with a 24-17-6 record and four points back of Pittsburgh for the second wild-card playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Canucks 4, Sabres 3

'"Personally, Patrik is a terrific guy," Housley said. "He meant well. He was a team player. Great teammate and just an unfortunate incident occurred. I wish him nothing but the best. All these situations can work out differently. It’s unfortunate that we had to let Patrik go, but [General Manager Jason Botterill] and the management handled that correctly. I just wish him the … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund explains to Swedish newspaper why he left the Sabres

'"I wanted to take my game to the next level and be an impact player in this league," he said. "I think at the beginning of the year I didn’t get off to the start I wanted to, obviously. Not getting a goal in the first however many games it was is obviously a little tough for me, but the chances were coming."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues finally breaks through offensively

'"I believe I’m a leader in this locker room," Beaulieu said. "I’ve got a lot of close relationships with a lot of guys here. My teammates are my biggest support group. They all support me very well. So does [General Manager Jason Botterill]. It was never about that. I love everyone in this room. I just want to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu on reported trade request: ‘I just want to play’

'Bailey, a Williamsville native drafted by the Sabres in 2013, was dealt for Taylor Leier, a 24-year-old forward with two goals in 55 career NHL games. Leier had 10 goals among 19 points in 34 games for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL and will report to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Justin Bailey to Flyers for Taylor Leier

'"We really had the mindset we were going to win no matter what," Eichel said. "When that’s going down the bench and the whole team is feeling that way it’s a good feeling. It definitely helps you."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back to beat the Flames behind Jack Eichel’s OT winner

'Thompson and his family lived in 11 different NHL or AHL cities because his father, Brent, played 15 professional seasons — including 121 NHL games — followed by 13 years in coaching, including the past five as coach of the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson ‘taking steps’ in latest stop of his hockey journey

'The Sabres have eight healthy defensemen on their roster, and Beaulieu has essentially been jumped on the depth chart by Pilut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Nathan Beaulieu reportedly requests trade

'Backed by two third-period goals, the Sabres stunned the Western Conference's best team, the Calgary Flames, with a come-from-behind, 4-3 overtime win. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak and was Buffalo's seventh win in 22 games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Flames 3, OT

'The unexpected resignations earlier this month of two Pegula Sports and Entertainment executives followed an internal investigation into whether the two men sexually harassed female employees after a holiday party in December, according to four sources.' … [Read more...] about HarborCenter execs resigned after alleged sexual harassment