'According TSN's Bob McKenzie, McLellan is "no longer in consideration to be head coach."' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan no longer in mix with Sabres
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Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
'The Blue and Gold were originally slotted to pick 5th overall and dropped two spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
Skinner mum on contract talks and re-signing with Sabres
'"It deserves a lot of thought. A lot of reflection on both parts and in order for that process to play itself out it’s going to take some time and it’s not going to happen in the first couple days.' … [Read more...] about Skinner mum on contract talks and re-signing with Sabres
Eichel on Housley's firing: "It's on us in the room. We're the product on the ice"
'"It's unfortunate that had to happen because Phil's not the one playing the games. I've said this to you guys before, it's on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It hasn't been good enough.The prouduct on the ice hasn't been good enough. It falls on nobody but ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Housley’s firing: “It’s on us in the room. We’re the product on the ice”
Report: Sabres closing in on Todd McLellan as next head coach
'McLellan was fired from his post in Edmonton following a 9-10-1 start to this season. He had been the coach of the Oilers since 2015. Prior to his stint in Edmonton, the 51-year-old was the bench boss in San Jose for seven seasons.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres closing in on Todd McLellan as next head coach
Singer parodies "Keep On Loving You" with song about Sabres
'"I've known that song for a long time, but I heard it on the radio and I was listening to it and I was like, 'wow, this sounds exactly like the relationship I have with the Sabres.'"' … [Read more...] about Singer parodies “Keep On Loving You” with song about Sabres
Sabres Part Ways With Phil Housley
'The firing also comes roughly two weeks after public backing from team owners Terry and Kim Pegula while they two were at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Part Ways With Phil Housley
Sabres GM Jason Botterill discusses firing of Head Coach Phil Housley
'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
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
Sabres win season finale, back-to-back games for first time since December
'Players will meet with the media on Monday, as will Phil Housley and Jason Botterill as the season officially comes to a close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale, back-to-back games for first time since December
Housley on if he expects to be coach next season: "Yes I do"
'"We’re just going day-to-day business right now. I’m just focusing on my job and what we have to do tonight to get ready to play Detroit," Housley said when asked if he talked with Botterill on his job status.' … [Read more...] about Housley on if he expects to be coach next season: “Yes I do”
With Hurricanes in playoffs, Sabres now own longest playoff drought
'Looking at the longest playoff droughts of all time -- the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers share the title with 10 years each.' … [Read more...] about With Hurricanes in playoffs, Sabres now own longest playoff drought
Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
'"I honestly thought about it this morning on the drive in, it really hit me. It's been a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed every moment. I don't know what the future holds but enjoy the next couple of days and hopefully get another win and then take a step back and make some decisions I guess."' … [Read more...] about Pominville scores, reflects on Sabres career as Buffalo beats Ottawa 5-2 on Fan Appreciation Night
Improved Effort, Same Result
'The Sabres seemed more engaged and the effort was improved during Tuesday's game against Nashville but in the end it wasn't enough to avoid an 8th straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Improved Effort, Same Result