'Housley is known as a defensive specialist, and if you ever watched him play that won't come as a surprise. While in Nashville, Housley essentially ran the Predators defense -- a group that led them to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Housley — the perfect fit for the Sabres
Archives for June 2017
5 Observations: Phil Housley introduced as Sabres head coach
'Remember at the end of the season when Tim Murray said he likes coaches who grab a coffee and hang out in the locker room, rather than watching film all day? Well, Murray and the main coach he was talking about are both gone, but Housley seems to have a similar "cup of coffee" approach.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Phil Housley introduced as Sabres head coach
Phil Housley named head coach of Buffalo Sabres
'"Based on his experience as a player and coach, we think Phil is uniquely qualified to be our head coach and to help us achieve our organizational goals," said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "His approach to the game aligns with the way we envision our hockey team playing and we're excited to see where his leadership will take us in the future."' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley named head coach of Buffalo Sabres
Get to know Sabres coach Phil Housley
'"Phil has been awesome,"he told Yahoo! Sports."Since 'Day One' he came in here, I think for a lot of the D he was a similar player as the way he thought the game and I guess thought the game should be played. Just the little things talking with him day-in-day-out the knowledge that he brings … Obviously his numbers, his games played, his points all that stuff speak for … [Read more...] about Get to know Sabres coach Phil Housley
Housley intends to bring communication, aggressiveness to Sabres
'"I don't think it's really sunk in," Housley said. "I know my wife and I, our family, are really excited to come back to Buffalo and be a part of this community but I'm really looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited. I don't think people realize how pumped I am about coming back to Buffalo and being a part of this organization and trying to do something special … [Read more...] about Housley intends to bring communication, aggressiveness to Sabres
Cal Petersen's rep mum on goalie's plans for Sabres, NHL
'“We are not going to make any comments regarding Cal and his status right now,” Petersen’s representative told The Buffalo News on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen’s rep mum on goalie’s plans for Sabres, NHL
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark to two-year contract
'Las Vegas could have a say in whether the Sabres watch Ullmark's development. Teams can protect only one goaltender in the upcoming expansion draft, and Buffalo also has No. 1 netminder Robin Lehner. The protection lists must be submitted Saturday, and the results of the expansion draft will be announced June 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark to two-year contract
Amerks MVP Ullmark gets contract extension with Sabres
'Teams can protect only one netminder from being selected by the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Sabres will surely protect Robin Lehner, their No. 1 goalie, who is also scheduled to be a restricted free agent. Each team’s list of protected players (seven forwards, three defensemen, one goaltender or eight skaters regardless of position and one goalie) must be submitted by … [Read more...] about Amerks MVP Ullmark gets contract extension with Sabres
Sabres Botterill deserved chance to be Penguin for one more day
'You’re more likely to see a Zamboni fly than to witness a sitting GM of another team welcomed back into the fold like this. But it speaks volumes as to how much Botterill is respected by the Penguins and how much his work over 10 seasons was appreciated.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Botterill deserved chance to be Penguin for one more day
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark
'If the Vegas Golden Knights don’t select Ullmark in the upcoming expansion draft – given the Swede has morphed into top prospect, he could be grabbed – he might graduate to the Sabres next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark
Penguins could lose valuable Rick Tocchet
'Word out of Buffalo is Tocchet and Nashville assistant Phil Housley are the top candidates for the job, the NHL’s only vacant head coaching position. Some say Housley is the favorite because he was the Sabres’ No. 1 draft choice in 1982, played eight seasons for them and is in their Hall of Fame, as well as the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hiring him would please the Buffalo fans. But … [Read more...] about Penguins could lose valuable Rick Tocchet
Sabres GM Botterill hopes to hire coach by early next week
'In a text sent to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Botterill declined to reveal which candidates from the Cup finalists he still intends to interview after Pittsburgh beat Nashville to win the championship in Game 6 on Sunday. When asked specifically about his interest in Pittsburgh’s Rick Tocchet and Nashville’s Phil Housley, Botterill would only say: “I have respect for both … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Botterill hopes to hire coach by early next week
Sabres re-sign goalie Ullmark to 2-year contract extension
'Last year, he went 26-27-2 in 55 games with AHL Rochester. Selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2012 draft, Ullmark spent the next two seasons playing in his native Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Ullmark to 2-year contract extension
Sabres ink G Ullmark to 2-year pact
'The 23-year-old joins a crowded crease in Buffalo, with Robin Lehner as a restricted free agent while Anders Nilsson is unrestricted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink G Ullmark to 2-year pact
Sabres ink Ullmark
'Chances are good that if Ullmark isn’t lost in the Expansion Draft to Vegas, he’ll be up in Buffalo with Robin Lehner. New Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement, “Linus has worked hard both on and off the ice, and his performance at both the NHL and AHL levels has reflected those efforts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Ullmark