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Archives for June 2017

Sabres sign Ullmark to 2-year extension

'Drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round (163rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Ullmark spent most of the 2016-17 season with the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he led the league in saves (1,525) and minutes played (3,201:55). He also eclipsed his 2015-16 totals in every major category, compiling a 26-27-2 record with a .909 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ullmark to 2-year extension

Sabres.com |

Bucky Gleason's Power Take: Botterill deserved celebration with Penguins

'The Pens understood Botterill's contribution before the Sabres hired him midway through the playoffs. Pittsburgh was classy enough to invite him back. He had strong ties to the Pens and deserved to be with them. It didn't stop a few Twitter knuckleheads – pardon the redundancy – from questioning his allegiance.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Botterill deserved celebration with Penguins

Buffalo News |

Jim Rutherford invites Sabres GM Jason Botterill to Stanley Cup celebration

'“It’s a finality to the whole situation,” Botterill said on the ice afterward. “Been busy in Buffalo the last few weeks. Trying to get things taken care of there. I was always watching the games, though. I’m excited about my future now in Buffalo, but this is a great way to finish things off here.”' … [Read more...] about Jim Rutherford invites Sabres GM Jason Botterill to Stanley Cup celebration

Pittsburgh Post Gazette |

Housley, Tocchet candidates to coach Sabres

'Tocchet has more coaching experience under his belt. After 18 seasons in the NHL, he began his coaching career with the Colorado Avalanche in 2002-03 as an assistant before moving on to the then-Phoenix Coyotes in 2005-08 and finally Tampa Bay Lightning before getting his first opportunity as a head coach with the Lightning after Barry Melrose was fired on Nov. 16, 2008.' … [Read more...] about Housley, Tocchet candidates to coach Sabres

TSN |

Sabres tease new Adidas jerseys

'To the dismay of many, the picture appears to show a jersey with a similar shade of navy blue to what the Sabres have been wearing permanently since 2010. Last month, SportsLogos.net reported that the Sabres were one of the teams that would have some sort of cosmetic jersey change when the new sweaters were revealed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tease new Adidas jerseys

WKBW-TV |

Mike Harrington: It's back to work for Botterill after one last celebration with Penguins

'"I'm not 'our' anymore and I know that but it was certainly nice they invited me back hoping to see a celebration for sure," he said. "It's been a hectic 3-4 weeks. I'm certainly focused in on trying to accomplish as much as I can in Buffalo. This is the finale for me with Pittsburgh and it's a pretty good way to go out."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s back to work for Botterill after one last celebration with Penguins

Buffalo News |

Report: Sabres last to hire a coach as Panthers moving to name Boughner over Housley

'The Sabres have also interviewed former Philadelphia coach Craig Berube, former Columbus coach Scott Arniel and Washington assistant Todd Reirden. Berube spent last year with the AHL's Chicago Wolves and is rumored to be joining Mike Yeo as an assistant in St. Louis next season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres last to hire a coach as Panthers moving to name Boughner over Housley

Buffalo News |

Report: Sabres waiting to interview Housley, Tocchet, Martin

'Housley, 53, has spent the past four seasons behind the bench as an assistant with the Predators. The former Sabres and Hall of Fame defenseman has been rumored to be of interest for several head coaching jobs this offseason, and the Sabres have been one team interested in him from the start. This would be Housley's first head coaching job in the NHL if the Sabres do make him … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres waiting to interview Housley, Tocchet, Martin

WGR-AM |