'"I think the coaching staff has done a very good job," he said. 'They have communicated with our players, continued to work to try to find different methods to get their message across to them. I think you saw after the Carolina game (a 6-5 overtime loss on Feb. 7) more of a focus on trying to get back to defense and I thought we proceeded with three of our better games … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: Phil Housley’s job is safe
Archives for February 21, 2019
Mike Harrington: Patience is no virtue for Jason Botterill as Sabres' collapse continues
'No NHL team has ever won 10 games in a row and lost 10 in a row in the same season. The way the Sabres are playing right now and with the schedule they're facing, it actually seems possible.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Patience is no virtue for Jason Botterill as Sabres’ collapse continues
Sabres GM Jason Botterill backs coach Phil Housley
'“We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters in Tampa Bay, where the Sabres play the Lightning on Thursday. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I’ve see the results on the ice, I see the communication we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill backs coach Phil Housley
Harding: Time for Buffalo Sabres to can coach Phil Housley
'The 10-game winning streak aside, the Sabres haven't met expectations. A big reason for that is the coaching. Housley doesn't seem to have an answer for why his team's defensive unit continues to struggle. The Sabres have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, the 11th-highest total in the NHL. They have also given up 32.4 shots against per game, the ninth-highest total in the … [Read more...] about Harding: Time for Buffalo Sabres to can coach Phil Housley
Thursday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning pregame: Brayden Point, Victor Hedman expected to return against Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Sabres' rocky road gets tougher at Tampa (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Lightning preview (NHL.com) Lightning still looking to improve as season hits home stretch (TampaBayLightning.com) How to watch, listen, live stream Lightning vs. Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres' Rodrigues getting a chance with Eichel
'Rodrigues played with Eichel for one game before he got injured last season. Phil Housley added, “We’re just trying to mix it up again, we’re not getting a lot even strength, but that’s really not my concern, it’s when we don’t have the puck, that’s going to give us the best chance to win, but Evan has been playing really well and it’ll be interesting to see how that pans … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues getting a chance with Eichel
Botterill: 'There's not going to be a coaching change'
'"They want a coaching change? No. We've made progress as an organization compared to last year. We're in a position where we've been in games. I see the results on the ice. I see the communication we're going through here. There's not going to be a coaching change."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘There’s not going to be a coaching change’
Grandpa, tell me about when the Sabres were good
'What an arduous season this has become. A respectable start. A 10-game winning streak through Thanksgiving and it sure did look like the playoffs were finally going to be back for the Buffalo Sabres. Hahahahalolololololol.' … [Read more...] about Grandpa, tell me about when the Sabres were good
Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Phil Housley: "there's not going to be a coaching change"
'"We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I see the results on the ice. I see the communication that we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Phil Housley: “there’s not going to be a coaching change”
Buffalo Sabres want your opinion on potential renovation of the KeyBank Center
'The team is inviting the community to participate in a survey regarding the potential project. The survey is intended to gain opinions and potential interest in the project.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres want your opinion on potential renovation of the KeyBank Center
Sabres remain hopeful of signing Skinner to new contract
'"His group and ours have obviously continued our dialogue," Botterill told reporters in Tampa, where the Sabres will play the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET; SUN, MSG-B, NHL.TV). "We haven't done play-by-play in the media just because that's the way we wanted to go about things. Both sides continue to work to try and find a resolution."' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain hopeful of signing Skinner to new contract
Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
'"... We are always looking to make moves that are going to help our group," Botterill said. "I'd also say we're going to trust our players, we're going to trust our group."' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses media while Sabres practice in Tampa
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Redmond returns gets No. 20 for Amerks (Buffalo News) Redmond’s return powers Amerks to 4-2 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Upended by Americans, 4-2 (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage