'"It's mainly just our results in the second half. I think we had, unfortunately, the same lapses defensively in our structure, especially when you come back after the All-Star break and play in those tight games in those tight situations. Some of those same mistakes were continually showing up. At the end of the day, this is a results driven business, and we didn't get the … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘This was my decision’ to fire Housley
Archives for April 2019
Sabres's Botterill has no choice other than to get it right
'Botterill is very much his own man. He didn’t ask Phil Housley his opinion on trades and he didn’t ask the owners for their opinion of firing Housley. Botterill called the Pegula’s Sunday morning and they supported his decision to change coaches. I think the biggest question is why now? This ship had been sinking since December and Botterill said it eventually became evident … [Read more...] about Sabres’s Botterill has no choice other than to get it right
It had to happen
'It simply had to be done. We could go over all of the reasons. The lineup decisions, the explanations for the lineup decisions, the “shot mentality”, saying that the team was in games when they got blown out and shut out all too frequently, especially in March.' … [Read more...] about It had to happen
Sabres: Phil Housley relieved of his duties
'Housley becomes the third coach to be fired after two seasons [or less] with the Sabres since November of 2013, joining Ted Nolan [2013-2015] and Dan Bylsma [2015-2017].' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Phil Housley relieved of his duties
Sabres GM Jason Botterill: We didn't get the results
'"We had the same lapses defensively and with our structure," Botterill added. "At the end of the day, this a result driven business and we didn't get the results."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: We didn’t get the results
Five potential coaching candidates for the Buffalo Sabres
'His lack of experience doesn't rule out Taylor but it makes me wonder if the Sabres are ready to give him a huge promotion. If it was my decision, Taylor would be the guy if they can't land Quenneville.' … [Read more...] about Five potential coaching candidates for the Buffalo Sabres
What the 2018-2019 season taught us about the Buffalo Sabres
'In a matter of 49 games, the Sabres went from first place to mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the eighth straight year. Fans went from talking about playoff matchups to potential coaching changes and it seems like after another downward spiral the Sabres are virtually in the same place as they were at the end of last season.' … [Read more...] about What the 2018-2019 season taught us about the Buffalo 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
Housley fired as Sabres coach
'"Today was not an easy day, but the results in the second half were just not there," general manager Jason Botterill said. "Our fans expect more. We expect more. In the end, I thought this decision had to be made for our organization moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Housley fired as Sabres coach
Dahlin felt comfortable as rookie with Sabres
'"The pace of the NHL was pretty close to the Swedish Hockey League, but the biggest difference is the skill of every player, so that was the challenge."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin felt comfortable as rookie with Sabres
Sabres relieve Housley of coaching duties
'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill has announced that Head Coach Phil Housley has been relieved of his duties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relieve Housley of coaching duties
Statement from Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula
'"We appreciate Phil Housley's effort over the past two seasons. He will always be a respected member of the Sabres organization, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward. We support the decision made by Jason today. It wasn't an easy decision, but we know Jason is operating in the best interests of the organization both short- and long-term. We are confident … [Read more...] about Statement from Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula