'"Our fans expect more, we expect more. In the end, I thought this decision had to be made for our organization to move forward. We are all responsible for the success and failures of this organization. We are certainly not pleased where we're at and where our results have been this year. We all need to be accountable and not make excuses."' … [Read more...] about Botterill addresses coaching change, says search has already begun
Archives for April 2019
Housley insists he'll return but Sabres have huge decision to make on coach
'The team then announced that Housley will have a session with reporters Monday at 2:30 and Botterill will have one Monday at 3. The fact that Housley is scheduled for a session could mean the team is not planning on a coaching change. It also could mean nothing. The team could hold Housley's session and certainly make a move later in the week or, frankly, at any point in the … [Read more...] about Housley insists he’ll return but Sabres have huge decision to make on coach
Sabres Notebook: As Vanek ponders career finish, he loved Jason Pominville's big night
'"Hopefully it's not it for him. Just like for me, I still believe I can play in this league even though this year was not very good for myself. You know when you're done. Hopefully he doesn't feel like that yet but if it is, what a way to go out. The fans saluted him just as you expect in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: As Vanek ponders career finish, he loved Jason Pominville’s big night
The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Red Wings 1
'Perhaps pigs do fly and the world really is flat. Because the Buffalo Sabres actually closed their season by putting together a winning streak and winning a game on the road.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Red Wings 1
Sean Kirst: A 101-year-old Sabres fan sighs, and turns to the Mets
'Chronologically, the Sabres simply cannot have many fans of greater patience than Frances. She is 101. Last year, for her 100th birthday, Denny Malinowski, a nephew from greater Rochester, went to the club and bought her a jersey with her name on the back, a jersey signed by many players from the team.' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: A 101-year-old Sabres fan sighs, and turns to the Mets
Roth: Jason Pominville was least of Buffalo Sabres' problems
'Classy is an overused word, but it truly does apply to No. 29.' … [Read more...] about Roth: Jason Pominville was least of Buffalo Sabres’ problems
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
'It stinks': Red Wings end season with a thud, losing 7-1 to Sabres (Detroit News) Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall heads into offseason uncertain about his playing career (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings end bad season: 'Hope we're never in this situation again' (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings booed in 7-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres in season … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale
'“It’s sad,” said Sabres rookie defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who had a goal and an assist. “It’s not what I expected.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Sabres rout Detroit 7-1 in teams’ finale
Sabres blow out the Red Wings, 7-1, in season finale
'However, Buffalo blew the doors open in the second period with three goals in the middle frame. Conor Sheary was the first one to find the back of the net in the second period, tipping a point shot to score his 14th goal of the year. Skinner would score the first of his two goals after that, deking past four Red Wings to finish a pretty goal. Shortly after Skinner's goal, … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out the Red Wings, 7-1, in season finale
The Sabres end by helping Skinner to 40 goals
'It was great to see them come together as a team to make sure Jeff Skinner got to 40 goals for the first time in his career. It seemed like his teammates were more excited than him.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres end by helping Skinner to 40 goals
From the Locker Room - Sabres at Red Wings
'"Roddy (Evan Rodrigues) and Okie (Kyle Okposo) were telling me before the game that they weren't going to shoot anything and they were looking for me out there, I saw them. Even some of the plays that didn't go our way, I think they were maybe sort of forcing it to me. And then, obviously the shift there where I got it with Eichs (Eichel) and Sammy (Reinhart), they were … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room – Sabres at Red Wings
Sabres top Red Wings 7-1 in season finale
'The win also marked the team's first back-to-back win since mid-December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Red Wings 7-1 in season finale
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”
Sabres score seven in win against Red Wings
'"It was great to see Jeff get 40, and I was so happy to be the one that passed him the puck," Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "He's going to make some heavy money."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven in win against Red Wings