'The question, as it was when Buffalo acquired Skinner in a trade with Carolina in August, is whether the two sides can reach an agreement on a new deal before the ninth-year player is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner won’t rush decision on re-signing with Sabres
Archives for April 2019
Sabres' Skinner hasn't decided on free agency
'Skinner had to waive his no-movement clause in order for the Hurricanes to trade him to Buffalo. He did so knowing the Sabres were last overall last season. He still sees positives inside this team, “I came here and I knew where the organization finished last season and I was optimistic and positive about the direction the organization was headed and I don’t think that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner hasn’t decided on free agency
Report: Todd McLellan is a leading candidate to be the next Sabres head coach
'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie and others are reporting that the Los Angeles Kings remain in the mix for the veteran head coach.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan is a leading candidate to be the next Sabres head coach
Willis: 'I think Buffalo is a good fit' for Todd McLellan
'"McLellan tended to go with a top-heavy lineup. It was something he always seemed to struggle with, especially when he had to put together a competent third or fourth line. I thought what he did well, though, was avoiding scapegoating players... He seems to treat his players with a lot of success."' … [Read more...] about Willis: ‘I think Buffalo is a good fit’ for Todd McLellan
Sabres' sound off on coaching change, another year without playoffs
'"It’s on us, it’s on us in the room," captain Jack Eichel said Monday. "I mean, we’re the product on the ice so it’s unfortunate that had to happen because Phil’s not the one playing the games. I’ve said this to you before, it’s on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It just hasn’t been good enough, the product on the ice hasn’t been good enough so it falls on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ sound off on coaching change, another year without playoffs
Report: Todd McLellan front-runner to land Sabres head coaching job
'As a head coach, McLellan has a 434-282-90 record along with seven trips to the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, McLellan has a 37-38 record.' … [Read more...] about Report: Todd McLellan front-runner to land Sabres head coaching job
Skinner mum on contract talks and re-signing with Sabres
'"It deserves a lot of thought. A lot of reflection on both parts and in order for that process to play itself out it’s going to take some time and it’s not going to happen in the first couple days.' … [Read more...] about Skinner mum on contract talks and re-signing with Sabres
Eichel on Housley's firing: "It's on us in the room. We're the product on the ice"
'"It's unfortunate that had to happen because Phil's not the one playing the games. I've said this to you guys before, it's on us as players to be better on the ice every night. It hasn't been good enough.The prouduct on the ice hasn't been good enough. It falls on nobody but ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel on Housley’s firing: “It’s on us in the room. We’re the product on the ice”
Report: Sabres closing in on Todd McLellan as next head coach
'McLellan was fired from his post in Edmonton following a 9-10-1 start to this season. He had been the coach of the Oilers since 2015. Prior to his stint in Edmonton, the 51-year-old was the bench boss in San Jose for seven seasons.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres closing in on Todd McLellan as next head coach
Singer parodies "Keep On Loving You" with song about Sabres
'"I've known that song for a long time, but I heard it on the radio and I was listening to it and I was like, 'wow, this sounds exactly like the relationship I have with the Sabres.'"' … [Read more...] about Singer parodies “Keep On Loving You” with song about Sabres
Players take blame for Housley firing
'"It's on us in the room. We're the product on the ice," captain Jack Eichel said when asked about having to go through another coaching change in his young career.' … [Read more...] about Players take blame for Housley firing
Players take accountability for second-half slump at locker cleanout day
'"That's not an easy day," he said. "That's not an easy thing because it causes you to look in the mirror. You have to. Botts did what he felt was best for the organization, but all of us as players have to look at your game and what you bring to the table and say, 'Could I have done more?' I think that everybody would say, 'Yes.'"' … [Read more...] about Players take accountability for second-half slump at locker cleanout day
Pending unrestricted free agent Skinner to take time on decision
'"For me, I want to win. It's obviously not a good feeling where we are right now. We didn't accomplish our goal," he said. "You go through the season and if you don't accomplish your goal, you're disappointed. It's not a good feeling, and then you go into the summer, you reflect and you figure out what you can do better to help the team next year and make sure that doesn't … [Read more...] about Pending unrestricted free agent Skinner to take time on decision
Pominville says he'll take time before deciding on future
'"I feel good," he said. "I feel comfortable, my body feels good, I feel like I can play. I definitely need time and I guess we'll go from there."' … [Read more...] about Pominville says he’ll take time before deciding on future
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson scored both goals in Amerks' win in Cleveland (Buffalo News) Sabres load up Amerks with return of Olofsson, Nylander, Pilut (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) The Sabres send three to the Amerks (WGR-AM) Thompson, Wedgewood lead Amerks to 2-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters End Season Series Against Amerks with 2-1 Loss (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage