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'It caps a rapid rise up the coaching ranks for Housley, who was coaching at Stillwater High School a mere four years ago while also working closely with USA Hockey.' … [Read more...] about South St. Paul’s Phil Housley hired as head coach of Buffalo Sabres

'The Minnesota native does not have any head coaching experience at the professional league level, but did guide Team USA to a gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2013 and served as an assistant for the Americans at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Hall of Famer Housley as head coach

'Housley was inducted into both the United States Hockey Hall of Fame and Hockey Hall of Fame, capping a 1,495-game career as a defenseman. His time as an assistant coach in Nashville peaked in 2016-17, when he and the Predators staff oversaw a run to the Stanley Cup Final against the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres bring back Hall of Fame defenseman Phil Housley as coach

'Word out of Buffalo is Tocchet and Nashville assistant Phil Housley are the top candidates for the job, the NHL’s only vacant head coaching position. Some say Housley is the favorite because he was the Sabres’ No. 1 draft choice in 1982, played eight seasons for them and is in their Hall of Fame, as well as the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hiring him would please the Buffalo fans. But … [Read more...] about Penguins could lose valuable Rick Tocchet

'The 23-year-old joins a crowded crease in Buffalo, with Robin Lehner as a restricted free agent while Anders Nilsson is unrestricted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink G Ullmark to 2-year pact

'“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

'Buffalo defenceman Jay McKee, who won an Allan Cup with the Dundas Real McCoys 15 years later, said to me after the game: "I don't know if the guys will ever be able to put this behind us."' … [Read more...] about In Buffalo, it’s still not a goal

'"It's very turbulent in Buffalo right now, considering that they will have new coaches in both NHL and AHL. And then they want to have as many contract places as possible as they get together both NHL and AHL troops, "says Asplund.' … [Read more...] about Asplund’s joy message

'Petersen was a fifth round pick (129th overall) by Buffalo in the 2013 NHL Draft. He could choose to sign with the Sabres or become a free agent later this summer.' … [Read more...] about Notre Dame hockey junior goaltender Cal Petersen to turn pro

'The Sabres also are believed to have interest in Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet as a candidate to replace Dan Bylsma, who was fired as head coach after the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres interested in Penguins director of amateur scouting Randy Sexton

'"The skill set he brings was a big factor in them being interested and I think (Jason) himself admitted, even though he spent an extra year or two in Pittsburgh than he thought, it turned out to be really productive learning, too," said Cal Botterill. "I think even though he may have wanted Jim’s job, he really enjoyed working with Jim Rutherford. He’s won a (Stanley) Cup, … [Read more...] about Botterill has his work cut out for him in Buffalo

'As a youngster growing up in Winnipeg, Botterill dreamed of becoming the next Dale Hawerchuk, filling the net with regularity as a member of the Jets.' … [Read more...] about Botterill found passion for hockey in Winnipeg

'Botterill's first task will be to find the Sabres' fifth head coach since Lindy Ruff was fired in February 2013.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Jason Botterill general manager

'He acknowledged he will try to lure some Penguins staffers and scouts to the Niagara Frontier.' … [Read more...] about Associate GM Jason Botterill takes over in Buffalo, leaving gap in Penguins front office

'In his introductory press conference, Botterill, 40, thanked Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle. He called Rutherford, Shero and former assistant general manager Chuck Fletcher “mentors.” He shared his vision of a Sabres team that pushes tempo and dictates possession just like the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Penguins lose Botterill to Buffalo; GM in no rush to find replacement