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'The 24-year-old is a guy who can skate that probably can benefit from Phil Housley being his coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Nathan Beaulieu

'"You know his resume, and you know he knows the game. When he has something to say, you're going to listen to him. That was three or four years ago, so I'm sure he's changed over the last couple of years working under (Peter) Laviolette. Obviously he's learned a lot about the pro game and the coaching game, and he's ready to make the next step. I think we're all pretty excited … [Read more...] about McCabe: ‘When Housley has something to say, you’re going to listen to him’

'Teams must have their expansion lists finalized by Saturday when the trade and waiver freeze also takes place. Botterill said he's already laid the groundwork, “My dialogs with other GM's in preparation for the Expansion Draft and for the Draft and for free agency, I've felt very well prepared.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill preparing for Expansion Draft

'“It means everything," Housley said with Howard Simon and Paul Hamilton on Friday on WGR. "I started my career here. I get very emotional when I think about it, to be the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres as my first opportunity. I got to thank Terry and Kim for having the confidence in me; and Jason for taking a chance on me and having confidence in me to do the job. I’m … [Read more...] about Housley happy to be back where his career began

'TSN’s Darren Dreger is reporting that former Islanders head coach Jack Capuano is a candidate to join Housley’s staff.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley is the next coach of the Buffalo Sabres

'"I want to play with an attacking mindset. Playing with speed, playing with pace, but it has to be a five-man attack."' … [Read more...] about Housley: ‘Want to play with an attacking mindset’

'Chances are good that if Ullmark isn’t lost in the Expansion Draft to Vegas, he’ll be up in Buffalo with Robin Lehner. New Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement, “Linus has worked hard both on and off the ice, and his performance at both the NHL and AHL levels has reflected those efforts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Ullmark

'Housley, 53, has spent the past four seasons behind the bench as an assistant with the Predators. The former Sabres and Hall of Fame defenseman has been rumored to be of interest for several head coaching jobs this offseason, and the Sabres have been one team interested in him from the start. This would be Housley's first head coaching job in the NHL if the Sabres do make him … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres waiting to interview Housley, Tocchet, Martin

'The Sabres are desperate for help on the blue line, and may be looking for a NHL-ready defenseman in a Kane trade. However, teams may not be willing to give up a defenseman if Kane is not signed to a long-term deal.' … [Read more...] about Kane, Lehner crack TSN’s Trade Bait board

'But Kane’s value is as high as it's been in his short time with Buffalo. In addition, Kane is entering the final year of his contract and I’m guessing he will be looking for a bigger deal than the six-year, $31.5 million contract that will expire in July of 2018. I don’t think the Sabres will want to make a long-term financial commitment to Kane, who will always carry concerns … [Read more...] about Trading Kane

'While Kane's on-ice play has been exceptional, his off-ice issues continue to raise questions about his future. Kane had criminal trespassing and harassment charges from an incident last summer at a Buffalo night club dropped back in April, and the case has been sealed. However, his off-ice activity has to remain clean if he wants to continue playing in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Kings interested in Kane

'Estephan played six games for Rochester at the end of the 2016 season scoring one goal. This season in Lethbridge, he netted 35 goals and 54 assists for 89 points in 68 games. In the Western Hockey League playoffs, Estephan added 24 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres take a pass on Estephan

'I’ve spoken to Petersen a couple of times during the Sabres Prospect Camps and he was always very impressed with the organization and how he was treated.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen is leaving school

'With Johansson signing, it doesn’t look good for Jason Kasdorf to be back. He was part of the Evander Kane deal, but never looked good in Buffalo or Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign a goalie

'One of the weaknesses of the last regime was communication. Terry Pegula has spoken about it a lot and Eichel said, “Just having an open relationship and trying to keep everyone informed, let everyone know where they are in different situations. It will be important for us. Communication’s a big thing, and he seems like a great communicator.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel is excited about Botterill