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'March will also see the Sabres play nine of their 14 games from the KeyBank Center. This stretch includes a season-high six-game home-stand from March 10th to the 23rd. During that home-stand, the Sabres will host the Golden Knights for the first time on Saturday March 10th at 1 p.m. On Monday March 19th, Housley will go up against the Predators for the first time at home. At … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2017-18 regular season schedule

'Buffalo got Carrier from St. Louis as part of the Ryan Miller and Steve Ott trade.' … [Read more...] about Vegas takes Carrier in the Expansion Draft

'“I like to get up the ice," Beaulieu said. "I skate pretty well and you know I’m an offensive minded guy, but I know in this league you have to take care of your own zone first. I feel like the type of hockey Buffalo is trying to play now is more instinctive and getting up in the play and pushing the pace. You look at the teams that went far in the playoffs, their defense were … [Read more...] about Beaulieu: ‘I know I’m a top-four defenseman in this league’

'Buffalo will be in Long Island for the Islanders' home opener on October 7.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres home opener is October 5

'Murray was the longest tenured assistant with the Sabres, serving on the Buffalo bench since Bylsma first came along as head coach in the 2015-16 season. Murray had left his post as the head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to join the Sabres in 2015, and has served as a head coach in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers and Los … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres will not retain assistant coaches

'The Sabres' colors remain the same as there is no change from the navy blue, gold, and white. What has changed with these jerseys is that the silver piping along the arms have been taken out on the front and back of the jersey. In addition, the silver armpits have also been removed from the new jerseys. Another subtle change made to the jersey is that the amount of silver in … [Read more...] about NHL releases new Adidas Sabres jersey

'Toronto visits Buffalo on September 23 while the Islanders are here September 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres release their preseason schedule

'The only surprise to me is Ennis. Why would Vegas take a chance on a guy who hasn't been the same since suffering two major concussions? It looks like Botterill either has a deal in place or he doesn't think the Sabres can use Carrier's speed. My guess is there could be a deal that says Vegas will not take Ullmark, if they can have Carrier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres protect Ennis over Carrier

'Beaulieu played 10 career games against Buffalo and was pointless. He said he learned a lot about this team by preparing for them, “The biggest thing was how energetic it was to play against them. Young teams are scary to play against because you don't know what to expect, but with the youth, I'm very excited to be part of that situation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beaulieu is very happy to get traded here

'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’