Buffalo is not considering a coaching change at this point. By Melissa Burgess / Diebytheblade.com When Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill met with the media earlier this week, one of the hot-button topics was the status of head coach Phil Housley’s job. As can be expected, Botterill said that Housley’s job is safe. In […]
The forward can become unrestricted free agent on July 1. By Tom Gulitti / NHL.com Staff Writer The Buffalo Sabres remain hopeful of signing forward Jeff Skinner to a new contract, general manager Jason Botterill said Wednesday. Skinner leads the Sabres with 36 goals and is third in the NHL behind Alex Ovechkin of the […]
The Buffalo GM talks trade deadline, state of team and more By Jourdon LaBarber / Sabres.com TAMPA, FL. — Jason Botterill spoke with the media while the Sabres practiced at Amalie Arena on Wednesday afternoon, covering the current state of the team, the upcoming trade deadline and the status of contract negotiations with Jeff Skinner. […]