USMCBillsFan Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Nice!! Youngish coach, experience leading defense, recent success with a young Nashville team ...hoping Jack Eichel is ok with the hire. Eichel "liked" the tweet, FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Nice!! Youngish coach, experience leading defense, recent success with a young Nashville team ...hoping Jack Eichel is ok with the hire. Seeing as how I am the same age as Housley, I'll take "youngish" as a compliment. Great hire, will be the right guy to build a top defense to compliment the young stars in the forward ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 @NHLNetwork Newly hired Head Coach of the @BuffaloSabres Phil Housley joined @JamisonCoyle and Alex Tanguay on #NHLTonight! https://twitter.com/i/videos/tweet/875514517039362048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Saw this rumor in a few places, what do you think.....Sam Reinhart for Noah Hanifin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Saw this rumor in a few places, what do you think.....Sam Reinhart for Noah Hanifin Think the Sabres would need to sweeten the pot a bit..I dont think the Hurricanes do that trade straight up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lamb Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 He had the rep because he was a smallish, offensive minded defenseman in a league that still valued hulking guys who couldn't move. Erik Carlsson would also be considered soft by 1980's standards. In a world of dumb fighters - Phil played much smarter. Only had 8 fights in his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 In a world of dumb fighters - Phil played much smarter. Only had 8 fights in his career. Hmm. There used to be a legendary poster here named Bob Lamb. Then he disappeared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 6-16: PHIL HOUSLEY ON WGR (28:10) #Sabres head coach Phil Housley joins Howard and Paul in studio next on WGR! Tune in:Housley - the first trade is always the toughest. It was very difficult for me, especially going to Winnipeg. #SabresHousley - we're going to try and build something special here. The people of Buffalo are very passionate about their sports teams #SabresHousley - I'm very excited to get started here. I'm going to try and bring my work ethic here to the Buffalo #SabresHousley - I've been through building a culture. I learned a lot when coaching and building up a high school hockey program. #SabresHousley - I've learned a lot from Barry Trotz, Peter Laviolette. Going to try & implement the things I've learned here in Buffalo. #SabresHousley - you have to go through the ups and downs, earn your stripes as you develop. There's a lot of potential with this team #SabresHousley - you have to set reasonable expectations for the players in today's game. I'd like to have that attacking mindset #sabreHousley - the guys in Nashville were willing to learn, and that made my job easier. We have to have a defend first mentality #SabresHousley - we want to have a quick transition team, get up the ice quick on a turnover. #SabresHousley - Eichel is a tremendous player, a game breaker. To see him and how he can control a game, he's the future of the franchise #SabresHousley - if we can get Eichel to live in the moment, we can lift some of the pressure off of him and allow him to play his game #SabresHousley - we're working together to bring in a good staff with some NHL experience. We'll do it as fast as we can #Sabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Hmm. There used to be a legendary poster here named Bob Lamb. Then he disappeared Is that called Silence of the Lamb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 6-16: PHIL HOUSLEY ON WGR (28:10) "Housley - we want to have a quick transition team, get up the ice quick on a turnover. #Sabres" That is music to my ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 "Housley - we want to have a quick transition team, get up the ice quick on a turnover. #Sabres" That is music to my ears! An improved defense corp is a big key in playing that style of hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 "Housley - we want to have a quick transition team, get up the ice quick on a turnover. #Sabres" That is music to my ears! Does "quick transition" = "dump and chase"?? If so, Eichel's and Okposo's bodies will be worn down in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Good news from yesterday: @TBNSports Kyle Okposo "will be ready" for training camp after late-season medical scare, Botterill says. @mattschneidman http://bit.ly/2sA2yLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 An improved defense corp is a big key in playing that style of hockey. Does "quick transition" = "dump and chase"?? If so, Eichel's and Okposo's bodies will be worn down in three years. As I've been saying for a year: this team needs more than just one defenseman that can both separate an offensive player from the puck and move the puck up ice in transition. Sounds like Housley understands that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks for the Housely feedback. Personally, I think hockey coaches seem overrated. Talent wins. If the Sabres upgrade their D and get more consistent scoring, they will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks for the Housely feedback. Personally, I think hockey coaches seem overrated. Talent wins. If the Sabres upgrade their D and get more consistent scoring, they will be fine. I see it as almost the opposite. Bylsma got canned in Pittsburgh because he didn't get enough out of a star-studded lineup. Sullivan takes over a year-and-a-half later and wins 2 cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 You need talent, but a bad system can stifle talent. If you don't like dump and chase, be glad Bylsma is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 You need talent, but a bad system can stifle talent. If you don't like dump and chase, be glad Bylsma is gone. But how difference can a system in hockey makes? The game seems so low scoring now. I believe they are setting records for lack of scoring. I see it as almost the opposite. Bylsma got canned in Pittsburgh because he didn't get enough out of a star-studded lineup. Sullivan takes over a year-and-a-half later and wins 2 cups. Fair but they still have 2 superstars who put them at a huge advantage of other teams. The Sabres simply aren't talented enough yet. Like is Edmondton's coach good or does he have a generational player? That said, it's pretty obviously Babcock was the better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 6-16: PHIL HOUSLEY ON WGR (28:10) I remember a few years ago Howard Simon was on extolling the virtues of Jenny Craig. I guess that was a short-lived success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 @WGR550 Dreger - I believe that the #Sabres would trade Robin Lehner, and that they want to trade Evander Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 @WGR550 Dreger - I believe that the #Sabres would trade Robin Lehner, and that they want to trade Evander Kane He might be scumbag but potential 30 goal scorers aren't easier to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 He might be scumbag but potential 30 goal scorers aren't easier to find. Goalies that don't **** the bed in shootouts are easier to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 @Sportsnet The #NHLPA is board voting on raising the salary cap ceiling to $75M for next season. http://sprtsnt.ca/2rEDG0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lamb Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Hmm. There used to be a legendary poster here named Bob Lamb. Then he disappeared They keep killing Godzilla off too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Botterill makes his first trade, getting LHD Nathan Beaulieu for this year's 3rd rd draft pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Botterill makes his first trade, getting LHD Nathan Beaulieu for this year's 3rd rd draft pick Hmmm...started off year as top pairing, but then slipped down the depth chart only to be a healthy scratch in the playoffs. Anybody like this move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Hmmm...started off year as top pairing, but then slipped down the depth chart only to be a healthy scratch in the playoffs. Anybody like this move?yeah, I do, former 1sr Rd pick still young, 24, needs maturing, but could thrive under Housley's tutaledge, good size, very good skater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Great trade. 3rd rounders make it about 15% of the time and defensemen get better over a much longer timeline than forwards. Beaulieu has some size, can skate, and can move the puck. At this time, only Risto is clearly better. Let's see what Housley can do with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Nice! This defense is markedly better on paper. I'm guessing this move means Bogo is exposed? I like the youngster Guhle, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Am I to understand correctly that this is it in regards to trades before the expansion draft? No trades from now to the draft correct? I know folks may have traded picks to Vegas to ly off certain guys or take certain guys, but in terms of trades involving all non-expansion teams...thats it???? Really NcKenzie, Dreger, and Friedmen...this is going to be the craziest offseason ever??? Maybe I am missing something, and I had a feeling there would be little movement and stated that loudly in the other thread, but damn these guys were way off. So now we wait till July 1 I am guessing to see if Kane gets traded for a D Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Am I to understand correctly that this is it in regards to trades before the expansion draft? No trades from now to the draft correct? I know folks may have traded picks to Vegas to ly off certain guys or take certain guys, but in terms of trades involving all non-expansion teams...thats it???? Really NcKenzie, Dreger, and Friedmen...this is going to be the craziest offseason ever??? Maybe I am missing something, and I had a feeling there would be little movement and stated that loudly in the other thread, but damn these guys were way off. So now we wait till July 1 I am guessing to see if Kane gets traded for a D Man. trade freeze ends Thursday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 trade freeze ends Thursday morning But those trades would be made anyway in any year... those chucklehead "experts" all claimed massive amounts of movement before the lists were submitted...and we essentially got zero trades related to the expansion draft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 @PR_NHL UPDATE: The NHL will announce Available/Protected Lists for the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft today at 10:30 a.m. ET. #VegasDraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 @TSN_Sports BREAKING: Protected lists for all 30 #NHL teams are public as the @GoldenKnights prepare for the expansion draft. http://www.tsn.ca/1.782246 BUFFALO SABRESAvailableWilliam Carrier (F)Nicolas Deslauriers (F)Brian Gionta (F)Derek Grant (F)Justin Kea (F)Matt Moulson (F)Cal O'Reilly (F)Cole Schneider (F)Brady Austin (D)Mathew Bodie (D)Zach Bogosian (D)Justin Falk (D)Taylor Fedun (D)Cody Franson (D)Josh Gorges (D)Dmitry Kulikov (D)Anders Nilsson (G)Linus Ullmark (G)ProtectedTyler Ennis (F)Marcus Foligno (F)Zemgus Girgensons (F)Evander Kane (F)Johan Larsson (F)Ryan O'Reilly (F)Kyle Okposo (F)Nathan Beaulieu (D)Jake McCabe (D)Rasmus Ristolainen (D)Robin Lehner (G) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I would have protected Carrier instead of Ennis...but think that is splitting hairs. Guess the thought on Ullmrak is Fleury is expected to be taken and actually stay and be the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 @kevsylvester Replying to @BrianBlessing I was told Murray had made a deal to not take Carrier, but that may have changed with GM Botterill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hard to say with all the backroom deals going on, but it looks like Carrier is gone? Maybe it's part of a deal to unload Bogo to them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hard to say with all the backroom deals going on, but it looks like Carrier is gone? Maybe it's part of a deal to unload Bogo to them as well. Thought can only take one player from a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Thought can only take one player from a team. In the draft, yes, but it is assumed that a lot of, "If you take this guy, we'll flip you this player or asset afterward" deals are being agreed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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