Michael Pachla: Report: Phil Housley looks to be the next Buffalo Sabres head coach

Michael Pachla: Report: Phil Housley looks to be the next Buffalo Sabres head coach
- Michael Pachla

https://twitter.com/Nicho...status/875390350394703876

hip, hip, hooray?

My source says Housley does not live in 89's world, or in Gerbe's.

My source says Housley does not live in 89's world, or in Gerbe's.
- Der Kaiser

omg do u have snapchat

The only concern I have about Housley is his lack of pro coaching experience at any level. His first season coaching other than high school was in 2013 with the US World Junior team, which he completed admirably. After that, he has only been an assistant coach in the NHL for 4 seasons. That's not a lot of time spent learning the craft. I like the hire, but if it does not work out, the experience factor will probably be the reason.

Today is a good day. We finally have two competent coaches in Buffalo!

The only concern I have about Housley is his lack of pro coaching experience at any level. His first season coaching other than high school was in 2013 with the US World Junior team, which he completed admirably. After that, he has only been an assistant coach in the NHL for 4 seasons. That's not a lot of time spent learning the craft. I like the hire, but if it does not work out, the experience factor will probably be the reason.
- buffalofan19

Shut up nerd.

The only concern I have about Housley is his lack of pro coaching experience at any level. His first season coaching other than high school was in 2013 with the US World Junior team, which he completed admirably. After that, he has only been an assistant coach in the NHL for 4 seasons. That's not a lot of time spent learning the craft. I like the hire, but if it does not work out, the experience factor will probably be the reason.
- buffalofan19

I have that concern as well..

“He brings such a different element to coaching because of the player he was” “He sees the game unlike probably anyone else who’s ever played the game.” “When he talks, all that matters to me is what is coming out of his mouth.” - PK Subban

Repost from last blog i know. But a guy like PK saying things like that, has me confident.

New Pach...

The only concern I have about Housley is his lack of pro coaching experience at any level. His first season coaching other than high school was in 2013 with the US World Junior team, which he completed admirably. After that, he has only been an assistant coach in the NHL for 4 seasons. That's not a lot of time spent learning the craft. I like the hire, but if it does not work out, the experience factor will probably be the reason.
- buffalofan19

NHL assistant = pro

(I know, semantics.)

NHL assistant = pro

(I know, semantics.)
- Der Kaiser

Okay, "little" coaching experience.

Nothing wrong with Capuano. He had the Islanders playing some great hockey for a few years. I'd welcome him as an assistant.

The only concern I have about Housley is his lack of pro coaching experience at any level. His first season coaching other than high school was in 2013 with the US World Junior team, which he completed admirably. After that, he has only been an assistant coach in the NHL for 4 seasons. That's not a lot of time spent learning the craft. I like the hire, but if it does not work out, the experience factor will probably be the reason.
- buffalofan19

Assistant coach for Preds for 3 years as well as assistant for 16 WCH and 11, 13, 14 World Championships which all are pros. I forgot Tampa shouldn't have hired Cooper based on his lack of experience.

Chris Nichols‏
@NicholsOnHockey
LeBrun: As one GM said to me, he feels like there's this huge backlog of trades waiting to happen as soon as the exp draft process is


Has anyone seen a Kane at the aiport?

Either boarding or arriving?

Chris Nichols‏
@NicholsOnHockey
LeBrun: As one GM said to me, he feels like there's this huge backlog of trades waiting to happen as soon as the exp draft process is COVFEFE


Has anyone seen a Kane at the aiport?

Either boarding or arriving?
- sbroads24

FIXED.

Assistant coach for Preds for 3 years as well as assistant for 16 WCH and 11, 13, 14 World Championships which all are pros. I forgot Tampa shouldn't have hired Cooper based on his lack of experience.
- buffalokb

Or Philly with Hakstol.

Assistant coach for Preds for 3 years as well as assistant for 16 WCH and 11, 13, 14 World Championships which all are pros. I forgot Tampa shouldn't have hired Cooper based on his lack of experience.
- buffalokb

Point being, he's only been around the pro level for 4 years, which isn't very long. I'm not suggesting definitely passing him over because of this, but it is something to be wary of.

My source says Housley does not live in 89's world, or in Gerbe's.
- Der Kaiser

probably

Or Philly with Hakstol.
- Der Kaiser

The jury is still out on him.

Chris Nichols‏
@NicholsOnHockey
LeBrun: As one GM said to me, he feels like there's this huge backlog of trades waiting to happen as soon as the exp draft process is


Has anyone seen a Kane at the aiport?

Either boarding or arriving?
- sbroads24

which one?

Point being, he's only been around the pro level for 4 years, which isn't very long. I'm not suggesting definitely passing him over because of this, but it is something to be wary of.
- buffalofan19

No shortage of praise for him as an assistant coach. But he will be starting his head coaching career this year in Buffalo. Time will tell if hes cut out for it

I heard lehner could be traded in the next 24 hours

I heard lehner could be traded in the next 24 hours
- homiedclown

Fun. So Flames?

Point being, he's only been around the pro level for 4 years, which isn't very long. I'm not suggesting definitely passing him over because of this, but it is something to be wary of.
- buffalofan19

Life threatening buses travel up and down the major thoroughfares of nearly every city in the nation, and yet we all get out of bed in the morning.