Archives for March 18, 2021

'Adams would not outline specific characteristics he’s seeking in his first permanent head coaching hire, though he mentioned the importance of building relationships and holding players accountable. Bruce Boudreau, Gerard Gallant and Claude Julien are among the experienced coaches currently out of work that will be sought after by teams this summer, including the expansion … [Read more...] about What’s next for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams? Hire a coach, forge a team identity.

'"There has to be a pride that goes with putting on a Buffalo Sabres jersey," Adams said. "There has to be a pride of showing up every day and being a National Hockey League player, of looking around and saying, 'I'm one of the 700, 800, or whatever it is in the league, to get to do this every day.' And that has to be something that just is inside you and drives you to be … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Another coach got fired. It’s time for Sabres players to show some pride

'Granato, who came to the Sabres a month after Krueger was hired in 2019, had been an assistant the previous two seasons in Chicago but has lots of experience as a head coach at lower levels, including seven years as St. Louis' AHL head coach in Worcester (2000-2005) and Chicago (2008-2010), and five seasons leading the United States National Team Development Program.' … [Read more...] about The GM on the Sabres’ new staff: Lots of new roles under Don Granato

'Missed the start of last season with pneumonia and ensuing complications that have been described as a near-death experience. He needed a ventilator and had a blood infection.' … [Read more...] about 5 things about new interim Sabres coach Don Granato

'Karmanos, 46, worked under former Penguins General Manager Jim Rutherford in Carolina and Pittsburgh from 1998 through the 2019-20 season. The two won three Stanley Cups together, including one in Carolina in 2006 when Adams was a veteran forward for the Hurricanes. Karmanos’ father, Peter, was principal owner of the Hurricanes and Hartford Whalers from 1994 through 2018.' … [Read more...] about Sources: Ex-Penguins, Hurricanes exec Jason Karmanos on Sabres’ radar for assistant GM

'Ruff was in his 13th season as Sabres coach when the Pegulas purchased the team in February 2011. The Sabres went 43-29-10 that season and made the playoffs, the last time the organization qualified for the postseason. The Sabres were 39-32-11 the following season and Ruff was fired after a 6-10-1 start to the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season.' … [Read more...] about A look at Sabres’ coaching carousel during Pegula era