'As the longest playoff drought among North America’s major pro sports extended to 13 seasons, someone had to be held accountable.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato As Playoff Drought Hits 13 Years
The Sabres Report - Apr 17, 2024
Sabres fire Don Granato: Buffalo makes coaching change after missing playoffs for 13th consecutive season
'Granato, 56, still had two seasons remaining on his current contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire Don Granato: Buffalo makes coaching change after missing playoffs for 13th consecutive season
Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato: Three Potential Replacements
'Berube, Evason and Gerard Gallant are three names that make a lot of sense with their similar styles.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato: Three Potential Replacements
Sabres fire head coach Don Granato
'Sabres owner Terry Pegula was in town at the time the Buffalo Bills traded Stefon Diggs nearly two weeks ago, and attended two Sabres games during that time. I’m sure there were some discussions on the direction of this team while he was here, and I can’t imagine he was happy with what he saw this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire head coach Don Granato
Adams knows exactly what type of coach he wants behind Sabres' bench
'"This was my decision," said Adams on Tuesday, making it crystal clear on who made the coaching decision. "I certainly talk to people that I’m close with and that I work with, and I’ve spent a lot of time recently talking to [owner] Terry Pegula, but this was my decision. I felt this is what I needed to do to take the next step."' … [Read more...] about Adams knows exactly what type of coach he wants behind Sabres’ bench
Opinion: What went wrong with Sabres?
'The move makes sense. I just don't know how the Sabres could have sold the fan base on another season with Granato behind the bench and Kevyn Adams calling the shots at general manager.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: What went wrong with Sabres?
'Here we go again': Buffalo Sabres fire Head Coach Don Granato after four seasons with the team
'The team has missed the playoffs for 13 straight seasons, the longest drought in the NHL and tied for the longest drought in North American professional sports.' … [Read more...] about ‘Here we go again’: Buffalo Sabres fire Head Coach Don Granato after four seasons with the team
Lindy Ruff? Michael Peca? It's time for the Buffalo Sabres to try something new after Granato
'We'll get to that, but before we do I just want to make it clear that Don Granato was not the only problem with the Sabres this season. This is the right decision because the front office needed to do something, but Granato isn't the only reason why most of their players forgot how to score. He's not the reason why the team never replaced Jack Quinn after he suffered an injury … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff? Michael Peca? It’s time for the Buffalo Sabres to try something new after Granato
Sabres fire coach Don Granato
'The seventh head coach to be relieved of his duties during Terry Pegula’s ownership of the Sabres, Granato had the most success and longest tenure of the playoff drought. The move comes with the 56-year-old Granato still having two seasons left on his contract, which featured an extension that kicked in to start next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Don Granato
Sabres GM: ‘Our standard needs to be higher’
'Solemn at the start of his 45-minute remarks, Adams spoke with more determination as he went on about the Buffalo’s unsatisfactory effort this season, on the ice, behind the bench, and all the way up to his desk in the front office.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: ‘Our standard needs to be higher’
4 coaching candidates the Sabres could consider
'The new hire is undoubtedly an important one for general manager Kevyn Adams, who said Tuesday that his next bench boss having previous NHL head coaching experience and pedigree is “important.”' … [Read more...] about 4 coaching candidates the Sabres could consider
4 check: How the Sabres fell short of playoff expectations
'The Sabres added defensemen Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson in free agency, which led to modest improvement on the blue line. But finishing fourth in scoring last season, they did not make any changes to the forward group, or the leadership core, re-signing veterans Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons and Tyson Jost to one-year deals.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: How the Sabres fell short of playoff expectations
Hamilton Take 2: Who could be the next Sabres' head coach?
'That seems like it would eliminate Michael Peca, Seth Appert and David Carle. Carle is the head coach at Denver University where he’s won two NCAA championships and one Gold Medal at the World Junior Championship with Team USA.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Who could be the next Sabres’ head coach?
Granato fired as Sabres coach, no replacement named
'"I would like to thank Don for his time in Buffalo and commitment to the Sabres organization," Adams said. "He has been integral in the development of many of our players and has undoubtedly been the right coach to bring us to where we are now, but I felt it was necessary to move in a different direction at this point in time. My expectation is to be a consistent contender and … [Read more...] about Granato fired as Sabres coach, no replacement named
Sabres GM confident core can help end playoff drought
'“In terms of our core, I believe in these guys,” Adams said. “I completely trust that this is a group of people that will get this right and want to make this team great and want to be here in Buffalo and believe in what we’re doing and hold themselves accountable. There’s many conversations through the year with some of the guys that … felt like they were letting the team … [Read more...] about Sabres GM confident core can help end playoff drought