'He is the brother of longtime NHLer and current Wisconsin coach Tony Granato, and U.S. Olympic women's star Cammi Granato.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger completes Sabres coaching staff with hiring of Don Granato
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Sabres hire Don Granato, Mike Bales as assistant coaches
'Granato, 51, has coached at all levels – junior, college, pro and NHL – over his 26-year career. He spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Don Granato, Mike Bales as assistant coaches
Sabres hire Mike Bales, Don Granato to coaching staff
'Bales has six seasons of NHL coaching experience, including the past two with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was previously with the Penguins, where Bales was credited with scouting and developing current Pittsburgh starting goalie Matt Murray.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Mike Bales, Don Granato to coaching staff
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger retains Steve Smith on his staff
'Smith was hired by Phil Housley before last season after coaching in Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger retains Steve Smith on his staff
Sabres add two assistant coaches
'Bales has six years experience in the NHL as a goaltending coach. He spent the previous two seasons in that role with the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add two assistant coaches
Sabres announce additions to coaching staff
'Granato spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks after serving as the associate head coach for the University of Wisconsin during the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce additions to coaching staff
Biron: Bales developed trust factor with prior coaches, goalies
'"Before Mike Bales, Marc-Andre Fleury was very erratic, very much an acrobatic type goaltender. When Mike Bales came in, he looked at Fleury and said, 'Look, I'm not going to take away your athleticism and the fact that you can do things that nobody else can do. But we are definitely going to dial it back and build a lot more of a structure in net.'"' … [Read more...] about Biron: Bales developed trust factor with prior coaches, goalies
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
MacWilliam emerged as a leader for Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage