'“We just flat out weren’t good enough this year. We underperformed,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams press conference: What Buffalo Sabres GM said after firing coach Don Granato
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Sabres fire coach Don Granato after disappointing season
'The affable Granato, who was popular with his players, signed a contract extension prior to last season that was to kick in next year. He took over the Sabres as interim coach during an 18-game losing streak in 2020-21 and was named permanent coach following the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Don Granato after disappointing season
After firing coach Don Granato, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams begins search for experienced replacement
'But GMs usually get one chance to let go of their hand-picked coach. Adams’ next hire must get the Sabres to the playoffs, or more drastic moves will likely be coming.' … [Read more...] about After firing coach Don Granato, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams begins search for experienced replacement
Sabres fire HC Granato as playoff drought extends to 13 seasons
'“I can tell you, there’s no doubt in my mind that our locker room, our team, our organization, is in a better place today than we were three and a half years ago when Donny took over as head coach, and I’m very appreciative of that,” said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams from KeyBank Center on Tuesday. “As far as our team, I’m sure you’ll get deeper, more definitive answers … [Read more...] about Sabres fire HC Granato as playoff drought extends to 13 seasons
Two ex-Peoria Rivermen coaches fired by Buffalo Sabres as head coach, assistant of NHL team
'That journey ended -- for now -- when the Sabres fired head coach Granato and assistant coach Christie on Tuesday, along with video coordinator Matt Smith.' … [Read more...] about Two ex-Peoria Rivermen coaches fired by Buffalo Sabres as head coach, assistant of NHL team
Buffalo Sabres fire coach Don Granato after team's playoff drought hits 13 seasons
'The Sabres signed defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to eight-year and seven-year extensions, respectively, in the offseason and made only minor additions, signing free agent defensemen Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire coach Don Granato after team’s playoff drought hits 13 seasons
Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
'Expressing his frustration and impatience, Adams launched what now stands as the team’s eighth coaching search in 12 years by targeting someone with NHL experience to inspire a young but underperforming team that extended the franchise’s league-record playoff drought to a 13th season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato As Playoff Drought Hits 13 Years
'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
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