'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
Archives for April 2024
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
Sabres announce coaching changes
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that they have relieved head coach Don Granato, assistant coach Jason Christie, and video coordinator Matt Smith of their duties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce coaching changes
Adams details vision for next Sabres coach, will prioritize experience and pedigree
'“I want the next head coach to be someone that has experience and can push this group to the next level and win hockey games,” Adams said. “I have it in my mind exactly what I’m looking for and that will be starting today.”' … [Read more...] about Adams details vision for next Sabres coach, will prioritize experience and pedigree
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Warren persevering through ‘hardcore’ season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Don Granato mum on job status after Sabres finish season with win
'The Sabres took too long to fix their bad starts to games. They allowed 97 goals in the first period and finished with a negative-30 goal differential in the opening frame of games this season. Their 7-21-1 record when allowing two or more goals in the first period was a troubling trend, particularly in the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato mum on job status after Sabres finish season with win
Dylan Cozens plans to use disappointing season as fuel to be difference-maker for Sabres
'“It’s definitely been a tough year for me,” Cozens told The Buffalo News following the Sabres’ morning skate Monday. “Honestly, not even close to what I wanted, and I know that. I just know I have way more to give, and I can be way better.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens plans to use disappointing season as fuel to be difference-maker for Sabres
Sabres prospect Devon Levi developing in Rochester, ready for playoffs
'“The bad games are the ones that you can learn from,” he said. “So I go back to my journal, I journal the game and just try to get down like moral of the story type of thing. So it happened for a reason, just try to take something out of it, try to get the emotions out of it. Kind of just look at it more robotic, just look at, ‘What I can do better?’' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi developing in Rochester, ready for playoffs
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Here’s what Lightning can take away from sloppy loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres With One Regular Season Game Remaining (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 4, Lightning 2 (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season
'“It was very nice to see Dylan rewarded for the work he put in,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He competed hard tonight, he was strong on pucks, and obviously he was rewarded for it. He was a real pain in the neck for them the entire night.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores 2 goals as Sabres beat Lightning 4-2 to finish another disappointing season