Ugh. If we're going to spend some time on this, I will say that with 20/20 hindsight, we could have done Lehner far better than we did and should have kept ROR. The problems in the organization exposed by these two players really had nothing to do with them.
Right, the difference between HC and AC makes a difference. You would have a better feel on what would happen here, but still, I don't know if would be THAT bad.
Tippett has a good record but he is signed as an adviser to Seattle. He fits the parameters if the Sabres could lure him here. Tippett has caught my attention - seems like the last "good", experienced coach available.