I expect trade(s) but do not see KA or DG going anywhere. I do envision assistant(s) coach changes. If no significant improvement next year, they’ll all be on very hot seats.
My rationale for the above:
1. Sabres have gone through a host of GM’s and HC’s with nothing to show for it. Not a good look.
2. Last year was a big improvement in our core youth on O, and this year the D improved. Main issues this year was center spine and first period starts. Was Tage playing hurt? Can a couple veterans help the slow starts? Did DG and KA learn anything regarding slow starts? I expect KA and DG to come up with a plan to sell to TP.
3. When KA and DG were hired TP had to understand it would be OJT. Do you throw away what you paid for their learning curves?
4. At this point it’s anybody’s guess whether it’s roster construction, coaching, or most likely both. Too close to make a GM or HC call?