Sabres announce Don Granato, Jason Christie and Matt Smith have been relieved of their duties

[Crusader1969]

Usually a new head coach will pick his staff?   If so, the new guy will definitely keep Ellis away from the power play 

good news !

[Porous Five Hole]

1 minute ago, bunomatic said:

Does anyone think between KA and Terry P thatbthey will make the right hire ? I have my doubts.

Most assumed Meatballs would be back, so this is a good first step.  Can it be worse?

[bunomatic]

I’d imagine the guys are having a group cry right about now. So long Don. Good luck in your future endeavours.

[PromoTheRobot]

5 minutes ago, phil_soisson said:

All in on Brind'Amour

Has he been extended by Carolina yet?

[eman]

10 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Where is Matt Ellis’s name on this list??

He will become the new Head Coach!!!!! Surprise *****!!!! LOL!!!!! While I'm kidding, it does worry me he isn't axed like the others!!!

[bunomatic]

1 minute ago, Porous Five Hole said:

Most assumed Meatballs would be back, so this is a good first step.  Can it be worse?

I’m afraid it could be. They could go first timer again.

[eman]

Just now, PromoTheRobot said:

Has he been extended by Carolina yet?

I'll take Gallant as well!! Just give me someone experienced please for the love of God!!!!

[Crusader1969]

Don had a lot of faults but he did a lot of good too

Plus I think we can all agree he is a good man 

wish him the best of luck.

[WhenWillItEnd66]

So Don gets paid for the next 3 years cause of a horrible decision on an extension. I think Don should be kept for player development. 

[jad1]

4 minutes ago, bunomatic said:

Does anyone think between KA and Terry P that they will make the right hire ? I have my doubts.

It's all down to luck. 

[RochesterExpat]

3 minutes ago, thewookie1 said:

Perhaps Pegula finally decided to put a fire on Adams' ass to do something or resign 

Alternatively, Adams finally got Pegula's approval.  I really want to know the actual dynamic between the two.

[PASabreFan]

Just now, Crusader1969 said:

Don had a lot of faults but he did a lot of good too

Plus I think we can all agree he is a good man 

wish him the best of luck.

No we can't. We don't know him personally. Maybe some do, I dunno.

[klos1963]

1 minute ago, Crusader1969 said:

Don had a lot of faults but he did a lot of good too

Plus I think we can all agree he is a good man 

wish him the best of luck.

Easy guy to root for.  I'm glad he at least made some good money. 

[eman]

Just now, Crusader1969 said:

Don had a lot of faults but he did a lot of good too

Plus I think we can all agree he is a good man 

wish him the best of luck.

Truth! I was hoping he would be "the guy"! He is a good man who can develop young talent. He may just not be suited to head coach positions.

[bob_sauve28]

7 minutes ago, LETSTUCHINGO said:

How does Ellis keep his job running one of the worst PP in the NHL?!

Rob Ray interceded for him?

[LGR4GM]

9 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Wilford and Ellis?  
 

I am worried about this all of a sudden. 

Same

[Crusader1969]

Sabres make a move.  Que the Bills to make a big splash in the next hour to get this story swept under the rug !

[triumph_communes]

How l did Ellis survive 

[PromoTheRobot]

5 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

 Can it be worse?

Never ask that question.

[SJSabres Fan]

Where’s the Lindy crowd?

[RochesterExpat]

1 minute ago, LGR4GM said:

Same

Are they both on expiring contracts? It's not public, but if you look at dates joined, it's entirely plausible.

[Slack_in_MA]

Wow! Let’s go!

[thewookie1]

My guess is Ellis is being transferred elsewhere and Wilford is at the whim of the new Head Coach

[nfreeman]

Now the question is whether they get an experienced guy with a track record as opposed to a young (hopefully) up-and-comer.

I vote experienced with track record.

[Crusader1969]

1 minute ago, SJSabres Fan said:

Where’s the Lindy crowd?

Not far behind the Brind'mour crowd if he becomes available 

bigger question - where is the Ted Nolan crowd? Lol