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Sabres GM takes responsibility after Don Granato firing

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato after a disappointing 2023-2024 season, which saw them regress from the year before, in which they missed the playoffs by one point, and general manager Kevyn Adams got real about the disappointing year, saying that his team might have come into the year with too much arrogance.

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Sabres want more accountability from new coach: ‘A little too comfortable’

BUFFALO – Well, now we know. As expected, Sabres players praised Don Granato, their former coach, crediting him for boosting their careers and acknowledging they could’ve done more to help him.

Noah Ostlund News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / 4 hours ago

Sabres assign prospect Noah Ostlund to Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – The Sabres on Wednesday assigned forward prospect Noah Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, to the Rochester Americans. Ostlund, 20, recently completed his first season in the Swedish Hockey League, scoring 12 goals and 23 points in 38 games for Vaxjo HC.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / 4 hours ago

Rochester Americans Looking to Further Playoff Success in 2024

The script is familiar. The Buffalo Sabres will miss the playoffs again, extending their NHL-record drought to 13 seasons. But all is not lost, and like last year, fans can take comfort in their top minor league affiliate.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / 9 hours ago

3 Candidates for the Buffalo Sabres’ Coaching Vacancy

After the Buffalo Sabres concluded their 2023-24 season with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday (April 15), general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams wasted no time in making a change behind the bench by relieving Don Granato of his head coaching duties on Tuesday (April 16).

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / 5 hours ago

The Buffalo Sabres have the building blocks for success – but they need the right leader

With Dan Granato’s firing on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres have now cycled through seven head coaches during the team’s league-leading 13-year playoff drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / 43 minutes ago

Top potential replacements for Don Granato as Sabres head coach

Buffalo’s playoff drought now stands at 13 years.

Sabres fire head coach Don Granato

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 15 hours ago

Sabres Looking for NHL Experience in Next Coach

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams held his end-of-season press conference Tuesday in the wake of the news of the firing of Don Granato as head coach of the team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / 5 hours ago

Was it the right call for the Buffalo Sabres to fire Don Granato?

We have our first head coach firing of the offseason, as the Buffalo Sabres announced the firing of Don Granato on Tuesday morning after another disappointing season that led to their 13th-straight year out of the playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Sabres fire coach Don Granato after another playoff miss

The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday after another season ended without a trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 13-year playoff drought, which began after the team's last playoff trip in 2011, is the longest in the NHL.

Don Granato News / Buffalo Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Sabres Fire Don Granato

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that head coach Don Granato, assistant coach Jason Christie, and video coordinator Matt Smith have all been relieved of their duties.

Don Granato News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after missing playoffs for 13th straight season

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday morning that they have relieved head coach Don Granato of his duties. Buffalo also parted ways with assistant

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 14 hours ago

Sabres fire head coach Don Granato

The Sabres have relieved head coach Don Granato of his duties after the franchise missed the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season.

Top potential replacements for Granato as Sabres head coach

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Bruins make trio of roster moves

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NHL News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Sabres end season on high note, top Lightning

Kraken recall former No. 4 pick

Kings place former No. 5 pick on LTIR

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 29

NHL Friday bets: Backing a pair of studs in the lone game tonight

We have just one NHL game tonight and 15 tomorrow as this weird week of hockey scheduling continues. In the spirit of just one matchup, we'll opt for a touch of simplicity.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27