BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-recor
by JOHN WAWROW | AP Hockey Writer Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato gestures during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla.
The move was announced by the team after the Sabres closed their season with a 4-2 win at Tampa Bay. They finished with a 39-27-6 record and had been eliminated from playoff contention last week. Buffalo stumbled through a season in which the team won three straight games just twice and was too often unable to overcome slow starts.
Buffalo Don Granato Fired Head Coach NHL Playoff Drought Sabres
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sabres fire Don Granato as record playoff drought continuesThe Sabres have fired coach Don Granato after their NHL-record 13th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.
Read more »
Buffalo Bills and Sabres Owner Hires Pete Guelli as COOBuffalo Bills and Sabres owner Terry Pegula filled both teams’ vacant chief operating officer positions on Tuesday by hiring Pete Guelli, who returns to his roots after spending the past five years as the New York Giants chief business officer. The 59-year-old Guelli will oversee the business operations of both franchises at a time the NFL's Bills are building a new stadium and the NHL's Sabres are launching renovations to their home arena.
Read more »
Seattle Kraken fall flat in 6-2 to Buffalo Sabres as Jeff Skinner scores hat trickJeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory Monday night.
Read more »
Sabres vs Red Wings Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Backing a Red-Hot Buffalo StarNHL odds, picks, and predictions for the Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings on April 7. NHL betting best bet and free pick analysis.
Read more »
Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and Buffalo beat the Capitals 6-2 on Tuesday night to slow Washington’s late-season playoff push.
Read more »
Maple Leafs vs Sabres Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Matthews Leads the Charge in BuffaloNHL odds, picks, and predictions for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres on March 30. NHL betting best bet and free pick analysis.
Read more »