So Sabres interviewed Boughner, Arniel and Reirden and were waiting to interview Housley. Florida was said to be waiting on Housley but ended up hiring Boughner shortly after Boughner interviewed with the Sabres. You have to wonder if Botterill was actually given permission to speak with Housley at some point during the playoffs.
Housley must have given Tallon some indication that he wasn't interested in their position, makes no sense to hire Boughner before the playoffs were over unless he was tipped that the first choice wouldn't be available.
If we come out of this hole with Botterill and Housley leading the team, I feel like this summer is already a huge success.