Sabres fire Don Granato, hire Lindy Ruff as head coach

[Mattilaus]

My coworker claims that the issue is that Pegula has an internal cap but I haven't been able to Google any recent correlation to that. It's all stuff from 2020. Is that still a possibility? Because who would want to work for a team that their boss doesn't allow to use all the resources available by the league rules?

If he were this worried about money do you think he'd be okay with paying a coach 4 million over the next two years to not coach here?

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Expected, but that's a lot of coaches.

 

[sxvnert]

On Berube, An Ottawa beat writer covering their coaching search said a bunch of execs around the league think he will be the next Leafs coach if they go out quickly.

Hope not

 

[Meichel Kane]

Too many prospects not enough vets - biggest problem with buffalo.

Buncha kids with buncha talent

The challenge filling out the team with vets is that the only ones willing to sign here are either overpaid or washed up.

 

[Reddawg]

The challenge filling out the team with vets is that the only ones willing to sign here are either overpaid or washed up.

This. It’s going to be one or the other until we’re an established contender that players want to be part of.

 

[Siludin]

It's gonna be an coach with NHL experience.

Travis Green

 

[Koivu11]

 

[StickShift]

The solution is always the old boys club.

 

[CowbellConray]

Doesn't shock me.

He has taken every team he coached for into the playoffs. He also brings with him veteran assistants.

His biggest issue has been goaltending. When he has average to above average goaltending, his teams have consistently been in the playoffs. UPL and Levi look to be good young tenders for him to work with.

Add to that his name power in Buffalo, and they may actually be able to fill the building and bring some life into the team.

 

[William H Bonney]

Buffalo gonna Buffalo

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Sabres can’t get out of their own way

 

[Gardner McKay]

Please let this be true

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I want the Sabres to do well, why do they keep shooting themselves

 

[Forge]

 

[Jozay]

Good hire

 

[ScottyK]

HOW?!

 

[stl76]

 

[Panthaz89]

 

[Koivu11]

 

[ScottyK]

Berube to Buffalo made so much sense I can't believe they fumbled that.

 

[HighLifeMan]

This guy has missed the playoffs 7 times during his last 10 seasons as an NHL head coach.

The NHL is a wonky place and loves it's retreads.

 

[Hennessy]

Of course.
Well, what have they got to lose?

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Ruff at home, Lindy on the road!

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

The King Returns

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Atrocious hire, UPL will get bombarded nightly in submission