"Darren Dreger on Twitter: "Don Granato is a primary candidate for the head coaching job with the Sabres. GM, Kevyn Adams has talked to some college coaches to experience the full process. Adams is expected to meet with ownership this week to explain how he intends on moving forward. No rush." / Twitter" https://mobile.twitter.co...amp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
- Buff36

If they go inexperienced over a retread, just go with Granato.

I'm not even sold on a retread like Boudreau or Tortorella, but I can at least see the line of thinking.

I have a Ristolainen related talking point but I need to clear it with the proper Board Authorities first.

Will let you guys know.

If they go inexperienced over a retread, just go with Granato.

I'm not even sold on a retread like Boudreau or Tortorella, but I can at least see the line of thinking.
- buffalofan19

Hear you there, I like Granato and would like to see what he could do with a full roster.

I have a Ristolainen related talking point but I need to clear it with the proper Board Authorities first.

Will let you guys know.
- TheSabresTaco

You have a good getaway

You have a good getaway
- Buff36

Mostly, yeah. Had a great time with family. Had to take my son to the ER at 1 AM for croup symptoms. That was a pleasure. He's fine. There was no way anyone was gonna sleep anyways, so, there we went, to an out of state hospital. Other than that, great time

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Good read

Mostly, yeah. Had a great time with family. Had to take my son to the ER at 1 AM for croup symptoms. That was a pleasure. He's fine. There was no way anyone was gonna sleep anyways, so, there we went, to an out of state hospital. Other than that, great time

- TheSabresTaco

Sorry to hear that, glad he's good. Glad you had a good time though. Know back to Hell!!

Hear you there, I like Granato and would like to see what he could do with a full roster.
- Buff36

I'd put all my chips in on Donnie here. Based on what the team makeup is probably going to end up being, how do you remove a proven commodity? Anyone they hire needs to reach that benchmark, and they need to be sure that the next guy is even better than Donnie.

Looking forward to seeing who some of the interviews are.

I'd put all my chips in on Donnie here. Based on what the team makeup is probably going to end up being, how do you remove a proven commodity? Anyone they hire needs to reach that benchmark, and they need to be sure that the next guy is even better than Donnie.

Looking forward to seeing who some of the interviews are.
- TheSabresTaco

I agree with this post.

Especially considering the expense cutting mandate from last season. Really doubt there's a cheaper option than donnie, definitely some more expensive veteran coaches available.

Also, almost unanimously every sabres fan "doesn't mind" the hiring. After 10 miserable years, that's a blessing by the fan base.

With Dustin Tokarski and Michael Houser? Sure you want to hedge your bets there?
- sbroads24

pretty sure if we were getting 95 points a few years ago the goalies would have been addressed

watching my wildly successful ex have a bad night from my homeless shelter proclaiming victory in the breakup
- robz228

Drediger is in the starters net this morning.

But I was out to lunch about Bob’s positioning in Game 1

I'd put all my chips in on Donnie here. Based on what the team makeup is probably going to end up being, how do you remove a proven commodity? Anyone they hire needs to reach that benchmark, and they need to be sure that the next guy is even better than Donnie.

Looking forward to seeing who some of the interviews are.
- TheSabresTaco

It will be interesting, if Granato gets hired look for Nick Fohr, maybe Josh Brown to be brought in as assistant coaches or atleast talked to.

It will be interesting, if Granato gets hired look for Nick Fohr, maybe Josh Brown to be brought in as assistant coaches or atleast talked to.
- Buff36

I need all of the coaches directly and indirectly responsible for the 2019 USA WJ team.

I'm barely being sarcastic. That team was a demo squad. Bring all that knowledge here.

I need all of the coaches directly and indirectly responsible for the 2019 USA WJ team.

I'm barely being sarcastic. That team was a demo squad. Bring all that knowledge here.
- TheSabresTaco

Well Granato and those 2 have worked together before, actually wasn't even thinking about that.

I'd put all my chips in on Donnie here. Based on what the team makeup is probably going to end up being, how do you remove a proven commodity? Anyone they hire needs to reach that benchmark, and they need to be sure that the next guy is even better than Donnie.

Looking forward to seeing who some of the interviews are.
- TheSabresTaco

There's a low probability of management doing an in-depth coaching search. Which is typical under the Pegulas. Kevyn "Yes-man" Adams is already headed to ownership with his findings after a couple college coaching interviews?

They're getting Donnie G on the cheap.

"Hire the man"

It will be interesting, if Granato gets hired look for Nick Fohr, maybe Josh Brown to be brought in as assistant coaches or atleast talked to.
- Buff36

Girardi should stay. Did a nice job with the defense

I need all of the coaches directly and indirectly responsible for the 2019 USA WJ team.

I'm barely being sarcastic. That team was a demo squad. Bring all that knowledge here.
- TheSabresTaco

And bring in the 2 guys with the gold



Matty beniers and zegras

There's a low probability of management doing an in-depth coaching search. Which is typical under the Pegulas. Kevyn "Yes-man" Adams is already headed to ownership with his findings after a couple college coaching interviews?

They're getting Donnie G on the cheap.

"Hire the man"
- Michael Pachla

They've been talking with coaching candidates for months now.

Girardi should stay. Did a nice job with the defense
- Michael Pachla

I agree, just saying these 2 guys have worked with Granato, and have been having success coaching younger players.

I agree, just saying these 2 guys have worked with Granato, and have been having success coaching younger players.
- Buff36

I wonder if other teams will ask to interview him

I wonder if other teams will ask to interview him
- Slump Buster

Don't know, didn't even think of that

There's a low probability of management doing an in-depth coaching search. Which is typical under the Pegulas. Kevyn "Yes-man" Adams is already headed to ownership with his findings after a couple college coaching interviews?

They're getting Donnie G on the cheap.

"Hire the man"
- Michael Pachla

I see that you too have been stripped of hope.

Girardi should stay. Did a nice job with the defense
- Michael Pachla

I don't know how you evaluate how these guys do their jobs. How do you definitively know whether or not a guy is good or needs to be replaced or upgraded? I think it's an interesting topic.

Wow tough morning 228. I pegged you more as a small apartment type guy.

Hope things straighten out soon for you. Maybe meet at 1st and 1st. I'll buy you some lunch ☝️
- Boss34

will compliment risto for quarters