Buffalo Sabres Fire Coach Don Granato After 13-Year Playoff Drought

The Sabres' ongoing failure to reach the playoffs has led to another coaching change, marking the seventh coach dismissal since their last postseason appearance.

Don Granato was terminated from his role as head coach following a lackluster season, with his team missing the playoffs for the 13th consecutive year.
The Sabres have cycled through multiple coaches over this period, indicating a deeper organizational struggle beyond coaching.
Potential replacements for Granato include experienced NHL coaches like Craig Berube and Gerard Gallant, emphasizing the need for a proven track record.
The team's performance issues, such as poor starts and a weak power play, were significant factors in the decision to make a coaching change.
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams expressed the necessity for a new direction to transform the team into consistent contenders.