With just days remaining before the IIHF World Championship commences in Slovakia, the Buffalo Sabres’ coaching vacancy remains open. Given the circumstances, this development is far from surprising. Since the conclusion of the regular season, three of the seven teams with openings behind the bench have filled said roles. With four clubs still in the process of selecting a new bench boss, let’s take a look at some of the names that have been mentioned for the Sabres’ job, and what the somewhat delayed decision might ultimately mean.
We’ll start with what we know (or at least what has been reported by reputable sources).