I can’t envision a scenario where Granato gets canned this year.

The Sabres are being patient and are self aware of where they are as a franchise.

I doubt Granato will be judged on wins and losses alone for that reason, in fact, if they lose they may see it as a positive with the strength of the 2023 draft class.

Now if all of the current/future core players look like crap then that might be a cause of concern
- Pegullaville

Not predicting it or anything, but we did just watch this movie 3 straight times.

Not predicting it or anything, but we did just watch this movie 3 straight times.
- Lunaion

" Nightmare at KeyBank Center" with a Special guest star: Stank Krueger

" Nightmare at KeyBank Center" with a Special guest star: Stank Krueger
- Buff36

Phil and Dan too. There are expectations this year.

What are the odds on Houser having an NHL contract by the trade deadline?
- Lunaion

50/50

Phil and Dan too. There are expectations this year.
- Lunaion

Well I really hope some of those Expectations are met, because it could become Groundhog Day again.

Phil and Dan too. There are expectations this year.
- Lunaion

The best point total of the drought was 82 under Disco Dan. I'd love to see Granato beat that. I'd view that as a successful season.

" Nightmare at KeyBank Center" with a Special guest star: Stank Krueger
- Buff36

I wonder what he's up to. Probably touring Switzerland giving motivational speeches

I wonder what he's up to. Probably touring Switzerland giving motivational speeches
- Hank Balling

Traveling the World on Pegula's dime.

Traveling the World on Pegula's dime.
- Buff36

Imagine making $15m to do... whatever it is he did

The best point total of the drought was 82 under Disco Dan. I'd love to see Granato beat that. I'd view that as a successful season.
- Hank Balling

Dan had a .494. Ralph had a .493. Phil had a .463.

Really needs to outperform Phil.

Dan had a .494. Ralph had a .493. Phil had a .463.

Really needs to outperform Phil.
- Lunaion

83 points is my minimum bar for a successful season. The previous points record holder is Disco and I think Granato is a better coach

The best point total of the drought was 82 under Disco Dan. I'd love to see Granato beat that. I'd view that as a successful season.
- Hank Balling

1 game over fake .500 would be an excellent season IMO.

I think the 2022 sabres beat that mark. Closer to 88/90 points

83 points is my minimum bar for a successful season. The previous points record holder is Disco and I think Granato is a better coach
- Hank Balling

Feels like there's an attendance number too.

To your original point, if there are goalie issues and they under perform, someone could pay the price. Not predicting it, but the risk is there.

Feels like there's an attendance number too.

To your original point, if there are goalie issues and they under perform, someone could pay the price. Not predicting it, but the risk is there.
- Lunaion

If money is always the bottom line in decision making, firing and paying more ex management is very unlikely.

They finally hit with donnie the center whisperer

If money is always the bottom line in decision making, firing and paying more ex management is very unlikely.

They finally hit with donnie the center whisperer
- Boss34

Can't be 31st in attendance again. Think that's obvious.

No coach in the past decade has pulled more out of his players than Don. There's nil chance he is canned if the goaltending fails.

Call the FU$$ING ALLIGATOR, the Yanks lost again.

Can't be 31st in attendance again. Think that's obvious.
- Lunaion

Most paying fans want some good young talent and effort. Winning obviously helps.

I'm really looking forward to the season.

This team is on the way up.

Most paying fans want some good young talent and effort. Winning obviously helps.

I'm really looking forward to the season.

This team is on the way up.
- Boss34

Strong start would help a lot. Also staying healthy.

Phil and Dan too. There are expectations this year.
- Lunaion

With the state of their goaltending there can't be

Imagine making $15m to do... whatever it is he did
- Hank Balling

Synergy Baby!!

Not predicting it or anything, but we did just watch this movie 3 straight times.
- Lunaion

You seem to see a lot of doom and gloom for the organization...do you not see a difference with this leadership group?

No coach in the past decade has pulled more out of his players than Don. There's nil chance he is canned if the goaltending fails.
- TheSabresTaco

Finally a voice of reason.

Donnie could take a poop on the Sabres logo at center ice on opening night and write F the Pegula's with it and it still wouldn't impact his job.

He is as safe as they come.

Most paying fans want some good young talent and effort. Winning obviously helps.

I'm really looking forward to the season.

This team is on the way up.
- Boss34

Finally a voice of reason.

Donnie could take a poop on the Sabres logo at center ice on opening night and write F the Pegula's with it and it still wouldn't impact his job.

He is as safe as they come.
- IonSabres

Oh my!! Will that be the design for the 4th jersey