AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarOn Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres removed Don Granato's interim tag. This made him the 20th head coaching in the franchise's history.Pierre LeBrun, TSN reported that Granato's contract would be for three-years. On March 17, Granato was appointed interim coach, leading the Sabres' record of 9-16-3.The veteran coach joined the Sabres as a coach during the 2019-20 season. Krueger was fired by Buffalo after just two seasons.Since the 2010-11 season, the Sabres have never made it to the playoffs. Granato will be responsible for improving a team that managed just 15 wins over a 56-game season. However, most of those were under his supervision.Rasmus Dahlin, defenseman, said that he made all the young players play very well. Granato reporters were also told by Rasmus Dahlin. He made us feel confident. We were always happy when we went to the rink. We knew that he was there for us, and that is a key to our success.Granato's young locker room confidence in Granato was likely what earned him the job. After starting his career as a coach in 1993, Granato is familiar with how to work his way up the ranks. He then moved on to the CHL and AHL before eventually reaching the NHL.
