Bob McKenzie: Pat LaFontaine will work with assistant GM Kevin Devine, but has a short list of GM candidates. Will search for a new GM. Darren Dreger: Source saying that Darcy Regier and Ron Rolston were told last night that they would be let go. Joe Sacco will remains and will work with Nolan.
Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told that Ted Nolan was brought back to win back the fans. He is also good friends with Pat LaFontaine.
Josh Rimer: Don’t be surprised is Michael Peca joins the Sabres in some capacity in the upcoming months.
Josh Rimer: Two names that Pat LaFontaine could have on his short list are Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky.
Elliotte Friedman: Text from Ron Rolston: “I appreciate the opportunity to have coached for the Buffalo Sabres. Developing a young team is a process and I regret that I was not afforded the time to fully realize the goals that were set for the coaching staff and the team Regardless, coaching and developing hockey players will remain my passion and my profession, and I look forward to a new challenge.”
