Sabres turn the page with LaFontaine

In most cases, the position acts as a buffer between the manager. As of this time, it remains unclear whether that’s the case. Bucky Gleason of The Buffalo News is reporting that manager Darcy Regier and head coach Ron Rolston will be fired. Gleason is also reporting that former-coach Ted Nolan will be hired as Rolston’s replacement.

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