Sabres sign head coach Granato to multi-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday that they inked head coach Don Granato to a multi-year extension.

Details of the deal weren't officially disclosed.

"Don's passion for the game and leadership skills have been on display since the moment we met," general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He is someone who the players have a tremendous amount of respect for, and he dedicates himself to bettering each individual on the team."

Granato took over behind Buffalo's bench during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season after Ralph Krueger was fired. He's coached the Sabres to a 41-55-14 record, but the club looks to be on the rise thanks to one of the league's top prospect pipelines.

The Sabres open their 2022-23 campaign Thursday against the Ottawa Senators.