Typically, this day arrives quietly, especially in early spring, signaling the Buffalo Sabres’ absence from the postseason. With fans often disinterested in players’ remarks amid playoff absences, explanations tend to ring hollow.
However, following yesterday’s surprising announcement of the Sabres parting ways with head coach Don Granato, just 12 hours after concluding a disappointing season, today’s locker room cleanout and ensuing media sessions sparked heightened interest.
Here’s a selection of interviews from the day at KeyBank Center.
“You control what you can control” – Jeff Skinner
“We have an opportunity” – Alex Tuch
“We have to be better” – Rasmus Dahlin
“Embrace the pressure” – Jordan Greenway
“It was a shock” – Henri Jokiharju
“We have to hold ourselves accountable” – Tage Thompson
“I’m excited for what’s to come” – Connor Clifton