If you take GM Kevyn Adams' word as gospel, it will be an experienced coach. So that limits choices to former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, Craig Berube, or Bruce Boudreau. Joel Quennville is also possible but must be reinstated by the NHL first. Other coaches could become available like Mike Sullivan and John Tortorella. An interesting wild card is Rod Brind'amour of the Carolina Hurricanes who is close to Adams as former teammates, and Brind'amour's contract is about to expire as the team has failed to extend him.
It goes without saying that this hire must have the resume to give fans confidence moving forward.
Meanwhile the Rochester Americans have clinched a playoff berth and have been one of the hottest AHL teams of late.