After weeks of rumors that it was close, today the Sabres officially announced that Ted Nolan has signed a three year extension to serve as the Sabres head coach. Thus, the interim tag has been taken off.
BREAKING NEWS: Ted Nolan signs contract extension and is officially named Buffalo #Sabres head coach. pic.twitter.com/42B7RMSZO4
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 31, 2014
Nolan rejoined the Sabres on November 13, replacing the fired Ron Rolston. The team has gone 16-30-8 under Nolan. In his 381 total games coached he has a 163-170-48 record. Although he was originally brought in by Pat Lafontaine, Tim Murray is confident that he is the right man to coach this team going forward.
Nolan and Murray spoke at a press conference at 12:30 about the new contract.