Sabres head coach Don Granato and Sheldon Keefe were fined $25,000 each by the NHL for their conduct towards officials. Granato's fine came after a bench minor for unprofessional conduct during a game in Florida on Tuesday night, while details on Keefe's fine are related to a game misconduct incident on Tuesday night. The fines underscore the league's stance on maintaining professionalism towards game officials.
From earlier ... NHL fines #Buffalo #Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials https://t.co/sOVX80nMTT https://t.co/sOVX80nMTT
Keefe got banged $25k too. They told the coaches to stop the bench histrionics but enough is enough. Both guys were dealing with egregious officiating. The last couple of years, I've felt Granato has been TOO patient with the stripes. Tuesday was go time. Zero issue from me. https://t.co/IEEvf3HsfO
Don Granato's decision to "stick up" for his players Tuesday in Florida cost the Sabres' coach more than an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The NHL fined him $25,000 for criticizing the officials. https://t.co/X772fDk5T3
The NHL has fined #sabres head coach Don Granato $25,000 for "unprofessional conduct directed at the officials" after receiving a bench minor on Tuesday night.
Sabres coach Don Granato was fined $25,000 for "unprofessional conduct at the officials" that resulted in a bench minor Tuesday in Florida. The NHL announced the fine right after Granato was done speaking to reporters.
Sabres head coach Don Granato fined $25,000. https://t.co/ok1h2Qytb3 https://t.co/TNy9UDhI3i
Sheldon Keefe on his interactions with officials in the wake of a game misconduct on Tuesday night. https://t.co/if1E3YgbRI
Keefer not happy last night on Marner minor In reality it’s part of game - drawing BS calls. Some impossible to detect in real-time https://t.co/8kWcyP3dH5