During a recent NHL game in Sunrise, Florida, with 5:37 to go in the second period and 10:59 left in the 3rd period, Sabres head coach Don Granato was fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct towards officials. This followed a series of penalties that led to a Panthers power play. The incident began after Granato vocally disputed a tripping call against Zach Benson, resulting in an additional bench minor for unsportsmanlike conduct. This gave the Panthers a 5-on-3 advantage, during which they scored 40 seconds later. Granato defended his actions, emphasizing the importance of standing up for his team despite the Sabres facing a one-goal deficit at the time.
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
“At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team." The Panthers scored 40 seconds after Don Granato’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty gave them a 5-on-3. Reaction from the Sabres’ side, plus my observations in this story from Sunrise, Fla.: https://t.co/qTQ8SWPHIh
"At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team." The timing and situation didn't matter to Don Granato when Zach Benson was called for another penalty in the third period. The Sabres' coach yelled at the officials until the Panthers earned a 5-on-3. https://t.co/qTQ8SWPHIh
I asked Don Granato if he regretted arguing the Benson call given the timing and Sabres' one-goal deficit: "At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team. You’re put in that position as a coach, it’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch."
Panthers are getting a 5-on-3 with 10:59 left in the 3rd period. Granato screaming at the officials. Benson was called for tripping, then a bench minor for unsportsmanlike conduct was added on.
Penalties from that shake out to 4 minutes for roughing on Greenway, 2 for roughing on Cousins. Looked like Greenway gave Cousins a punch/shove up high in the middle of the spat. Couldn’t get a good look at that. Anyways, Panthers get a power play with 5:37 to go in the second. https://t.co/1Rpe4C52Nf