Head coach, general manager of Buffalo Sabres fired

Buffalo, N.Y. (WHAM/AP) - The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma after the youthful team missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.

Owner Terry Pegula made the announcement Thursday after spending the past two days holding season-ending meetings with Murray.

Murray had completed his third full season as GM, and was responsible for overseeing a top-to-bottom rebuilding project in Buffalo. Bylsma completed his second season.

After finishing 35-36-11 last season, the Sabres took a step back this past year. They went 33-37-12 and finished last in the Atlantic Division standings.

Sabres owner Terry Pegula will address any media questions during a briefing on Friday at 10 a.m. at the KeyBank Center.

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