Two last-place finishes and an imperfect working relationship led Sabres GM Tim Murray to the conclusion to fire head coach Ted Nolan on Sunday.

The decision was made after a lengthy evaluation which ended with Murray's exit interviews with Sabres players, a day after Buffalo closed its season with a loss to the Penguins.

"I don't think it was a bad fit. I don't think it was a great fit," Murray said. "Maybe it's just chemistry. Maybe it's just two different personalities."