The Buffalo Sabres had a vision for the 2014-15 season, and they achieved it by finishing dead last in the NHL. They are guaranteed to draft either Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel, and either player will help transform the franchise.
The vision for 2015-16 is going to be different than 2014-15, because 2015-16 will not include Ted Nolan. It is a decision that isn't fair, but one that had to be expected. The next head coach of the Sabres isn't going to be a spring chicken, and you can expect it to be someone who is high profile and styling.