The search was expected to be quick, at least that's what Terry Pegula said when he spoke with media on April 21.
There were rumblings and reports the Sabres could announce their newest general manager as early as last Tuesday as the search and interviews stretched into a 12th day.
We're now at day 16, but with all signs pointing to Penguins Associate General Manager Jason Botterill as the "last candidate standing", could the Sabres be waiting until the conclusion of Pittsburgh's second round playoff matchup against the Washington Capitals?
At least one NHL Insider believes so.
"I just wonder right now if the Penguins are waiting until they finish their series, whenever that is and wait until that's done to make a formal announcement," Elliotte Friedman said during an appearance on NHL Tonight.
Elliotte Friedman saying he believes the #Sabres GM job is Botterill's & that the team could be waiting for the Pens series to wrap up. pic.twitter.com/bttafGvnan
— Bradley Gelber (@BradleyGelber) May 6, 2017
Currently, only Botterill has been granted a second interview with the team, as 7 Eyewitness Sports Reporter Nick Filipowski confirmed on Wednesday.
Matt Bove also brought up a great point regarding the Pegulas and second interviews.
Rex Ryan -- two interviews -- hired
Sean McDermott -- two interviews -- hired
Jason Botterill -- two interviews -- ?— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) May 3, 2017
Makes you think, right?
