Buffalo Sabres: 3 bad decisions Don Granato has recently made

2 – Keeping Victor Olofsson in the lineup

Victor Olofsson has been nothing short of a major defensive liability. And in the wake of Vinnie Hinostroza’s and J.J. Peterka’s recent solid performances, a logical mind would think Olofsson, whose defense has been abysmal, would be headed for the press box.

But no, Olofsson has gotten the nod while Peterka sat in Tuesday’s loss to the New York Islanders. Hinostroza was shown the door to the press box last night. Ironically, Olofsson garnered just a (-1) in those past two games, but that’s beside the point. He’s carrying a team-worst (-22) while Peterka and Hinostroza have shown overall improvements.

Olofsson is a remarkable goal scorer and there is no denying it. But he has zero upside in any other aspect to his game. Sitting him in the press box has long reached past its due date, and you really have to question Granato if the winger sees the ice tomorrow afternoon against the New York Rangers.