Buffalo Sabres Suspend Coach Adam Mair
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the temporary suspension of developmental coach Adam Mair following his recent arrest for driving under the influence with three minors in his vehicle. The team, while acknowledging the incident, refrained from providing additional comments on the matter.
Details of the Incident
According to local news outlet WGRZ-TV, court documents indicate that Mair was apprehended on September 4, just outside Rochester, New York, after he collided with another car.
Legal Consequences
At 46 years old, Mair faces severe legal consequences such as three felony counts and three misdemeanors, including charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child present and endangering a child’s well-being. An official with the Monroe County Sheriff’s department confirmed that there is an existing police report concerning Mair, though specifics were not disclosed.
Signs of Intoxication
Reports from police indicate that upon his arrest, Mair exhibited signs of intoxication—officers noted a strong smell of alcohol, bloodshot, glassy eyes, and poor performance on field sobriety tests. Initially, he declined to undergo a breathalyzer test at the station but later consented, resulting in a blood alcohol level of 0.2%, which is significantly above the legal limit of 0.08%.
Career Overview
Mair, who enjoyed a notable 11-season career in the NHL—seven of which were spent with the Sabres—concluded his playing days in the minors during the 2011-2012 season before taking on a coaching role at the Sabres in 2015. His leave of absence comes just as the Sabres are set to kick off a five-day prospects tournament featuring several other teams, with the training camp for the squad set to commence next week.
