It appears as though the interim tag is about to be removed from Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan.

Sources saying #Sabres/Nolan have finalized terms on new #NHL contract. Believed to be a 3 yr deal. Announcement to come early next week. — Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) March 28, 2014

While the Sabres are headed towards a last place finish, Nolan has done well with the personnel at hand in Buffalo, and as such will be trusted to help guide the team through its current rebuild.