Archives for June 3, 2016

'Available coaches with ties to Bylsma include former Columbus coach Todd Richards, ex-St. Louis associate coach Brad Shaw and former Minnesota bench boss Mike Yeo. Shaw gave Bylsma his first assistant coaching job with Anaheim's minor-league team in 2004. Bylsma was Richards' assistant with Pittsburgh's farm team in the mid-2000s. Yeo was Byslma's assistant with the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose assistant coach Dave Barr to Panthers

'“Everything again is really smooth,” Marr said. “The Sabres have been great with their staff that helps us at the event. We were able to move into the HarborCenter Marriott, so we’re all under one roof here at HarborCenter. Everything’s smooth, and the flow goes well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL in talks to keep Scouting Combine in Buffalo

'Bylsma hired Barr, 55, almost a year ago, and under his guidance, the Sabres’ power play improved to 12th overall (18.9 percent) in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Assistant coach Dave Barr leaves Sabres for Panthers

'Barr, 55, will coach under Gerard Gallant in Florida. The two were teammates while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Barr leaving Sabres for Panthers