Assistant coach Dave Barr leaves Sabres for PanthersSource: Olean Times Herald ‘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.’ Related posts: Sabres hire Murray and Barr as Assistant Coaches Sabres hire Dan Lambert as assistant coach Sabres land experienced assistants in Terry Murray, Dave Barr Report: Barr leaving Sabres for Panthers Sabres coach hires Murray, Barr to coaching staff