Sabres’ coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistantSource: AP ‘The Sabres also announced that assistant coach Tom Ward has been retained. Ward spent the past two seasons as an assistant under Dan Bylsma, who was fired in April.’ Related posts: Sabres tab Hajt as assistant Wowie! Ex-Sabres star Housley could be Devils’ next coach Sabres hire Phil Housley as coach, bring back piece of history Phil Housley named Buffalo Sabres next head coach Housley is closing in on his staff