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Sabres add Steve Smith as assistant coach

‘Smith was a teammate of Sabres head coach Phil Housley while playing the final three years of his career with Calgary from 1998-2001, and almost certainly was brought on board to help with the development of No. 1 overall pick Rasmus Dahlin.’

Sabres hire former NHL defenseman Steve Smith as assistant coach

‘The Glasgow, Scotland, native was in charge of the Carolina Hurricanes’ defense and penalty killing as an assistant coach the last four seasons. During that time, the Hurricanes allowed the second-fewest shots per game (28) in the league. Over that stretch, the Sabres allowed the most shots per contest (33.3).’

Multiple Sabres playing in Da Beauty League

‘This year, the Sabres have five players that will participate. Casey Mittelstadt will play for BIC Razors. Zach Bogosian and Amerks goaltender Adam Wilcox will play for Team Tria. Casey Nelson and C.J. Smith will play for Walser Auto Group.’

Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach

‘Smith won three Stanley Cups (1987, 1988 and 1990) during his 16 seasons playing in the NHL. In 804 total regular-season games as a defenseman with the Oilers, Blackhawks and Flames, Smith totaled 375 points.’

Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach

‘A nine-year NHL coaching veteran, Smith joins the Sabres after spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he was responsible for the team’s defensemen and penalty kill. The Hurricanes allowed the second-fewest shots per game (28) of any NHL team during his tenure.’