‘Tippett, 57, has not coached in the NHL the past two seasons, most recently serving as a senior adviser for Seattle’s ownership group. Following a fifth consecutive nonplayoff season, Tippett agreed to part ways with the Arizona Coyotes in 2017, only one year after he signed a five-year contract extension.’
Archives for May 1, 2019
How Seattle’s expansion draft in 2021 could affect the Sabres
‘After its ownership group paid a record $650 million expansion fee, Seattle will benefit from the same rules Vegas General Manager George McPhee leveraged to build a Stanley Cup contending roster.’
Report: Sabres interview former NHL coach Dave Tippett
‘Sheldon Keefe, whose Toronto Marlies just swept the Rochester Americans, in the first round of the playoffs, impressed the Sabres, according to Friedman. Keefe, 38, has never coached in the NHL.’
Sabres’ Dahlin really enjoyed his first NHL season
‘“For me to come to a new country and all that stuff, I learned so many things, so yes, it was amazing, but hockey wise, we didn’t play how we wanted to play, so I want to play better next year, but for me, outside of hockey it’s been amazing and I learned so many things.”’
Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Amerks reflect on season’s end (Amerks.com)