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Germany's assistant coach Jessica Campbell stands behind players at the German bench during the group A Hockey World Championship match between France and Germany in Helsinki, Finland, Monday May 16, 2022. Jessica Campbell will become the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise after the Seattle Kraken hired her as an assistant coach Wednesday, July 3, 2024.(AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Jessica Campbell to be the first woman on an NHL bench as coach with Seattle Kraken

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma expresses himself to an official during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. The Buffalo Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma after the youthful team missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. Owner Terry Pegula made the announcement Thursday, April 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pegula seeks established GM to instill discipline in Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 28, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray, left, and newly hired coach Dan Bylsma hold a Sabres' jersey as they pose for a photo after a news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. The Sabres have fired general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma after the youthful team missed the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. Owner Terry Pegula made the announcement Thursday, April 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

Sabres clean house by firing GM Murray and coach Bylsma

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma, center top, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Sabres coach Bylsma expects he’ll return for 3rd season

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) makes a pad save during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Okposo gives Sabres 3-2 OT win against Red Wings

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres forward Kane set to return, Eichel not far behind

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2015, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) gets ready for a faceoff against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Eichel was helped off the ice after hurting his left leg during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. he was in front of the net when he got tangled up with a defensemen and his leg buckled beneath him. The injury occurred a day before the Sabres open the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Sabres rule out Okposo, Kulikov for season opener

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) poses for a portrait at the Verizon Center, Oct. 2, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

T.J. Oshie, known for Olympics success, looks to make his mark on Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Injured Sabres defenseman Ristolainen out up to 2 weeks

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' coach Dan Bylsma, center, looks at the scoreboard during a timeout in the third period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Penguins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dan Bylsma fired by Penguins as new GM steps in

By Will Graves - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2012, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero talks with reporters as the NHL hockey team cleared out their locker room at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. The Penguins have fired Shero on Friday, May 16, 2014, while the status of coach Dan Bylsma will be evaluated. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penguins fire general manager Ray Shero

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby listens to a reporter's question in the Penguins' locker room at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 15, 2014. When Crosby lifted the Stanley Cup in triumph on that warm night in Detroit five years ago, it was supposed to mark the beginning of hockey's next dynasty. That hasn't materialized. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby: players are responsible for Pens’ collapse

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby listens to a reporter's question in the Penguins' locker room at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 15, 2014. When Crosby lifted the Stanley Cup in triumph on that warm night in Detroit five years ago, it was supposed to mark the beginning of hockey's next dynasty. That hasn't materialized. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby: Penguins’ players responsible for collapse

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz (14), Sidney Crosby (87), and James Neal (18) sit on the bench in front of coach Dan Bylsma, left rear, and assistant coach Jacques Martinin during the third period of Game 7 of a second-round NHL playoff hockey series against the New York Rangers in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The Rangers won 2-1 and advanced to the conference finals. (AP Photo)

Penguins face murky future after early exit

Associated Press

New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury during the first period of Game 6 of a second-round NHL playoff hockey series on Sunday, May 11, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rangers stay alive again, force Game 7 vs. Pens

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jussi Jokinen (36), of Finland, celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in New York. The Penguins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jokinen, Penguins have Rangers on brink

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Marc Staal (18) stiff arms Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) off the puck in the second period of game 2 of a second-round NHL playoff hockey series in Pittsburgh Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins top Rangers 3-0 to even series 1-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press