The Sabres couldn't reel Preston Tucker Jersey in one of the coaches from the 2008 and 2009 Stanley Cup finals, so they're going after the other.

Buffalo asked for (and received) permi sion from the Penguins to speak to Dan Byslma, reported.

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During an appearance on Buffalo radio station WGR,Sabres GM Tim Murray, naturally, didn't confirm the report. He didn't deny it, either.

Murray on WGR declines comment on report Sabres have received permi sion to interview Dan Bylsma. Michael Brantley Jersey "I don't feel like making list public."

It's been an odd 48 hours or so for Murray, who went from discu sing contract terms with Babcock to watching him opt for the Maple Leafs on Wednesday Francisco Liriano Jersey morning. Murray did say that any insinuation that Babcock lied to him during the proce s was "ludicrous." A Buffalo News report characterized the organization as being "livid" over Babcock's decision.

Not so, according to Murray.

"I'm not upset," he said. "I gue s I'm confused."

As for Bylsma, the Sabres, should they hire him, would potentially have to send compensation to the Penguins, Alex Bregman Jersey though it's worth noting the Pens didn't look for any when former GM .

Pittsburgh fired Shero and Bylsma, the winningest coach in franchise history, last year after Aledmys Diaz Jersey a string of playoff disappointments.

Bylsma spent last season collecting his $2 million-ish salary, doing TV work for NHL Network and hanging out with his family in suburban Pittsburgh. He'd make sense as Buffalo's choice to helm the first team of the post-tank era; the Penguins' biggest problems at the end of his tenure was a brutal group Josh Reddick Jersey of depth forwards that made playoff succe s difficult.

That won't be the standard in Buffalo. Bylsma would be charged with developing a core of young forwards (soon to be) led by No. 2 pick Jack Eichel, and it's easy to see him excelling in that role. .