The Buffalo Sabres announced they have hired Davis Payne as an associate coach to serve under bench boss Phil Housley.

The 46-year-old Payne spent the past five seasons in an associate role with the Los Angeles Kings, and previously served as head coach of the St. Louis Blues for parts of three seasons, leading them to a 67-55-15 record between the 2009-10 and 2011-12 campaigns.

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