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This infrom Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman, his latest on Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland’s search for a new coach, with Friedman telling Sportsnet 960 in Calgary that Dave Tippett is a serious candidate for head coaching jobs in Edmonton and Buffalo.

“I’ve reported and heard that Dave Tippett was a very high contender. I think he could potentially still be in the mix in Buffalo, too,” Friedman said. “Like I think he is going to one or the other. I don’t know exactly it yet. I think Bob Boughner could potentially be in the mix there as maybe an assistant coach, too, but until I know for sure on Tippett, I would say he’s probably, probably getting one of those two jobs.”

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On Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Friedman said the Sabres have kept quiet about who they are after, but said they want a head coach with NHL experience. “I know Dave Tippett interviewed in Buffalo. I heard that interview went well. I think he’s very high on that list. I know Dave Tippett is also very high on the Edmonton list.”