David Warsofsky joins Buffalo Sabres as defense development coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
David Warsofsky has been named the new defense development coach for the Buffalo Sabres. Warsofsky, a former Boston Bruins defenseman, made his NHL debut against the Sabres nearly 13 years ago. This move follows a successful season coaching the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays, where he led the team to the playoffs. Warsofsky's role will focus on developing the Sabres' younger defensemen. He aims to apply his experience as a former professional player to improve the team's defensive prospects.
- •Warsofsky debuted with Bruins against Sabres in 2013.
- •He served as head coach of South Carolina Stingrays last season.
- •He will specifically develop defensemen for the Sabres.
- •Warsofsky played 14 years professionally before coaching.
- •His brother Ryan is the head coach of the San Jose Sharks.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former Bruins Defenseman Comes Full Circle With Rival Sabres
"David Warsofsky made his NHL debut against Buffalo as a Bruins prospect. Nearly 13 years later, he is joining the rival Sabres.
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