Don Nachbaur named head coach in Bingo

by Peter Raaymakers on Jul 17, 2009 11:49 AM EDT

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It wouldn't be an Ottawa Senators off-season without hiring a new head coach. There's a bit of a twist on this third consecutive summer with a head coach hiring, though; this time the successful candidate will be working for the AHL's Binghamton Senators. His name is Don Nachbaur, a veteran of eight seasons and 223 games in the NHL, and he's been charged with the assignment of getting Bingo into the AHL playoffs for the first time since 2004-05.

His coaching career has lasted 13 seasons, including two as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Phantoms and the other 11 in the WHL with the Seattle Thunderbirds and, most recently, the Tri-City Americans. According to the Sens' official press release, he's won two WHL Coach of the Year awards, in 1994-95 and 2005-06.

The B-Sens have been pretty much re-built in the past few seasons, with the Senators organization focussing on retaining and maximizing draft picks as well as signing free agents for their minor-league affiliate. With recent signings including forwards Ryan Keller, Martin St. Pierre, defenceman Geoff Kinrade, and goaltender Mike Brodeur, plus prospects including forward Jim O'Brien and defenceman Erik Condra and Erik Karlsson apparently ready to join the squad, there's plenty of optimism in Binghamton for the upcoming season.

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the rumors were true/not true

there was a rumor for about a week prior t this that they found a new coach. except the rumors in binghamton suggested that assistant coach mke busniuk would take the reigns. (which i though would be a good move, we love buzz). I don’t know much abut this guy, but i don’t see this as being a bad decision. we’ll learn to like him quick i’m sure.

by xBKx14 on Jul 17, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

binghamton coach

They missed out on a great candidate in Don Lever. Montreal goofed letting him get away – he won AHL championship in 2007 and did a good job in montreal when he was made an assistant last year

by old jim on Jul 19, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions