When it comes to finding a new coach, give the Sabres and Red Wings credit. They know what they want, so much so thatboth losing parties in the Mike Babcock sweepstakes seemto have forgone a broad search in favor of focusing onone candidate. As was long expected, the Sabres interviewed former Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on Wednesday, . On Tuesday, the Red Wings met with Jeff Blashill, a highly touted up-and-comer who coaches their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids, Mich.Both men are considered the odds-on favorites to land the jobs, and thus far, neither team has indicated they are inclinedto look elsewhere. MORE: | Thosefeelings seem to be mutual. Bylsma, who won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009, has yet to interview with a team other than the Sabres. An opportunity to coach likely No. 2 overall draft pick Jack Eichel is a major selling point. That's especially true given Bylsma'slong history withUSA Hockey, whichEichel has been a part of for years. Buffalo has not scheduled an interview with any other candidate sincemi sing on Babcock, according to Tim Mccarver Jersey The Buffalo News. Binghamton Senators coach Luke Richardson, long mentioned in the Sabres' search because of his ties to general manager Tim Murray, hadnot received a request to beinterviewed by any teamas of Monday. Because Bylsma is still under contract with the Penguins, interested teams were required to receive permi sion from Pittsburgh general managerJim Rutherford before scheduling an interview. The Sabres were the first to be granted an opportunity to speak with Bylsma. The Sharks also requested permi sion but before an interview withBylsma took place. Provided the Red Wings are all in on Blashill, , that leaves the Devils as the only remaining team with a coaching vacancy. New Jersey becamethe third and . Newgeneral manager Ray Shero hired Bylsma in Pittsburgh and could opt for the familiarity, but a meetingbetween the two has not yet taken place. Former Lightning coach Guy Boucher, when they hired Babcock last week, is considered one of the favorites to wind up behind the bench in New Jersey. For Detroit, general manager Ken Holland promised a briefsearch consisting of "two or three names." Bylsma was originally thought to be a candidate, but the Red Wings have not sought permi sion from the Penguins. Sportsnet Blashill is still the "favorite" for the Red Wings job after Tuesday's interview. Tyler Gilbert Jersey