Red Wings coach Mike Babcock met with Sabresowner Terry Pegula and general manager Tim Murrayon Sunday to discu s a potential role with the franchise, Monday. The longest-tenured coach in the NHL flew to Buffalo and spent the afternoon withPegula and Murray. , Babcockis seekingat least $4 million per year, which is double his current salary, after he turned downDetroit's offer of $3.25 million annually for four years. MORE: | | The Sabres, who on April 12 afterfinishingwith the league's worst record for Gabriel Landeskog Jersey the second straight year,are one of five teams with a vacant coaching position. The Devils, Flyers, Sharks and Maple Leafs are also pursuing new coaches. Babcocks contract with Detroit is set to expire June 30. The Red WingsgrantedBabcock beginningMay 8 out of respect for their long-tenured coach. Babcock, 52, has been with the Red Wings since the 2005-06 season. He has posted a 458-223-105 record and qualified for the postseason in every season on the bench in Detroit. He led the teamto berths in the Stanley Cup Finalin 2008 and 2009, winning the Cupin 2008.Babcock alsocoached the Ducks for two seasons, leading the teamto the Stanley Cup Finalfor the first time in 2003. Overall, Babcock is 527-285-119 with 19 ties over12 seasons with Detroitand Anaheim. The Red Wings were eliminated bythe Lightning in seven games in the first round of this year's Stanley Cupplayoffs after going 43-25-14 during the regular season. Sampo Ranta Jersey