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Panthers complete coaching staff with addition of Dave Barr and Scott Allen

The Florida Panthers have officially announced the addition of Dave Barr and Scott Allen to head coach Gerard Gallant's staff.

Barr was named Florida's associate coach, while Allen was named as an assistant coach. The two will join holdover assistant Mike Kelly and goaltending coach Robb Tallas.

Allen, who has been with the organziation the past three seasons, most recently served as head coach of the Portland Pirates after now-GM Tom Rowe was promoted from that spot to the Cats' front office.

Barr, who played 13 years in the NHL, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres.