The circumstances have changed for Dan Bylsma in taking over as coach of the young and rebuilding Buffalo Sabres.
The expectations have not for someone previously accustomed to coaching the Sidney Crosby-led Pittsburgh Penguins.
Bylsma's first objective is developing a winning attitude in Buffalo, on a team that has finished last in the standings in each of the last two seasons.
"The expectation for the winning culture and how we play is not going to change," Bylsma said during his inaugural news conference shortly after being hired Thursday. "And that's going to start, starting today. And it's going to continue as we go, as we develop this group.