lead 6:55 into the second as Girgensons wraparound from the right

TAMPA, Fla. - Dirk Koetter is confident he can help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers become relevant again.The teams new offensive co-ordinator is taking over a unit that ranked 29th in scoring and 30th in total yardage during a 2-14 season that not only left the Bucs out of the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season but also left the team examining the prospect of selecting a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.Koetter spent the past eight years building a strong resume as a play-caller — first with the Jacksonville Jaguars, then the Atlanta Falcons.Whether Tampa Bay decides to draft Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariotta, or winds up sticking with incumbent starter Josh McCown at quarterback, Bucs coach Lovie Smith is counting on the clubs fifth offensive co-ordinator in six years to balance a sputtering attack thats relied far too much on throwing the ball.Koetter offers few details about his offensive philosophy, stressing his job simply is to do whatever it takes to move the ball, score points and — most of all — help the Bucs win games.We all have things that we believe in as coaches, but at the end of the day, Im a big believer that the system that you have has to be flexible enough to take into account the various strengths and weaknesses of your players, Koetter said.I think its foolish to take a system and ram it down a players throat, if that doesnt play to his strengths, the former college head coach at Boise State and Arizona State said. With that said, you cant always make it fit exactly perfect for every single guy youve got on the team. But for the guys that are touching the ball a lot, you need to play to their strengths.Despite ranking near the bottom of the league statistically, the Bucs are not devoid of talent on offence.Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson became the first tandem of Bucs with 1,000 yards receiving in the same season in 2014; running back Doug Martin is two seasons removed for rushing for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns, and last years second-round draft choice Austin Seferian-Jenkins showed flashes of being an impact tight end during an injury-shortened rookie season.Koetter helped the Falcons reach the NFC championship game in 2012, his first season in Atlanta. He replaces Jeff Tedford in Tampa Bay, giving the Bucs the experienced play-caller they lacked after former quarterbacks coach Marcus Arroyo assumed those duties while Tedford sat out the entire regular season after undergoing a heart procedure.The Bucs pursued Koetter after the Falcons fired former coach Mike Smith last month.The new offensive co-ordinator said there were a number of factors that made the position attractive.It starts with Lovie Smith and his reputation as a leader and a head football coach in the NFL. And then, secondly, just the talent they have on offence, Koetter said.Every team in the NFL has some areas theyd like to improve, and nobody has 11 starters that theyre in love with from the very first day, so its a work in progress, he added. 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According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the deal will pay Schenn $2.25 million in the first year and $2.75 million in the second year. In 82 games with the Flyers in 2013-14, Schenn scored 20 goals and added 21 assists.Buffalo, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Zemgus Girgensons scored the winner in the shootout to lead the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. In the third round, Girgensons deked back to the forehand and lifted the puck into the left corner of the net. Michal Neuvirth preserved the win by not biting on Henrik Zetterbergs fake and making the stop. Brian Flynn and Chris Stewart scored in regulation for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Neuvirth stopped 36 shots in the win. Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist and Tomas Tatar also lit the lamp for the Red Wings, who had a two-game winning streak stopped. Jimmy Howard finished the contest with 19 stops. Its not like we did everything terrible, said Red Wings coach Mike Babcock. When a team plays the night before you should jump all over them. After a scoreless first period, Buffalo took a 1-0 lead 6:55 into the second as Girgensons wraparound from the right side was stopped but the rebound came out front and Flynn put it in for his first of the season. Detroit answereed six minutes later when Tatar threw a shot on net from the top of the left circle that beat Neuvirth cleanly.dddddddddddd The Red Wings made it a 2-1 game 4:27 into the third as Datsyuk took a pass in the middle and shifted to the forehand before shooting it into the left side for his fifth of the year. Buffalo, though, tied the game with 6:52 left in regulation when Stewart jammed the puck in during a scrum in front for his first of the year. That one felt good, Stewart said. Ive had ample opportunities around the net, some golden chances this year. Ive been a little bit snake bitten. To get that one, hopefully tides will turn. Detroit had a power play in the extra session when Brian Gionta was whistled for hooking, but was unable to take advantage of the 4-on-3 situation. Game Notes Both teams were 0-for-4 on the power play ... Detroit continues its three-game road trip in Ottawa on Tuesday ... Buffalo hosts Montreal on Wednesday ... Detroit had won eight straight against Buffalo coming into the game. ' ' '