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Sabres Links: Sabres get Islanders 2015 pick, NYI sign Halak, Petersen wins Goalie of the Year

The New York Islanders are beginning to position themselves to have a better season next year than they did this year. Will they? Their New York City rivals the Rangers learned yesterday that their series with Montreal isn't over yet.

By Jack N. Goods
Bruce Bennett

Sabres Links

  • The Islanders announced that they will be keeping this year's first round pick, meaning the Sabres will get their 2015 pick [Buffalo News]
  • Marcus Foligno's focus going forward is on his consistency [Sabres.com]
  • Sabres prospect Cal Petersen was named the Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year by USA Hockey [USHL.com]
  • Sticking up for Thomas Vanek and skill players [Buffalo Wins]

Around The League

  • Montreal wins in overtime to get back into the series [NHL.com]
  • Rangers forward Daniel Carcillo was given a game misconduct for contact with an official [Sportsnet]
  • The Czech Republic beat the US 4-3, eliminating them from the tournament [TSN]
  • A late Finland goal helped them eliminate Canada from Worlds [TSN]
  • The Islanders signed Jaroslav Halak to a four year $18 million deal [TSN]
  • Blues GM Doug Armstrong says he's in no rush to sign RFAs Jaden Schwartz, Vladimir Sobotka and Patrik Berglund [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
  • Boston may decide to not bring Shawn Thornton back [WEEI]

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