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Sabres Links: Irbe not returning, O'Reilly ready to be factor, Oduya testing market

Bylsma finally put an end to the speculation, stating that the Sabres are looking for a new goalie coach. As for the roster, questions loom before July 1st hits.

By Jack N. Goods
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Sabres Links

  • Arturs Irbe will not return as the Sabres goalie coach according to Dan Bylsma on the Howard Simon Show [WGR 550]
  • The Sabres placed Cody Hodgson on waivers in order to buy him out [Buffalo News]
  • Ryan O'Reilly wants to be a big factor in the Sabres [Buffalo News]
  • In addition to a media conference call, O'Reilly also joined Hockey Hotline [WGR 550]
  • Tim Murray's makeover moves forward with aggressive draft day moves [Two In The Box]
  • The Sabres feel that they have a steal in Devante Stephens [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
  • Former Sabre Phil Housley will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside Nicklas Lidstrom. Sergei Fedorov and Chris Pronger [TSN]
  • Hall a long time coming for Housley [TSN]

Around The League

  • Michael Frolik would like to go to Montreal according to reports [Sportsnet]
  • Johnny Oduya will be exploring free agency options [ESPN Chicago]
  • The Kings terminated Mike Richards contract, citing an off-ice issue [LA Times]
  • The Stars signed Antti Niemi to a three-year, $13.5 million contract [Sportsnet]
  • Christian Ehrhoff is looking to sign with a contender [ESPN]
  • Boston traded a third-round pick to the Flyers for Zac Rinaldo [Boston Globe]
  • The Sharks signed Brenden Dillon to a five-year, $16 million deal [Mercury News]

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