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Sabres Links: Cal O'Reilly waited for chance, Eichel and Girgensons connect, Panthers sign Barkov

Barkov was the latest young player to get a big payday, setting up quite the Ristolainen contract when the time comes.

By Jack N. Goods@GoodsOnSports Jan 26, 2016, 6:00am EST

Sabres Links

The Sabres had a great performance from Jack Eichel and Zemgus Girgensons, but still fell to the Rangers [Sabres.com]
Buffalo continues its mood swings [Buffalo News]
Cal O'Reilly waited for a fresh NHL opportunity [Buffalo Hockey Beat]

Around The League

The Panthers signed Aleksander Barkov to a six-year, $35 million deal [TSN]
Andrew Ladd doesn't know if he'll sign with the Jets [Sportsnet]