Sabres Links

• The Sabres fired general manager Tim Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma yesterday [TSN]
• Just like Murray’s response to John Vogl, the exit of both Murray and Bylsma came quickly [Buffalo News]
• A source told the AP Pegula will directly oversee the search for the next general manager [AP]
• Pierre LeBrun and Marty Biron discussed where the Sabres go from here [TSN]
• Blackhawks assistant GM Norm MacIver is a strong candidate for the GM position according to Chuck Gormley [Twitter]
• The Sabres also let go their directors of pro and amateur scouting [Twitter]
• Gleason: Pegulas should check mirror for cause of Sabres’ biggest problem [Buffalo News]
• Harrington: A hockey czar is what the Sabres need [Buffalo News]
• Roth: Jack Eichel has nowhere to hide after housekeeping [Democrat & Chronicle]
• Sabres dysfunction starts with ownership [USA Today]
• How the hype machine buried Murray [Buffalo Wins]
• The Pegulas chart an unclear path with firings [Two In The Box]
• Elliotte Friedman hopped on WGR to give his take [WGR 550]
• The Instigator Podcast broke down the moves [Two In The Box]
• Brian Gionta will be a studio analyst for NBCSN tonight [Buffalo News]
• Harrington also talked with the NHL Now crew about the firings [NHL.com]