Here’s your daily discussion thread chock full o’ Buffalo Sabres and NHL news, collected from around the internet for your viewing pleasure.
– Here are all the basic write-ups on the Sabres trade with the Stars. [Sabres.com, The Buffalo News, NHL.com, Puck Daddy, SB Nation]
– Ott is very excited to be coming to Buffalo. [Sabres Edge]
– Here’s how the trade looks from Dallas’ side. [Defending Big D, Dallas News]
– The trade signifies both the handing off of the Sabres core [WGR] and the fact that the Sabres will be much tougher to play against next year. [Buffalo Wins, Disciples of the Sword, Two In The Box]
– Player Profiles of and Q&A’s about Steve Ott. [WGR, Buffalo Wins] And one for Adam Pardy. [WGR]
– The Sabres are still in the mix for Bobby Ryan, but must play the waiting game. Note: Written before last night’s trade. [Sabres Edge, Puck Daddy]
– “More John Scott punching videos, please!” Right away, sir. [Trending Buffalo]
Around the NHL:
– Carey Price signed a six year extension with Montreal for $39 million. [NHL.com]
– Marty Brodeur re-upped with the Devils. [Fire & Ice]
– Meanwhile, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are still waiting to make a decision. [Puck Daddy]
– Here’s a look at who’s left in free agency. [NHL.com]
– Raffi Torres had his suspension reduced to 21 games by Gary Bettman. [Puck Daddy]
– Despite Pierre McGuire’s assertions to the contrary, Alex Semin is not a coach killer. [CSN Washington]
– A fantastic parody article on how the Islanders lost the 2012-13 season on the first day of free agency. [Lighthouse Hockey]