After beating Boston last night in a snooze fest, the Sabres now sit five points out of the playoffs, with a chance to make it three is everything goes their way tonight.
– The Sabres defeated Boston last night 2-1 in a shootout [NHL.com, Sabres.com, The Buffalo News, WGR, Stanley Cup Of Chowder] thanks to a timely goal from Andrej Sekera. [The Buffalo News]
– But there’s no rest for the weary, as Buffalo takes on the New York Rangers tonight at 7pm. [NHL.com, Sabres.com, Blueshirt Banter]
– Bucky Gleason talks about what needs to happen for the Sabres to make the playoffs [The Buffalo News] and some third quarter grades get handed out. [Disciples of the Sword]
– If Paul Gaustad leaves, he probably won’t ever come back [Kukla’s Korner] but he and Derek Roy are both trade bait according to TSN. [TSN]
– Some updates from the farm. [Sabres Prospects, WGR]
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– Trade deadline links: a mailbag [SI.com], the most wanted players [NHL.com],and why the Kings won the Carter/Johnson trade. [SB Nation]
– The Devils acquired Marek Zidlikcy from Minnesota. [ESPN]
– Ales Hemsky was re-signed yesterday, for how much? [Puck Daddy]
– Two players talk about what it’s like to be traded at the deadline. [Globe & Mail]
– This gallery of cheesy 90’s hockey posters is fantastic [Puck Daddy]