Outlet Pass: European loans, new Panthers general manager, playoff series extended, and more

Sabres

• Report of out of Sweden mentions that Jesper Olofsson, Victor Olofsson, and Linus Ullmark could join Modo of the Swedish pro league Allsvenskan. [DBTB]
• Matt Ellis officially hired as Director of Player Development. [DBTB]/

NHL

• Multiple reports indicate Blue Jackets associate general manager Bill Zito will be the new general manager of the Florida Panthers./

Bill Zito will be the next GM of the #FlaPanthers, announcement coming on Wednesday.

Most recently assistant GM with #CBJ, Zito is a former player agent with a sharp mind and a no-nonsense style and approach.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 2, 2020

• Flyers blow a late lead, but beat the Islanders in overtime to push the series to a Game 6. [BSH]
• Thatcher Demko steals Game 5 for the Canucks and they’ll meet the Golden Knights for a Game 6. [NM]/