Sabres Links: Babcock analysis, Senators sign Hammond, Devils talking to Boucher
The Sabres begin the process of moving on from Mike Babcock.
Sabres Links
- After weeks of commotion, Mike Babcock was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs [TSN]
- A lot of info came out regarding yesterday's saga that is already on the site. Rather than linking it all here again, I suggest you check out our coaching search story stream.
- Elliotte Friedman discussed how Babcock's decision effects Buffalo, Detroit and Toronto [Sportsnet]
- Bob McKenzie said on NBCSN's pregame show that the Sabres will be in on Dan Bylsma and Luke Richardson, but will also be watching for other coaches if they are fired [Twitter]
- Sullivan: Babcock loss a huge blow for the Sabres [Buffalo News]
- Babcock chose to climb the highest mountain [Toronto Star]
- Sabres still have plenty of candidates to pick from [Two In The Box]
Around The League
- The Senators signed Andrew Hammond to a three-year deal [Ottawa Sun]
- The Bruins named Don Sweeney their next GM, and he was non-committal on the future of Claude Julien [Boston Globe]
- New Jersey is in preliminary discussions with former Lightning coach Guy Boucher [The Score]
- Martin Brodeur was named the Blues assistant GM [Blues.com]
- The Blue Jackets officially named Nick Foligno their next captain [BlueJackets.com]
- The Flyers signed 32-year-old defenseman Yevgeni Medvedev, widely considered the best defenseman in the KHL [Philly.com]