Sabres Links: Babcock rumors begin, Sabres heading to Worlds, lottery set for Saturday
As soon as the Sabres announced they fired Ted Nolan the focus already turned to who they'll hire next.
Sabres Links
- The Sabres fired Ted Nolan and seemingly all his assistants but Arturs Irbe [Buffalo News]
- Bob McKenzie says he'd be shocked if the Sabres didn't make a run at Mike Babcock [Twitter]
- Tyler Ennis, Rasmus Ristolainen and Zemgus Girgensons are likely all going to Worlds [WGR 550]
- Buffalo participated in locker clean out yesterday, and players are looking forward to turning things around next season [Sabres.com]
- The NHL Draft lottery is officially Saturday at 8 pm [NHL.com]
- Jack Eichel was invited to join team USA at Worlds [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Was firing Nolan fair? [Buffalo Wins]
- Prospect Report: Justin Bailey gets a goal and two assists, Nick Baptiste notches two assists [Sabres Prospects]
Around The League
- Toronto fired GM Dave Nonis and interim head coach Peter Horachek [NHL.com]
- The Panthers signed Jaromir Jagr to a one year extension [Sun-Sentinel]