Sabres Links: Bourque nets hat trick in win, Sabres sign Ullmark, Blues hire Corsi

Sabres Links

• The Sabres signed Linus Ullmark to an entry-level deal, but it is expected that he will stay with MODO for one more season [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• The St. Louis Blues named former Sabres goaltending coach Jim Corsi the same position [Blues.com]
• Nick Deslauriers joined Sabres Hockey Hotline yesterday, fresh off signing his new contract with Buffalo [WGR 550]

Around The League

• Rene Bourque scored a hat trick in Montreal’s 7-4 victory over the Rangers [NHL.com]
• The Blue Jackets announced that they have given head coach Todd Richards a two-year extension [Blue Jackets Xtra]
• Pending Leafs free agent Dave Bolland says he wants to be in Toronto for the rest of his career [Sportsnet]
• Two more players are bolting to the KHL. This time it is Islanders backup goalie Anders Nilsson and Avalanche forward Mark Olver [Pro Hockey Talk]