Sabres Links: Bourque nets hat trick in win, Sabres sign Ullmark, Blues hire Corsi
The Sabres made a signing for the second day in a row, this time an entry-level deal for goalie Linus Ullmark. Speaking of goaltenders, former Sabres goaltending coach Jim Corsi's new home will have him molding Jake Allen like he did Ryan Miller.
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]