Despite Mike Babcock’s visit to San Jose, Elliotte Friedman reports the Red Wings and Sabres remain the favorites [Sportsnet]
The Sabres feel confident they did all they could do to lure Babcock, and a source tells John Vogl that Buffalo is the best candidate to lure him away from Detroit [Buffalo News]
A panel broke down film of Jack Eichel, showing how he’s a star in the making [TSN]
Around The League
The Flyers surprised many by naming former North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol their next bench boss [TSN]
Edmonton is expected to announce Todd McLellan as their next head coach today [Sportsnet]
Tyler Johnson scored a hat trick in Tampa Bay’s 6-3 dismantling of the Rangers [NHL.com]
The Sharks have received permission to interview Dan Bylsma according to ESPN’s Craig Custance [Twitter]
