Sabres Links: Conacher debuts, Lafontaine breaks his silence, Sabres suspend Klesla
After a quick start out of the break, the Sabres are starting to come back to earth. Those rooting on the tank are pleased.
Sabres Links
- Cory Conacher got his first point as a Sabre, but Buffalo still lost 2-1 to Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks [Sabres.com, Second City Hockey]
- Pat Lafontaine broke his silence, but refused to discuss his departure [Buffalo News]
- Conacher was excited for his debut in Buffalo, and actually asked Kane if it was ok if he wears 88 in Buffalo [WGR 550]
- Mark Pysyk feels like he can continue to develop in Rochester [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
- The Sabres have suspended Rostislav Klesla after he refused to report to the Americans [TSN]
- Prospect Report: Nick Baptiste scores his 43rd, Mikhail Grigorenko tallies two assists, Amerks fall in OT [Sabres Prospects]
Around The League
- Lindy Ruff said that Kari Lehtonen isn't doing well after suffering a head injury [TSN]
- Longer overtimes will be discussed at general managers meetings [NHL.com]
- Yesterday was Tim Thomas bobblehead night in Florida, despite the team already trading him to Dallas [Pro Hockey Talk]