Sabres Links: Cowen vocal about suspension, Feaster fired

Sabres get their fair share of shots, but still fall to Ottawa 2-1 [Sabres.com]
Hamilton: Sabres pressed Ottawa early [WGR 550]
Jared Cowen says he won’t change anything after his hit on Zemgus Girgensons, says Girgensons must have “been faking it” since he is not injured [Buffalo News]
Simon: Sabres GM job is attractive [WGR 550]/

Flames fire general manager Jay Feaster, have been granted permission to talk to Joe Nieuwendyk [TSN]
However, according to one source Nieuwendyk isn’t very interested [Sportsnet]
Delay in Shawn Thornton’s suspension could be for legal reasons [TSN]
Does Alex Ovechkin have a real shot at 50 goals in 50 games? [Washington Post]
Soldier Field Stadium Series game sells out in 24 hours [NHL.com]
Washington Capitals send Michal Neuvirth to the AHL on a conditioning stint [ESPN]/

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