Sabres Links: Tropp claimed, Dudley stays in Montreal, scout added, another Capital wants to be traded

You can cross one candidate off the GM wish-list, as Rick Dudley has decided to stay in Montreal for the near future.

  • Sabres drop another game, lose to Montreal 3-1 [Sabres.com, Eyes On The Prize]
  • John Scott fought Montreal defenseman Douglas Murray last night, leaving Murray with a bloodied face [HockeyFights.com]
  • Hamilton: Sabres have trouble with the details [WGR 550]
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed Corey Tropp off waivers [Bluejackets.com]
  • Rick Dudley decides to stay with Canadiens instead of discussing Sabres GM job [Buffalo News]
  • Sabres add Kevin Prendergast to scouting team [Sabres.com]
  • Rasmus Ristolainen and Kevin Porter lead Amerks to 6-3 victory [Amerks.com]/

Around The League

  • Concussions lawsuit grows to 200 players [Sportsnet]
  • Red Wings sign defenseman Jonathan Ericsson to six-year extension [TSN]
  • Paul Martin has fractured tibia, out 4-6 weeks [CBS Sports]
  • Dmitry Orlov follows Martin Erat and also asks the Capitals to trade him [CSN Washington]
  • Joffrey Lupul out two weeks with groin injury [TSN]
  • T.J. Galiardi placed on IR again [TSN]/