Sabres Links: Eichel introduced, O'Reilly extension close, McGinn to wear #88
The Sabres may not have signed any big-name free agents yesterday, but they did lock up the most important player in the entire organization to an entry-level deal.
Sabres Links
- Jack Eichel signed his entry-level contract yesterday, and was introduced alongside Tim Murray [Buffalo News]
- You can watch Eichel's full press conference here [Sabres TV]
- The Sabres have a full photo gallery of Eichel walking around First Niagara Center and his introductory press conference [Sabres.com]
- Pierre Lebrun and Bob McKenzie both reported that the Sabres are very close to signing Ryan O'Reilly, likely for seven years and at least $7.5 million [Twitter]
- Dan Bylsma talked following Eichel's signing about what he's seen in the young center's play [Sabres TV]
- Eichel also spoke with Brian Duff in another 1-on-1 before meeting the rest of the media [Sabres TV]
- Jamie McGinn joined Sabres Hockey Hotline to talk about joining Buffalo, announces that he'll be wearing #88 [WGR 550]
- Harrington: A new era in Sabres history begins on June 1st [Buffalo News]
- The Sabres added Matt Donovan and Jason Akeson on the first day of free agency [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
Around The League
- Toronto Traded Phil Kessel to the Penguins for a first-round pick and two prospects [TSN]
- Former Sabre Zack Kassian was traded to the Canadiens for Brandon Prust and a pick [Montreal Gazette]