Sabres Links: Ennis wins gold, Eichel wins bronze, Babcock talking to Sharks and Blues
Two Sabres (well, one isn't a Sabre just yet) skated away with hardware around their neck yesterday.
Sabres Links
- Tyler Ennis scored a goal and an assist as Canada defeated Russia 6-1 to earn the Gold Medal at Worlds [TSN]
- St. Louis and San Jose are emerging as new possible candidates for Mike Babcock [M Live]
- Jack Eichel had an assist as the US defeated the Czech to win bronze [TSN]
- Former Sabre Michael Peca was blindsides by his financial adviser, who is accused of stealing $15 million from Peca and others [Buffalo News]
Around The League
- Anaheim defeated Chicago 4-1 in the first game of the Western Conference finals [NHL.com]
- The Sharks will have a second interview with Peter DeBoer, while Randy Carlyle, Dan Bylsma, and Dave Lowry are also in the mix according to Darren Dreger [Twitter]
- The Maple Leafs will talk to Sault St. Marie coach Sheldon Keefe about possibly coaching either the Leafs or the Marlies [Sportsnet]
- Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Reilly looks to be exploring his options, as he likely won't sign his entry-level deal with the team [Blue Jackets Xtra]