Sabres Links: Franson expectations, O'Reilly's court date moved, Sabres still talking to Kaleta

The Cody Franson signing was made official yesterday, and we have hockey this week. Things are really starting to heat up.

Sabres Links

  • The Sabres officially announced the Cody Franson signing, introducing him to the media yesterday [NHL.com]
  • What should we expect from Franson? [WGR 550]
  • Ryan O'Reilly's court date was moved back to October [Sportsnet]
  • Tim Murray discussed O'Reilly's situation, saying the forward was "distraught" [Buffalo News]
  • Murray said the Sabres are still interested in Patrick Kaleta [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
  • As Bill Hoppe pointed out, it looks like Franson will be wearing No. 46 for the Sabres, unless they just gave him a random sweatshirt to wear [Twitter]
  • Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid are still in the spotlight going into the season [NHL.com]

Around The League

  • Following Franson signing with the Sabres Frank Seravalli has Juri Tlusty as the top rated available free agent [TSN]
  • The Leafs invited former Sabre Brad Boyes for a PTO [Sportsnet]/