Sabres Links: Hackett to become UFA, Gionta captaining in tough spot, Arizona falls
Matt Hackett may be out of the Sabres plans since he didn't start enough games to keep his ownership rights in Buffalo.
Sabres Links
- Jonathan Toews scored two late goals to lift the Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Sabres [Sabres.com, Second City Hockey]
- Since Matt Hackett didn't play last night he'll become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year [Buffalo News]
- Brian Gionta is captaining the Sabres through a rough season [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
- Former Boston University coach Jack Parker joined the Howard Simon Show yesterday, and said Jack Eichel has all you need [WGR 550]
- Prospect Report: Justin Bailey and the Hounds advance in the OHL Playoffs [Sabres Prospects]
Around The League
- Arizona fell to San Jose 3-1 in the first game of their home-and-home [TSN]
- The Flames recalled third-overall pick Sam Bennett [Sportsnet]