Sabres Links: Irbe not returning, O’Reilly ready to be factor, Oduya testing market

Arturs Irbe will not return as the Sabres goalie coach according to Dan Bylsma on the Howard Simon Show [WGR 550]
The Sabres placed Cody Hodgson on waivers in order to buy him out [Buffalo News]
Ryan O’Reilly wants to be a big factor in the Sabres [Buffalo News]
In addition to a media conference call, O’Reilly also joined Hockey Hotline [WGR 550]
Tim Murray’s makeover moves forward with aggressive draft day moves [Two In The Box]
The Sabres feel that they have a steal in Devante Stephens [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
Former Sabre Phil Housley will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside Nicklas Lidstrom. Sergei Fedorov and Chris Pronger [TSN]
Hall a long time coming for Housley [TSN]

Michael Frolik would like to go to Montreal according to reports [Sportsnet]
Johnny Oduya will be exploring free agency options [ESPN Chicago]
The Kings terminated Mike Richards contract, citing an off-ice issue [LA Times]
The Stars signed Antti Niemi to a three-year, $13.5 million contract [Sportsnet]
Christian Ehrhoff is looking to sign with a contender [ESPN]
Boston traded a third-round pick to the Flyers for Zac Rinaldo [Boston Globe]
The Sharks signed Brenden Dillon to a five-year, $16 million deal [Mercury News]

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