Sabres Links: Nolan discusses Myers and trades, Sabres end losing streak, Okposo out 6-8 weeks
The Islanders may be without the services of one of their top players for the next month or so. Will it change the position of their draft pick, now owned by the Sabres?
Sabres Links
- The Sabres finally snapped their losing streak, defeating Montreal 3-2 [Sabres.com, Eyes On The Prize]
- White: As other teams begin pondering tanking, it looks like the Sabres have it in the bag [WGR 550]
- Gleason: Ted Nolan and his son Jordan Nolan show patience is rewarded [Buffalo News]
- Nolan wants Tyler Myers to be a building block [Buffalo News]
- Nolan is also using an interesting tactic to motivate players: telling them they could get traded if they play well [Sportsnet]
Around The League
- Kyle Okposo has a detached retina and will be out 6-8 weeks [ESPN]
- Matt Cooke could be out for the rest of the season [Star-Tribune]
- The Rangers placed Ryan Malone on waivers in order to terminate his contract [TSN]
- The Las Vegas ticket drive is set to begin next week [Pro Hockey Talk]