Sabres Links: Reinhart introduced, Sabres targetting veterans in free agency, Briere traded to Avalanche
Today is one of the most exciting days of the off-season, maybe even the whole year to be honest. Do you think the Sabres will be active today, or wait for the big name players to get signed?
Sabres Links
- Sam Reinhart was introduced to the Buffalo media officially in a press conference with Tim Murray. You can watch all 21 minutes right here [Sabres TV]
- Reinhart joined many stations for individual interviews as well, including joining the Howard Simon Show [WGR 550]
- The Sabres are looking for veteran leadership, and Brian Gionta could be a fit [Buffalo News]
- Murray's honesty is refreshing [Buffalo News]
- How can the Sabres make it to the cap floor? [Two In The Box]
Around The League
- Montreal traded Daniel Briere to Colorado for P.A. Parenteau [Sportsnet]
- Michael Del Zotto will be a free agent today since the Predators did not qualify him [Tennessean]
- The Canadiens also tried to trade Josh Gorges to Toronto, but he halted the deal thanks to his NTC [Montreal Gazette]
- Three defensemen were on unconditional waivers, as Shane O'Brien, Tim Gleason, and Anton Volchenkov will all be bought out by their respective teams [TSN]
- The Flyers almost traded Vincent Lecavalier to Nashville, but the deal fell through according to reports [CSN Philly]
- The Jets signed former Sabre Adam Pardy to a one-year extension [Winnipeg Free Press]