Sabres Links: Rough start, Girgensons scores in opener, Traverse City Blue and Gold
After going 0-7 on the power play, the Sabres lost 2-1 in their opener at Detroit. If you're looking for a bright spot, a brand new Sabre scored in his first game for the third season in a row as Girgensons netted the lone goal.
Sabres Links
- Sabres lose 2-1 to Red Wings, Zemgus Girgensons scores first NHL goal [Sabres.com, Winging It In Motown]
- New Sabres play their first game [WGR 550]
- The latest Beyond Blue and Gold gives a closer look of the Traverse City Tournament [Sabres TV]
Around The League
- Thomas Vokoun out for three to six months [TSN]
- Tim Thomas to start season opener for Florida [Panthers.com]
- Martin Erat frustrated with lack of role, played on fourth line in opener [Washington Post]
- Steve Yzerman among GMs who want to eliminate fighting [TSN]
- Guillaume Latendresse and Anthony Stewart sign overseas [Pro Hockey Talk]
- Ilya Bryzgalov to sign contract with the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL [TSN]