Sabres Links: Sabres draft preview, Draisaitl as an option, the value of second round picks

Kris Baker put together an incredibly long and impresive Sabres draft preview. It’s a must read. [Sabres Prospects]
Coller: Don’t sleep on Leon Draisaitl [WGR 550]
The Sabres have a plethora of second round picks, but what would they be worth in trade situations [Sabres.com]
What to expect from the Sabres potential picks [Two In The Box]/

Andrei Markov is looking for a three-year $18 million deal [TSN]
The Stars placed Aaron Rome on waivers with the intention of buying him out, the only player to be on waivers in the first day of the buy-out period [Dallas Morning News]
The Blackhawks will be parting ways with Michal Handzus [Pro Hockey Talk]
Boston announced that the will not be re-signing Shawn Thornton [Bruins.com]
The Blue Jackets extended their entire coaching staff [Blue Jackets Xtra]
The Red Wings will try to trade Jordin Tootoo, if unsuccessful they’ll use a buy-out on him according to Helene St. James [Twitter]

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