Sabres Links: Sabres get Islanders 2015 pick, NYI sign Halak, Petersen wins Goalie of the Year

Sabres Links

• The Islanders announced that they will be keeping this year’s first round pick, meaning the Sabres will get their 2015 pick [Buffalo News]
• Marcus Foligno’s focus going forward is on his consistency [Sabres.com]
• Sabres prospect Cal Petersen was named the Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year by USA Hockey [USHL.com]
• Sticking up for Thomas Vanek and skill players [Buffalo Wins]

Around The League

• Montreal wins in overtime to get back into the series [NHL.com]
• Rangers forward Daniel Carcillo was given a game misconduct for contact with an official [Sportsnet]
• The Czech Republic beat the US 4-3, eliminating them from the tournament [TSN]
• A late Finland goal helped them eliminate Canada from Worlds [TSN]
• The Islanders signed Jaroslav Halak to a four year $18 million deal [TSN]
• Blues GM Doug Armstrong says he’s in no rush to sign RFAs Jaden Schwartz, Vladimir Sobotka and Patrik Berglund [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
• Boston may decide to not bring Shawn Thornton back [WEEI]