Sabres Links
- The Sabres sent Johan Larsson back down to Rochester and called up Phil Varone and Tim Schaller [Sabres Digital Press Box]
- Larsson may not be lighting up the lamp, but here’s a case for him to stay in Buffalo [3rd Man In]
- Sam Reinhart got an assist, his tenth point of the tournament, in Canada’s 5-1 win over Slovakia [TSN]
- Bryan Trottier and Arturs Irbe showing how it’s done [Buffalo News]
- Prospect Report: Justin Bailey scores two goals and an assist, Brendan Lemieux scores his 29th [Sabres Prospects]
Around The League
- The Sharks put Joe Thornton on injured reserve [San Jose Mercury News]
- The Oilers officially sent Leon Draisaitl back to the WHL, but his junior rights have been traded [TSN]
- The NHL fined the Flyers for travelling on Boxing Day [Sportsnet]