The Buffalo Sabres are the worst team in hockey but their future just got much brighter. According to a multitude of sources, the Sabres have traded left-winger Thomas Vanek to the New York Islanders for left-winger Matt Moulson and first round draft pick in 2014 and a 2015 second round

Good morning hockey fans! There were six games on yesterday’s slate but first, some injury news. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin missed yesterday’s opener with a lower body injury. Anaheim Ducks winger Teemu Selanne will miss today’s game but will play tomorrow according to the Orange County Register. New