Sabres Daily: Buffalo’s Cup Odds; Thompson Hired By Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres are expected to be in the mix for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they have a ways to go to convince the gambling community that they are a legitimate Cup contender.

The Penguins’ Cup odds improved some after all of Kyle Dubas’ moves. Per ⁦@betonline_ag⁩ pic.twitter.com/Z5Qwze4gvR

— Shelly Anderson (@_ShellyAnderson) July 11, 2023

BetOnline.ag has the Sabres in the middle of the pack at 33-to-1 odds to capture the club’s first championship, with the Colorado Avalanche the favorite to win at 8-to-1.

Sabres In Case You Missed It

• Sabres Sign Johnson, Clifton To Bolster Defense; Re-Sign Jost
• Adams Chooses To Stay Away From Goalie Market
• Sabres Rely On Relationships To Attract Blueliners
• Sabres Sign Clague To One-Year Deal
• Friedman: Dahlin And Power Extensions Top Priority
• Sabres Prospects Showing Off At Scrimmage
• Sabres Hope To Promote From Within To Replace Quinn
• Will The Sabres Have To Wait To Deal Olofsson?
• Are The Sabres Still Shopping In The Free Agent Market?
• Amerks Add Assistants Paetsch, Prospal To Replace Peca, Weber

The Anaheim Ducks have hired Bridgeport Islanders head coach Brent Thompson as an assistant to head coach Greg Cronin. Thompson, 52, is the father of Sabres center Tage and New Jersey Devils forward Tyce Thompson.

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