Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma coached Eichel and Larking at the 2015 IIHF World Championships in Prague last May.

According to head coach Dan Bylsma, Gionta practiced with the Sabres on Tuesday, however, he injured himself towards the end of practice. Gionta is listed as day-to-day.

The Kraken on Monday re-signed 23-year-old defenseman Ryker Evans, their second-ever draft pick in 2021, on a two-year deal.