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Next moves for Sabres; Nabokov retires; kids react to old hockey stuff (Puck Headlines)

Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. 

• The Ontario Reign are going “back in black” for their new jersey design next season. [LA Kings Insider]

• After Tim Murray’s two trades on Wednesday, what’s his next move for the Sabres? [Die by the Blade]

• Evander Kane on the trade to Buffalo: “The sense I got from Buffalo is that, yes they're rebuilding but they're not going to sit around and wait. They're looking to do something now. It's nice to go somewhere where you feel wanted and you feel that they want to put you in a situation to have success." [ESPN]

• What’s the fantasy hockey impact of the Kane deal? [Dobber Hockey]

• “Murray put himself on the line for Kane. It’s up to Kane to return the favor.” [Yahoo]

• The Sabres put on their battle helmets and went into full-on tank mode Wednesday. [What’s Going on in Buffalo]

• Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said he sent a “fair” offer for Kane, but without any of their top prospects involved, how fair was it? [Nucks Misconduct]

• Tyler Myers over Zach Bogosian? Did the Winnipeg Jets just make a big downgrade? [NHL Numbers]

• Evgeni Nabokov officially announced his retirement on Wednesday, ending his career as a Shark. [Fear the Fin]

• Farewell, Nabby. [From Russia With Glove]

• The NHL's most improved player? That just might be Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Eye on Hockey]

• Ten years ago this coming Monday, the NHL announced the cancellation of the 2005-06 season. What’s changed since and is the league better off? [Grantland]

• Best wishes to Edmonton Oilers prospect Ty Rimmer, who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery to remove a tumor. [Oilers]

• Is Jeff Petry a defenseman the Calgary Flames should target? [Flames Nation]

• Good Long Island boy Anthony Bitetto of the Nashville Predators earned the respect of his teammates after a Tuesday fight against Brett Connolly of the Tampa Bay Lightning. [Rinkside Report]

• Chatting with EPIX Road to the NHL Stadium Series executive producer Ross Greenburg about the San Jose Sharks and LA Kings, Darryl Sutter and the future of the series. [SB Nation]

• Breaking down the great Stadium Series masks of Jonathan Quick and Antti Niemi. [Hockey by Design]

• Is Robin Lehner’s time in Ottawa coming to an end? [WTYKY]

• “An ice-skating facility in the Somerset section of this township is accusing the youth hockey association run by former New Jersey Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek and his family of bad business practices.” [MyCentralJersey]

• Have you seen Johnny Oduya? The Chicago Blackhawks would sure like to know where he’s been. [Blackhawk Up]

• Do you like photoshops, Harry Potter and the LA Kings? Then this post is for you. [The Royal Half]

• Goaltender Jake Paterson has been a big key for the success of the Kitchener Rangers this season. [Buzzing the Net]

• Finally, here are some young hockey players reacting to old hockey stuff: