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Flynn’s versatility earns him ice time with Sabres

‘“I got a lot of experience this year, and being versatile maybe helps you stay in the league a little longer,” Flynn said. “Obviously, I will play whatever position I have to play to be in the lineup.”’

Sabres Nolan likely to let his staff go at seasons end

‘Doug McKenney has been the Sabres strength and conditioning coach for 20 years. Nolan has been very vocal in the past month about how he thinks the Sabres are not well conditioned which he feels has led to numerous injuries. Nolan also wants to see drastic changes to the offseason training program.’

Sabres send Makarov to Rochester. Knapp called up.

‘Knapp was a 6th round pick in 2009 and just last year was ahead of Nathan Lieuwen and Makarov on the depth chart. He went 1-6 in Rochester and was sent down to the East Coast League and this could very well be the only time he’ll ever be in a NHL uniform.’

Connor Knapp Recalled From Rochester

‘Knapp (5/1/90, 6’5″, 206 lbs) joins the Sabres for the first time since being acquired by the club in the sixth round (164th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He was recalled by Rochester from the ECHL on March 17.’