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The Sabres have lost star rookie Victor Olofsson for five to six weeks with a lower body injury, the team announced.

The Sabres, looking to clear a defensive logjam on their roster, traded veteran defenseman Marco Scandella to the Canadiens and acquired forward Michael Frolik from the Flames on Thursday.

Boston's Bruce Cassidy, St. Louis' Craig Berube, Washington's Todd Reirden and Vegas' Gerard Gallant were named Friday as coaches for the NHL's All-Star Weekend, slated for Jan. 24-25.

Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech is out for the rest of the regular season after suffering an Achilles tendon injury, the team announced Friday.

After years of waiting their turn, the Minnesota Wild will get the chance to showcase their hockey-happy state and host the NHL's next Winter Classic in what will be their 20th anniversary season.