Eric Stephens: The Ducks have let go assist coach Steve Konowalchuk earlier this week. His position may not be refilled.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Sabres informed RFA goaltender Robin Lehner that they won’t be making him a qualifying offer and he’ll become an unrestricted free agent.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville on Corey Crawford: “Reports are he’s doing well.