11:10 PM - Brandon Hickey () didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Sabres and will become a UFA on Friday, Sabres beat writer Joe Yerdon reports.

12:40 PM - Brandon Hickey (Buf) was demoted to AHL Rochester on Monday.

9:59 AM - Brandon Hickey (Buf) signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Sabres.

3:21 PM - Brandon Hickey (Buf) Coyotes traded Hickey along with Mike Sislo to the Sabres on Thursday in exchange for Hudson Fasching.

10:36 AM - Brandon Hickey (Ari) Flames traded Hickey, goalie Chad Johnson, and a conditional third-round pick to the Coyotes on Saturday, with veteran netminder Mike Smith heading the other way, TSN reports.