 On January 9, 2014, Tim Murray was named general manager.On February 28, 2014, Murray made his first major trade, sending star goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Jaroslav Halak, forwards Chris Stewart and William Carrier and two draft picks.After just over three months as president of hockey operations, Pat LaFontaine resigned from the Sabres to return to his previous position with the NHL on March 1, 2014.