‘The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles have a lot riding on Jacob Lagace’s contract negotiations with the Buffalo Sabres. The 20-year-old forward is sitting on an offer from the NHL team and has until Tuesday to decide whether or not to accept it. If he takes it, chances are he’ll be playing in the minor leagues next year. But if the talks break down, Lagace will almost certainly be back in the QMJHL for another season.’