‘A couple of sources confirm Murray was chatting here this week with Florida GM Dale Tallon (Murray and Tallon, like most NHL GMs, were not here Saturday and left the physical testing watch to their assistants or strength coaches). Tallon has been quite forthcoming about the Panthers shopping the No. 1 pick and said “I’m open for business” during a radio interview a couple weeks ago on a Toronto all-sports station.’
Archives for June 1, 2014
HarborCenter hopes to land NHL Scouting Combine
‘The bid, which will be delivered this month, is expected to be comprehensive. The Sabres desperately want to bring the event to town and have spent time putting together a package that will show why.’
Sabres sign 3rd-round draft pick, OHL F Baptiste
‘Baptiste was selected in the third round (69th overall) in the NHL draft last year. He spent the past three seasons playing for Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League.’
Several Buffalo Sabres prospects enjoyed productive postseasons
‘This is a good sign for the re-building franchise, who would like to get their prospects as much playing time as possible to further their development.’
Sabres sign Baptiste to entry-level deal
‘In 2013-14, Baptiste registered career highs in goals (45), points (89) and assists (44) in 65 games played. His goal and point totals led the Wolves and his 45 goals tied him for fourth-best among all OHL skaters. Through three seasons with the Wolves, Baptiste has played in 195 games and recorded 164 points (74+90). The Ottawa native also earned a gold medal while playing with Team Canada at the 2013 U18 World Junior Championship in Sochi, Russia.’