Archives for June 25, 2016

'Nylander, whose older brother William plays for the division rival Maple Leafs, led all rookies in the Ontario Hockey League with 75 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draft Alex Nylander 8th overall in NHL Draft

'"He came up to me, gave me a hug then proceeded to put his hands around my neck for a couple seconds -almost losing my breath. Then I got out of that situation and then later in the night he came back up, he pulled my shirt down and said inappropriate things and then later in the night again for the last thing took me by my wrists and dragged me to the back of Bottoms Up, took … [Read more...] about Buffalo Police investigating possible incident involving Sabres Evander Kane

'“I had a feeling it would be Buffalo,” Alex said at a press conference minutes after the selection. “Best moment of my life.” Nylander is the brother of Toronto prospect William Nylander, adding a new chapter to the Leafs-Sabres rivalry. Their father is former NHL Michael Nylander. The Sabres own 11 picks in this years draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Nylander with 8th pick

'It’s not yet clear what crimes Kane is accused of committing.' … [Read more...] about Sources: 2 crime reports filed against Sabres’ Evander Kane by 2 women

'"It was quite similar, because when I was at my brother's draft, it felt like I was getting drafted," Alexander said. "But [today I got] a little nervous. Then the nerves went away and came back when it was going from 5 to 8. Just an unbelievable moment, just enjoying every minute of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ pick Nylander gets warm welcome

'"It was an unbelievable moment, the best moment of my life," Nylander said of being selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 8 pick at the 2016 Draft, an announcement met with an applause from the hometown crowd that Nylander said was unlike anything he'd ever received.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Nylander 8th overall

'Nylander also offers flexibility as to where he can play next season. He's already eligible to play in the American Hockey League if he doesn’t latch on with the Sabres as a first-year pro, or he can go back to junior hockey with Mississauga or even to play in Sweden if the team deems fit.' … [Read more...] about Murray: Speed, skill made Nylander the right choice