'It's very difficult to acquire elite talent at center. Selke finalists with a 200-foot game like O'Reilly rarely get shipped out and this is a good draft for the Sabres to try to mitigate that mistake.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ draft mandate seems clear: They have to stay down the middle
Archives for June 1, 2019
Alex Turcotte could be attractive option for Sabres at NHL Draft
'“It helped me show up and compete every game,” Alex, 18, said Friday inside Harborcenter, where the NHL Scouting Combine has been going on this week. “I guess not being on the best team sometimes I had to … be at my best at all times, didn’t really have anyone holding my hand. I think it taught me how to be competitive and be consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Turcotte could be attractive option for Sabres at NHL Draft
Dreger: "I'd be surprised if a Jeff Skinner deal wasn't announced in the near future"
'"Things have definitely progressed this week. That was as expected. [General manager] Jason Botterill just got back from the World Championships. Obviously with the NHL Combine in Buffalo, he knew he'd have an opportunity to connect with Newport Sports, who represent Jeff Skinner, and that's happened. It sounds like they're having progressive conversation, but to say that … [Read more...] about Dreger: “I’d be surprised if a Jeff Skinner deal wasn’t announced in the near future”
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Porter proved he still has it (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage