'Logan was ranked the second-best North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and dined in Buffalo this week with management from the Montreal Canadiens, who own the first pick in the draft. He’s a dynamic, playmaking center who rose to prominence at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.' … [Read more...] about Former Niagara player Eric Cooley inspired brother Logan in journey to NHL draft
Archives for June 5, 2022
Mike Harrington: Jimmy Snuggerud is a much different player than his former Sabre father
'"I feel like he's one of those guys who is underappreciated," said NTDP defenseman Charles Leddy. "He's a great guy off the ice. On the ice, he's very deceptive, very skilled. He's able to make a lot of plays that you don't know how he makes and he's got a helluva shot."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jimmy Snuggerud is a much different player than his former Sabre father
Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres
'“I’m a type of guy that my teammates know I want to make them better,” he said. “I bring my compete, I bring my energy every single game. I feel like I’m a super approachable guy. If someone’s struggling on the ice or off the ice, whatever it is, just go and talk to him, hang out with him, just be there for them."' … [Read more...] about Maturity, skill could make NHL Draft prospect Rutger McGroaty fit for Sabres
Three players seem to be in the lead to be the NHL's first overall pick
'Three different players have been mentioned as being a possibility to go first overall in this year’s draft in Montreal. The Canadiens have the No. 1 pick and at first it seemed like Shane Wright was the consensus top player, but Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley have made up ground and any of the three could be chosen by the Habs.' … [Read more...] about Three players seem to be in the lead to be the NHL’s first overall pick
Sabres owner Terry Pegula meets prospects during NHL Combine
'University of Denver forward Jack Devine is a potential late first-rounder, or he could be picked up with the Sabres’ early second-round pick. The Sabres met with Devine during the scouting combine this week, and owner Terry Pegula was there to join the team’s management.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Terry Pegula meets prospects during NHL Combine
Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine
'USNTDP winger Jimmy Snuggerud, the son of former Sabres forward Dave Snuggerud, was among the prospects on hand this week. Dave played 215 games for the Sabres from 1989 to 1992.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine