http://www.hockeysfuture....nts_drawing_nhl_interest/
Would the Sabres be actively pursuing any of the following the top undrafted collegiate players? They have to be. Anyone have a favourite or two?
Spencer Abbott, LW 5' 10" 175lbs and Brian Flynn, Cen 6' 1" 185 lbs
Both Seniors, University of Maine....Are the Sabres interested because the Leafs and Rangers are.
Spencer Abbott leads the nation in both points (56) and assists (37) and is a top candidate for the Hobey Baker Award. Abbott's quickness and game-changing ability have got him labeled by scouts as a "big time player". Abott plays with center Brian Flynn.
Brian Flynn has shown a knack for scoring timely goals as well. Flynn also excels in face-offs, winning well over 50 percent of his draws. Not expected to be a physical force.
Also listed are:
J.T. Brown, RW 5' 10" 170 lbs
Sophomore, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Very good defensively and very fast, gritty with an exceptional drive to the net.
Jack Connolly, C 5' 8" 170 lbs
Senior, University of Minnesota-Duluth
Fast center with excellent passings ability, but is small.
Dan DeKeyser, D 6' 3" 190lbs
Sophomore, Western Michigan University
30 NHL teams pursuing him. Reminds me of Chris Butler and may be more like Sekera, but with a powerful and accurate shot that create rebounds difficult to control. If I were the Sabres, I would look at this guy closely.
Jack MacLellan, C 5' 11" 175 lbs
Senior, Brown University
MacLellan is quick and a dynamic playmaker. He can make things happen whenever the puck on his stick. MacLellan is strong on his skates and tough to move off the puck.
Chris Rawlings, G huge at 6'5" 207 lbs
Junior, Northeastern University
Rawlings has been rock solid in goal, even when his team loses.
A .919 save percentage with 31 shots per game. Good control over rebounds helps.
Jeremy Welsh, C/W
Junior, Union College
Welsh is a player that has the ability to dominant a game. He has size (6'3, 210 lbs); a pro-style shot, great net presence, and can finish plays exceedingly well.
I think Sabres should be looking at this guy.
Mark Zengerle, C
Sophomore, University of Wisconsin
Zengerle possesses really nice hands and has the ability gets pucks to teammates consistently in open spaces.
Eriah Hayes, RW, Junior, Minnesota State University-Mankato - A power forward with size (6'4, 210 lbs) that thrives in the physical game. Could it be that he is the big winger Sabres have coming to replace Kassian deeming Kassian expendable.
Cal Heeter, G, Senior, the Ohio State University - A steady, athletic netminder with size (6'4, 195 lbs)
Kelly Zajac, C, Senior, Union College - A quick, excellent playmaking center that leads the Dutchmen with 30 points. The New Jersey Devils are among the teams that have shown interest in Zajac. His brothers Travis and Darcy are currently part of the Devils organization.
Scott Zurevinski, C/W, Senior, Quinnipiac University - A 6'2, 215 lbs power forward that has developed into one of college hockey's best checking wingers.
Another player the Sabres should be looking at.
PS. Ovechkin must have been celebrating Puss'n Putin's election victory!
