MacKinnon

HPW - Nathan MacKinnon


The Colorado Avalanche appear to be targeting a forward in the upcoming NHL Draft.  Seth Jones and Nathan MacKinnon sit atop most draft boards, and Joe Sakic says his team is likely to pass on Jones for a forward.  He did say “if” they pick first.  We don’t know which team will make the pick, but let’s meet the player most likely to go at the top.
MacKinnon

HPW - Nathan MacKinnon


The Avalanche appear to be targeting a forward in the upcoming NHL Draft.  Seth Jones and Nathan MacKinnon sit atop most draft boards, and Joe Sakic says his team is likely to pass on Jones “if” they pick first.  Hockey Prospect Watch sets its sights on the player most likely to go at #1.  It's where he goes that's all the mystery.
Asst. Coaches

Sabres Rolston not done talking to potential assistants


Ron Rolston making progress in assistant coaching search
Pegula

Pegula on Regier: "What's he done wrong?"


Sabres Owner Terry Pegula spoke with Sabres Hockey Hotline to answer questions on the state of the hockey team. He backed GM Darcy Regier, spoke of the close relationship the two have, and talked about his hope to have both Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek stay with the team.

HPW - Lindholm

HPW - Elias Lindholm



Possibilities are endless in June 30th's NHL Draft.  The depth of the first round is one of the reasons to think a team near the top might be willing to trade down.  Elias Lindholm, a Swedish center, could be taken soon after the Big Three.  He's next up in  Jeremy White’s Hockey Prospect Watch.