Short Take Sports
Amerks get new coach
Mike Leone coached in minors and served with the National Development program. His resume includes a stint as a player at Utica College. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-hire-mike-leone-as-rochester-amerks-new-coach/
NHL draft combine next week
The Sabres have the 11th overall pick. After picking the smallish Zach Benson last season the Sabres drafted 5 larger prospects in a row. https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/sabres-should-focus-on-multiple-things-with-nhl-combine-in-buffalo-this-week
Taylor Rapp gets his chance
The Bills safety is about the same age Poyer and Hyde were when they came to the Bills as unknowns. Remember as well, Hyde was a corner in Green Bay. The Bills could still shift a player like Christian Benford or JaMarcus Ingram as a full-time safety. https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/buffalo-bills-safety-taylor-r…