Short Take Sports
Sabres value developmental coaches
New Amerks coach mentored Belarussian defenseman who is draft eligible. https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/nhl-draft-rochester-amerks-coach-michael-leone-made-impact-on-prospect-artyom-levshunov/
Derek Plante’s kid in draft
His name is Max. They could to worse. There seems to be way too many 5’9” 170 players. Is every high-end forward the next version of Tyler Ennis? Where are the Brad May’s? Why not Cody McCormick? https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-2024-nhl-scouting-combine-notebook-june-8-2024-lecom-harborcenter
Hamlin shines in hoops tourney
What a crazy offseason for Damar Hamlin. He keeps making a difference. The most recent thing: A celebrity basketball showcase featuring a who’s who of Pittsburgh athletes. https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2024/06/08/damar-hamlin-celebr…